Walking ghost tours of the Strand

Seven guided ghost walks run in Galveston, all about 1.5 hours: walks through the Strand Historic District, two cemetery tours inside the Old City Cemetery and Galveston's cemetery on Avenue K, and a mansions and true-crime walk on Broadway. Prices run from $24 to $33 per person.

Short answer

The most-reviewed walk is the Historic Galveston Ghost Tour, 4.8 across 1,802 reviews, meeting at the 24th and Sealy pavilion. For cemeteries there are two separate tours with different operators; for the lowest price, the Galveston Island Ghost Tour starts at $24 (see Free Things to Do).

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Historic District Walk, 1.5 Hours

Meets at 24th and Sealy under the open-air gazebo, opposite the Rosenberg Library. Easy pace, all ages, rain or shine · 1.5 hours · Guided walking tour · Run by Historic Galveston Ghost Tours

4.8 1,802 verified reviews

A 90-minute walk through Galveston's most haunted blocks, led by Historic Galveston Ghost Tours. It carries a 4.8 rating from 1,802 reviews, the deepest review base of any tour compared here, and free cancellation comes standard.

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The Strand Meeting Point Walk

The Strand Meeting Point Walk

4.7 281 verified reviews

1.5 hours · Meets on The Strand · Historic Galveston Ghost Tours

A Strand Historic District ghost walk led by Historic Galveston Ghost Tours, rated 4.7 across 281 reviews. It sets off from The Strand itself.

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Ghost City Tours Cemetery Walk

Ghost City Tours Cemetery Walk

4.6 204 verified reviews

1.5 hours · Cemetery ghost walk · Ghost City Tours

Ghost City Tours leads this cemetery ghost walk, scored 4.6 from 204 reviews. It is a distinct product from Walk With the Dead, booked separately with its own operator and reviews.

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Mansions and True Crime Walk

Mansions and True Crime Walk

4.8 101 verified reviews

1.5 hours · Mansions and murder tales · Galveston Tour Co

A Galveston Tour Co walking tour through the island's grand old homes, mixing architecture with murder and true crime.

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Budget Fare, Broadway Meeting Point

Budget Fare, Broadway Meeting Point

4.7 75 verified reviews

1.5 hours · Lowest-price walk · Historic Galveston Ghost Tours

A 1.5-hour walking ghost tour from Historic Galveston Ghost Tours, rated 4.7 across 75 reviews. Free cancellation applies, and the live listing carries the current price.

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Compare the other kinds of tour

Prefer a drink with your ghost stories? The haunted pub crawls add bar stops. The boat and Segway tours leave the walking behind entirely.

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From $33 · ★ 4.8 (1,802) · free cancellation Check availability →