Birmingham Civil Rights Tour in Birmingham booking from $63.85

Birmingham Civil Rights Tour

Overview

On this three hour WALKING & DRIVING tour, you’ll travel around Birmingham to learn about the struggle for equal rights from the end of the Civil War up through the Civil Rights movement. Your tour will begin at the statue of Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth, the leader of the local movement Civil Rights struggle. We’ll discuss why the Civil Rights movement was needed and what led to segregation's fall. As you visit the major churches, parks and houses, you'll learn about a few groups who fought for Civil Rights in Birmingham and who fought against it.

City: Birmingham

Mon 18 Nov

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What's Included

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Air conditioned transportation

Live commentary on board

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Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to significant weather (hurricane, tornado, or ice), you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
We will walk over a mile on the tour in temperatures anywhere between 40-100F. Guests must be able to walk unassisted at a reasonable speed.
Masks are required while on our transporation
Not recommended for those that cannot walk at least a mile.
Not recommended for those affected by cold/hot weather.
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Masks covering the nose and mouth are required by all individual while in transportation at all times. Gaiters, handkerchiefs, or similar face coverings are not acceptable masks. There are no exceptions. No refunds will be given to guests that refuse to comply.

What To Expect

Civil Rights District

Guests will walk around Kelly Ingram Park, see 16th Street Baptist Church, and learn about the Civil Rights movement in Birmingham

Kelly Ingram Park

Walk around the park to see the statues and learn about those who marched for freedom in Birmingham

16th Street Baptist Church

Learn about the role the church played in the Civil Rights movement in Birmingham and the history of the church bombing that tragically killed four little girls.

Linn Park

See where the march protests ended in Birmingham and learn about groups fighting for Civil Rights in Birmingham

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (457)

setterplace

Apr 2019

The owner/guide is so knowlegeable about the history of Civil Rights in Birmingham and Alabama, especially the many "unsung" unheralded people who were the roots of the effort; whose sacrifices are not well-known. And makes me again appreciate the each on of us can make a difference in the world, in our own ways. Greatful I went on this tour.

Janet C

Apr 2019

The Red Clay Tour was amazing! Clay was so knowledgeable and passionate about Birmingham. The tour was so interesting from beginning to end (2.5 hours). He made the past come alive. I highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to learn about the Civil Rights movement.

STM_traveler

Apr 2019

Full confession - was expecting a grizzled old vet to tour us around the city and was surprised when we first saw our tour guide - Clay is a much younger man than I expected. Any hesitation I might have had about his grasp of the city's history was quickly dispelled with his passion and knowledge of the sites, actions, and history of this important location. Clay took us to a number of locations that wouldn't necessarily make one's googled list of tour sites, but were all part of Birmingham's difficult history as the city fought itself over race relations and the civil rights struggle. We saw both well known locations as well as places off the beaten path. You will not get a sugar coated version of the struggle on this tour and it's refreshing to hear all the pain, anger and hurt that went into the political and economic struggle in the city. Clay's clearly passionate about this tour and he freely shares his thoughts and knowledge about what happened during such a violent period of time in the history, and more importantly, why it happened. Highly recommend.

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