Can you imagine a palace deep in the heart of Texas? You will have to see it to believe it. Colonel Walter Gresham originally built this lavish personal residence out of limestone and granite. The elaborate rosewood-mahogany grand staircase, opulent crystal chandeliers, unique wall coverings and beautiful stained glass windows will all have you ...

Its magnificent architecture is unlike anything in the South. It looks like a palace. Its steeply pitched roofs and elongated chimneys make it seem to soar. Beautiful building materials and excellent craftsmanship everywhere you look.

This is an exciting tour. You get a lot of history of Galveston and its citizenry over the years. You get insight into the Victorian architecture that was so popular during the settlement of the island and you get to see firsthand a prime example. And you feel that you come to know some of the historical figures who played a prominent part in Galveston's history and culture. Highly recommend this tour!

I was fascinated by this place from the moment we were let in the front doors, till we were let out the back. The size is of this place, it's just like...wow! On the inside it is very well kept and maintained. They even turn on the old automatic piano! Each room has a different fireplace, all of which are very pretty. The main stairwell has a ...

The Bishop's Palace is certainly a 'Must SEE' when touring Galveston.

The home is totally restored to Victorian elegance with period furnishings and wallpaper throughout the home. The woodwork alone is worth touring this home to view.

All the tour guides were well informed and did their jobs excellent.

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The Palace is a rare treat to anyone's eyes. It's splendor will appeal to all ages as each room stretches your imagination of the believeable. Take the time to take the tour. This may well be one of the finest pieces of architecture one can see in North America as it ranks on top of the list with other great domiciles such as Mt. Vernon, ...

The Palace was the most beautiful place I have ever seen. I would like to back to see the Palace in 2008. I was diappointed that I was unable to use my camcorder to video the Palace so I could show my husband and friends how beautiful it is.

I enjoyed the tour very much and only wish I could have gone upstairs to the art studio. I can only imagine what it must have been like to live in such splendor. The guides were knowlegeable and the house was great. If you are impressed with attention to details and these old houses then you should give this one a shot.

We love looking through old historical homes. This one was fabulous. Extremely beautiful inside, and the guides were all very knowledgeable. You are able to tour the main floor and the 2nd floor, but not the 3rd or basement. Still very much worth the admission fee. 11 yo. son even thought it was worth visiting.