Biloxi, Mississippi is an exciting and vibrant destination for travelers to enjoy any time of year. If you happen to be a history buff, you’ll love that this location has so many stories to tell as well! A great way to get more insight at every turn is to book a Biloxi historic tour of some type while you’re in town. Whether you’re up for walking or you prefer to ride your way through history, the following tours are worth checking out the next time you’re here.
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Book Your Place on the Historic Biloxi Train Tour
A one-of-a-kind way to enjoy sightseeing and diving into Biloxi’s rich past is to book your place on a historic Biloxi train tour the next time you’re in town. 2024 marks the company’s 63rd anniversary of providing visitors to the city with 90-minute tours that celebrate local heritage and culture. Hop onboard an open-air train and make your way through the Historic District alongside your knowledgeable and friendly guide. Tickets for this train tour are $15 for adults 12 and up and $5 for children ages 6 to 11. The departure location is Traffic Light #40 and you’ll want to make sure you arrive at least 10 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time to enjoy the journey.
Take an Insightful Downtown Walking Biloxi History Tour
If you’re looking forward to walking your way through history in Biloxi, the historic walking tour hosted by Discover Biloxi is a must! This tour takes you into some of the more turbulent parts of the city’s past with stops at landmarks like the Katrina Memorial, Old Biloxi Library, The Clemens House, the Magnolia Hotel, the Creole Cottage, and the Vieux Marche along the way to name a few of many. Plan on spending at least an hour walking on this historic route.
Take a Self-Guided Tour of the Old Biloxi Cemetery
When you’re looking to dive into a unique side of Biloxi history at your own pace, taking a self-guided tour of the old Biloxi Cemetery is always a good choice. As you move through the cemetery on select evenings throughout the year, colorful characters of Biloxi’s past meet you to tell the stories in stunning re-enactments. You’ll hear the iconic tale of Edward Barq as well as Joseph “Dinker” Lamas who died at the local zoo, and many more. These historic tours are put on by the team over at Preserve Biloxi and while there isn’t a fee to participate, donations are accepted in support of the program going forward.
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