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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
Wed 20 Nov
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Starting at $63.85
Wed 20 Nov
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)
Margie O
Nov 2019
This was an amazing, informative tour of Birmingham's civil rights history - Birmingham, which was the most segregated large city in the country. Clay's presentation was a carefully constructed narrative, filled with information about the history of Birmingham's systematic and evil segregation practices. We were taken to neighborhoods we never would have known to visit, and we heard about the people and places who fought to bring change. The tour was very well designed and Clay's passion about his home town and the subject were obvious. The pace of his narrative was compelling, and his general (well beyond Birmingham) knowledge of the subject, the era, and the people involved was impressive and comprehensive. This was a great 3 hour investment!
SevenoaksSinjun
Nov 2019
This is an excellent tour. Our host, Clay - a native of Birmingham, was friendly, helpful and incredibly knowledgeable regarding the Civil Rights history of Birmingham, and beyond. We were collected from our hotel Lobby right on time - it's a small group tour in a comfortable minibus with plenty of stops to visit the famous landmarks and locations. At each stop, and during the drive, Clay would passionately tell us all about the Civil Rights struggles throughout the years. We were taken to all the places where key events happened and given information that we would never have found out about on our own. Thank you Clay for teaching us so much about the Civil Rights struggles and the associated history in Birmingham. Highly recommended.
Mary K
Nov 2019
Mike was fascinating and very Mike Mike was fascinating and very knowledgeable. The pace was perfect and we learned so much from his very interesting and memorable stories

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