Spooky Strand Ghost Tour in Galveston
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Galveston's haunted past
- Visit historic Strand District
- Hear chilling local ghost stories
- Discover hidden paranormal sites
- Experience a unique evening adventure
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided ghost walking tour
- Visit to historic haunted sites
- Local expert storyteller
- Transportation to tour starting point
Itinerary
At its height this railroad station saw over 40,000 people a day on their way to Galveston's bars, casinos and brothels. An engineer by the name of William Watson would entertain the passing crowds by doing handstands on the cattle guard of the engines. One unfortunate day he SLIPPED and was immediately decapitated. A derby hat was still securely sitting on the head they found A MILE AWAY!
SO many dignitaries, soldiers, politicians and even presidents have checked in… BUT SOME NEVER CHECKED OUT. Crying sobs are heard on the stairwells and in the halls. A Civil War soldier marches up and down the lobby in front of everybody to see. A little boy plays in the hotel rumored to be the ghost of a child run over outside the front of the hotel. One helpful ghost will even unpack for you!
Charles F. Coghlan a famous British actor sailed to Galveston to grace the stage of The Grand Opera House. But poor Charles died before the curtain was ever raised. What to do with this distinguished visitor’s body? While waiting for the answer THE GREAT STORM demolished the island and carried Charles coffin out to sea. It floated from Galveston to Prince Albert Sound before it finally made land…ABOUT A MILE FROM WHERE CHARLES WAS GOING TO RETIRE!
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates rain or shine
- Minimum booking may apply
- Advance booking recommended
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes
- Dress appropriately for the weather
- Arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes early
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
- Stroller Accessible
- Wheelchair Accessible
Traveler reviews
Great tour with Thomas
We loved the stories and history. Definitely recommend. Thomas made it fun and interesting. Thanks for a fun tour.
Very cool experience the...
Very cool experience the tour guide was professional the way he explained everything with expressing himself with the different stories and things about the town
A Decent, Solid Ghost Tour
Not sure if I believe all the stories told, but we had a great tour guide (Thomas). The tour was also not too taxing for older folks; plenty of stops where you could take a seat for a few minutes.
He talked and gave a good...
He talked and gave a good history along with interactions. He was very polite. Small group but very fun
Top notch presentation - learned so much Galveston history
Thomas was an excellent guide. His presentation was engaging with so much detail about Galveston’s history and development as a city in the 1800’s. Their port was a critical part of their businesses and for a while Galveston was the capital of Texas. But when the 1900 storm hit Galveston, it devastated the city and changed its future. The worst natural disaster ever in the U.S. Thomas told us about the long recovery of Galveston and that ghosts are part of their city. One fascinating fact after another throughout the tour! I highly recommend this tour.