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

Fri 15 Nov

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What's Included

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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 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)

Maya_N

Oct 2022

What an incredible and important tour. My whole trip to Birmingham was worthwhile for these three hours. Clay is extremely knowledgeable. The ride was comfortable and careful attention was had for keeping guests out of the sun. But besides the professionalism of the tour, which was 10/10, the subject and story is rich, heartbreaking and infuriating. It is a story that is not over and continues to evolve. If anyone wants to try to understand the deeply rooted story of Blacks in America, they must go on this tour. Beyond that, it is a lesson for all that hatred and bigotry is sadly a part of human nature and this history continues to be repeated for the Black community and for other communities as well. We must not become complacent in our daily lives and ignore those truly suffering from inequality. Even just to take the tour to acknowledge the history and do one little thing makes a difference. I left, bought the civil rights trail book and plan to read to my kids. That’s a start, right? Highly highly recommend!

Elizabeth C

Oct 2022

So interesting and informative. I learned a lot about the Civil Rights movement in Birmingham, and about the city’s history, from our guide Mike. He was knowledgeable, local, and very pleasant. The van plus walking was the perfect combo. DEFINITELY RECOMMEND.

Karen_V

Oct 2022

Best tour in Birmingham. Mike brings the City’s history to life with his passion and extensive knowledge. It’s a must if visiting.

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