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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Nikkiv993
Nov 26, 2025
Excellent - Wonderful Tour. The guide was very knowledgeable and a great storyteller. Very sobering tour but very important time period!
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Kimberly_b
Nov 1, 2025
Amazing - Excellent tour! Clay is amazing tour guide his knowledge of civil rights movement is unmatched. I learned so much today. Thank you Clay! I highly recommend this tour.
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Murali_k
Oct 25, 2025
A Must-Do tour of Birmingham Civil Rights History - I'm so glad I took this tour instead of walking around downtown Birmingham on my own. The tour guide and driver Mike Clay was amazing in taking us to various places in Birmingham and explaining what happened during the Civil Rights struggle in Birmingham. The tour was educational, informative, moving, and emotional. Kudos to Mike for explaining everything in detail, providing proper context, showing us pictures and artifacts from that time, and answering our questions. I highly recommend this tour for anyone interested in Birmingham's history and what happened during the 1960s. Thank you, Mike.
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Todd_c
Oct 20, 2025
Mike was an excellent... - Mike was an excellent tour guide! The tour was very informative thought provoking. Would highly recommend it for all ages.
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Bethany_m
Oct 15, 2025
A shared history - Expect to hear and see the reality of our shared history. It is sobering, informative and absolutely necessary knowledge. It’s my hope that the more of us who know the truth the more likely we are to act towards a better future.
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Happycouple1959
Oct 11, 2025
DO NOT MISS THIS ONE!!!! - This tour was absolutely amazing! Our Guide was Mike, and he was incredibly knowledgeable and very personable. I feel like this trip is something that everyone should go on, to learn the real stories behind the Civil Rights battle in Birmingham. Cannot recommend enough!
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Yasmine_m
Oct 10, 2025
Emotional and Relevant history of Birmingham’s fight. - Walking in the footsteps of Civil Rights. You got to experience and visit the buildings with a guide that helped you visualize what happened where it happened. You really got to feel the strength of the good that pushed thru the struggles that were endured.
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Bill_f
Oct 5, 2025
If you want to understand the civil rights movement take this tour! - Amazing tour! Excellent presenter who went way beyond just pointing out the sights. He explored the emotions and life of those involved. I’ve been thinking about this tour for days. Very moving!
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Onair775287
Sep 20, 2025
Go on this tour! It is amazing!! - Excellent! Please go with this Tour Company. The tour guide was excellent. We saw and heard so much in just 3 hours. I rate it 10 stars!
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Terrence_f
Sep 3, 2025
Civil Rights Tour - Mike, is an excellent tour guide and even better person. He was knowledgeable, friendly and extremely pleasant. I have been on several tours and this was the best one by far. Mike gave us an in depth look at the Civil rights movement. He told us about unsung heroes and took us dynamite hill and other various neighborhoods. If you're in Birmingham this tour is an absolute necessity. You will never forget this life changing experience. Mike is a brilliant story teller and his passion for giving a great tour is unparalleled.
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up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).