GALVESTON GHOST TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Twilight Among Tombstones: A Guided Walk Through Galveston’s Oldest Burial Grounds
A 1.5-hour walking tour that tours Trinity Episcopal and Old City Cemeteries while storytellers reveal Civil War-era histories, 1900 storm victims, and reported paranormal lore.
Twilight Among Tombstones: A Guided Walk Through Galveston’s Oldest Burial Grounds.
The Spooky Galveston Seance Society Cemetery Tour leads a small group at dusk through two of Galveston’s oldest burial grounds, where headstones, mausoleums, and narrow paths frame stories of Civil War soldiers, victims of the 1900 storm, and residents whose ends remain mysterious. The guides combine local history with atmospheric storytelling to bring the island’s past and reported paranormal activity to life.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Trinity Episcopal and Old City Cemeteries
The route moves through two of Galveston’s oldest burial grounds—the Broadway cemetery complex—where headstones and mausoleums mark decades of island history and loss.
Intimate, Chilling Local Histories
Guides recount the lives and deaths of notable locals, Civil War soldiers, and victims of the Great Storm of 1900, weaving documented history with evocative narrative.
Legends, Apparitions, and Reported Encounters
Along the twilight paths guests hear the island’s ghostly legends and accounts of reported paranormal activity, presented by expert storytellers who contextualize the sightings within Galveston’s past.
What the day feels like
What the Tour Feels Like
You meet at Trinity Episcopal Cemetery, check in with your guide, and follow a twilight walking route that pauses at notable graves and mausoleums. The guide alternates historical detail and atmospheric storytelling as the group moves from Trinity Episcopal into Old City Cemetery and then through the broader Broadway cemetery complex, concluding after roughly 1.5 hours of paths, headstones, and local legends.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits — and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Plan for a roughly 1.5-hour twilight walking tour.
The tour departs from Trinity Episcopal Cemetery; check in at the stated meeting location before departure.
Alcohol consumption is prohibited, and video/audio recording of the tour is not allowed; Spooky Galveston may refuse admission or remove disorderly guests without refund.
The cemeteries are not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible because sidewalks are narrow and uneven.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Spooky Galveston Seance Society Cemetery Tour?
The tour lasts approximately 1.5 hours.
Where do we meet for the tour?
Guests meet at Trinity Episcopal Cemetery to check in before the walk.
Which cemeteries does the tour visit?
The route includes Trinity Episcopal Cemetery and Old City Cemetery, and moves through the Broadway cemetery complex.
Is the tour wheelchair- or stroller-accessible?
No. The cemeteries have narrow and uneven sidewalks and are not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible.
Can I record audio or video during the tour?
No. Video and audio recording of the tour is prohibited.
Is alcohol allowed on the tour?
No. The use or consumption of alcohol is strictly prohibited.