Galveston: Mansions and Murder Walking Tour
ID: GYG1465908-2238116
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Explore Galveston's Mansion District on a guided walking tour. Admire the grand architecture, learn about the area's dark history, and see the Ashton Villa and Moody Mansion.
Step back into Galveston's Gilded Age on a walking tour through the island's historic Mansion District. Begin at the Rosenberg Library, the oldest continuously operating free public library in Texas, and work your way through the district on foot, stopping at some of Galveston's most iconic historic homes.
Admire the Ashton Villa, built in 1859 by businessman James Moreau Brown, where General Gordon Granger read the General Order #3 aloud on June 19, 1865—the event that gave us Juneteenth. Continue on to the Moody Mansion and several other architectural landmarks, each with its own story of opulence, ambition, or scandal—including the strange true tale of a serial killer who moved through Galveston society disguised as a woman.
This is an exterior-only tour—the mansions are all privately owned, so admire the architecture and hear the history from the sidewalk. The tour is a relaxed walking pace, suitable for ages 12 and up, capped at 20 guests, and ends back where it started at the Rosenberg Library—no need to backtrack to find your car.
Highlights
- Explore Galveston's historic Mansion District on a guided walking tour
- Admire the grand Victorian and Italianate architecture of the area
- Learn about the district's dark history, including tales of a serial killer
- See the Ashton Villa, where General Order #3 was read on Juneteenth
- Discover the Moody Mansion and other architectural landmarks
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Tour is exterior-only
Suitable for all ages
Tour ends at starting point
Meet on the corner near the East entrance of the Library, 23rd (Tremont St.) and Sealy Ave. In front of the Rosenberg Library sign
INCLUDED
- 90-minute walking tour
- Visit to historic Mansion District
- Stories of Galveston's history
NOT INCLUDED
- Interior access to mansions
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
