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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
Sun 17 Nov
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Starting at $63.85
Sun 17 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
All activities
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)
DennisE_S
Sep 2018
Clay did an amazing job telling the Civil Rights Movement story in Birmingham. He knew the facts and told them with clarity and passion. We have done many tours and I believe it to be the most complete and educational. I would give it a ten.
Schurchill
Sep 2018
For anybody with an iota of interest in civil rights issues, Clay’s tour is an absolute must. I considered myself moderately knowledgeable about this period of US history, but came away reeling at the depth and breadth of information Clay gave us. For three hours we were entertained and riveted, as he told the story of the men, women and children of Birmingham and their fight for justice and human rights. He is passionate about his subject (and the city) and gives an unflinchingly honest account of the events that focused national and global attention on this part of the world. They say that sunlight is the best disinfectant and this tour is an important step towards truth and reconciliation.
livingstonhampton
Sep 2018
Great tour! Clay is a wealth of knowledge with excellent delivery. He was pleasantly accommodating in adjusting our tour schedule as cab et al. transport service into Birmingham was not available (this is not uncommon I'm told). Tour information is earnest, educational, stimulating and unapologetic. Clay referenced supportive literature related to tour topics, and presented a holistic overview for both past and present Birmingham. We were totally absorbed. J&L

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