Top Alabama Cultural Tours

The University of Alabama is regularly rated as one of the most beautiful college campuses in the United States, but it can be difficult to see everything on the 1,000-acre campus by foot. This University of Alabama tour takes you to more than 30 Crimson Pride sights in an open-air, low-speed vehicle, letting you discover campus attractions while learning about its history and culture from a guide.

Take your time to explore Birmingham’s Civil Rights heritage on this self-led walking tour. Simply download the smartphone app then set off to discover historic landmarks, including 16th Street Baptist Church and Kelly Ingram Park, with illuminating audio-commentary provided along the way. Enjoy the freedom to pause, rewind, and reflect at your own pace—perfect for families, solo travelers, or those needing more flexibility than a typical tour.

When in the Sheffield area, visiting the Muscle Shoals Sound Studio is a must—an option only available with a guided tour. Ideal for music lovers, this tour of the legendary and still operating music studio lets you see where music icons such as the Rolling Stones, Aretha Franklin, and Paul Simon recorded their hits, with merchandise available for purchase as well.

Learn about the Civil rights events in Selma. Go at your own pace, anytime. Stop and explore, then continue more. This tour is location aware, meaning it plays as you walk. When you get to the story location it automatically plays, step by step, and it's navigated by our smart phone app and walking tour technology. Known as the Queen city of the Black Belt, Selma has seen historic Civil Rights events take place in its streets and it tells the story of America. On our civil rights walk of Freedom you’ll see the old train depots, churches, streets, buildings, parks and bridge where history took place. And at each stop, and as we walk, I’ll share with you the stories of Bloody Sunday, Martin Luther King Jr, Reverend Reeb, the Civil War, The Civil Rights Movement, Protests, gatherings, voting rights, turnaround Tuesday, the Selma to Montgomery March and many more. Our historic walk begins at the Old Depot Museum.

Walk through the soul of the city and discover it’s iconic landmarks. Go at your own pace, anytime, walking through these historic streets and discover it’s French, Spanish, British and American past. You’ll see the historic Fort, Mardi Gras Square, the historic Dauphin Street, the Cathedral, the parks, churches, museums and so much more. Why choose this tour? Great price for a great experience! See the sites at your own pace. The tour is location aware and plays as you walk. Stop anytime. Continue anytime.

Montgomery is an important city in the history of the American Civil Rights Movement. The location of one of the most important bus boycotts, Montgomery’s streets are full of African American history. Let this self-guided walking tour give you a glimpse into the history of the city at your own pace. You’ll walk to landmarks like the Civil Rights Memorial Center and the Alabama State Capitol.

Step aboard the Perdido Queen for an unforgettable harbor tour through Mobile's bustling port. This cruise offers a unique perspective of one of the Gulf Coast’s most historic and active harbors. Glide past massive cargo ships, naval vessels, and the working waterfront as your guide shares fascinating stories about Mobile’s maritime heritage, shipbuilding industry, and the city’s role in global trade. Along the way, enjoy scenic views of the skyline, the USS Alabama, and the Mobile River Delta. With comfortable seating, panoramic views, and southern hospitality on board, the Perdido Queen makes for a relaxing and educational experience for all ages. Through March 2026, come see the SS United States! An ocean liner that set the transatlantic speed record on her 1952 maiden voyage, before retiring in 1969. She was purchased in 2024 by Okaloosa County, Florida, moved to Mobile for cleanup, and is now being prepared to be sunk off the Gulf Coast as the world’s largest artificial reef.

Spend time learning about the Civil Rights Movement from an evangelistic perspective on this walking tour through Birmingham, Alabama. Learn about the church leaders and children who marched for equality after the passing of the Civil Rights Act in 1964 from your tour guide. As you walk, stop at significant landmarks, like the 16th Street Baptist Church and Kelly Ingram Park, and learn the role they played during this critical era.

Discover the tumultuous history of Montgomery, Alabama, with a focus on the Civil Rights era, during this driving tour. Alongside a private guide, visit some of the city's landmarks that were essential during this time period including the Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church where MLK helped to organize the Montgomery Bus Boycott. You also tour other areas like the Alabama State Capitol and Alabama State University.

Step into one of the most powerful chapters of American history with this self-guided walking tour through Birmingham’s Civil Rights District. Designed to be immersive and reflective, this experience guides you through the streets where ordinary people carried out extraordinary acts of courage, changing the course of a nation through peaceful resistance. As you explore at your own pace, you’ll encounter churches, parks, and monuments that witnessed pivotal moments of the 1960s movement. Thoughtful storytelling brings context to the architecture and public spaces, revealing how strategy, faith, and community shaped a national awakening rooted in Birmingham. This walk isn’t just about learning history — it’s about feeling it. By connecting place with personal stories, the tour offers a meaningful way to understand how protest, sacrifice, and hope transformed this city and left a lasting mark on the American conscience.

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!

Explore Huntsville at your own pace and schedule. Go anytime. Why take this tour? -It's like an in-person tour guide, only it's on your phone. -Tour at your own pace and schedule -Professionally produced, narrated, and musically edited immersive experience -Guided by technology. Put your phone in your pocket as the smartphone tour guided you with voice turn by turn. -Great deal -Learn about Huntsville's rocket history, founding, civil war history, how a Nazi scientist worked to develop the rockets that went to space, space monkeys and so much more. -Listen again after taking the tour. -The tour never expires, go or listen (after the on-location tour) anytime. This historic adventure is a smartphone-guided location tour. You go to the first stop, open the tour, enter your experience code from Viator, and press play. From there you are guided turn by turn through Huntsville. The app knows your location and seamlessly guides you each step of the way.

Explore Tuscaloosa like never before on a unique golf cart tour led by local students and residents. This memorable journey showcases celebrated landmarks and hidden gems that embody the spirit of T-town. Enjoy insightful commentary as you navigate the city’s rich history, ensuring a deeper connection to this vibrant destination. - Local guides share insider knowledge about Tuscaloosa's history - Visit both iconic landmarks and lesser-known hidden gems - Experience a unique and fun mode of transport on a golf cart - Ideal for history enthusiasts and curious travelers alike

See Fairhope the way locals do — off the beaten path and full of surprises. This self-guided walking quest uses your smartphone to lead you through puzzles, trivia, and hidden stories scattered across the city. Each stop brings a new discovery and challenge. Solve them all to complete the quest, or take detours whenever something catches your eye. This 1–2 hour private adventure is available 24/7. No guide, no group — just you and Fairhope. Available in 5+ languages.

Visit some of the most important sites of the Civil Rights Movement on a private tour of Montgomery. See places including the Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church and the Alabama State Capitol, and hear about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Mrs. Rosa Parks, and the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Choose either the half-day or full-day tour via private vehicle.

This isn’t just a sightseeing trip—it’s a journey into the heart of New Orleans. From the powdered-sugar charm of Café du Monde to the sweeping oaks of City Park and the spires of St. Louis Cathedral, each stop is chosen to showcase the city’s history, culture, and magic. Magnolia Heritage tours go beyond surface sightseeing. At Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar and the golden Joan of Arc statue, you won’t just hear facts—you’ll uncover legends of pirates, saints, artists, and dreamers who shaped the city’s character. Whether exploring the French Market, pausing in Jackson Square, or wandering the Botanical Garden, every moment immerses you in the spirit of past and present. Unlike crowded bus tours, this experience is small, personal, and flexible. Your guide is more than a narrator—they’re a storyteller and local host who ensures you not only see New Orleans but truly experience it, leaving you with lasting memories and a deeper connection to one of America’s most legendary cities.