Birmingham Historic Highlights: Guided Landmark Tour

Discover the rich history of Birmingham, Alabama, on a guided tour of its iconic landmarks. Explore historic sites, theaters, and the Civil Rights District in this 3-4 hour tour.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Heaviest Corner on Earth - The Heaviest Corner on Earth is a promotional name given to the corner of 20th Street and 1st Avenue North in Birmingham, Alabama, United States, in the early 20th century. The name reflected the nearly simultaneous appearance of four of the tallest buildings in the South, the 10-story Woodward Building (1902), 16-story…
What's Included
  • All fees and taxes included
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Snacks provided
  • Air-conditioned transport
Additional Information

Explore Birmingham’s rich history of iron, fire, and civil rights on a half-day tour showcasing the city’s most renowned landmarks and hidden treasures.
Experience the highlights of the Magic City in just a few hours. This 3–4 hour guided driving tour combines Birmingham’s famous landmarks with secret spots known only to locals.
Start at Vulcan Park,…

Location
Vulcan Park and Museum
Valley View Drive
Vulcan Park and Museum...1701 Valley View Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209 Meet at the ticket booth by the parking lot and sidewalk going up toward the statue
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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1tommyo
Oct 25, 2025
Historic Birmingham - David our tour guide was awesome, local guy from Birmingham & the surrounding area. He had all the info of Birmingham we were looking for. Great tour.
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213latwanc
Oct 19, 2025
My Solo Tour - I had an amazing time with David on my tour. He is so knowledgeable and personable that I felt like I was being treated like a family member. Learning about the Vulcan statue and the history of mining in Alabama was outstanding. I very much recommend taking this tour… whether you’re solo or with a group, you will learn much more than you ever knew! I’ll be back, for sure. ~LaTwan
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Juliesusan_l
Sep 24, 2025
Fabulous tour - It was brilliant. Saw all the main sights. It was tailored to our interests and wasn’t rushed. David, the tour guide, was friendly and knowledgeable.
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Nelson_w
Sep 15, 2025
Excellent From Start to Finish - Had a great time with David! Very communicative, enthusiastic, and one of the most knowledgeable guides I have ever encountered so far. I was surprised we covered so much in a such amount of time, which by the way flew by really fast. You can't go wrong with him! Definitely would recommend!
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Margaret_j
Jun 22, 2025
Great choice - We had a great time. David was very knowledgeable and flexible on what we wanted to see. It was our anniversary and we wanted to do something different. It was the perfect choice. We would highly recommend it
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Chantel
Jun 20, 2025
Select this tour! - Excellent way to see city highlights & learn about the remarkable history. I visited on a holiday (slipped my mind) and many attractions were closed. My guide ensured that I still had a fantastic experience. Above & beyond!
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Mariadv8648cf
Jun 16, 2025
Best tour we’ve taken - 10/10 would recommend this tour. The tour guide David was amazing. You could tell he really genuinely loved the city. The museums were all super neat. Learned a lot about the city things I would not have learned otherwise. If you can book directly thru the company. Whenever we go back we will book with them again.
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Joyce_m
Jun 6, 2025
Birmingham Historical Tour - Our tour guide was highly knowledgeable. He shared the history of Birmingham, as well as the struggles.
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Laura
Apr 30, 2025
Great Tour of Birmingham - The tour guy did a great job! We were very pleased. He knew the area well and knew a lot about the history of Birmingham. We would definitely recommend this tour for anyone who wanted to learn more about the city in a short period of time.
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I4357hyjanep
Jan 19, 2025
The pros—picked us up at our hotel. Was on time. Called when he was nearby Guide seemed knowledgeable enough - The pros—picked us up at our hotel, was on time, called when he was nearby, seemed knowledgeable about many things. The cons—much unnecessary editorializing. Even if I agreed with much of it, a tour guide should be like a reporter—give the history and the facts. Car smelled heavily of smoke.
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up to 3 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).