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The Birmingham Ghost Walk - Hotels Churches and Riots Tour

The Birmingham Ghost Walk - Hotels Churches and Riots Tour

Overview

This is the introduction and exploration of our dark and interesting history and covers many of the main haunted and unusual sights downtown. We begin with the tales of the founding of our city as a rough and tumble mine and mill town, and continue through on with missing children, and spiteful murders.. We hear the tales of two of our haunted hotels, and three of the five original churches of the city. There is then the tale of murders most sad, which has led to the legends of the “Mermaid of the Lake” and the major riot that followed. Then continuing through the darkness, with the shadowy footsteps that follow…to the discovery of a hidden cemetery or two…

City: Birmingham

Sat 16 Nov

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Starting at $40.00

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Sat 16 Nov

Starting at $40.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Professional guide

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Wheelchair accessible - sidewalks with curb ramps...mostly level or slight incline
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

What To Expect

D. O. Whilldin office

We stop by this interesting building and discuss the seances that were held at the boarding house that was here before...

First Presbyterian Church of Birmingham

An architectural and haunted historic marvel

Cathedral Church of the Advent

We discuss the Hawes Riots and former courthouse and jail...then on to the most famous ghost of the city and then to the Cathedral of the Advent...a Historic haunted church with a hidden graveyard

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (74)

William_K

Apr 2022

Guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Would recommend this for everyone. Will go on the other tours they offer.

Ralph Z

Apr 2022

If you are looking for a good way to get to know the city of Birmingham and aren't too afraid of things that go bump in the night, the Birmingham Ghost Walk tour is a great way to get to know the city. Our tour guide David (who dresses the part and is very knowledgeable) does a great job of framing many of the historical events of the city with possible spooky locations and explanations of what happened at these locals. He mixes in discussions on architecture, current day Birmingham politics, and the evolving culture of the area into his stories so that you walk away with a good sense of what type of city Birmingham is. This is definitely a longer walking tour, but our entire family (including two teenage sons) enjoyed the full two hours as we roamed around the financial and tourist district of Birmingham. David was good about stopping for pictures, ensuring that everyone could hear him, and setting just the right tone so that the tour remained light hearted even when we were discussing some of the harsher stories of death and mayhem. The tour sizes can vary dramatically (our tour got upwards of twenty people but they can also be smaller around seven to ten folks) but it is all outdoors and there is plenty of room to social distance if needed. Would highly recommend this tour both for people new to the Birmingham area as we were, or those looking to learn a little more about some of the buildings that they pass by every day and may not know the true stories behind them.

Samantha_H

Apr 2022

Thank you For such an amazing evening would recommend to anyone! First time I have been to Birmingham and was only here one night best way to learn and see the most for your time