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

Fri 06 Feb

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Starting at $70.00

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Fri 06 Feb

Starting at $70.00

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What's Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Driver/guide

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 spinal injuries
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.
Not recommended for those that cannot walk at least a mile.
Not recommended for those affected by cold/hot weather.

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 (746)

ktbeenthere2015

Oct 2021

An absolute must in Birmingham. Ditto to all other reviews. 375 five star reviews out of 381 reviews in total speaks volumes! The guide was fully engaged, empathic - he read the audience well, knowledgeable, patient, enthusiastic, organized, and punctual. The bus was comfortable. The descriptions and information related to current and past events without an agenda. I was skeptical of the price (I can be cheap), but as soon as we left the first stop at the statue of Fred Shuttlesworth we knew we got good value. The educational experience elevated and enhanced our stay in Birmingham, creating a cherished memory that inspires us to return (I would enjoy taking the communist tour). 381 people agree with us. You will too.

Jeff_K

Oct 2021

Extensive local knowledge, difficult subject matter handled sensitively without pulling punches. Tour builds logically over time and location.

Carey S

Oct 2021

Very interesting history from our guide, Mike, who grew up in the area. You’ll get about 100 years of history in 3 hours, some walking and some on a bus. You’ll be in some downtrodden neighborhoods, but we felt safe. No mask required outside, required on the bus. I look at Birmingham in a whole new light as a part of the civil rights movements, thanks to this tour.