About
Get a taste of the South with Local City Tours!
To deliver an immersive experience in southern culture for inquisitive travelers who desire to explore. We strive to create unforgettable memories for our guests and to educate them through our unique perspective.
We believe that by giving these unique experiences, we can provide our guests with a better understanding and appreciation for southern culture. We love what we do and we hope to share our passion with you.
Meet our guides
Denise Swain, Tour Director
Calvin Havens
Why we do this
Embrace this opportunity to learn why Huntsville, Alabama was named "#1 Best Place to Live 2022-2023' by U.S. News & World Report. Capitalize on this up-close experience of southern culture.
Relax and spend quality time with your family and friends without worrying about getting lost along busy city streets and unfamiliar areas.
Why choose us?
See More With Our Knowledgeable Local Guides!
Our knowledgeable guides are familiar with every nook and cranny of Huntsville. Our tour guides are locals who have lived in the city for a significant amount of time, and as a result, they are quite familiar with all of the attractive and one-of-a-kind aspects that contribute to the city's overall uniqueness.
Whether you have an interest in Civil War sites, Southern cuisine, the Civil Rights struggle, or history, we have you covered. Our tours run continuously throughout the year, and each one is designed to be educational as well as experiential.
Informative
Our guides provide profound and accurate information about the city's history, culture, and attractions. We'll share local narratives, highlight some of the most popular attractions, and give you an i...
Our guides provide profound and accurate information about the city's history, culture, and attractions. We'll share local narratives, highlight some of the most popular attractions, and give you an insider's look at Huntsville's distinctive culture.
Immersive
The tours take you to different parts of the city and allow you to experience the local culture firsthand. We believe that experiencing a place is better than just reading about it, so our tours are d...
The tours take you to different parts of the city and allow you to experience the local culture firsthand. We believe that experiencing a place is better than just reading about it, so our tours are designed to take you right into the heart of a location and help you feel like you could live there yourself! You will hear untold stories. You will be introduced to people left out of history books.
Interactive
Our local city tours involve more than just sitting back— they involve interaction between our guides and our guests, making the tour more enjoyable and memorable.! Our guides will ask questions and g...
Our local city tours involve more than just sitting back— they involve interaction between our guides and our guests, making the tour more enjoyable and memorable.! Our guides will ask questions and give you opportunities to share your own thoughts about the places we visit together on the tour.
A slice of paradise Huntsville, Alabama
Huntsville, Alabama is a town full of history, diverse culture and friendly people. The city is also known for its vast greenspace along Land Trust of North Alabama, its spectacular water sports along the Tennessee River as well as its majestic overlooks along Monte Sano Mountain.
Here are a few facts about the area that most people are unaware of:
- Huntsville has one of the largest collection of Pre-Civil War homes in Alabama
- The Old Town Historic District is Huntsville's only remaining predominantly Victorian neighborhood
- Lowe Mill is the largest privately owned arts facility in the south with 200 artists/makers and 150 studios
Frequently asked questions
Most frequent questions and answers