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 - Visitors can explore Kelly Ingram Park, visit the 16th Street Baptist Church, and gain insights into the Civil Rights movement in Birmingham.
  • Kelly Ingram Park - Stroll through the park to view the statues and learn about the individuals who marched for freedom in Birmingham.
  • 16th Street Baptist Church - Discover…
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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Liza_p
Apr 21, 2026
My 13 year old son and I... - My 13 year old son and I had a wonderful experience on this civil rights walking tour in Birmingham. Our guide Clay was incredibly knowledgeable and shared meaningful insights that really brought the city’s history to life. It was both educational and deeply impactful—we left with a much greater understanding and appreciation of Birmingham’s role in the Civil Rights Movement. Highly recommend to anyone visiting.
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Jk_atl
Apr 20, 2026
Highly Recommend - Clay, the tour guide, is very knowledgeable about the Birmingham Civil Rights movement. He does a great job explaining what was going on at the time and how it has affected Birmingham over the last 60 years.
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Jocelyn_w
Mar 30, 2026
Great tour - This was a great tour. Clay was extremely knowledgeable and brought each of the sites to life. I highly recommend it.
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Yvonnegu5574vo
Mar 30, 2026
Deep dive into Southern history - This tour was worth every second and every dollar. It was so informative, deep, and thorough. This information is vital to understanding our nation’s history and every current climate. Hats off to Red Clay Tours for this incredible experience. The tour operator was very knowledgeable, dynamic, detailed and a clear speaker. The 3+ hour tour included walking and driving. Thank you so much.
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Antonio_e
Mar 30, 2026
Great bus ride tour - Great tour guide, extremely knowledgeable, open to all questions, the tour guide is a local from Alabama so he is also intimately familiar with the general history of the city.
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Sidney
Mar 27, 2026
Not to be missed - The tour guide was very knowledgeable and the history of the civil rights movement in Birmingham was enlightening. I highly recommend this tour
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Laurie_f
Mar 27, 2026
History of Birmingham - Great opportunity to hear about the history of the city of Birmingham from someone who has lived there and studied the past history while keeping current on the city as well. To ride by and stand in historical places should not be missed on your visit to the city of Birmingham. The tour guide answered all questions while keeping the tour on schedule. Its a beautiful city..its history is unfortunate but hopefully will not define it. I hope schools and churches and youth groups take the opportunity to see and hear more about this city.
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Alison_l
Mar 12, 2026
Highly recommend - Detailed, thoughtful and thought-provoking tour through Birmingham’s difficult past. Clay has a million details in his head and is clearly passionate about the topic. We learned a good deal on this tour and will continue to talk about it. We saw eye-opening parts of Bham that contrasted sharply with the resort area we were staying in outside of the city. As hard as some of the stories are to hear, it’s important that we know them and continue to learn from them. Highly recommend taking this tour.
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Carmella_m
Mar 8, 2026
Great tour! - Clay was amazing and very passionate about civil rights history! The tour was amazing and I highly recommend!
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Elenabrito_s
Mar 6, 2026
Impactful tour! - Clay was a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable and shared so much about the Birmingham Civil Rights experience.
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From $70
up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).