The Birmingham Downtown Ghost Self-Guided Walking Tour

Explore the haunted spots in Birmingham with a self guided walking tour downtown, and find all the ghosts. Here legends about Hank Wiliams, Madam Lou saving the Magic City, the haunted Clark building, and gruesome stories about the Axe Syndicate. Recommended for guests 14 and over, this app-led tour allows you to go at your pace and takes about an hour.

Learn about the spooky side of downtown Birmingham
Make several stops, including the haunted YMCA and the Redmont Hotel
Take this tour more than once, as it never expires
Go at your own pace, stopping and starting as you like

What To Expect

Redmont Hotel Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton

Our tour starts at the historic Redmont hotel where you’ll hear the stories of the ghost, some of the world-famous, that walk its halls. Do you know who haunts Birmingham?
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

2101 4th Ave N

The YMCA is haunted, and it’s also the site of the old jail. You’ll hear the story of the Hawes riots where it happened and the ghosts that haunt this spot today.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Cathedral of Saint Paul

Love will prevail not matter the obstacles, or so they thought. Two star struck lovers came here to unite in marriage, but in the end Father Coyle paid the price with his life. And it’s said today his ghost haunts it’s halls. Let me show you were and tell you their story.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

310 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N

We will enter this creepy scary alley at this spot and follow it to the end. And you’ll hear about Henry the Hacker and the Axe Syndicate that once terrorized Birmingham killing dozens.
3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

400 20th St N

Known as the Clark Building, this spot has 2 spooky ghosts that haunt the second floor eternally looking out to see if their papa will return. Let’s see if we can spot them on the tour.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

2017 6th Ave N

Who was Madam Lou and how did the brothel queen save the city of Birmingham? Take the tour to find out.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Linn Park

Libraries hold a wealth of information. They also hold the spirts of the past. As you do walk through Linn Park, do watch your back. Who knows what could be lurking in the dark. And we wills top at the Linn Henley Research Library.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham-Downtown-Tutwiler

Our final stop ends near where we began. You’ll hear the story of the residents that haunt the old Tutwiler and with some luck you might just see one in action.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlight

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Include

GPS Navigated Tour on the App
Never expires, go at your own pace and schedule
After the on location tour a virtual tour unlocks, listen anytime
Go anytime, at your own pace and schedule. It’s a Smart phone guided tour.
Learn about Birmingham’s ghostly and haunted past!

Exclude

There are no human tour guides, this is self guided on our smart phone app
No hotels, no food or drink

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