Birmingham Civil Rights Tour: History and Heritage

Embark on a three-hour walking and driving tour of Birmingham to uncover the historic struggle for equal rights. Explore the Civil Rights movement from the end of the Civil War to the present day, visiting significant landmarks and learning about the courageous individuals who fought for change.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Civil Rights District - Guests will walk around Kelly Ingram Park, see 16th Street Baptist Church, and learn about the Civil Rights movement in Birmingham
  • Kelly Ingram Park - Walk around the park to see the statues and learn about those who marched for freedom in Birmingham
  • 16th Street Baptist Church - Learn about the role the church…
What's Included
  • All taxes, fees, and handling charges included
  • Knowledgeable driver/guide at your service
  • Comfortable air-conditioned transportation
  • Engaging live commentary on board
  • Inclusive of all activities
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

On this tour, which combines both WALKING & DRIVING, you will be on a three-hour journey around Birmingham. This journey will take you through the historical struggle for equality that spanned from the end of the Civil War to the Civil Rights Movement. The tour initiates at the statue of Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth, a key figure in the local Civil…

Location
512 16th St N
16th Street North
I will be standing in front of the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute next to the Fred Shuttlesworth statue. There is a parking lot diagonal from the front of the Institute that is free to park in. There is also free street parking(no meters) & paid street parking(meters) around the start point.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Pnickels613
Dec 30, 2024
First-rate and educational tour of the Civil Rights Movement in Birmingham - Clay did an excellent of keeping us informed about the Civic Rights Movement within the city of Birmingham. As a former tour guide at the Holocaust Memorial Museum in DC and a history major, I can promise you this tour is first-class. Learned some much today, I strongly recommend taking this tour.
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Lindsay_w
Dec 30, 2024
Civil Rights Tour - Exceptionally informative civil rights tour of Birmingham. So many things I never learned in the past. Mike was a fantastic tour guide. Highly recommend.
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Terry
Dec 29, 2024
Heat wrenching and inspiring - Mike was a great guide and narrator. Very professional. Great knowledge of the city civilian rights and told some really heart wrenching stories that were hard to hear but also inspiring. Would book with Red Clay Tours again.
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Laurie_a
Dec 22, 2024
Excellent tour! - Our guide, Mike gave an excellent tour. He was knowledgeable & engaged those on the tour in meaningful conversation. Worth your while - don't miss out!
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S8960rlbarbc
Dec 18, 2024
Important & Powerful - We had the pleasure of receiving a tour with Mike on a road trip stopover in Birmingham. He is a gifted narrator. We found him to be poignant, well-informed, and warm. He shares the stories of Birmingham's pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement, making the events of the past feel immediate and deeply relevant. We were struck by his ability to convey both the struggles and the triumphs with a perspective that felt both personal and universal. This tour is more than an exploration of history; it’s a vital lesson in humanity, courage, and resilience. It’s history that is important for all to know about—especially Americans. We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Birmingham.
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Frederick_s
Dec 8, 2024
Exceptional Civil Rights Tour - Truly memorable and moving tour. This is a history tour that pulls together the broad history of the civil rights movement and the specific and historic events that took place in Alabama. Extremely moving. The tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly. A true highlight of our trip.
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Rudolph_y
Dec 1, 2024
The tour highlights little known facts about events in birmingham during the Civil rights struggle. - The whole tour was very informative and we especially enjoyed the extra bits of history that was shared visually by cell phone photos. I. Would highly recommend this tour for those that have an interest in knowing the true past of the struggle for equality.
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Mathildadances
Nov 22, 2024
Brilliant, "a must do" experience - A brilliant experience- Mike was warm, immensely informative and a great storyteller. The balance of walking and driving is extremely comfortable, particularly in a briskly cold Birmingham day...
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801maryleer
Nov 10, 2024
Your was a success. - Our guide, Mike, was excellent. He was very knowledgeable, it was easy to follow along with his narrative, provided us with a list of resources to pursue in our own. Highly recommend this tour.
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Fearless754512
Nov 1, 2024
Excellent civil rights tour of Birmingham - This is an excellent and very informative civil rights tour. Birmingham history is presented chronologically from 1865-1965 in a fascinating and moving mix of facts interwoven with stories that make the facts come alive. We were driven through neighborhoods like Dynamite Hill and Collegeville (where Rev. Shuttlesworth's church, the Bethel Baptist church is located). There were a good number of stops where we left the van to see things up close and learn more details. Even if you know the general history, you will learn more from the stories Mike tells. I highly recommend taking Mike's tour.
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