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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
Mon 23 Dec
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Starting at $63.85
Mon 23 Dec
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)
Lori H
Dec 2022
The comfort and ease of riding in the bus throughout many areas of Birmingham is best way to learn about the city’s unique history. This private Local owned business by a Father and Son are committed to revealing the ugly truth of how powerful a few mean men could oppress and ruin such a beautiful city/people/government. This is a must see. Education is the key to our future. The mistakes of past leaders can not be repeated. The ugly details of decades of suppression by a few is revealed in a chronological story intended for the tourists to immerse themselves into the past as if we were back in time. This was the best tour we’ve ever been on and we have traveled the world. Kudos and accolades to those who care so much of the tragedy that inflicted the poor, those that were different. It wasn’t just the African Americans, it was the Catholics and the Jews. When we moved to the south - I couldn’t believe the blatant racism and those who spoke vehemently believed it was they who were discriminated. Haha. So many Baptists claimed Catholics were not Christians and going to hell because they were not born again. I now understand how these lies were perpetuated. Did you know the State of Alabama was only state to require a fee to vote that was accumulative. The schools were still segregated in the 1980’s. Now I understand why the black/Jewish/Hispanic communities in the south still encourages segregation.
TerriVoisard_G
Nov 2022
This was a great trip that was very informative. The tour guy knew great facts that he shared and gave some great suggestions for more information following the tour. Thanks, Mike!! Ps. It was wonderful that the trip was conducted for just the two of us.
116ismailo
Nov 2022
Mike was a fantastic tour guide, very detailed, friendly, and professional. My mom and I really enjoyed the tour, and learned a lot.

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