Galveston Strand Ghost Walk with Author of "Ghosts of Galveston," as featured on the Discovery Channel!
About this EventThere'll be scary ghost stories and tales of the glories of Christmases long, long ago...
Ghost stories were a Christmas tradition long before Dickens penned A Christmas Carol. Keep the tradition alive by by joining the author of Ghosts of Galveston for a captivating walk along the historic Strand, where shadows linger and fogotten voices whisper in the wind.
Don't miss this unforgettable journey into Galveston haunted history with the island's ghost authority.
Adult content not appropriate for children under the age of 13.
We'll be walking at a leisurely pace, taking time to see if you can capture photos of ghosts through windows and on the street like so many have before. But don't be surprised if someone unseen tugs on your sleeve, or you feel a chill in the air...it's just their way of saying "hello."
Your host is Kathleen Maca, the author of "Galveston's Broadway Cemeteries," "Ghosts of Galveston," "Ghostly Tales of Galveston," "A History of the Hotel Galvez" and "Galveston's Tremont House." A local historian and writer, she has spent over 45 years researching historic cemeteries and folklore.
Her tours are recommended by the Texas Historic Commission, Visit Galveston, Texas Highways, and Texas Monthly Magazine. She was named Galveston's Certified Tourism Ambasador of the Year for 2026.
We will meet downtown for our tour. Details and parking information will be provided in an email prior to the event.
Please note:
Wear comfortable walking shoes, and be aware of curbs and uneven walking paths.
**Tour is wheelchair accessible.
No video or audio recording allowed during the tour. STILL PHOTOS ARE ENCOURAGED-you never know who or what you might capture!
Content not appropriate for small children.
Guide takes no responsibility for injuries incurred during tour. There are limited restroom opportunities on The Strand, so it is encouraged to "take care of business" ahead of time.
Tour will be given rain or shine except in the case of a severe thunderstorm. Ticket fee is non-refundable unless tour is canceled.
Don't worry about printing your e-tickets - I'll have the guest roster with me.