Overview
On this three hour tour, youโll 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. Weโll 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.
What's Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
- All activities
- Air conditioned transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off within downtown Birmingham
- Gratuities
What To Expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Civil Rights District, Birmingham, AL 35203
Guests will walk around Kelly Ingram Park, see 16th Street Baptist Church, and learn about the Civil Rights movement in Birmingham
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kelly Ingram Park, 5th Ave N at 16th St, Birmingham, AL
Walk around the park to see the statues and learn about those who marched for freedom in Birmingham
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: 16th Street Baptist Church, 16th St & 6th Ave,
The Location
Where To Go
512 16th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203, USA
Traveler pickup is offered
There is ample free parking around our start point, the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute.
We also pickup from AirBnb if within downtown.
Pickup times run 15-30 minutes before tour
Location
Return details
Returns to original departure point
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Written Reviews (24)
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Very informative tour. Thank you...
Rhonda
Very informative tour. Thank you for a good day out. I appreciate how you delivered the information..sharing truth but sensitive to your audience.
The tour was excellent, ...
Nakia
The tour was excellent, Clay was awesome, definitely knew the information and it was wonderful, definitely a must when you come to Birmingham ๐๐๐๐
Absolutely wonderful tour, even though...
Shelia
Absolutely wonderful tour, even though Covid has the museums shut down. My son and I learned a ton and have a whole new appreciation for the current movements happening in our nation. The host was super informative, compassionate towards the cause,
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Not wheelchair accessible
- 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
Cancellation Policy
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