Join a spooky nighttime trolley ride through Mobile's haunted streets and enjoy food stops along the way. Perfect for a festive, fun-filled Halloween experience that combines history, haunts, and local eats.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–2.5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; no strenuous activity involved
Wildlife
History
Mobile is Alabama's oldest city, founded in 1702, and is renowned for its rich Civil War history and haunted stories.
Conservation
The tour emphasizes respect for the historic sites and promotes local businesses, supporting sustainable tourism in Mobile.
Bienville Bites Food Tour
Join a spooky nighttime trolley ride through Mobile's haunted streets and enjoy food stops along the way. Perfect for a festive, fun-filled Halloween experience that combines history, haunts, and local eats.
Bienville Bites Food Tour is a Mobile, Alabama-based culinary tour company that offers guided walking experiences focused on Gulf Coast cuisine, local history, and themed storytelling. The company curates a rotating selection of public and private tours in Downtown Mobile and the LoDa (Lower Dauphin Street) district, combining multi-course tastings at local restaurants with historical commentary and seasonal events.
Tours include immersive options such as Lei’d to Rest, a tropical murder mystery food tour; themed haunted and holiday walks like Bites and Frights, Boo Brunch, Halloween Trick or Trolley, and Holiday Lights and Bites; and culinary showcases such as the Downtown Mobile Food Tour and Old Mobile Evening Food Tour. Private Tours and specialty experiences — including the Local Legends Chef Series featuring Panini Pete at Parc Le Tralour — provide intimate, reservation-only evenings. Several experiences are structured as three-hour guided walks that sample iconic Gulf Coast dishes and cocktails while highlighting Mobile’s role as the birthplace of Mardi Gras.
Bienville Bites designs experiences for visitors seeking food-focused exploration, cultural context, and memorable small-group events. Guides highlight local ingredients, historic sites like Church Street Graveyard and Boyington Oak lore, and seasonal programming that ties cuisine to community traditions. Bookings are offered for public departures and private groups, and themed events run during holidays and special dates. Bienville Bites emphasizes local partnerships with Mobile restaurants and venues to showcase authentic flavors and storytelling on every tour.
Public schedules and private booking options are available year-round with themed events scheduled seasonally and regularly.
Tours Offered
11
A variety of public and private experiences
Based In
Mobile, AL
Downtown Mobile and LoDa district
Typical Tour Length
3 hours
Most public tours last three hours
Unique Experiences
Seasonal & themed
Includes haunted and holiday events
Secure a seat on Lei’d to Rest, the Downtown Mobile Food Tour, holiday specials, or a private group experience — limited availability for specialty events.
Dress warmly and comfortably
The tour takes place at night, so layers will keep you cozy during outdoor segments.
Arrive early for the best seats
Secure a good spot on the trolley early to enjoy unobstructed views of the haunted cityscape.
Bring a camera or smartphone
Capture spooky sights and festive moments during the tour.
Confirm costume guidelines with tour organizers
If dressing up, check what costumes are permitted to avoid issues at stops or on the trolley.
Warm clothing
Layers and warm clothes are recommended as it takes place during cooler evenings.
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Comfortable walking shoes
Walking between stops and around the city requires comfortable shoes.
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Camera or smartphone
Document the spooky sights and festive fun with photos.
Small bag or purse
Carry essentials like ID, wallet, and perhaps a small umbrella.