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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

Tue 19 Nov

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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)

A2243DAjessicas

Dec 2021

Mike was an amazing tour guide! Highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to know more about the civil rights movement.

yadira_v

Nov 2021

Have read about this trip in history books, but being there in person and having such an amazing detailed guide, made this tour beyond my expectations.

Kathy A

Nov 2021

Do not miss this tour if you want to learn about the Civil Rights Movement in Birmingham! Mike was our guide (his son, Clay, owns the business) and his passion for and knowledge of the story of civil rights in Birmingham makes this tour outstanding. Mike and Clay have built relationships with many in the community of those who lived through the time covered (~1930s to 1960s) and with their offspring. These relationships have resulted in additional information you will not get from a self-guided tour or from books. The tour basically follows a chronological path that ends with the September 15, 1963 16th St Baptist Church bombing. Throughout the tour Mike made several recommendations for films, podcasts and books we can use to further our education on the civil rights movement in Birmingham. The logistics for the tour could not be easier for participants. Parking was free and directly across the street from the pick-up point. The shuttle van was clean and comfortable. Mike thoughtfully included a restroom stop which was much appreciated by our group. The tour itself is not "easy" in that you learn about the relentless inhumane treatment of one group of Birmingham citizens (Black) by another (white). The stories of injustices suffered by the Black citizens of Birmingham over so many years are deeply disturbing. But just as Germany has done with their horrific history, we should make sure all future generations of Americans know the truth about what happened here. This tour is an excellent addition to that quest for truth.

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Birmingham Civil Rights Tour

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