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)

cindysY3479BJ

Oct 2018

On October 15, I had the opportunity to take Clay Tours. Clay was the best guide, informative, quite knowledgeable on the civil rights history, politics in Birmingham and knew the answer to every question we had. I would highly recommend this tour if you want to get an idea of the plight of African Americans living in Birmingham in the 60, 70, 80 and now. He was just plain terrific. Clay we are still talking about the tour and the impact it left. Make sure you know some history before taking the tour as he will ask questions along the way. Thank you very much.

Lina T

Oct 2018

I'm in town for work and brought my fiancé with me. We've never been to AL so I decided to work for a couple of days and then spend the rest of the week exploring the town. We did a Civil Rights Tour with Clay on Sunday, 10/21 and he did such an amazing job talking about the history. It was great (and sad) hearing about everything that happened in Birmingham. Clay is extremely passionate about what he does and it really shows. He's so knowledgeable and taught us things we didn't know. The tour was 3 hours long and it was totally worth it. We had multiple stops where we got off the bus so he could point out and talk about the significant things that happened (bombings, 16th Street Baptist Church, Rev. Shuttlesworth, etc). We also did a food tour with him on Wednesday, 10/24 and that was awesome! My fiancé and I were the only ones on the tour so it was more personal, which was nice. The hot dog and BBQ was so freakin good! This tour also involved a stop at a brewery. I'm not much of a beer person but it's always nice to try different things! We definitely had a great time and enjoyed both tours with Clay. He's an awesome person and we love the fact that he loves what he does. It just makes it even more meaningful. I don't know when or if we'll be back to Birmingham but we know we will never forget Clay and the tours! I highly highly highly recommend Red Clay Tours. You will have fun and learn so much!

ae1017

Oct 2018

Clay's passion for and knowledge of the city of Birmingham and the topic are palpable throughout the tour. We've all seen the pictures and documentaries about the civil rights movement and events that took place in Birmingham but going to the locations while hearing the backstory is enlightening. Clay does not sugar coat anything so be prepared for the painful truth. Highly recommend this tour.

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