Took the 8p tour on a Thursday. Tyler was great and it felt like he had a very personal knowledge…read moreof the area and its eccentricities. I'm not 100% sure of the veracity of his claims, but he made everything interesting. M Make sure you look for the Groupon!

This was a welcomed activity to do during a week of constant running. I know, it sounds ironic that…read moreI go on a walking tour after spending a majority of my day running around for work. But, it was really needed, and a nice dive into local history, chilling or not. What makes this tour so intriguing is your tour guide. If you are lucky you will get Noelle and be in for a night full of goosebump filled stories of the supernatural. Also, Noelle was just so accommodating, full of knowledge, and ready to answer any and all questions you might have. Our tour started at the library and we headed along our way. You think that starting at the library is a dull idea, but that's where the whole story of haunted Galveston begins. Being told that a majority of what you see of Galveston today was once under water because of how low lying the area was and storm surges. That kind of sets off the whole tour as that ties into a lot of what you are about to see. We started along our way and Noelle was mindful of everyone in the group. Stopping at a nearby gas station to allow people to grab hydration or make a bathroom stop before continuing on with the tour. The first major stop you will see is Ashton Villa. The information you get on this place is loaded with surprises. What's even better is that Noelle airdropped all of us pictures from past tours that can make anyone that doesn't believe into a believer. Ashton Villa could be a review on its own or could easily take up this review by itself. As we continued on we were reminded of what we were told about the storm surges and how the whole area was like a mass grave. We then ended up in front of the house where Robert Durst hide and ultimately took the life of his neighbor. I was oblivious to this and promptly went back home and started to watch the HBO series on him. We continued onto what is known as The Normandy Inn. The website makes this place look worse than it currently is. It is now a fully remodeled building that houses a hotel. Kind of creepy when you hear about the past of this parcel. Especially when they refer to this spot as a portal to hell. Continuing on we visited the house that once held an Egyptian mummy that was buried somewhere on the island, but no details as to exactly where. Along the way, Noelle kept us intrigued by expanding on stories throughout the tour. The one thing that you should do during your tour is take as many pictures as you can. Take their advice to put them on Live mode and take every angle possible. You just might catch something. At the end of the tour we stuck around a bit and talked to Noelle some more and I showed a few of my pictures to her and was confirmed I caught something supernatural. If you don't think you can stomach a tour during the twilight hours, they do have tours earlier in the day. Definitely carve out a chunk of time to do this as it is interesting and lets you in on the area history.

This is a good way to learn some of the more meaningful and surprising history of the island. Our…read moreguide was Michael. He was excellent. He spoken loudly enough to be heard, was knowledgeable, able to answer questions, and if he didn't have an answer, he said so. We took the 6 o'clock tour, Since it was not dark, it was not particularly scary. I would not recommend this for children under 12 simply because they would not be interested in the subject.

Was a really cool experience! The guide (forgot name) was really good! Spoke very clear with a lot…read moreof confidence! Which sounds like it should be that way but we also did a ghost tour at the stockyards. And The tour guide there seemed unsure about a lot lol! I snapped some pictures where I caught something. I showed them to the guide he said those are definitely orbs. Also... during the tour something tugged on my shoulder as if someone was trying to get my attention. I thought it was my g/f but she wasn't anywhere near me. Nobody was. It wasn't a slight tug. It was hard enough to where I immediately noticed. And I was near the middle of the street with nothing around me nor was I caught on anything.

This was a wonderful and crazy interesting tour. Kimber, the author of the book "Red Light…read moreDistrict" (sold all over the island), was the guide and she was such a pleasure to listen to. She had so many fun facts that you simply wouldn't find easily by your own doing. We learned, we laughed, we had a blast! Highly recommend it.

If you live in TX and/or have been to Galveston, you know some of Galveston's history. But with…read morethis tour you learn about some of the city's history you haven't heard before and it is very interesting. Dave did a good job. It is an easy walkable tour with a few places to sit during the tour. Glad we added it to our things to do list.

Our guide, Matthew was friendly, knowledgeable and patient. This is the best way to see Galveston-…read moreyou can cover more ground than walking, but get a better view than any street vehicle tour. If you really want to see a place, go on a Segway- we try one every new city we go to.

First time on a Segway, and thanks to the good people and Segcity Galveston, I will definitely do…read morethis again. Galveston is an island and a city. It's flat so no hills to worry about. And being an island, that means you can go all over the island on a Segway. This city has so many awesome parts, the fishery, the industrial seaside (oil rigs and humungous ocean ships with their containers of who knows what), the Strand, other cool downtown areas (check out Post Office street), fantastic historic mansions, funky architecture, interesting neighborhoods and also the beaches. And you can see it all on a Segway, with a helpful and knowledgeable local guide. We met D and she was great. This is a fantastic way to see Galveston. We also liked the Duck Boat tour, but this is so much closer and more personal on a Segway tour. I will do this again next time I'm in Galveston, and I will seek out Segway tours in other cities where I travel. Including my own city this coming summer. Much fun.

We went to Elissa as part of the Dickens on the Strand festival and it was our favorite part of the…read morefestival! Of course it's open other times too. It was clean, amazingly fun to see all the spaces. If you have a baby you'll want to baby wear them. Strollers can't go below deck because it's stairs. We took kids 2+ years old and it was possible and functional for them. Some of the stairs are tight or small spaces but you don't have to take the smallest stair you can take one main stair down and then back up. The crew were so kind and helpful! The atmosphere was light and jolly. We have a delightful time. There is a bathroom in their gift shop and benches by the gift shop for anyone who needs to sit. There is also parking just there near it, paid is what we used, not sure about unpaid. Worth every penny!

While visiting Galveston I decided to take this harbor tour for the first time thinking it would be…read moreinteresting and it was. An adult ticket for the one hour boat tour is $17 and you can add another tour of the adjacent sailing ship Elissa for another $8 to make it a combo price of $25 total. Tickets can be purchased online or at the ticket booth at Pier 22 between Fisherman's Wharf restaurant and Willie G's restaurant. This tour is conducted on a 50' boat with twin inboard motors. The boat has a lower deck that is covered with open sides and another deck upstairs that is open air and provides the best seats for viewing as long as the weather is good. All seats are general admission so if you want a topside seat board early. The tour makes one loop of the inner harbor along with venturing just outside near the shipping channel and on the other side of Pelican Island. There you pass by the Naval Museum that includes a destroyer escort and submarine from WW II both on land and a little further you will see the remains of the old SS Selma freighter that was scuttled there. It was a ship that was built of concrete during WW I and then scuttled shortly thereafter. For some reason, my tour only got with about 250 yards of it and no closer. Also during the boat ride you will numerous dolphins that are native to the area. There are other tours advertised as dolphin watching tours and I'm not sure how they are different from this one because my tour saw many on our ride. An added treat was being able to cruise by Battleship Texas which is currently in dry dock on the other side of the harbor and fully exposed from the stern for great viewing. The tour returned on time. The only reason I don't give 4 stars is because we should have gotten closer to the Selma for viewing and pictures and the audio speakers topside were very weak and made it hard to hear the live narration of the sites we saw passing by. If you visit the island and want to get out on the water and see the sights this is a good diversion to consider.

Not sure how there were negative reviews for them, THEY WERE AWESOME!! We had a later flight but…read morerescheduled same day, last minute to an earlier time and they were able to accommodate us just fine, they were very nice about it...and when we got there, they were so busy. It was 4th of July and lotsa people out and about in Galveston...I thought they would switch us back to our original booked time slot but they made it work!! So grateful for their service...warm and friendly, everyone was great! If anything, it's some of the customers around us who were slightly the issue, but it's America's 250th birthday and everyone was having the best time...little stuff ain't gonna wreck our day at all. We did the 24-mile island tour (upgraded to it, originally booked the sea life) and so glad we did this!! So cool, was able to see the city from above. Our pilot was great, knowledgeable and flew us safely around the island, I highly recommend this activity if you're in the area. Thank you, Galveston Helicopters crew...you were all awesome! Keep up the great work!

Great experience, for cheap! It was definitely a unique view of the beach, pilot was cool too very…read moreinformative about the history on the 7 mile ride. Want to go back and do a longer ride!

Our Carnival Breeze cruise was a fun trip, with a great mix of entertainment, activities, dining,…read moreand time to relax. Our cruise director was Adam, and his signature "Cheerio!" became one of the little things we'll remember from the trip. Our cabin steward was wonderful. He introduced himself within an hour of our room opening, quickly brought the blue blanket and fan I requested, cleaned our room daily, made the bed, brought fresh towels, and left towel animals. He was always friendly, remembered my name, and even noticed and reported a balcony leak that maintenance fixed within 24 hours. Our head server in the Blush Dining Room, Phung, and her assistants, Idewa and Gerald, were fantastic. They were attentive, fast, and especially patient with our kids. Phung went above and beyond, even recommending Filipino food available off the regular menu. The main dining room food was decent and, in my opinion, better than the buffet. One thing to note is that there was no lobster or escargot offered in the main dining room during our cruise. Food options are plentiful. The buffet is always packed. Guy's Burger Joint and BlueIguana Cantina are included/free (BlueIguana also has some paid options), and both can have long lines. Bagels at Sea is worth the wait--the bagels are small, but you can order multiple. The line may be short but can move slowly. Pig & Anchor is included/free, but it was mediocre and definitely not Texas BBQ. Overall, the food is okay, but there's something for everyone. I purchased the CHEERS! Zero Proof package and thought it was worth it. It includes mocktails, specialty coffees, sodas, energy drinks, and milkshakes. There's a 10-minute wait between drinks. The package is cheaper to purchase before the cruise, and not every adult in the cabin has to purchase it. The Carnival Hub app was extremely useful throughout the cruise. We could check the daily itinerary, activity times, and hours for restaurants, shops, pools, and different areas throughout the ship. It also allows you to chat with other people on the cruise for $5 per person for the entire cruise, not $5 per day. You can purchase the chat feature for multiple people through one account as long as you add them as companions. There is something to do for everyone of all ages, whether you want to relax, participate in activities, or meet and have fun with other cruisers. There were also fun theme nights that gave everyone a chance to dress up, participate, and enjoy the evening together. We also heard about a hidden spot on Deck 9 at the front of the ship, but unfortunately, we didn't get a chance to check it out. One thing to know: food isn't allowed in the Ovation Theater or casino--drinks only. There are smoking and non-smoking casinos on different floors, with the non-smoking casino being much smaller than the smoking casino. Overall, the crew, service, activities, and variety made this a trip to remember. Until next time, Carnival Breeze! We're off to the next ship and the next adventure.

We had a really good five day cruise on the breeze. We rented two adjoining balcony rooms. All of…read moreour favorites from the other ships were there, like the Guy Fieri burgers, and blue iguana. The pizza and ice cream were also nonstop. There really was something for everyone on this cruise from art shows to musicals to activities on the deck. This isn't specific carnival, but like other businesses, I have seen the cutbacks. Over the last decade you'll see less staff in the dining room and on the deck. There aren't as many comedians or specialty performances, back in the day I remember seeing magic shows. And I know this is a very American thing to say, but the buffet has gotten a little smaller, which isn't necessarily a bad thing since a lot of of us are bigger, but just my observation over the last few years. I still think a carnival Cruise is a ton of fun and you still get a lot of bang for your buck. I especially enjoy the casino in the spa however, I do think the spa can use some renovations.

We had the best time. Gin was so much fun and super informative. You definitely get your money's…read moreworth on this tour. She has me and my husband wanting to buy a haunted house with a ghost that likes to drink coffee. That's my kind of ghost. Do not skip this tour.

We visited Galveston in December of 2022. While we were there we decided to take a tour and we…read moreasked the concierge at The Grand Galvez for a recommendation. The incredibly knowledgeable Melissa directed us to Spooky Galveston. Gin'a exceeded all expectations as our guide! We had taken a tour with another company on a previous visit but it paled in comparison to the tours offered by Spooky Galveston. We were looking for a tour that incorporated the history of the city in general as well as ghostly stories, information about the hurricanes that devastated Galveston, and the seedier stories that include the mob, pirates, red light district, and more. We were lucky enough to be the only couple since it was the end of the year and Gin'a 100% did everything possible to cover a little bit of each thing we were interested in. She has a genuine love for the city and it's incredible history. We will be taking another tour with her this month while we are in town on our way to a cruise. On future visits we will book tours with Spooky Galveston and I highly recommend this company.