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

Sun 17 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)

Patricia L

Jan 2019

My husband and I loved this tour with Clay, who is incredibly knowledgeable, not just about the usual things that relate to Birmingham such as 16th Avenue Baptist church where 4 little girls were murdered while they were attending Sunday school, but kept us informed about of history that is not usually taught and known. He explained with good illustrations and a sense of humor about areas of the city that were special to the civil rights fight. We went to sections that no one else goes but it was as if we were there with the spirits of the ones who fought so hard for equal rights. This is one tour you will not want to miss. There was not a lot of walking, either, so anyone of any age can do this trip. I would have like to take several other tours he offered but we were on limited time. We just might have to come back!

Melinda M

Jan 2019

My daughter was looking for something to do in the area, and being the history buff that she is, we stumbled upon this tour. Clay was extremely knowledgeable and well spoken when it came to the history of civil rights in the city of Birmingham. He was able to answer any question that we asked and he was able to add a touch of humor to lighten the mood on such a serious topic to make us feel more welcomed and comfortable.

Jonah P

Jan 2019

A tour everyone should take if they have the opportunity. A great learning experience for myself regarding the civil rights activity in Birmingham and getting to see the actual historic sites first hand was powerful. Clay was fantastic as noted by many of the other reviewers.

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