The Birmingham Ghost Walk - Hotels Churches and Riots Tour

About this activity

Unlock the Secrets of Birmingham’s Haunted Past

The Original Birmingham Ghost Walk — Hotels, Churches & Riots

For over 15 years, we’ve led guests beyond the surface of the city to uncover chilling true stories of murder, mayhem, and spirits that never rest.

Walk in the footsteps of ministers, mobsters, mourners, and madmen as we explore haunted hotels, fire-scarred churches, and the violent history hidden beneath Birmingham’s Southern charm.

You’ll hear tales too strange for fiction — of ghosts, riots, secret tunnels, and the lingering echoes of tragedy that still shape the city today.

This isn’t a scripted show. It’s a researched, guided walk into the shadows of real history — and our most-requested tour.

We’re not a national chain with canned stories — we’re Birmingham’s original local ghost tour, born and raised in the city we haunt.

Dare to discover what still lingers in the streets of Birmingham.

Book now… if you’re ready to be haunted.

Itinerary

1. Stop 1 · 15 min

   The tour begins in our shop - a historic haunted place - with some creepy history and the story of one of the 13 Artifacts from our show of the same name.

2. Cathedral Church of the Advent · 10 min

   We stop by the Clark Building and the original location of the Tutwiler Hotel - and then to the Cathedral of the Advent...a Historic haunted church with a hidden graveyard.

3. Stop 3 · 15 min

   We see this historic haunted hotel and learn about the little girl that knocks

4. D. O. Whilldin office · 10 min

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

5. Stop 5 · 15 min

   After a pause at the D. O. Whilldin office we proceed through to the storied Redmont Hotel, to hear of its history and hauntings.... with a very small group there is the possibility of stepping inside

6. First Presbyterian Church of Birmingham · 10 min

   An architectural and haunted historic marvel

7. Stop 7 · 15 min

   Former site of the Jefferson County Jail - site of county executions until 1925

Meeting point

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

End point: 285 20th Street North, Birmingham, AL 35206 - on the SouthEast corner of 20th Street North and 3rd Avenue North This is DOWNTOWN BIRMINGHAM - not Irondale (please check your GPS)

Good to know

• 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

Cancellation policy

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

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