7 Galveston Ghost Tours Worth Booking

1.The Historic Galveston Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,524 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $33Our pick

Walk historic Galveston after dark with guides such as Dave and Tyler, stopping at Ashton Villa, Adams League Mansion, Avenue M, and other spooky sites. You’ll hear ghost stories, crime tales, and local history while viewing grand homes from the street. The 90-minute tour costs $33 and returns to its starting point.

“This was a great historical ghost tour. I would highly recommend. Our guide Tyler was great... very engaging and informative.”

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2.Haunted Harbor Tours – Galveston Ghost Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 331 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $51

Board at Pier 21 for a one-hour evening cruise through Galveston Harbor. Guides such as Adam, Rich, Tyler, and Ben mix ghost tales, local history, humor, music, and audience interaction. Expect a family-friendly outing that is more spooky and entertaining than frightening, with views of old ships, harbor landmarks, and the night skyline.

“I can’t recommend the Haunted Harbor boat tour in Galveston enough — it turned out to be one of the most memorable evenings I’ve had in town. From the moment we boarded at Pier 21 after sunset, the atmosphere felt just right: the gentle rocking of the boat, darkness creeping in over the water, and the distant glow of lights against the shoreline. The guides were fantastic: knowledgeable without sounding like a lecture, charming with a hint of dramatic flair. Their stories of shipwrecks, old legends, hurricane tragedy, and restless spirits were spooky and engaging without being over-the-top scary. They wove local history into the ghost tales in a way…”

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3.Ghost On the Strand Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 277 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $31

Walk Galveston’s Strand for about 90 minutes with a guide such as Thomas, Tyler, Christopher, or Annette. Hear ghost stories tied to the Railroad Museum, Tremont House, and Grand 1894 Opera House, along with true crime, the 1900 storm, and Galveston’s rougher past. The tour is family-friendly, though some stories involve death.

“Michael and his right hand were wonderful! Very informative. Made the tragedies so real for us. Wish we could hear better over the surrounding noise though - maybe a cordless microphone or megaphone would help? Also would have loved if we could have gone into a couple of the buildings for greater creepy effect- esp the insane asylum, the great white hotel, or the elevator. But great tour all together!”

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4.Galveston’s Haunted Cemetery Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 200 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29Best value

Meet your English-speaking guide at 8 pm near 43rd Street and Avenue K for a 90-minute walk through Broadway, Trinity Episcopal, Old City, Evergreen, and Yellow Fever cemeteries. Guides such as Stephanie and Lenora mix Galveston history with ghost lore. The route returns to its starting point and suits families, though nighttime lighting can be limited.

“Awesome tour! Very informative. I would definitely recommend going. Ask your guide the "ghost tracker" app to download before it starts.”

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5.Galveston Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 152 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $34

This two-hour evening walk pairs Galveston history with stops at local bars. Guides such as Ryan, Alan, Allan, Robert, and Star have led the route, sharing tales of Sara, Civil War soldiers, Charles Francis Coughlan, and the city’s notorious Suicide Building. Drinks cost extra, and the tour ends near Shearn-Moody Plaza.

“Nice guide great stories. Walking pace was good. Very likable guide. Gave us a lot of great facts about Galveston.”

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6.The Shadows of Revelry Walking Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $34

Start at Saengerfest Park at 9 p.m. for a 90-minute English walking tour of Galveston’s old red-light district. You’ll hear ghost tales and stories of pirates, brothels, and working women, with guides such as Donna and Abby bringing the past to life. The tour is for ages 16 and up.

“Donna was awesome She made the tour so much fun and we loved hanging out with her. It didn't even seem like we walked for 2 hours. The buildings are so cool.”

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7.The Ghosts of Galveston Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 74 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29

Meet at Trinity Episcopal Church at 8 p.m. for a 90-minute evening walk through Galveston’s haunted past. Your English-speaking guide covers the Strand, yellow fever, St. Mary’s Cathedral Basilica, and local ghost stories. Guides may include Jennifer or Kevin, and groups can reach 30 people. The tour returns to its starting point.

“Bought tickets on viator the afternoon of the tour. Showed up to designated location and time and no one was there. Called the number of vendors that was provided in confirmation email. Was told the tour was canceled because no one signed up. Fortunately, the vendor refunded us. If I were you I'd book tickets directly with vendor instead of with third party”

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