The Shadows of Revelry Walking Ghost Tour in Galveston
The Shadows of Revelry Walking Ghost Tour
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Beneath Galveston’s seaside charm lies a gritty underworld of forbidden pleasure, illicit power, and restless spirits. The Shadows of Revelry Tour is a 90-minute adults-only walking experience that dives deep into the true stories of prostitution, bootlegging, and mob control that once earned the city its nickname—“Pleasure Island.”
You’ll walk in the footsteps of pirates, mobsters, madams, and partygoers who never made it home. From notorious brothels and gambling dens to Prohibition speakeasies and secret tunnels, this tour reveals a side of Galveston that history books tend to gloss over—but whose ghosts never left. Hear the haunting tale of a man who dropped dead mid-rendezvous, learn how mob bosses like the Maceo brothers ran the city with ruthless charm, and discover the spectral figures said to linger in the very streets where fortunes were made and lives were lost.
With bawdy stories, tragic deaths, and shadowy figures still peering from upstairs windows, this isn’t just a ghost tour—it’s a walk through Galveston’s wild and wicked legacy. If you're ready to embrace the darker (and often sexier) side of Texas history, join us for a night in the shadows.
Beneath Galveston’s seaside charm lies a gritty underworld of forbidden pleasure, illicit power, and restless spirits. The Shadows of Revelry Tour is a 90-minute adults-only walking experience that dives deep into the true stories of prostitution, bootlegging, and mob control that once earned the city its nickname—“Pleasure Island.”
You’ll walk in the footsteps of pirates, mobsters, madams, and partygoers who never made it home. From notorious brothels and gambling dens to Prohibition speakeasies and secret tunnels, this tour reveals a side of Galveston that history books tend to gloss over—but whose ghosts never left. Hear the haunting tale of a man who dropped dead mid-rendezvous, learn how mob bosses like the Maceo brothers ran the city with ruthless charm, and discover the spectral figures said to linger in the very streets where fortunes were made and lives were lost.
With bawdy stories, tragic deaths, and shadowy figures still peering from upstairs windows, this isn’t just a ghost tour—it’s a walk through Galveston’s wild and wicked legacy. If you're ready to embrace the darker (and often sexier) side of Texas history, join us for a night in the shadows.
Summary
Uncover Galveston’s scandalous past on this adults-only ghost tour through former brothels, mob-run casinos, and the haunted remnants of the island’s wildest era.
Uncover Galveston’s scandalous past on this adults-only ghost tour through former brothels, mob-run casinos, and the haunted remnants of the island’s wildest era.
Know Before You Book
all tours operate rain or shine., gratuity for your guide is strongly encouraged., some or all locations we visit are not handicapped accessible.
all tours operate rain or shine., gratuity for your guide is strongly encouraged., tickets are non refundable.
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Beneath Galveston’s seaside charm lies a gritty underworld of forbidden pleasure, illicit power, and restless spirits. The Shadows of Revelry Tour is a 90-minute adults-only walking experience that dives deep into the true stories of prostitution, bootlegging, and mob control that once earned the city its nickname—“Pleasure Island.”
You’ll walk in the footsteps of pirates, mobsters, madams, and partygoers who never made it home. From notorious brothels and gambling dens to Prohibition speakeasies and secret tunnels, this tour reveals a side of Galveston that history books tend to gloss over—but whose ghosts never left. Hear the haunting tale of a man who dropped dead mid-rendezvous, learn how mob bosses like the Maceo brothers ran the city with ruthless charm, and discover the spectral figures said to linger in the very streets where fortunes were made and lives were lost.
With bawdy stories, tragic deaths, and shadowy figures still peering from upstairs windows, this isn’t just a ghost tour—it’s a walk through Galveston’s wild and wicked legacy. If you're ready to embrace the darker (and often sexier) side of Texas history, join us for a night in the shadows.
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The Shadows of Revelry Ghost Walking Tour is our adults only, for ages over 16. We will visit the former red light district and other seedy areas where Galveston's ghosts haunt. We'll discuss the darker vices of Galveston including pirates, Galveston’s original outlaws, brothels, clubs and yellow fever. Get up close and personal with some of the darkest hauntings in Galveston at the most haunted locations. Enjoy touring Galveston on a ghost tour that doesn't allow children. It makes for a much more enjoyable experience for the adults who join us.
Highlights
adult's only, discuss the darker vices of galveston, experience the haunted locations of galveston's past, visit seedy areas of galveston
discuss the darker vices of galveston, experience the haunted locations of galveston's past, visit seedy areas of galveston
Summary
Uncover Galveston’s scandalous past on this adults-only ghost tour through former brothels, mob-run casinos, and the haunted remnants of the island’s wildest era.
Join Ghost City Tours on Galveston's only adults-only Ghost Tour. We'll visit some very haunted locations, all the while telling Galveston's spookiest, true, Ghost Stories.
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Join Ghost City Tours on Galveston's only adults-only Ghost Tour. We'll visit some very haunted locations, all the while telling Galveston's spookiest, true, Ghost Stories.
Join Ghost City Tours on Galveston's only adults-only Ghost Tour. We'll visit some very haunted locations, all the while telling Galveston's spookiest, true, Ghost Stories.
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gratuity is not included. if you enjoy your tour and have a good experience, please feel free to tip your guide.
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Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
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Please arrive 15 minutes early.
This is a walking tour that will operate in all weather conditions.
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discuss the darker vices of galveston, experience the haunted locations of galveston's past, visit seedy areas of galveston
experience the haunted locations of galveston's past
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experience the haunted locations of galveston's past
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Not wheelchair accessible
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Short Description
The Shadows of Revelry Ghost Walking Tour is our adults only, for ages over 16. We will visit the former red light district and other seedy areas where Galveston's ghosts haunt. We'll discuss the darker vices of Galveston including pirates, Galveston’s original outlaws, brothels, clubs and yellow fever. Get up close and personal with some of the darkest hauntings in Galveston at the most haunted locations. Enjoy touring Galveston on a ghost tour that doesn't allow children. It makes for a much more enjoyable experience for the adults who join us.
The Shadows of Revelry Ghost Walking Tour is our adults only, for ages over 16. We will visit the former red light district and discuss the darker vices of Galveston including pirates, Galveston’s original outlaws, brothels, clubs and yellow fever. Get up close and personal with some of the darkest hauntings in Galveston at the most haunted locations. Enjoy touring Galveston on a ghost tour that doesn't allow children. It makes for a much more enjoyable experience for the adults who join us.
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The Shadows of Revelry Ghost Walking Tour is our adults only, for ages over 16. We will visit the former red light district and discuss the darker vices of Galveston including pirates, Galveston’s original outlaws, brothels, clubs and yellow fever. Get up close and personal with some of the darkest hauntings in Galveston at the most haunted locations. Enjoy touring Galveston on a ghost tour that doesn't allow children. It makes for a much more enjoyable experience for the adults who join us.
The Shadows of Revelry Ghost Walking Tour is our adults only, for ages over 16. We will visit the former red light district and discuss the darker vices of Galveston including pirates, Galveston’s original outlaws, brothels, clubs and yellow fever.
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Short Description
The Shadows of Revelry Ghost Walking Tour is our adults only, for ages over 16. We will visit the former red light district and discuss the darker vices of Galveston including pirates, Galveston’s original outlaws, brothels, clubs and yellow fever.
The Shadows of Revelry Ghost Walking Tour is our adults only, for ages over 16. We will visit the former red light district and discuss the darker vices of Galveston including pirates, Galveston’s original outlaws, brothels, clubs and yellow fever.
Additional Info
Not wheelchair accessible
Not wheelchair accessible
Summary
Join Ghost City Tours on Galveston's only adults-only Ghost Tour. We'll visit some very haunted locations, all the while telling Galveston's spookiest, true, Ghost Stories.
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Voucher info
Please arrive 15 minutes early.
This is a walking tour that will operate in all weather conditions.
Please arrive 15 minutes early.
This is a walking tour that will operate in all weather conditions.
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Know Before You Book
all tours operate rain or shine., gratuity for your guide is strongly encouraged., tickets are non refundable.
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Know Before You Go
dress appropriately for the weather., please arrive 15 minutes prior to your tour's start time for check in., please bring comfortable footwear.
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a fun and spooky evening, guided night time walking tour, walking tour with a certified guide
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Health
Face masks are optional.
If you are showing any symptoms of COVID19 you will be asked to leave the tour.