LOCAL COLOR TOUR
Graveyards, Fire Halls, and a Murder
This tour is a sampler of all our tour types: it's a historic architecture tour, a cemetery tour, and a ghost tour all in one! This walking tour gets you off the beaten path and into local culture. As an added bonus, guests can purchase and enjoy a local craft beer along the way. The tour starts at Serda's Brewery and includes the Church Street Graveyard, the Boyington Oak, Big Zion AME Church, the historic Crystal Ice Company, Washington Fire Hall 5, and Creole Fire Hall 1, where the Excelsior Band began. Don't miss this tour of the west end of downtown, and be sure to try one of our local restaurants while you're in the neighborhood.
This Tour Starts at Serda Brewing
Free Parking
Free parking is available behind the brewery at 600 Government Street, or behind Ben May Library at 701 Government Street
Short Walk From Hotels
The tour is a 13-minute walk on Government Street from most hotels on Royal Street
Bring Your Camera!
Our tours include lots of great photo opportunities. You may see a stunning street mural, impressive fountain, or hidden detail along the way. Share photos on your social media page.
Fun and Professional Guides
Our guides specialize in creating an engaging experienced for everyone, and we love questions and comments. This isn't a canned and scripted tour, but a conversation!
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.
Easy Walking with Bathroom Break
Our tours move at a relaxed pace so that everyone can keep up. Mobile has no hills. and this tour include a restroom stop along the way. You may want a hat and comfy shoes.