Galveston Red Light District Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Galveston's historic Red Light District
- Hear tales of mobsters and bootleggers
- Visit Tea Cup Sallie's brothel
- See the infamous abortion table
- Learn about Galveston's colorful past
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided walking tour of Galveston's historic Red Light District
- Engaging stories of mobsters, bootleggers, and brothels
- Visit to notable landmarks like Tea Cup Sallie's and the abortion table used by many prostitutes
- Food and beverages
Itinerary
Originally the Oleander Hotel in 1913. Listed in the Green Book as safe haven in the Jim Crow south. A place where the African American travelers could stay their journey to Galveston.
The starting point of the Mace Empire. Formally Sam and Rosarrio first barber shop where they bootlegged wine and spirits for their thirsty guest.
Formally the home of Molly Waters. One of the most famous houses on the island. Molly is Galveston's most infamous Madam as she retired a millionaire. The house is currently being restored.
At the height of the Red Light district, the railroad brought in 40,000 men a day all looking for love.
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English; ensure you understand the language.
- The tour involves walking on uneven surfaces; be prepared for a leisurely stroll.
- The tour is suitable for adults interested in history and local culture.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.
- Bring a camera to capture the historic sites.
- Parking is available near the tour starting point; arrive early to secure a spot.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Traveler reviews
Excellent
Excellent. Rob was very informative, upbeat and fun. Definitely recommend this tour!
My sister and I really...
My sister and I really enjoyed listening to history. Our tour guide Rob was excellent, very informative and upbeat. Would absolutely love to go on another one of the tours offered.
Love this tour! Can’t wait to book another.
Great tour! We were the only people on this tour. And Mike, our guide was fantastic! He was extremely knowledgeable, especially with our random questions. He had a great sense of humor and was really friendly and welcome all of our questions. Thanks Mike
Mike was awesome.
Mike was a great tour guide. He was very thorough during the tour and knew a lot about the history of Galveston. He also had a great sense of humor and made the tour very enjoyable overall.
10/10
We adored our Red Light District Tour with Annette! She was so knowledgeable and definitely painted a picture of what the island was like years ago. Highly recommend the tour and Annette as a guide!