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Footlights & Felonies: A Walking Tour of Vaudeville, Silent Film, and True Crime Walking Tour Only - WE DO NOT ENTER BUILDINGS Explore Birmingham's unique past on a captivating walking tour that delves into the city's chilling history of vaudeville stars and lingering spirits. Follow the path of a 1930s detective as tales of murder and mystery unfold, passing by grand theaters and ghostly hotels where shadows of the past still linger. Listen for echoes of applause in the night and the stern librarian who haunts the old library. This one-mile tour invites you to uncover the secrets that lie in the shadows of Birmingham's streets. - Discover Birmingham’s haunted history on a one-mile walking tour - Uncover tales of vaudeville stars, corruption, and ghostly spirits - Walk past historic theaters and haunted hotels without entering buildings - Perfect for history buffs and ghost enthusiasts alike. - This is a walking tour only - WE DO NOT ENTER BUILDINGS

Footlights Film & Spooks: Walking Tour of Vaudeville & True Crime

1 hourFree Cancellation

Our guides will tell stories that will make you want to know more about Birmingham haunted past.

Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten

1 hourFree Cancellation

Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking

Birmingham is known for its civil rights history, but matching landmarks to their significance can be difficult on a self-led tour. Visit notable locations, including the 16th Street Baptist Church, Kelly Ingram Park, and the site of the 1961 Freedom Riders attack, and discover their history from your guide. Travel between sites with ease via air-conditioned vehicle, and benefit from the small-group size for a more intimate experience.

Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Cruise through campus in style!

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.

University of Alabama Campus Tour

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Birmingham Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Smartphone Audio App Tour

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.

Birmingham Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Smartphone Audio App Tour

1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutesFree Cancellation

Experience one of America’s most defining eras as you walk through Birmingham’s Civil Rights District on this self-guided tour.

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.

Footsteps to Freedom Self-Guided Tour Through Birmingham

2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

The Birmingham Downtown Ghost Self-Guided Walking Tour

The Birmingham Downtown Ghost Self-Guided Walking Tour

40 to 55 minutesFree Cancellation

Adventurous Walking Tour of University of Alabama

We've transformed the University of Alabama into an incredible outdoor adventure! Our app blends the excitement of a Scavenger Hunt with the challenge of an Escape Room, leading you to 12 iconic campus locations. At each spot, you'll solve puzzles and uncover key clues in an epic mystery. The mission? Big Al, Alabama’s beloved elephant mascot, is missing, and morale is at an all-time low! As detectives for Crimson Confidential, it’s up to you—and your trusty Basset Hound, Archie—to track Big Al’s trail. Along the way, you’ll explore legendary locations like Denny Chimes, the President’s Mansion, and the Amelia Gayle Gorgas Library. You'll even unravel fascinating trivia about The Quad, Woods Quad, and more while piecing together the mystery. Prepare to walk around 3 miles during your adventure. You can play solo or with a group, and the journey should take about 90 minutes to complete—but feel free to go at your own pace.

Adventurous Walking Tour of University of Alabama

1 to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

Wild Cave Adventure Tour

This Sims Cave Park Small-Group Adventure Tour allows you to descend underground Bryant Mountain in a safe environment with a guide who knows the route well. With a small group to make things easier, you’ll be able to follow your guide and group through underground tunnels to reach underground waterfalls and to see rock formations, fossils, and even wildlife. Plus, this is a great adventure tour for those short on time as it takes up just half a day.

Wild Cave Adventure Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

The Sacred Ground of 1963: Birmingham’s Civil Rights Struggle

Get more from your visit to Birmingham, Alabama, by booking this Birmingham Civil Rights History Tour that walks some of the city’s most historical areas with a guide who grew up in the city and knows its past well. Stop by key attractions such as the Kelly Ingram Park, 16th Street Baptist Church, and Carver Theatre for the Performing Arts, as your guide tells you all about the city’s past.

The Sacred Ground of 1963: Birmingham’s Civil Rights Struggle

1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Coast Guard Past to Present Guided Tour

Now that the USCG has selected Birmingham as the site if a major training base, learn what makes them uniquely special. A member of the Coast Guard Historical Society will use visual displays to explore their exploits from past-to-present with a special focus on their role in the American Civil War. After learning about this unique service, continue walking with a colorful look at Birmingham's ghostly past while viewing the exterior of two historic hotels. Continue walking two more blocks to the site of Birmingham's historic version of Jack the Ripper. Along the way, hear about a famous mob shootout involving Birmingham's own hard boiled detective, A.C. McGuire.

Coast Guard Past to Present Guided Tour

1 hourFree Cancellation

The Storyteller

Get a comprehensive overview of Birmingham, Alabama’s top historical highlights on this half-day driving tour. Join a small group and discover key landmarks like Arlington Antebellum House, Vulcan Park, Legion Field, and 16th Street Baptist Church. Listen to your guide talk about the city’s tumultuous past, from the Civil War and Civil Rights eras to the present day while you drive around.

Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

VIP "TwentyFun" Birthday Tour

Celebrate your 21st birthday with a fun-filled bar crawl through Tuscaloosa’s hottest spots. This VIP tour takes you and up to six friends on a golf cart decorated with birthday swag, featuring your own playlist. With a well-dressed driver to ensure safety and capture the night in photos, you’ll visit popular bars including Session, Houndstooth, and Alcove. Customize your stops to include any bars of your choice. Perfect for friends looking to enjoy a memorable birthday night out. - Enjoy a 2-hour bar crawl designed for your 21st birthday - Visit popular local bars with a maximum of 7 guests - Golf cart decorated for your special occasion with music - Safety ensured by a dedicated driver who takes photos throughout the night

VIP "TwentyFun" Birthday Tour

1 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Super City Birmingham Hop On Hop Off Driving App Tour

Choose this Birmingham Hop-On Hop-Off Self-Guided Driving Tour instead of a regular, public hop-on hop-off tour, and explore the city on a similar route from the comfort of your own car. Follow a fun route through the city using an easy-to-download app and stop for as long or as little as you like at each big attraction. This is a great way for families to sightsee in a private vehicle if they’re on a budget.

Super City Birmingham Hop On Hop Off Driving App Tour

Pokémon GO Tour

What kinds of rare Pokémon are hiding in Tuscaloosa's streets? Find out on our Pokémon GO tour! Tour the city while you catch Pokémon, visit Poké Stops, and battle at Gyms. If you’re visiting Tuscaloosa, you don’t want to leave without catching all the Pokémon in the area. While you’re playing the game, learn about UA and Tuscaloosa history. This is a great experience for families and people of all ages! The tour comes with a personal golf cart driver for you and your group. We offer curated tours for each visitor and provide you with a fun and memorable experience.

Pokémon GO Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Catching a pic with Bertha....

Discover the dark side of Birmingham’s history on a walking tour that focuses on the city’s allegedly haunted sites and the incidents that have taken place there. Whether you are a paranormal believer or just interested in learning about a different side of the city, this tour is for you. Plus, traveling with a guide enables you to visit sites most people wouldn’t feel comfortable visiting on their own.

The Birmingham Ghost Walk - Hotels Churches and Riots Tour

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

Bar Golf

Tuscaloosa Bar Golf Pub Crawl

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Visit the only remaining documented antebellum garden in Alabama and learn about the families who once lived in the home it surrounds. (Pictured: The Battle-Friedman House)

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

Historical Golf Cart Tour of Tuscaloosa Landmarks

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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