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

Sat 16 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)

Kathleen B

Jul 2018

I was stunned at the excellence and knowledge of our guide. I have read several books about the Civil Rights movement, and I could hardly believe that I was standing in places I have stared at photographs of! I cannot recommend this highly enough.

Response from Host

Jul 2018

Hey Kathleen, Thanks for the kind words and the great review. We are glad you enjoyed the tour and got to see some of sights you had previously read so much about. It was our pleasure to share just some of the history of Birmingham with you. Thanks again, Clay

Robbie R

Jul 2018

Great tour! Clay was an excellent guide and extremely knowledgeable about the history of Birmingham. We took this tour on a hot day, and he made sure to keep us in the A/C or shade as much as possible, which was greatly appreciated.

Response from Host

Jul 2018

Hey Robbie, Glad you enjoyed the a/c. It was a hot one on our tour day. We are glad y'all took a chance on visiting Birmingham and going on a Red Clay Tour. Y'all were a great group and we enjoyed getting to know safe. Glad y'all made it back safe to Chapel Hill. Thanks, Clay

katherinesussman

Jul 2018

I cannot speak highly enough about Clay and about this tour. It is one thing to read about the Civil Rights Movement in Birmingham, it is another to go to a multitude of spots, stand on the ground, and hear the stories. Clay is exceptionally knowledgeable (and personable) and offers visits to places you would not ordinarily see. His dedication is evident. He is very attuned to the needs of his travelers. I took two tours with him, and watched this attention and professionalism in action. I would recommend him to any and all, and hope to go back.

Response from Host

Jul 2018

Ms. Sussman, Thanks for reviewing our tours. We are glad you enjoyed both the Civil Rights tour and the general History tour in Birmingham. We only wish we could have taken you out to lunch too. We are grateful for the kind words and the positive review. It was our pleasure to meet you and show you around the city for an entire day. Warm Regards, Clay

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