Skip to main content
Get Your Guide logo
Anytime
  • Become a supplier
  • Wishlist
  • Cart
  • Profile
    Menu

    Explore Texas

    Places to see
    Back
    Places to see

    Top sights

    San Antonio River

    Trinity River

    Salt Lick BBQ

    Texas Hill Country Olive

    Attraction types

    Neighborhood tours

    Day trips

    Museums & exhibitions

    Theme & amusement parks

    Garden & park tours

    Sporting venues

    Zoos & aquariums

    Archaeology

    Churches & cathedrals

    Cities

    Houston

    San Antonio

    Dallas

    Austin

    Fort Worth

    Grapevine

    Galveston

    San Marcos, Texas

    Dripping Springs, Texas

    Texas City

    New Braunfels, Texas

    Katy, Texas

    Outside Texas

    Nearby destinations

    Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Texas tours

    Dallas County, Texas tours

    Texas Hill Country tours

    Things to do
    Back
    Things to do

    Top experiences

    Ghost & vampire tours

    Canoe & kayak tours

    Wine tasting & winery tours

    Beer tasting & brewery tours

    Escape rooms

    Horse riding

    Aquariums

    Sailing trips & boat tours

    Cave tours

    Water parks

    Zip line adventures

    Rail tours

    Interests

    Sightseeing

    Culture & history

    Food & drinks

    Educational activities

    Outdoor activities

    Nature & adventure

    Outdoor sports

    Water sports

    Nightlife & bars

    Art

    Hidden gems

    Extreme sports & adrenaline

    Trip inspiration
    Back
    Trip inspiration

    Travel guides

    San Antonio Travel Guide

    Articles

    San Antonio Landing Page

    The top outdoor experiences in San Antonio for every traveler

    The best things to do in San Antonio, Texas

    Eating and drinking in San Antonio: 11 ways to experience the city’s best flavors

  • Explore Texas
  • Places to see
  • Things to do
  • Trip inspiration
  • Top sights
  • Attraction types
  • Cities
  • Outside Texas

San Antonio River

Trinity River

Salt Lick BBQ

Texas Hill Country Olive

Neighborhood tours

Day trips

Museums & exhibitions

Theme & amusement parks

Garden & park tours

Sporting venues

Zoos & aquariums

Archaeology

Churches & cathedrals

Houston

San Antonio

Dallas

Austin

Fort Worth

Grapevine

Galveston

San Marcos, Texas

Dripping Springs, Texas

Texas City

New Braunfels, Texas

Katy, Texas

Nearby destinations

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Texas tours

Dallas County, Texas tours

Texas Hill Country tours

  • Top experiences
  • Interests

Ghost & vampire tours

Canoe & kayak tours

Wine tasting & winery tours

Beer tasting & brewery tours

Escape rooms

Horse riding

Aquariums

Sailing trips & boat tours

Cave tours

Water parks

Zip line adventures

Rail tours

Sightseeing

Culture & history

Food & drinks

Educational activities

Outdoor activities

Nature & adventure

Outdoor sports

Water sports

Nightlife & bars

Art

Hidden gems

Extreme sports & adrenaline

  • Travel guides
  • Articles

San Antonio Travel Guide

San Antonio Landing Page

The top outdoor experiences in San Antonio for every traveler

The best things to do in San Antonio, Texas

Eating and drinking in San Antonio: 11 ways to experience the city’s best flavors

Galveston: Historic Red Light District Guided Walking Tour

4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7
6 reviews
Activity provider:
Historic Galveston Ghost Tours
Add to wishlist
image n.1 of Galveston: Historic Red Light District Guided Walking Tour activity in Galveston, uploaded by supplier
image n.1 of Galveston: Historic Red Light District Guided Walking Tour activity in Galveston, uploaded by supplier
Galveston: Historic Red Light District Guided Walking Tour
4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7
6 reviews

Explore the streets of Galveston and learn about the city's sordid past on this walking tour. Walk around the Red Light District and embark on a journey through history with a guide.

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Reserve now & pay later
Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
Duration 1.5 hours
Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

Select participants and date

Participants

Highlights

  • Travel back in time to see how people once lived their Vegas dream in Galveston
  • Wander through the streets of the city's History Red Light District with a guide
  • Learn about the mob rule history of Galveston Island during the roaring 1920s
  • Uncover a former far-reaching underground economy of illegal booze and gambling
  • Discover more about Galveston's unique past on Galveston’s Post Office Street

Full description

Join a historic walking tour of Galveston's Red Light District and return to a time when the mob ran the city. Accompanied by a guide, enter The Free State of Galveston, a whimsical name given to the coastal city of Texas during the early-to-mid-20th century where the only rules were mob rules.

Begin your tour at Galveston's Red Light District. Follow your guide and learn how Post Office Street was once home to 55 houses of prostitution. Explore the former heartland of gambling and illegal liquor that was not only tolerated but supported by both citizens and local government.
See how everyone was enjoying their own Vegas dream right here in Galveston during the early-to-mid-20th century. Dive into the history of the stars of the era including world-class entertainers such as Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., and Dean Martin who were brought in to perform in the casinos.

Includes

  • Guide
  • Tips

Not suitable for

  • Children under 18 years

Meeting point

Open in Google Maps

Important information

Know before you go

  • Children 16 and under must be accompanied by a guardian

From $30 per person

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5
4.7 out of 5 stars

based on 6 reviews

Filter
By star rating
Sort by:
Recommended
Recommended
Most recent
Highest rated
Lowest rated
5
5 out of 5 stars
G
GetYourGuide traveler – United StatesMay 31, 2025 – Verified booking
We really enjoyed our tour with the best tour guide Noelle. She was really knowledgeable, she answered all our questions and her explanations were clear. We highly recommend her.

Response from provider

May 31, 2025

Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your tour with Noelle — she’s the best! Come back and explore with us again soon!

5
5 out of 5 stars
V
Vicky – United KingdomApril 25, 2025 – Verified booking
Really interesting tour, the tour guide was very knowledgeable with a great sense of humour and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Highly recommended.

Response from provider

April 25, 2025

Thank you so much, Victoria! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the tour and had fun with our guide. Your recommendation means the world to us—cheers from Galveston!

5
5 out of 5 stars
F
Fredi – United StatesNovember 5, 2024 – Verified booking

Product ID: 431221

Activity provider:
Historic Galveston Ghost Tours
  • United States
  • Texas
  • Things to do in Galveston
  • Tours in Galveston
  • Postoffice Street, Galveston

Top Attractions in Galveston

  • 1Galveston Bay
  • 2Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
  • 3Moody Mansion
  • 4The Railroad Museum, Galveston
  • 51892 Bishop’s Palace
  • 6Port of Galveston
  • 7The Strand, Galveston
  • 8Haunted Mayfield Manor
  • 9The Tremont House, Galveston
  • 10Evergreen Cemetery
  • 111859 Ashton Villa
  • 12Old City Cemetery, Galveston
  • 13Hutchings, Sealy & Company Building

Experiences in Galveston

  • 1Galveston Dolphin & whale watching
  • 2Galveston Cruises & boat tours
  • 3Galveston Family-friendly activities
  • 4Galveston Ghost & vampire tours
  • 5Galveston Entry tickets
  • 6Galveston Water sports
  • 7Galveston Day trips
  • 8Galveston Walking tours
  • 9Galveston Guided tours
  • 10Galveston Mystery & crime experiences
  • 11Galveston Sightseeing
  • 12Galveston Historical homes
  • 13Galveston Seasonal & holiday activities
  • 14Galveston Private tours
  • 15Galveston Food & drinks
  • 16Galveston Outdoor activities
  • 17Galveston Sightseeing cruises
  • 18Galveston Culture & history
  • 19Galveston Bus & minivan tours
  • 20Galveston Halloween activities

Tours in United States

  • 1New York City Tours
  • 2Las Vegas Tours
  • 3Miami Tours
  • 4Los Angeles Tours
  • 5San Francisco Tours
  • 6Boston Tours
  • 7Chicago Tours
  • 8Houston Tours
  • 9Orlando Tours
  • 10Seattle Tours
  • 11Niagara Falls, USA Tours
  • 12Nashville Tours
  • 13New Orleans Tours
  • 14Destin Tours
  • 15Atlanta Tours
  • 16Washington, DC Tours
  • 17San Diego Tours
  • 18Gatlinburg Tours
  • 19Charleston Tours
  • 20Honolulu Tours

Things to do in United States

  • 1Things to do in New York City
  • 2Things to do in Las Vegas
  • 3Things to do in Miami
  • 4Things to do in Los Angeles
  • 5Things to do in San Francisco
  • 6Things to do in Boston
  • 7Things to do in Chicago
  • 8Things to do in Houston
  • 9Things to do in Orlando
  • 10Things to do in Seattle
  • 11Things to do in Niagara Falls, USA
  • 12Things to do in Nashville
  • 13Things to do in New Orleans
  • 14Things to do in Destin
  • 15Things to do in Atlanta
  • 16Things to do in Washington, DC
  • 17Things to do in San Diego
  • 18Things to do in Gatlinburg
  • 19Things to do in Charleston
  • 20Things to do in Honolulu

Top destinations

  • Barcelona
  • Paris
  • Amsterdam
  • Rome
  • Prague
  • London
  • Budapest
  • Vienna
  • Lisbon
  • Milan
  • Marrakesh
  • Venice
  • Berlin
  • Dubai
  • Istanbul
  • New York City
  • Split
  • Florence
  • Hamburg
  • Málaga

Top attraction categories

  • Amsterdam Cruises & boat tours
  • Paris Cruises & boat tours
  • Budapest Cruises & boat tours
  • Berlin Cruises & boat tours
  • London Harry Potter tours
  • Paris Family-friendly activities
  • Berlin Shows & musicals
  • Venice Gondola tours
  • Hamburg Cruises & boat tours
  • Paris Hop-on Hop-off tours
  • La Maddalena Cruises & boat tours
  • Rome Hop-on Hop-off tours
  • Zadar Cruises & boat tours
  • Paris Shows & musicals
  • Cologne Cruises & boat tours
  • Paris City cards
  • Split Cruises & boat tours
  • Vienna Concerts & operas
  • Stockholm Cruises & boat tours
  • Gdansk Cruises & boat tours

Popular Attractions

  • Memorial and Museum Auschwitz-Birkenau
  • Seine River
  • Caminito del Rey
  • Warner Bros. Studio London
  • Colosseum
  • Eiffel Tower
  • Sagrada Familia
  • Disneyland Paris
  • Siam Park
  • Louvre Museum
  • Vatican Museums
  • Lake Como
  • Blue Lagoon, Malta
  • Pompeii Archaeological Site
  • Notre Dame Cathedral
  • Lake Garda
  • Mount Etna
  • Anne Frank House
  • Moulin Rouge
  • Palace of Versailles
  • United States
  • Texas
  • Things to do in Galveston
  • Tours in Galveston
  • Postoffice Street, Galveston
Get it on Google PlayDownload on the App Store
  • Contact
  • Legal Notice
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookies and Marketing Preferences
  • General Terms and Conditions
  • Information according to the Digital Services Act
  • Sitemap
  • Do not Sell or Share my Personal Information
  • About Us
  • Careers
  • Blog
  • Press
  • Gift Cards
  • Explorer
  • As a Supply Partner
  • As a Content Creator
  • As an Affiliate Partner
Paypal
Mastercard
Visa
Maestro
American Express
Jcb
Discover
Klarna
Google Pay
Apple Pay
Ideal
Bancontact

© 2008 – 2025 GetYourGuide. Made in Zurich & Berlin.

Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn