Written by Chillie Falls, October 9, 2022 for Accessadventure.net
So far, I have found seven accessible tours in Galveston. Five of them are related in some way to ghosts. All are completely wheelchair accessible, or in my case, mobility-scooter accessible.
The Port of Galveston has developed itself steadily over the last 22 years, and is currently the fourth most popular cruise port in the US. With a new Royal Caribbean cruise terminal, Carnival Cruise Line’s third LNG-powered ship homeporting in Galveston, and Norwegian Cruise Line’s Prima stationed in Galveston, the port is firmly on track for a record year. That means there will be more demand for accessible excursions and tours.
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Ghost Tour by Bus
Be sure to arrive early for your tour to get your souvenir photo with a resident ghost. Next, board a comfortable 20-passenger bus for a tour of the most haunted locations in Galveston. The bus is equipped with a flat-screen TV and digital audio system to provide an interactive multi-media experience. Learn why Galveston is one of the most haunted cities in America. The stories are told by the people who encountered the ghosts firsthand in their own voices and their own words. Learn about the spooky history of the island’s many haunted mansions. You may even spot a floating orb.
Haunted Cemetery Tour
Experience entering Galveston’s haunted cemetery in this spooky guided night tour. Learn all about the ghosts that are said to stalk this cemetery on this 90-minute ghoul fest. Feel a chill on your spine as you keep an eye out for one of the famed spirits that people claim to have seen. Listen as you hear the strange tales about how these apparitions are said to have come to haunt this site.
Shadows of Revelry Adults Only Walking Tour
Explore the spooky side of Galveston, Texas, on a ghost-themed adults-only tour that visits the city’s most popular haunted spots with the aid of a fun and knowledgeable guide. See firsthand why Galveston is known by some as the most haunted city in America. See for yourself where Galveston’s haunted past took place. Walk to scary locations like the Moody Mansion and 1892 Bishop’s Palace and be on the lookout for the unexplainable. As you explore, learn about the city’s dark history from a guide happy to answer your curiosities. Here are a few potential stops that you will take on this tour: Saengerfest Park, Strand Seaport, Tremont House Hotel, Mother Harvey’s, Oleander Hotel, Maceo Spice and Import, Red Light Coffee/End of the Line Bordello, Havana Alley Cigar Shop and Lounge, 26th and Sante Fe. Will you be the next guest to have an experience with one of Galveston’s ghosts at the haunted locations on this after-dark tour?
Historic Galveston Ghost Tour
Explore the secret and darker side of Galveston on a historic ghost tour. Throughout this guided experience, pass by many historical sites and mansions where it’s said many mysterious things have happened. Stay tuned and alert to hear all about the island’s secrets as well as its paranormal and haunted history that dates back over 150 years. Dive into Galveston’s haunted past and uncover the reasons why its unstoppable paranormal force still grips the island.
Spooky Strand Ghost Walking Tour
Go on an offbeat adventure along Galveston’s historic Strand district. During your 1.5-hour guided tour, you’ll explore the spooky side of the city and get an experience few travelers get to have. The Strand in Galveston has seen a spooky number of sudden deaths. Learn about the islanders who have left this world but never fully departed and continue to lurk in the shadows, alleys, and staircases of Strand. Walk among historic 19-century buildings that have become the home of the city’s ghosts. Admire the buildings’ detail and craftsmanship and cringe at the scary stories behind each one.
Don’t worry folks. If you do not like ghostly things, you can take the Historic Ports, Pirates & Architecture Tour or the Historic Red Light District Guided Walking Tour. Hmmmmmm!