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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
Sat 16 Nov
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Starting at $63.85
Sat 16 Nov
Starting at $63.85
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What's Included
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Driver/guide
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
1
Civil Rights District
Guests will walk around Kelly Ingram Park, see 16th Street Baptist Church, and learn about the Civil Rights movement in Birmingham
2
Kelly Ingram Park
Walk around the park to see the statues and learn about those who marched for freedom in Birmingham
3
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.
4
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)
Stacey_S
Oct 2022
Great tour. Started on time. Very informative. I definitely recommend this tour if your visiting Birmingham.
Carol_S
Oct 2022
Our tour guide had a wealth of information and answered all our questions. We learned a lot about Civil Rights history in Birmingham.
Alexis_L
Oct 2022
Mike was very knowledgeable of the civil rights struggle in Birmingham. He invited questions and ensured all we’re answered in detail. The tour took us through parts of Birmingham I would never have gotten to on my own like traveling over and around Dynamite Hill.

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