Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights

Overview

Discover the rich history of Birmingham, Alabama, on a guided tour that takes you through the city’s most iconic landmarks. Visit Arlington House, our only remaining plantation house in the city limits. The Alabama Theatre, a beautifully restored 1927 movie palace, and the Lyric Theater and learn about its role in the city’s cultural history. Explore the Civil Rights District, where pivotal events of the Civil Rights Movement took place, including the 16th Street Baptist Church and Kelly Ingraham Park. Finally, marvel at the beautiful architecture of the Vulcan Park and Museum, home to the world’s largest cast iron statue.

Please note that this tour does not include the interior of the 16th street Baptist Church or The Alabama and Lyric Theaters.

This 3 – 4 hour tour gives the best overview of the history of the Magic City.

City: Birmingham

Sat 07 Feb

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Starting at $100.00

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Sat 07 Feb

Starting at $100.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

We always carry premium, ice chilled bottles of water for our guests

All Fees and Taxes

This tour includes a stop at the Alabama Peanut Company, with complementary tastings of freshly roasted and boiled peanuts. We also provide Local potato chips for those who might have allergies.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What To Expect

Heaviest Corner on Earth

The Heaviest Corner on Earth is a promotional name given to the corner of 20th Street and 1st Avenue North in Birmingham, Alabama, United States, in the early 20th century. The name reflected the nearly simultaneous appearance of four of the tallest buildings in the South, the 10-story Woodward Building (1902), 16-story Brown Marx Building (1906), 16-story Empire Building (1909), and the 21-story American Trust and Savings Bank Building (1912).

Five Points South

We pass through this ever evolving area (and the center of Birmingham's Foodie revolution) and discuss how our city is becoming a MAJOR food destination

Vulcan Park and Museum

We will see the largest Cast Iron statue in the world, get a great view of the city and learn about the moon that never sets

Arlington Antebellum Home and Gardens

Our only remaining Southern Plantation House

Rickwood Field Park

The Oldest Ballpark in America - home to both White and Negro League teams and site of several movie locations Currently undergoing renovations for a major League game in 2024 and closed to visitors

Civil Rights District

This area is the center of the Civil Rights Struggle that defined Birmingham in the 60's (and continues to do so even today)

16th Street Baptist Church

The very moving site of the bombing that slaughtered 4 children and cemented the Civil Rights Act of 1964

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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 (25)

cvn71rn

Jun 2023

My wife and I were visiting from Tampa Bay and this was our first time to Birmingham. The owner, Wolfgang, met us upon arrival…very friendly and helpful. David was our guide. He was very helpful, informative and professional…and a good driver! Make sure he takes you to a most unique watering hole, The Garage Cafe.

Response from Host

Jul 2023

Thank you for your review of our historic tour! We appreciate your kind words and are delighted to have provided you with a memorable and educational experience....and we LOVE The Garage.

willh741

Jun 2023

David was our tour guide today. We couldn't be happier with our tour. It was an entertaining,intimate,informative tour of Birmingham! David was sensitive to our interests and questions and implemented a unique tour tailored for us. It was one of the best tours we have had in numerous cities. We highly recommend!

872virginiab

Nov 2021

My husband and I enjoyed this tour with Wolfgang. He is very knowlegable about the history and entertaining with it . He if flexible and willing to alter the stated itinerary to accommodate the preferences of the group. He will take up to 5 people in his van so it is a small group. I would recommend this tour.