Top Alabama Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

Discover the marine life of Orange Beach, Alabama during a fun cruise through the area's waterways. Board your vessel and find a comfortable place to sit for your cruise. Then, spot wildlife like dolphins and crustaceans as you sail. At the end of the tour, you can choose to participate in an epic water battle against the other boat and see who comes out victorious.

Go in search of dolphins in the Gulf of Mexico on a cruise from Orange Beach. You can take in views of the Alabama coastline while spotting Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat. See other native wildlife, including crabs and hermit crabs, and earlier tours may even get to have a water battle with other vessels.

Sail into the sunset aboard a floating tiki bar with this small-group sunset cruise from Orange Beach. You'll get to enjoy a drink as you cruise along the shoreline, taking in views of the Perdido Pass and the setting sun along the way. If you're lucky, you may even spot dolphins.

Enjoy time exploring Alabama's southern waterways during this catamaran cruise from Orange Beach. Board your vessel and enjoy a smooth ride on the gulf waters, creeks, and/or swamps. Observe local wildlife like egrets, herons, dolphins, large schools of fish, and perhaps even a bald eagle. Whether you're traveling solo, in a couple, with friends or family, this excursion has something for everyone to enjoy.

When in the Shoals area, visiting the Muscle Shoals Sound Studio is a must—an option only available with a guided tour. This tour of the legendary music studio not only shows you where music icons such as Keith Richards and Paul Simon recorded their hits, but also lets you play the actual instruments used by rock ‘n’ roll greats.

End your day in Orange Beach on a high note aboard a sunset catamaran cruise. Enjoy a smooth sail along the surrounding waterways just as the sun is setting. While you sail, keep your eyes peeled for local wildlife including ospreys, bald eagles, herons, and perhaps even an alligator. This tour warrants several photos so don't forget to bring your camera.

Discover the dark side of Birmingham’s history on a walking tour that focuses on the city’s allegedly haunted sites and the incidents that have taken place there. Whether you are a paranormal believer or just interested in learning about a different side of the city, this tour is for you. Plus, traveling with a guide enables you to visit sites most people wouldn’t feel comfortable visiting on their own.

Combine a nature cruise with the magic of the golden hour during this excursion from Orange Beach. Board your vessel and set out on the waterways for a relaxing sail where you can spot wildlife including bald eagles, herons, schools of fish, alligators, and even dolphins. Because the catamaran doesn't need much water underneath, you can navigate into creeks and swamps.

Set sail on the waterways around Orange Beach for a fun and informative dolphin-watching tour. Get up close to a pod of dolphins, that have been observed for years, and learn their names. Your captain also tells you how to identify them and observe their behaviors while you sail along the coast.

Birmingham is known for its civil rights history, but matching landmarks to their significance can be difficult on a self-led tour. Visit notable locations, including the 16th Street Baptist Church, Kelly Ingram Park, and the site of the 1961 Freedom Riders attack, and discover their history from your guide. Travel between sites with ease via air-conditioned vehicle, and benefit from the small-group size for a more intimate experience.

Discover dolphins near Orange Beach in Alabama with a sightseeing cruise. Climb aboard a boat for a scenic journey focused on the nature and wildlife of the region. Keep an eye out for dolphins, alligators, and a variety of birds like herons as the boat proceeds through swamps and hidden creeks of back bays. Learn about the local flora and fauna during this eco tour.

Bring an appetite to Mobile’s LoDa neighborhood for a gourmet tour that blends local history with treats from gumbo to crawfish and praline. It’s a delicious way to eat lunch without limiting yourself to one meal, and you’ll get a delicious look into the city’s cuisine while learning about three centuries of Mobile history.

Visit Birmingham’s storied hotels, theaters, graveyards, and mansions on a small-group ghost tour. While many ghost tours travel on foot, this tour includes transportation from one attraction to the next, making it an ideal wintertime outing. Plus, this tour takes you inside many of the sites, giving you an inside look at historic buildings that are only talked about on other tours.

Go at your own pace, on your own schedule and on your own terms. It's like a real life tour guide, only it's on your phone, way more convenient and a better story teller. The tour never expires. You can take it as many times as you want. And after taking the on location tour you'll unlock a virtual tour you can listen to anytime. Did you ever think "What did the tour guide say?" With our WalknTours app you can listen anytime and keep the stories forever. You'll see the historic civil rights spots in Montgomery associated with Martin Luther King Jr, Rosa Parks, The Freedom Riders, the Selma to Montgomery Marches and many more. You'll get a chance to eat a hotdog at the place Martin Luther King Jr at hotdogs. Same shop! You'll learn about Jim Crow laws and how people fought for civil rights in Montgomery.

Have fun in the sun, and enjoy a memorable way to explore Alabama's Orange Beach Islands, on this small-group tiki boat tour. Choose from morning and afternoon tour times, meet your vessel right at the waterfront, and hop aboard your tropical vessel. You can soak in the beauty of the Gulf shores, swim off the coast of Bird Island, sunbathe, and enjoy BYO drinks and snacks (coolers, ice, and glasses are provided).

Enjoy some time relaxing on the Gulf of Mexico during your time in Orange Beach. Join a small group and board your vessel for a cruise along Alabama's Gulf Shores and the Perdido Islands. Listen to music onboard and sip on the drinks of your choice aboard the boat. This is a great way to spend time with friends and family in a relaxing environment.

Spend a day in the great outdoors and enjoy a kayak tour through the waterways of Gulf Shores, Alabama. After getting your kayak gear, paddle out to remote areas and begin your search for the local wildlife. It's not uncommon to see several species, including bottlenose dolphins, living in their natural habitat.

Discover the tumultuous history of Montgomery, Alabama, with a focus on the Civil Rights era, during this driving tour. Alongside a private guide, visit some of the city's landmarks that were essential during this time period including the Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church where MLK helped to organize the Montgomery Bus Boycott. You also tour other areas like the Alabama State Capitol and Alabama State University.

This tour peals back the façade and reveals the true and devastating experience that was the day to day life of African Americans in the most segregated city in the country. Led by Wilhelmina Thomas, who is a storyteller, a needlewoman and a craftivist who grew up on the west side of Birmingham, Alabama in the Riley, Wenonah and Hillman communities. She attended Wenonah Elementary, Riley Elementary and Jones Valley High Schools. Her earliest memories include the church, the civic league and the Civil Rights Movement. It is these lived experiences which fuel passion about Afro, Afro American and Birmingham history.

You will be touring with the direct lineage of F. D. Reese! Will be able to enter the home of the late F.D. Reese who invited Dr. Martin Luther King to Selma and lead the 1st ever World's Teacher's March. You will also be able to view original artifacts from the F.D. Reese Archives.

Come aboard the only cycleboat in Alabama. This one-of-a-kind BYOB party boat is centered around a 12-station cycle bar and lounge in the bow of the boat. Passengers bring their own beverage and food, as we provide a Sip-n-Cycle Souvenir Cup. We have a sound system for song request to keep the party rock'n. Our 90-minute cruise heads up and down the Alabama River and if you stop pedaling, no worries, we have a USCG Captain and First Mate to keep the party Roll'n on the River.

Use our app to explore Mobile in this fun scavenger hunt! Use the app to find things around the city in any order you'd like, take photos, and collect points. You can also complete challenges for points. Take a look at the rankings to see how your score compares at any point! All of our scavenger hunts have a remote host via chat to help along the way. Come out and explore in Mobile.

Freedom Line Tours invites visitors to our adaptation of our Signature Super City Birmingham (TM) Hop On/ Hop Off Tour. This sightseeing tour takes visitors to over 10 attractions throughout the Birmingham Metro Area. Tour with comfort and safety at your own pace, in your own vehicle. Choose to hop out take photos then to continue your journey. Special guest appearances and activities will be included along the route based on the Alabama Department of Health guidelines. This is a family friendly tour package for all ages. This City Sightseeing Tour is for those who have several hours to visit the City. Admission fees and donations are not included in this package deal.

Explore Birmingham without the hassle of planning and navigating on a historical highlights tour. In addition to providing stories you won’t find in guidebooks, your guide points out landmarks that visitors often miss if exploring on their own. Snacks, beverages, and air conditioning on board are included for your comfort and convenience.