30 free historic walking tours happening in April across Alabama
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Looking for a fun way to explore new parts of Alabama? You’re in luck. Across the state, community leaders and volunteers will guide free tours through historical areas throughout the month of April.
Read on for all the details.
30 free April walking tours across Alabama
It’s no secret that Alabama is home to some world-class trails, including the famous Pinhoti National Recreation Trail ending on Flagg Mountain. However, there are more than just hiking trails in Alabama—and there’s no better way to learn more than with the 2025 April Walking tours.
Promoted by the Alabama Tourism Department, the 2025 April Walking tours are free, guided tours through historical areas displaying the art and culture of each host city—plus, some end with refreshments at popular local establishments!
Each tour will be roughly two hours long, starting at 10AM. Tour dates are: Saturday, April 5; Saturday, April 12; Saturday, April 19; and Saturday, April 26.
- Attalla – Museum of Attalla, 313 5th Ave NW (April 12 & 26 ONLY)
- Athens-Limestone County – Athens Limestone Visitors Center/Big Spring Memorial Park, 100 N. Beaty St.
- Bayou La Batre – Maritime Park, 13765 S Wintzell Ave.
- Birmingham – Fred Shuttlesworth statue, Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, 520 16th St. N (April 19 ONLY)
- Bridgeport – Bridgeport Depot Museum, 116 Soulard Square
- Courtland – Courtland Square at Gazebo (April 19 ONLY)
- Cullman – Cullman County Museum, 211 2nd Ave. NE
- Elba – Elba Chamber of Commerce, 345 Davis St.
- Enterprise – Pea River Historical Society, 108 Main Street
- Fairhope – Fairhope Welcome Center, 20 N Section St.
- Florence – Walnut St. Historic District (April 5); Florence City Cemetery (April 12); Forks of Cypress (April 19); North Court & Seminary Streets (April 26); UNA Campus (May 3)
- Foley – Foley Welcome Center, 104 N McKenzie St.
- Gadsden – Visitors Information Center, 623 Broad St. at N 6th St.
- Helena – Lee Springs Park, 45 Appleford Rd. (Guided tour April 26, self-guided tour brochure available other dates)
- Huntsville – Alabama Constitution Hall Park, 109 Gates Ave. SE (April 5 & 12 ONLY)
- Leeds – Downtown Leeds, 7901 Parkway Dr. (April 12 ONLY)
- Madison – Madison Little Roundhouse, 23 Front St. (April 19 & 26 ONLY)
- Mobile – Visit Mobile Welcome Center, 111 S Royal St.
- Montevallo – Bicentennial Park, 710 N Boundary St. ( April 5, 12 & 26 ONLY)
- Monroeville – Monroe County Museum, 31 N Alabama Ave.
- Montgomery – Kress Building/Prevail Union, 39 Dexter Ave
- Mooresville – Mooresville Historic Post Office, 24995 Lauderdale St. (Tour starts at 9:45AM)
- Moulton – Moulton Baptist Church, 755 Walnut St. (April 26 ONLY)
- Pelham – Pelham Recreation Center, 2020 Pelham Park Blvd.
- Prattville – Prattaugan Museum, 102 E Main St.
- Selma – Selma-Dallas Co. Public Library, 1103 Selma Ave.
- Sheffield – Sheffield City Hall, 600 N Montgomery Ave.
- Springville – Springville City Museum, 6496 U.S. Hwy 11
- Tuscaloosa – Jemison-Van de Graaff Mansion, 1305 Greensboro Ave
- Tuscumbia – Corner of 6th and Main
Learn more about these tours on the Alabama Tourism Department website and tag us @thebamabuzz to let us know which you’re planning to attend!
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