Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking
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About the Activity
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.3 hours
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Adult : 1
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Civil Rights District
, Birmingham, United States, 35203Guests will walk around Kelly Ingram Park, see 16th Street Baptist Church, and learn about the Civil Rights movement in Birmingham30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location2
Kelly Ingram Park
5th Ave N at 16th St, , Birmingham, United States, 35203Walk around the park to see the statues and learn about those who marched for freedom in Birmingham30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location3
16th Street Baptist Church
16th St & 6th Ave, , Birmingham, United States, 35203Learn 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. 30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location4
Linn Park
710 20th St N, Birmingham, United States, 35203-2216See where the march protests ended in Birmingham and learn about groups fighting for Civil Rights in Birmingham15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location5
Guests will learn about Bull Connor and his clashes against those fighting for Civil Rights15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Visit Dynamite Hill to see houses and churches that were bombing in Birmingham during the Civil Rights movement. 15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Guests will see the church where Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth led the movement from20 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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See the Black Business District to learn about Black life in Birmingham during its heyday. 5 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
Meeting and Pickup
Starting point
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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. View Location
End point
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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. View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- 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
- 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
- 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.
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketThis tour contains both WALKING and RIDING. We cannot accommodate those who cannot walk at least one (1) mile over the course of three hours. You must be able to walk at least one (1) mile and then stand while to tour is being provided. You will not be able to sit in the transportation while the group is out walking. Refunds will not be given to those who cannot walk.Cancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in America/Chicago time to receive 100% refund.
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