Five Haunted Galveston Stops and the Robert Durst Case in 90 Minutes
A storyteller guide leads a night walk from Winnie Street past Ashton Villa, the Rosenberg Library and The Tremont House, ending in the Strand Historic District.
The walk starts at 8:00 PM outside The Milk Bar at 2327 Winnie Street, a coffee and ice cream shop inside the 1912 Galveston Model Dairy building. Look for a guide in an Ultimate Ghost and Murder Walk hat or shirt.
Walking Tours of Galveston is run by Tour ATX, which also runs ghost and murder walks in Austin. Its owner, Jim Miles, often guides and holds a master's degree in Southern history, according to the company. The listing's schedule began on October 8, 2026. Booking stays open until the 8:00 PM start, with instant confirmation.
Galveston Ghost Murder and Haunted History TourFrom $24 through November 3. 8:00 PM Thursday to Saturday, meeting outside The Milk Bar at 2327 Winnie Street.www.viator.comFive Stops Between Broadway and the Strand
The listing budgets about 15 minutes for each stop and names five:
- Ashton Villa, the 1859 house at 2328 Broadway built by James Moreau Brown. Galveston Historical Foundation, which runs it, tells visitors about Bettie Brown and invites them to judge whether her spirit still lives in the family home. The stop also covers paranormal evidence that, per the listing, was captured in a recent investigation there.
- The Normandy Inn at 1101 23rd Street, now a small hotel called The Mansard House. The listing says it was once considered Galveston's most haunted house, and guests view investigation footage captured there.
- The Rosenberg Library, open since 1904, which the library itself calls the oldest public library in Texas in continuous operation.
- The Tremont House, a hotel that opened in 1985 inside an 1879 dry goods building. In the listing's words, a few guests never checked out.
- The Strand Historic District, where the night ends among preserved Victorian buildings.
The listing shows no admission fee at any stop. The operator describes the route as about 1.3 miles on city sidewalks and streets.
It Ends on the Strand, Not Back at the Start
The walk finishes at the park on the corner of 23rd Street and the Strand. That is Saengerfest Park. The Milk Bar is back on Winnie Street, so plan the return if your car is parked near the start.
The operator says parking is available throughout the surrounding area, though busy weekends and special events call for extra time to find a space. Restroom stops are limited once the walk begins. The operator asks guests to go before the tour starts.
A Murder Case Runs Through the Ghost Stories
The listing promises the truth of the Robert Durst murders, and the operator calls it one of America's most infamous true crime stories.
The Galveston part is public record. Durst, heir to a New York City real estate family, had moved to Galveston, where he at first posed as a mute woman. In 2001 his 71-year-old neighbor across the hall, Morris Black, was killed. Durst said he killed Black accidentally in self-defense, and a jury acquitted him of murder in 2003.
As of October 23, 2026, the listing had no reviews yet.
Be at The Milk Bar by 7:45 PM
Meet outside the front entrance of The Milk Bar, 2327 Winnie Street. The operator asks guests to arrive 10 to 15 minutes early so the walk can start on time. Give the guide the name on the reservation. A mobile or paper ticket both work.
- Departures: Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8:00 PM. October 31, 2026 falls on a Saturday, and the 8:00 PM walk still had space as of October 23.
- Prices as of October 23, 2026: $24 for ages 11 and up and $12 for ages 4 to 10 through November 3, marked down from $30 and $15. Ages 3 and under go free.
- Shared groups of up to 30.
- Rain or shine. Bring an umbrella or rain jacket if showers are forecast, comfortable walking shoes and a non-alcoholic drink.
- The listing marks the route wheelchair and stroller accessible and suitable for all fitness levels.
The map below marks the meeting point, The Milk Bar on Winnie Street.
📍 The Milk Bar, 2327 Winnie Street, Galveston. 8:00 PM, Thursday to Saturday.
Through this listing, cancel at least 24 hours before the start for a full refund. Gratuities are appreciated but never required, per the listing. Every booking needs at least one adult.