Footlights & Felonies: A Walking Tour of Vaudeville, Film & Crime

Overview

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English

1 hour

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Footlights & Felonies: A Walking Tour of Vaudeville, Silent Film, and True Crime

Walking Tour Only - WE DO NOT ENTER BUILDINGS

Explore Birmingham's unique past on a captivating walking tour that delves into the city's chilling history of vaudeville stars and lingering spirits. Follow the path of a 1930s detective as tales of murder and mystery unfold, passing by grand theaters and ghostly hotels where shadows of the past still linger. Listen for echoes of applause in the night and the stern librarian who haunts the old library. This one-mile tour invites you to uncover the secrets that lie in the shadows of Birmingham's streets.

- Discover Birmingham’s haunted history on a one-mile walking tour

- Uncover tales of vaudeville stars, corruption, and ghostly spirits

- Walk past historic theaters and haunted hotels without entering buildings

- Perfect for history buffs and ghost enthusiasts alike.

- This is a walking tour only - WE DO NOT ENTER BUILDINGS

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Lyric Theatre

Outside the Lyric Theatre, we’ll relive the dazzling nights when legendary vaudeville acts brought the house roaring to life—and uncover the eerie tales of the spirits still waiting for their final encore. Though we won’t step inside, the echoes of applause and whispers from the wings will make you feel as if the show never truly ended..

10 minutes • Admission Not Included

Alabama Theatre

Stand beneath the glowing marquee of the Alabama Theatre and hear chilling tales of its glamorous past, when vaudeville stars and silent film idols ruled the stage. From the sidewalk, you’ll learn why locals still whisper of phantom lights, unseen performers, and a restless usher who guards the theater long after the curtain fell.

10 minutes • Admission Not Included

What‘s Included

We will bring along an EMV Ghost Detector

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