ASHES TO ASHES TOUR
The Port City’s Oldest Graveyard
What is more exciting than a cemetery tour, especially when the cemtery is haunted? Secret History has put together a specially-priced walking tour of Mobile’s oldest burial ground—the Church Street Graveyard. It is the perfect spot for a walking tour because of its manageable size and fascinating history. Did you know that the graveyard was created because of a yellow fever outbreak in 1819? Or that it has its own official ghost story, complete with murder, betrayal, and a plot twist? The graveyard also includes Alabama’s oldest Jewish graves, an African-American grave, and several tragic epitaphs carved on the tombstones. Todd, your tour guide for this historic walking tour, will share rare stories and facts as you stroll through the beautiful ruin of tombstones and cast iron fences. This hour-long tour meets at the graveyard gates.
Starts at Ben May Library
On Street Parking
Parking available at the Library parking lot.
Short Walk From Hotels
The tour begins at Church St Graveyard, a short walk from downtown hotels.
Bring Your Camera!
Our tours include guides in costume, guests carrying antique oil lanterns, and other great photo opportunities. Bring your camera and share photos on your social media page!
Weather-Proof Guarantee
This is the Gulf Coast, where pop-up rain can happen—or not. Any tour that's cancelled or cut short by weather will be rescheduled at your convenience! Just email us the date and time you prefer.