Galveston Tour Guide Claims Vampire Encounters, Halts Tours During Mardi Gras

Spooky Gin, owner of Spooky Galveston tours, says she has met both “energy vampires” and literal vampires while leading walking tours in Galveston, Texas. She reports that encounters increase during Mardi Gras, leading her to stop all walking tours for the festival’s duration. Gin describes the experience as “off” and unsettling. Gin also characterizes energy vampires as individuals who “suck all of your energy away,” describing the interaction as a “completely draining experience.”

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Gin distinguishes “energy vampires,” who she says drain personal energy, from historical vampire figures. She cites tourists’ questions about European vampiric traditions and the folkloric Jacques St. Germain, a reputed descendant of the Count of St. Germain. Gin frames the Mardi Gras period as a time when the city’s atmosphere feels unsafe. She notes that the questions about Jacques St. Germain often focus on his alleged claim of descent from the Count of St. Germain and his reputed involvement in historic vampirism.

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Gin discussed her experiences on the HORRORble Podcast hosted by Askia Booker. Excerpts were posted to TikTok in two videos that together have attracted over 1.5 million views. The clips feature Gin’s statements about vampire encounters and her decision to suspend tours, generating a mix of supportive and skeptical comments.

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Viewers posted varied reactions. One user wrote, “Pretty sure my children are energy vampires,” indicating acceptance of the energy-vampire concept. Others expressed doubt, noting that “not all viewers were convinced by Gin’s claims.” A Galveston resident, @satxmercedesguru, asserted, “I’m from Galveston, she is not lying,” while Angela DiCicco commented, “Different things about different stuff, a whole lot of nothing explained.”

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The story relies solely on Gin’s testimony and social-media posts. No independent verification, photographic evidence, or statements from Galveston municipal officials, law-enforcement agencies, or tourism authorities have been reported. The absence of corroborating data leaves a gap in verifiable information. Local authorities have not issued statements regarding the alleged sightings.

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• “You encounter vampires on a regular basis in your life and probably don’t even realize it when it’s happening,” — Spooky Gin

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• “I stop doing tours when Mardi Gras is happening,” — Spooky Gin

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• “The vibe is off and you just see things,” — Spooky Gin

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• “I’m from Galveston, she is not lying.” — @satxmercedesguru, User

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The TikTok videos continue to attract comments and shares, indicating ongoing public interest. No reports of formal investigations or policy changes have emerged, so the narrative remains confined to social-media discourse.

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