Activities ,Walking tours ,Excursions & day trips ,Culture & history

Galveston Red Light District Tour

Galveston, United States

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Overview

Duration

1h 30min

Languages

English

Voucher type

E-Ticket

What To Expect

Return to a time when the mob ran Galveston and their guests were treated as if they were family. When you crossed the bridge you enter "The Free State of Galveston," where the only rules were mob rules. The stars of the era were world class entertainers brought in to perform in the casinos, including Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., and Dean Martin. Everyone was enjoying their own "Vegas Dream" right here in Galveston.

What to remember

Important info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. Service animals allowed. Public transportation options are available nearby. Suitable for all physical fitness levels. Active military personnel free

What's included

Guided tour of Galveston's red light district

What's not included

Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until a day in advance

Provider

Historic Galveston Ghost Tours

Meeting Point

Your tour will begin with our famous Red Light District. At its height there were 55 houses of prostitution on Post Office Street alone. The authenticity of this tour is the result of extensive research and firsthand information from our consultants including former FBI special agents, documentaries, newspaper clips, books, and interviews. We'll visit the sites of the brothels, casinos, and were the gangsters lived. Al Capone came to Galveston with an eye to take things over. He lasted a week and was escorted off the island never to return.