Galveston Mansions and Murder Tour

Uncover the mysterious and eerie past of Galveston on the Mansions and Murder tour. Explore hidden stories, opulent mansions, and chilling mysteries that will leave you spellbound.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Rosenberg Library - Begin your trip back into the past at the oldest continuously running, free public library in Texas.
  • Moody Mansion - Discover the history behind this beautiful Victorian style mansion.
  • 1859 Ashton Villa - Discover the history behind the first mansion on Broadway, and the first brick home in Texas. Learn about the…
What's Included
  • Tour guide services included
What's Not Included
  • Gratuity not included
  • We are not able to enter the mansions
Additional Information

For those passionate about history and entranced by the shadowy unknown, the ‘Mansions and Murder’ outing in Galveston is an absolute must-experience tour. This captivating adventure takes you through the opulent timeline of the island, unraveling the untold tales of grand mansions and spine-tingling enigmas that will fascinate you.
The ‘Mansions and…

Location
Rosenberg Library
Sealy Avenue
Meet in front of the statue of Henry Rosenberg at the 23rd street entrance. Note: This is a walking tour. Note: We are not allowed to enter the mansions because they are all privately owned.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Jason_w
Oct 15, 2025
A warm Halloween. - Be mindful of the weather. Might be a little warm for “northerners “. Stay hydrated and enjoy the day. God bless.
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Maria_k
Oct 13, 2025
Great Tour guide - Enjoyed our tour guide she was very knowledgably. Learned some facts about island and enjoyed the stories.
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Stephen_m
Oct 5, 2025
Jay was our tour guide... - Jay was our tour guide and was humorous as well as informative. Our experience was great and we learned a lot of history about Galveston that we weren't aware of.
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Cindy_l
Sep 30, 2025
We thought we were going... - We thought we were going to be able to tour inside the mansions but it was still good. Learned a lot about Galveston
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Roam03963001593
Sep 30, 2025
Fun facts - Jay was a great guide. He provided lots of fun information and allowed us to go at our own pace. Would recommend for any history buff.
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Y7584vymarshac
Sep 15, 2025
Historic!! - I so enjoyed looking at the beautiful homes and Historic homes and their History! It felt like you were walking back in time!
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Ashleyphy
Sep 13, 2025
Tour is hot! But interesting! - The tour started at the library, which was very nice inside. (And cool) This tour has a couple miles of walking and Galveston can be HOT. Bring water, hats, fans…All of it. We learned some good information about some of the fancier houses and also some lesser-known ones. Jay was very knowledgeable and he has a nice voice.
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Stephbutler11
Sep 3, 2025
Enjoyed the tour - We enjoyed the tour and learning about the history of the homes in Galveston. Would recommend the tour.
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Amy_m
Sep 2, 2025
Jay was great. Lots of... - Jay was great. Lots of interesting stories of the island and its history. Highly recommend if you want to get some steps in and learn more about Galveston.
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Jami_r
Sep 28, 2025
More Murders! - Be prepared with water if going at 1pm or later...not miserably hot, but may get thirtsy.... Actual walking was pleasantly paced, but had some uneven surfaces. Our guide was knowledgeable, pleasant and clearly enjoyed her job. She often added extra interesting facts. I bought this tour for my boyfriend and he enjoyed it ...and he loves true crime. The only addition we would have liked would have been more even more stories on historical murders that took place on Galveston.
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From $22
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).