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Birmingham Ghost Tour
Unearth the restless spirits of Birmingham’s past. From the cries of displaced tribes to the echoes of the Civil Rights struggle, Birmingham soil holds many secrets.
GET TICKETSJoin a Birmingham ghost tour with Lizzie Borden Ghost Tours and relive the chilling stories that haunt this Alabama city.
Why You Need to Take a Birmingham Ghost Tour
Beneath the surface of a modern metropolis, Birmingham’s tormented past remains. Walk where Native American spirits linger, a silent testament to their stolen land. Feel the weight of the enslaved and hear the echoes of the Civil Rights struggle, their suffering etched into the very soil. Explore the battlefields where the cries of fallen soldiers hang heavy in the air. Uncover the chilling secrets of unmarked graves and restless souls lurking in the shadows. Lizzie Borden Ghost Tours takes you on a journey beyond the history books. Prepare yourself: this isn’t a casual stroll through time. It’s a descent into the unseen.
Susie was a great guide. She even included her own personal experiences in her talk. Good story teller. Beautiful walk around Atlanta in the evening. A fun night.
Why is Birmingham So Haunted?
Birmingham’s dark history began thousands of years ago when native people walked the land. The Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, and the Upper Creek or Muskogee people resided in Birmingham when Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto came to Alabama looking for gold in 1519.
Not long before becoming its own state, Alabama became one of the largest adopters of the domestic slave trade. Hundreds of thousands of souls were forced to leave their native lands and come to Alabama to work in its many mills, plantations, and farms, and many of them died here, too. Birmingham was founded in 1871. In the early 1900s, the city grew rapidly, only to decline during the Great Depression.
A few decades later, Birmingham faced struggle once again. As people fought for equality, sit-ins, marches, and other protests were staged here often, resulting in widespread incarceration. Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. penned his famous “Letter from a Birmingham Jail” here. In 1963, a bomb planted by the Ku Klux Klan killed four Black girls at the 16th Street Baptist Church. One year later, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was signed into law.
Today, Birmingham keeps its history close at hand. In addition to the many museums and monuments dedicated to its past, the Magic City is a hotbed of unexplained activity that reminds you that the past is never truly dead. From the tortured souls of former slaves to the many restless spirits of the Civil Rights movement, there are many spirits here, just waiting to send a chill down your spine. Hear these stories and others on a Birmingham ghost tour with Lizzie Borden Ghost Tours!
Why should you tour with us?
It’s true! The Irondale Cafe in Birmingham was used as inspiration for the book Fried Green Tomatoes, which went on to become a film that turned into a cult classic. If you’re a fan of the book, the film, or both (who isn’t?!) and you’re visiting the city for a famous Fried Green Tomatoes, take in a ghost tour that introduces you to the infamous side of the city. Walk off your classic meal with Birmingham Ghosts and discover the more macabre stories of the city.
It may not be a well-known fact, but Birmingham is actually home to America’s first Veteran’s Day celebration and is to thank for the nation’s recognition of it today. History buffs are known to visit in November to take part in this renowned affair, but there’s much more history to Birmingham that many may not know about. And this history goes a little deeper as it offers a peak into the afterlife. Don’t miss an opportunity to learn every bit of Birmingham history as you can – even the haunted history.
If there’s one well-known fact about the South, it’s their intense passion for football. Nothing gets between a fan and their beloved football team, particularly when they’re in the midst of The Magic Classic. Whether you’re riding the high of your favorite team’s win or you need to blow off some steam from their loss, a ghost tour of Birmingham with Birmingham Ghosts is just what you need. The thrills and chills of true and unnerving ghost stories can keep your adrenaline going, while the potential sighting of a creepy apparition can make you forget all about that brutal loss. Either way, our ghost tour is a great way to end that nail-biter of a night.
So you don’t believe in ghosts. That’s OK! We don’t want to convince you either way, but we have to be honest – the stories you’ll hear and the unexplained activity you just may experience might make you a believer at the end of the night. Walk with Birmingham Ghosts and prepare to have your mind blown by sites that have been subject to such dark and terrifying energy that paranormal investigators from all over the nation have been brought in to find out what inhabits them. The unexplained activity that has been captured is enough to turn even the biggest skeptic into a believer – and you might just become one tonight.
So, it’s your turn to plan the company outing, but you want to break away from the same old outing that gets planned every year. Build camaraderie in a new way and book a ghost tour with Birmingham Ghosts! Our ghost tour offers a little something for everyone. From terrifying tales for those who are all about the scares to research-based facts about the city’s history for the scholars, you’ll hear it all with Birmingham Ghosts. Plus, you know what they say, the team that scares together thrives together!
Most Haunted Places in Birmingham, AL
Redmont Hotel
Birmingham’s oldest hotel is a fantastic place to stay when you visit the Magic City. But beware – a fatal shootout in the lobby has imparted the hotel with a cast of ghostly residents.
Linn Park
Lynchings, displacement, and more haunt the beautiful Linn Park, which bore witness to some of Birmingham’s darker periods of history. Meet the Girl of East Lake and more when you visit.
Clark Building
Once a bustling hub, the Clark Building stands eerily silent, shrouded in rumors of a tragic past. Today, it’s a hotbed of paranormal activity with spirits from the early 1900s.
FAQs
Please see your booking details for meeting location. There are neighboring parking garages and street parking that are available in the area.
Group size varies based on time of year and demand. We can keep everyone in your party in the same group. We’ve been doing this for years, and manage group size to ensure guests have a great experience. In the event you can’t hear your tour guide, let them know, or move closer to them.
Pets are welcome as long as they do not disrupt to distract from the tour
The arrival time will be listed on your confirmation email and in the available tour times when you click the book button
Please do not call us, the best way to reach us is by email using the contact form on this website
An extended tour takes you to a few additional locations when the regular tour ends. This adds about four new places and 30 minutes to your tour- highly recommended
Book a tour and check the +1 box for each person in your group where it says “Extended Tour” at checkout to add an extended Ghost tour.
Please contact us directly for pricing and availability. We do not do private tours under 30 persons. If you have a group under 30, please order directly from the website’s book now option.
Tours are held rain or shine. We will contact you if the tour is cancelled.
Please only attend the tour for the day and time you are booked, as another day or time may not be available. If you need to reschedule, please contact us by email first. There is a $10 per order (not person) rebooking fee for each schedule change.
As it is unfair to other guests, we do not wait for late or no show parties. Please remember to arrive to the correct location on time! We do not grant refunds to guests who fail to arrive to the appointed place on time and miss their tour.
No, but some of the locations you can visit during the day for free. We simply wouldn’t have the time to focus on as many stories as we do if we were to enter each one, and we wish to focus on the stories, and leave the exploring up to you!
15 minutes before the start of your tour
No.
No, this is a walking tour.
Most of the tour is not stroller or wheelchair accessible.
Yes, you are welcome to take photos of the locations we visit!
No, videos are not allowed
No, there is no smoking allowed on the tour
We do not allow intoxicated guests or drinking on the tour- we will promptly ask those in violation to leave
Lizzie Borden Ghost Tours
America’s most infamously haunted house delivers the most terrifying scares from all across the nation. We’ve compiled an extensive list of notoriously haunted locations and packaged them into spooky, entertaining tours available throughout the nation. Discover the true, unfiltered stories that created these hair-raising scares in only the unique and engaging way our expert guides can bring them to you. From the ghosts of unsolved murders and tragic accidents to disturbed spirits unable to find peace, there’s no limit to what we expose on our authentic ghost tours. Join us as we take you on an unforgettable, chilling journey through your city’s dark past and uncover the sinister secrets that put these places on the otherworldly map.
The Lizzie Borden House is home to the infamous murders that captivated the nation and made Lizzie Borden a macabre household name. Guests can explore the house via a variety of tours and, for those brave enough, stay in this notoriously haunted home. We aim to provide you with a memorable experience as well as deliver the best ghost tours, haunted pub crawls, and a variety of other experiences in over 100 cities.
Blogs
Fake News in Fall River
The murders of Fall River's Andrew and Abby Borden were front-page news in the autumn of 1892. How could a young woman such as Lizzie have allegedly committed such heinous acts? The crime enveloped the town that year, drawing in speculation and myst ... Read More
Posted 11.15.2021
Methodists and Millgirls – Fall River’s First Unsolved Murder
The main stretch of Fall River. Source: Wikimedia Commons Fall River and Lizzie Borden go together hand-in-hand. Even if you’re not a Fall River native, just hearing the town’s name is enough to send chills down your spine. But the Lizzi ... Read More
Posted 11.15.2021
Oak Grove Cemetery
All cemeteries have some haunting, and there's no exception for the Oak Grove Cemetery in Fall River, Massachusetts. This cemetery, however, has good reason to be haunted. And haunted, it most certainly is. History of Oak Grove Cemete ... Read More
Posted 09.29.2021
Lizzie Borden’s Maplecroft Mansion
Lizzie Borden's Maplecroft Mansion was home to the alleged axe murderer for nearly 35 years after being acquitted for murdering her parents. It's believed that her spirit hangs on in her beloved home, as well as the home she lived across town whe ... Read More
Posted 09.21.2021
