Experience the historic civil rights spots in Birmingham with our self-guided smartphone audio tour. Learn about Martin Luther King Jr., Fred Shuttlesworth, and the fight for civil rights.
Experience the historic civil rights spots in Birmingham with our self-guided smartphone audio tour. Learn about Martin Luther King Jr., Fred Shuttlesworth, and the fight for civil rights.
- 16th Street Baptist Church - The tour begins at the steps of the 16th Street Baptist Church, the site of a horrific bombing. You’ll learn about its history, the bombing, the people that gathered here, MLK, and much more.
- St Paul United Methodist Church - The tour stops outside the church, and you’ll learn about the role it played in the…
- 16th Street Baptist Church - The tour begins at the steps of the 16th Street Baptist Church, the site of a horrific bombing. You’ll learn about its history, the bombing, the people that gathered here, MLK, and much more.
- St Paul United Methodist Church - The tour stops outside the church, and you’ll learn about the role it played in the Children’s Crusade in 1963.
- A.G. Gaston Motel - The tour stops outside the historic hotel, and you’ll learn the role it played in Project C.
- Metropolitan A.M.E. Zion Church - The tour stops outside the church, and you’ll learn about the Movement churches.
- Carver Theater - Stop outside, and you’ll hear about the history of jazz and the history of the theater during segregation.
- Lyric Theatre - When the tour stops outside the theater, you’ll hear about the days of segregation, Jim Crow laws, and their revival.
- Eddie Kendrick Memorial Park - The tour goes to the park, where you’ll hear the history of the famous Temptations singer and his music.
- 1520 4th Ave N - The tour stops outside the historic “Black Skyscraper,” and you’ll hear about the people who once lived here.
- Kelly Ingram Park - The tour goes through the park, and you’ll hear about the marches, see the statues, and discover the civil rights moments that happened here.
- GPS-guided walking tour app included
- Explore at your own pace with an interactive tour app
- GPS-guided walking tour app included
- Explore at your own pace with an interactive tour app
- no food, drinks or admission tickets, the tour is all outside.
- no food, drinks or admission tickets, the tour is all outside.
Proceed at a pace that suits you, with a schedule that works for you, and on your own terrain. It’s akin to having a personal tour guide right on your mobile device, offering greater convenience and superior storytelling.
The tour has no end date. Feel free to partake as often as you wish. Once you’ve completed the onsite tour, you’ll gain access to a…
Proceed at a pace that suits you, with a schedule that works for you, and on your own terrain. It’s akin to having a personal tour guide right on your mobile device, offering greater convenience and superior storytelling.
The tour has no end date. Feel free to partake as often as you wish. Once you’ve completed the onsite tour, you’ll gain access to a virtual tour that’s available to be heard at any moment. Ever caught yourself wondering, ‘What was that the tour guide mentioned?’ With our Walking Tours app, you can replay any part at any time and treasure the narratives indefinitely.
Witness the landmark sites of the civil rights era in Birmingham linked to Martin Luther King Jr., Fred Shuttlesworth, Project C, the Children’s Crusades Marches, and a host of others.
Gain insights into the Jim Crow laws and witness the struggle for civil rights in Montgomery.
- The rest of Tour duration time will cover the walking time for this experience
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
