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

Tue 24 Dec

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What's Included

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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)

Bernard B

Apr 2018

Clay does an excellent Birmingham Civil Rights Tour. As he brings us to churches, parks, and government and commercial buildings where civil rights events occurred, he contextualizes the events for the visitor. He is very articulate and brings his emotion to his descriptions. It was like I was a fly on the wall during these events. I went to the Civil Rights Institute after the tour and it made that visit much more interesting and relevant. Thanks, Clay for a job well done! Bernard

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Apr 2018

My husband and I are doing a Civil Rights tour for his milestone birthday. That tour included Birmingham. Sadly our one day here was on a Monday, when all of the civil rights highlights are closed. We asked the hotel for suggestions and they said if we still wanted to tour Birmingham to reach out to Clay. I called him at 11AM and by 2PM we were on the best historical tour we have ever taken. We didn't need to go inside a single building to feel the true experience of the civil rights experience here in Birmingham. Clay is knowledgeable, enthusiastic and passionate about his city. I can't say enough about the tour. We went to places inaccessible to the average tourist. We will remember this experience always. If it was possible to give 10 stars we would! Great job.

phillylizard

Mar 2018

My 15 year old daughter and I took Clay's tour last week. I called him weeks ago and after speaking to him on the phone, I rearranged my visit to Alabama so we could be in Birmingham when he was there in order to take his tour. It was well worth it. He is the only act in town, and has spent years learning about the history of his hometown. He drove us and 1 other guest around in his van, making stops at a variety of places, describing in detail the history of Birmingham from the days after the civil war up through the 1960's. Learned an awful lot about a lot of things that weren't too pretty. Every town should have a Clay doing this kind of thing. He is a true inspiration. My 15 year old especially got a lot out of this tour. Thanks Clay!

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