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 21 Jun

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Starting at $70.00

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Sat 21 Jun

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)

Casey P

Oct 2017

Our guide is a native of Birmingham and you can tell he loves his home town. But that doesn't stop him from telling what really happened in Birmingham during the civil rights struggle. He tells the story candidly and thoroughly and if you listen closely, you can detect a feeling of sadness that the better angels of Birmingham were overrun by fear hatred, and prejudice, especially during this time. The tour is a mixture of walking and being driven to places of interest. At each spot you hear interesting personal stories about what happened sprinkled liberally with facts. I can guarantee you that you will hear about things that you haven't heard before. It lasts about 3 hours and goes by quickly. I love to read books and tour museums but being part of a tour group makes the biggest impact. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone.

Response from Host

Oct 2017

Casey, Thanks for heading over the Bham for the day and bringing a guest along. It was our pleasure to share a bit about the Civil Rights movement here in Birmingham. We had a wonderful time taking y'all around town and are glad to know you enjoyed the tour. Thanks for giving us the opportunity. Clay

LightPacker274933

Sep 2024

Very complete circuit competent and available Driver-Guide (in English,that he sometimes speaks (very)fast.. considerate for my disabled wife with walking difficulties..