Alabama's Walking Tours
Here's a list of some walking tours with a difference on offer in Alabama. Something to quench your thirst, give you your art fix or whether you go for something spooky we've got you covered.
Huntsville Ghost Tour
The Huntsville Ghost Walk starts another chilling season early every September. All tours start at the Harrison Brothers Hardware Store and you choose one of three guided tours through the Twickenham District, the Old Town District or the Downtown District. You'll hear stories from Huntsville's haunted past and learn why the spirits still remain. These walking tours take place every Friday and Saturday in September and October.
Downtown Huntsville Art Mural Walking Tour
This art mural walking tour around Huntsville tells the stories behind the artists as you learn the inspiration behind the most photographed murals of downtown. Hear little-known facts about these unforgettable art spaces as your tour guide shares narratives for over five art spaces in Downtown Huntsville and provide lots of photo opportunities. This walking tour is just under one mile and takes place Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays after 5pm plus weekends after 4pm.
Jim's Beer Trail through Birmingham
If you're partial to a cold beer on holiday and like to try local brews, then this trail is for you. Travel along with your imaginary host, it's Jammin’ Jim, as you visit some of his favourite taprooms and watering holes.
Good People Brewing Company
Located in Birmingham’s burgeoning Parkside District, Good People has some of the highest rated beers in the Southeast.
Avondale Brewing Company
Avondale Brewing is housed in an historic building in the heart of the entertainment district. Stop for beers in the taproom and watch them craft delicious brews, while you also learn the story of the famous beer-swilling elephant, Miss Fancy.
Trim Tab Brewing Company
Voted among the country’s best breweries by Thrillist and Forbes, this small craft operation serves up big taste. The Tasting Gallery also serves as a music venue and an art gallery for local artists.
Cahaba Brewing Company
Jump into this spacious taproom named for the Cahaba River that flows nearby. This brewery is open 7-days a week for your thirst-quenching pleasure, with more than 26 taps available. This is one of Birmingham’s favourite gathering spots!
Ghost Train Brewing Company
Jim says there’s noting to fear..... blondes, ciders, hoppy, darks and more are on the menu at Ghost Train. If you're looking for something other than beer, the brewery also serves margaritas and other cocktails to tempt your taste buds.
Birmingham District Brewing Company
With more than 20-years brewing expertise, the brewers here are dedicated to creating a better and bolder beer. They also strive to produce unusual brews that keep Jim and other patrons returning time and time again.
Back Forty Beer Company
This innovative brew team offers a variety of American and European craft style beers, all brewed on-site and served fresh. With as many as 25 different options on tap, the brewery also serves a creative menu of gourmet pub grub.
True Story Brewing Company
Live music accompanies the pleasure of drinking beer at this friendly neighbourhood brewery. Interesting beers are brewed in-house with additional rotating guest taps. What Jim likes is their beer served up alongside pinball, billiards, fusball and board games.
Slag Heap Brewing Company
You'll love the beer descriptions here—especially the Left on 11 Double IPA, which is said to calm your road rage. We also recommend Q’s Moneypenny, an English style pub ale with low hop bitterness, low ABV and very malt forward.
Ferus Artisan Ales
This is a little further out but it’s well worth it to venture from the city to the community of Trussville and explore this brewpub and restaurant. As their name suggests, they take pride in their wild and unusual sour beers, along with crisp pilsners, flavoured stouts and barrel aged beers. There’s also a great adjoining area to catch some free live concerts and movies on the big screen while you sip.
The Grocery Brewpub
Good food and great brews are the attraction at this brew pub in the Birmingham suburb of Homewood. Taco Tuesdays fill the house and a beautiful line-up of drafts on tap are available with frequent live music.
Monday Night Brewing
Monday Night Social Club serves more than 25 brews on tap, including house-made beers, small batch IPAs, barrel-aged and sour beers plus guest taps from other local breweries. Had your fill of beer? They also have a full bar with wine and cocktails too. Worth a visit for the Fast & Furious references too.
Read more on about the beer trail here...
Mobile Walking Tours
Secret History Tours
Secret History Tours make history come alive as your tour guide shows you the sights and tells you the stories of 316 years of Mobile, Alabama’s history. Secret History Tours offer a variety of entertaining walking tours including a pirate’s tour, dark secrets tour, three centuries tour and more! Easy online booking and tour details are available at secrethistorytours.com.
Mobile's Ghost Stories Tour
Join for an evening tour to explore Mobile's mysterious spirits and strange happenings. Your guide will share stories of Mobile's ghostly residents, folklore and other strange events from the city's past! (Although this tour is suitable for all ages!) Booking and details available at baycityconventions.com.
Bienville Bites Food Tour
Experience the best food in Mobile, Alabama on a guided walking tour! Mobile's first and only food tour will give visitors both a delicious and educational experience through locally owned restaurants and historical tidbits from their 300+ year history! Booking and tour details are available at bienvillebitesfoodtour.com.
For more information on any of the above email alabama@deep-south-usa.com
