I came on a Saturday for a tour. I just missed the tour that was on the hour, but they were able to…read moreaccommodate me, a tour of one. Two of the Belles of Mobile were on duty and they gave a spirited tour full of information. They were very friendly. Lovely tour, well worth the $12 admission.

This is a very interesting old house in old Mobile. The young lady we had is a guide, one of the…read morebells, was a little nervous and spoke very quietly even though I asked her to speak up about 15 times. I hardly heard anything she said, but it was still very, very interesting and I love the architecture and the history of the building. The gardens are beautiful.

Bienville Bites Food Tours, guided by Chris, delivers exceptional kindness and…read morehospitality--particularly memorable during my visit to The Noble South, a standout Southern farm-to-table restaurant in downtown Mobile. Chris crafted a warm experience. Chris's kindness and attention to detail set him apart. The atmosphere is relaxed yet welcoming, and his team consistently goes above and beyond--from handling my unpredictable situation with grace, he was great. The Noble South, where the delightfully rustic, Southern-inspired menu made a lasting impression. The farm-to-table concept shines with high-quality dishes--whether shrimp and grits or inventive vegetable sides--all in a beautiful, open space flooded with natural light. Service was friendly and knowledgeable, and the restaurant's cozy atmosphere complemented the delicious food. If you want a taste of Mobile's best food--paired with local history and genuine Southern kindness--Chris's Bienville Bites is a must. The Noble South alone is worth the price and Chris's personal touch make it unforgettable.

Date night with Chef Tony Reynolds‍ Mesquite Smoked &…read moreBraised short rib over cheesy mozzarella polenta paired with a charcuterie and an Alabama mule. The presentation was great, it was on the rooftop of the battlehouse and we got to see the presidential suite. Definitely recommend Bienville Bites Food Tours!

My husband and I went on the Ashes to Ashes tour with Todd yesterday. It was super informative and…read morehe covered a lot of info in the hour and 1/2 walking tour of the graveyard. I would definitely attend another.

I've been on two different tours with Todd and am looking forward to my third. After moving to…read moreMobile and gathering as much of the history from books as I could endure a friend and I joined Todd on his Sunday walking tour. It was great. His stories brought to life all the dry facts I had read. Almost a year later I joined Todd on his Mardi Gras tour. Having experienced two Mobile Mardi Gras hearing his tales brought it all full circle and the how's and who's were answered. I would recommend these tours to anyone, local or guests. They are informative without being overwhelming. My next tour will be one of his evening tours and I'm ever so looking forward to it!

We stopped by on the boo brunch tour and it is a beautiful home and museum…read more We heard stories and the hosts were great and did an amazing job informing us of the history of the home and stories of the resident ghosts.

What an amazing tour! I came on a Saturday morning just after they opened for the day. Street…read moreparking in front. The railings are all so beautiful and well maintained. The lady giving the tour was very knowledgeable and friendly. I loved that they knew the history and presented it well. Reasonable admission price. I liked that at the end you got a mug of hot tea and cookies.

What a cool idea for a public art painted on oyster shells, or at least three feet tall fiberglass…read moreoyster shells. This really brings a great bit of local art along with a long history of Mobile's love for oysters. If you find yourself in Downtown Mobile Alabama, I would definitely check some of these out. It is my opinion that local art such as this gives a city its personality. This is a great addition to the Mobile, Alabama area.

Have you ever noticed the 3 feet tall, fiberglass, painted oyster shells in downtown Mobile? This…read morehas to be one of the most unique things to see in Mobile. It's actually a project of the Mobile Bay Oyster Gardening Program to support restoration work in the Mobile Bay and the Mississippi Sound. Each shell is articulately painted with different scenes from Mobile. They are painted by local artists and sponsored by local businesses. All of the shells are beautiful, but my favorites are the ones at the corner of Dauphin and Washington and on the corner of Dauphin and Conception Street at Beinville Square. There is an Oyster Trail map that you can pick up in many hotels and visitors centers. If you can't find a map, you can go to the website and print out a map. The Oyster Trail doesn't end in Mobile. There are several oysters in Baldwin County too!

So fun! Loved it! You get to see history and just how special and well done these gowns and capes…read morewere.

Looking for something interesting to do not too far from Pensacola, we found the Mobile Carnival…read moreMuseum located in old town Mobile, less than an hour from Pensacola. Parking is free, the site is very close to the freeway, the museum staff are very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful, and the displays are great. We took advantage of the free museum guided tour and learned so much about the history of Mardi Gras, like the fact that the first Mardi Gras celebration held in America was in Mobile, not New Orleans. That was just for starters. The displays are excellent, too, and they change periodically. The cost is pretty reasonable and there's a great little gift shop where you'll get a free moon pie at the conclusion of your visit. I'm sure we'll be back at some point!