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Birmingham Civil Rights Tour
Birmingham Civil Rights Tour
Birmingham Civil Rights Tour
Birmingham Civil Rights Tour
Birmingham Civil Rights Tour

Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking

By Red Clay Enterprises LLC
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is $70 per adult
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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.

Activity location

  • Civil Rights District
    • 35203, Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 512 16th St N
    • 512 16th Street North
    • 35203, Birmingham, Alabama, United States

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Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 9:45am
Price details
$70.00 x 1 Adult$70.00
Total
Price is $70.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedAll taxes, fees and handling charges
  • What's includedWhat's includedDriver/guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir conditioned transportation
  • What's includedWhat's includedLive commentary on board
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll activities
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGratuities

Know before you book

  • 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 spinal injuries
  • 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
  • TOUR RUNS RAIN OR SHINE. If canceled due to significant weather (hurricane, tornado, or ice), you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund. We have transporation if the rain becomes an issue.
  • 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.
  • Not recommended for those that cannot walk at least a mile.
  • Not recommended for those affected by cold/hot weather.

Activity itinerary

Civil Rights District
  • 30m
Guests will walk around Kelly Ingram Park, see 16th Street Baptist Church, and learn about the Civil Rights movement in Birmingham
Kelly Ingram Park
  • 30m
Walk around the park to see the statues and learn about those who marched for freedom in Birmingham
16th Street Baptist Church
  • 30m
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
  • 15m
See where the march protests ended in Birmingham and learn about groups fighting for Civil Rights in Birmingham
Boutwell Auditorium
  • 15m
Guests will learn about Bull Connor and his clashes against those fighting for Civil Rights
Smithfield
  • 15m
Visit Dynamite Hill to see houses and churches that were bombing in Birmingham during the Civil Rights movement.
The Historic Bethel Baptist Church
  • 20m
Guests will see the church where Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth led the movement from
Eddie Kendrick Memorial Park
  • 5m
See the Black Business District to learn about Black life in Birmingham during its heyday.
John Herbert Phillips Academy
  • 15m
Guests will see where Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth attempted to integrate schools in Birmingham
Wells Fargo ATM
  • 10m
See where the Freedom Riders where attacked in Birmingham.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESCivil Rights District
    • 35203, Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE512 16th St N
    • 512 16th Street North
    • 35203, Birmingham, Alabama, United States

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