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Spooks and Spotlights: A walking tour if vaudeville, film & crime

5.0(4)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews1 hFree cancellationBy Walking Tour Center
Spooks and Spotlights: A walking tour if vaudeville, film & crime

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Phantoms & Footlights: 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

What's included

  • ✓We will bring along an EMV Ghost Detector

Meeting and pickup

  • We will meet in front of the Lyric Theatre. We will not enter the building. This is a street walking tour only.

Good to know

  • 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.

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