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Birmingham Civil Rights Tour

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icon3 hours  (Approx.)
Pickup from select hotels
Mobile ticket
iconOffered in: English
Good for avoiding crowds

Overview

Birmingham is known for its civil rights history, but matching landmarks to their significance can be difficult on a self-led tour. Visit notable locations, including the 16th Street Baptist Church, Kelly Ingram Park, and the site of the 1961 Freedom Riders attack, and discover their history from your guide. Travel between sites with ease via air-conditioned vehicle, and benefit from the small-group size for a more intimate experience.
  • Visit landmarks including Dynamite Hill and Bethel Baptist Church
  • Avoid hidden costs with all entrance fees included
  • Gain intimate insight into the battle for civil rights from your guide
  • Save time with included pickup and drop-off from central hotels
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Hotel pickup and drop-off within downtown Birmingham
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Departure Point

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 start time.

Return Details

Returns to original departure point
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Red Clay Enterprises LLC

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Learn more about cancellations.

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What is the maximum group size during Birmingham Civil Rights Tour?
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This activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers.

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Traveler Tips

  • "Don't miss the chance to find out, even though it is sometimes upsetting to realise how people can treat each other." See review
  • "If you only have time to do one tour in Birmingham this is it!" See review

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Good Tour
Rhonda_G
, Oct 2020
Very informative tour. Thank you for a good day out. I appreciate how you delivered the information..sharing truth but sensitive to your audience.
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The greatest tour ever!!!😊😊😊
Nakia_H
, Sep 2020
The tour was excellent, Clay was awesome, definitely knew the information and it was wonderful, definitely a must when you come to Birmingham 😊😊😊😊
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Don't pass this up!
Shelia_W
, Sep 2020
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, and kept us engaged.
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Amazing
Michenna_A
, Aug 2020
The tour was fantastic and packed full of great knowledge for anyone willing to expand their mind to past civil rights history. Recently our country has been facing more civil rights issues so it was awesome to link the past to the present to better understand our country’s current problems as well! The tour lasts around 3 hours total so I’d recommend bringing a water bottle because there is plenty of walking on this tour. Overall, the experience was awesome and I encourage anyone who is thinking about it, to go!
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Great Experience
Marcus_S
, Jun 2020
Great tour. Very informative and educational. Just make sure you wear comfortable shoes for short walks.
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Civil rights tour
Patrick_L
, Mar 2020
The tour guide was so passionate in his narrative that I was deeply moved. It’s good to be informed of the social injustice from the past. Sad it’s still so prevalent today. Excellent tour!
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Awesome
Don_R
, Mar 2020
Mike, was great!!!! We learned a lot about Birmingham's legacy in the struggle for civil rights in the US.
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Awesome Tour
MaryO
, Mar 2020
This tour was amazing, start to finish. Mike was very knowledgeable and passionate about the history of the civil rights movement in Birmingham, Alabama and today. We were all very emotional at the end of the tour. Recommend this highly.
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Poignant & Inspirational
Bonnie_C
, Mar 2020
This poignant tour was both educational and inspiring! Mike was our tour guide and he treated us like old friends! He was knowledgeable and passionate, as well as polite. It was amazing to stand where Dr MLK stood, where the Civil Rights movement began, and where Rev Shuttlesworth suffered such persecution. The city of Birmingham has done an excellent job of memorializing the heroes who paid such a high price, and emphasizing the importance of reconciliation and restoration. Thank you for a great experience!
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Best tour EVER
carol_b
, Mar 2020
This tour was spectacular. Mike took us through the chronological journey of the Birmingham Civil Rights movement with an abundance of fascinating stories and visits to so many places. Did you know Birmingham was referred to as Bombingham? You'll find out why. Hear and see heart-wrenching events and learn how a city fought hard to keep segregation and how the Civil Rights movement was finally able to break the racist grip on the city. We laughed and cried. Grateful to Mike and his son Clay for starting this tour experience.
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