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
Max group – 15
