5 spooky guided tours in the Mobile area this October

As one of Alabama’s oldest cities, Mobile is jam-packed with intriguing history of the people and places that came before us. What better way to learn more about these aspects of the Port City than to take a tour around it? Beware…you may learn some things that will keep you up at night.

1. Dark Secrets at Iron Hand

This guided tour will show you a side of Mobile that you may have never seen before. Guests will take a 2-hour walking trip through one of the most eerie neighborhoods in downtown Mobile, De Tonti Square. Rich in history and the spirits of those that once lived in the beautiful homes, this neighborhood is the perfect place to keep some “dark secrets.”

Spots are limited, so book your tour before its too late!

• Meeting spot: 206 State St, Mobile, AL 36603
• Times: 7:30PM-9:30PM on scheduled dates
• Price: $35
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2. Whispers of Magnolia 2023

Magnolia Cemetery holds over 120 acres of historic burials. (Elizabeth Winsor / The Bama Buzz)

Whispers of Magnolia offers a great opportunity to discover more about the early citizens of Mobile. Throughout the tour, guests will be told stories of some of the cemetery’s unseen inhabitants. The Magnolia Cemetery is the largest cemetery in Mobile—thankfully this tour is taken by wagon!

This tour is only offered for two days, so be sure to reserve your spot soon!

• Meeting spot: 1202 Virginia St, Mobile, AL 36604
• Times: Saturday, October 21, 11AM, 12:30PM, 2PM, 3:30PM, 5PM, 6:30PM, 8PM | Sunday, October 22, 12:30PM, 2PM, 3:30PM, 5PM, 6:30PM, 8PM, 9:30PM
• Price: $10
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3. Mobile Ghosts Tour

The Fort Conde Inn and the Malaga Inn are two of the most haunted hotels in Mobile. (Elizabeth Winsor / The Bama Buzz)

The Mobile Ghosts Tour gives guests a chance to learn about the troublesome past behind the upbringing of Mobile over time. Whether it be Civil War troubles, economic turmoil or fatal disease, this tour will cover it all!

Haunted spots that you will visit during the tour:

• Fort Conde Inn
• Malaga Inn
• Richards-DAR House

Book your tour and find out some of the dark truth that lies within our beloved city.

• Meeting spot: 199-151 St. Francis St, Mobile, AL 36602
• Times: Monday-Sunday, 8PM-9PM
• Price: $25
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4. Bienville Bites Boo Brunch

What’s better than brushing up on the fascinating history of your hometown? Brushing up on the fascinating history of your hometown while eating delicious food! The Bienville Bites Boo Brunch will take you along to five tasty brunch spots in Mobile while you hear ghostly tales of the past.

This walking tour features these five brunch locations:

• Knuckle Bones Elixir Co.
• Dropout Bakery and Co.
• Squid Ink Eats and Drinks
• Bistro St. Emanuel
• The Trellis Room

Reserve your spot for a chance to eat some delicious Mobile cuisine!

• Meeting spot: 200 Government St, 4th Floor, Mobile, AL 36602
• Times: 8:30AM-11:30AM on scheduled dates
• Price: $65
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5. Mobile’s Original Ghost Tour

These historic locations date back to the 1800’s and are the sights of some of Mobile’s most popular ghost stories. (Elizabeth Winsor / The Bama Buzz)

Meet some of Mobile’s unseen residents that live among us on Mobile’s Original Ghost Tour. This guided riding tour will take you through a few of Mobiles most historic and eerie districts. After visiting haunted antebellum homes, you will be given the chance to communicate with the spirits that live in the Church Street Graveyard through dowsing rods.

Call 800-338-5597 or click here to reserve your spot for this unique tour!

• Meeting spot: 111 S Royal St, Mobile, AL 36602
• Times: Monday-Sunday, 7:30PM-9:30PM
• Price: $20
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