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1963 Birmingham Civil Rights Experience - Black History Matters Walking Tour
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1963 Birmingham Civil Rights Experience - Black History Matters Walking Tour

By The Birmingham Historic Touring Company
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Ages 7-100, max of 30 per group
Duration: 60–90 minutes
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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What's not included
  • Entry/Admission - 16th Street Baptist Church


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  • 285 20th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203, USA
    285 20th Street North, Birmingham, AL 35206 - on the SouthEast corner of 20th Street North and 3rd Avenue North...This is DOWNTOWN BIRMINGHAM - not Irondale (please check your GPS)
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 86381P7

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 86381P7

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    • 285 20th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203, USA
      285 20th Street North, Birmingham, AL 35206 - on the SouthEast corner of 20th Street North and 3rd Avenue North...This is DOWNTOWN BIRMINGHAM - not Irondale (please check your GPS)
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      4th Avenue North
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      Pass by
      4th Avenue Business District
      Civil Rights District
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    • The Birmingham Historic Touring Company
      482
      Birmingham, Alabama
      Joined in April 2012
    • TheGazebo242
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Entertaining Ghost/History Tour
      David is a very knowledgeable and entertaining guide. We got a great mix of history, ghost stories and entertainment. He also has the creepiest ghost photo I've ever seen!
      Written January 22, 2025
    • I4357HYjanep
      0 contributions
      3.0 of 5 bubbles
      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.
      Written January 19, 2025
    • dawnfleishans
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Ended up a private tour
      We were the only two on the tour, so it was perfect. David was knowledgeable and fun. I was surprised they didn't cancel sense we were the only ones. A great way to get a little bit of history. Thank you!
      Written December 13, 2024
    • 387madelynl
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Had a great time
      Loved it, loved our tour guide. Interesting, amusing, and entertaining tour. My kids liked it too, one of the few activities that was friendly and fun for all ages.
      Written December 5, 2024
    • anmold510
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Architecture Walk - Go For It!
      I registered for the "Birmingham Architecture Walking Tour" and was surprised to find that I was the only person on the tour. David, the tour guide, was absolutely fantastic, and showed me at least 30 different buildings (if not more) in Downtown Birmingham, pointing out tons of interesting architectural features and telling beautiful stories about the buildings, and the city in general. Absolutely wonderful, would 100% recommend.
      Written October 11, 2024
    • Mominchina
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      David's Birmingham
      David was amazing! My head was spinning with his phenomenal knowledge of the Birmingham area! I cannot say enough good things about his tour. My husband and I got a real "feel" for the city, got to see the highlights of the city and even had a great lunch at the "Garage". I felt thoroughly spoiled after he dropped us off at our hotel! One of the things that impressed me the most is that David actually LOVES Birmingham and is a vibrant resident of the city. We've traveled extensively and this is a very unusual quality!
      Written October 5, 2024
    • Lafy56
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Extensive, information overview of Birmingham and its history.
      This was such an interesting tour. My husband and I had never been to Birmingham. We saw most of the main areas of the city. Our guide was extremely knowledgable about the city’s founding, growth, cholera epidemic, rebuilding, and civil rights movement. He was able to give us lots of interesting information about everything we saw (or drove past). The tour starts at Vulcan Park which was beautiful. It sits high on the mountain and overlooks Birmingham. Our guide personally took us through the museum there and we learned about the city’s history of mining and iron smelting as well as the Vulcan statue. The highlight for us was the Negro Southern League (Baseball) Museum. We are baseball fan’s and loved it. Our guide was knowledgable about every exhibit there. Four hours was not nearly long enough, but we felt like we got a great foundation in Birmingham’s history to do more exploring on our own. Well worth the time and cost.
      Written September 18, 2024
    • Innovation007
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Find out what makes the "Magic City" tick....
      I loved my highlights tour with David. He was so informative and engaging. He gave me a better understanding of the city and some of its facets: food (I did not know about white barbeque so will have to try), the history of the negro league, civil rights and architecture. Will have to return to try the other tours like the ghost walk with my posse to celebrate my birthday. What a find!
      Written September 4, 2024
    • 972dionh
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great Tour, great tour guide, very interesting to learn about the history of some of Birminghams ghosts!
      This was a fantastic tour. Our tour guide David was very knowledgeable and made the walk so much fun. Definitely recommend!
      Written August 11, 2024
    • hcampbell197
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Birthday weekend and a ghost tour
      David, our guide, was a hoot! Loved every minute of the tour! Would highly recommend for a history and architecture lovers as well as fans of haunted history! Would do again! We had a small group of three….me, my husband, and Kim from Houston.
      Written August 6, 2024
    • Pathfinder435816
      0 contributions
      1.0 of 5 bubbles
      Cancelled last moment
      The tour was cancelled an hour before it was supposed to start. I received a voicemail asking to call back. I tried three times - no one was picking up. Finally got a call back. The gentleman was angry that I called him three times. He explained that his car overheated and he can’t lead the tour (a guide, apparently). I offered to pick him up in my car, so the tour can still place. He refused, said it’s too hot for the tour anyway. We stoped in Birmingham on our way to the coast for this tour specifically. The heat was forecasted (it’s a night tour) and it is hard to believe that the company has one tour guide without a backup? Not professional. We are awaiting a refund, but lost an evening.
      Written June 26, 2024
    • curlieque
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Our plans went awry...
      2 days before the tour, David called to confirm that we were four adults and would need a larger size van than the car he usually drove for a couple or a family with kids. I greatly appreciated him verifying that. The day before the tour, weather caused the airline to reroute us, and I spent an hour at the airport trying to get us back on track - to no avail. Once it became apparent we wouldn't arrive in Birmingham on time to go on the tour the next day, I called David to let him know we had to cancel as our tight schedule didn't have any other alternative day. He said he would be happy to give us a refund if Trip Advisor would, as I hadn't booked directly with the tour company. Unfortunately, when I cancelled on TA, it was less than 24 hours before the tour start (though it was still the day before), which meant no automatic refund. After I got home from the tip, I filed a claim with TA, explaining what had happened with the airline and how I'd cancelled as soon as I could the day before. After a few days I got an email saying that yes, I would be getting a full refund, and a few days after that the refund appeared on my credit card. So the rating isn't for the tour itself but the friendly call ahead of time confirming the size car we'd need and the effort it took to get the refund.
      Written May 30, 2024
    • Voyage749711
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Walking the streets of Birmingham
      Had a blast taking the tour with my sister. Our guide was super informative and made the experience a lot of fun. Will definitely book another tour in the future.
      Written May 26, 2024
    • AWooly
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      An entertaining, personalised and informative tour of Birmingham Alabama
      We took their Historic Highlights Tour which gave an overview of the history of Birmingham. Our guide (I can't remember his name, but he looked like a young Colonel Saunders) was very friendly and obviously knowledgeable about the city. The tour included a visit to Vulcan park, Arlington House and the Sloss Furnaces as well as the city’s most iconic landmarks. A really enjoyable and informative four hours. Highly recommended for an overview of Birmingham.
      Written May 16, 2024
    • H1849RZnicolea
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Knowledgeable and accommodating.
      We were the only 2 people on the tour because we went on a Monday night. Just as the tour began my friend realized that she left her purse in the uber that had just dropped us off. The guide was very accommodating and helped us get her purse back and then continued on with the tour without missing a beat. We gained a lot of info and the guide was nice and knowledgeable.
      Written April 30, 2024
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    stuff583
    Washington DC, DC4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2024 • Solo
    The. tour was exceptional. Willamina was very knowledgeable, providing background information and context to the sights on the tour. She not. only explained the historical significance of stops, but also related other stories and events (both historical and current) as we walked to them.
    Written May 21, 2024
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    Michelle F
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2024 • Business
    Thank you Wolfgang and team for a wonderful tour experience. You handled our group of 32 beautifully and your guides Wilhemena and David were knowledgeable and professional. Thank you for showing our guests Birmingham...they will never forget it!
    Written June 20, 2024
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    Howard F
    7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2024 • Family
    We thoroughly enjoyed our tour! Wilhamina offered a wealth of information and insight (above and beyond what is written on the signs) and was such a pleasant person to spend time with! The pace and coverage of the tour was great as well! Highly recommended!
    Written April 29, 2024
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    Monica V
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2024 • Solo
    Wilhamina is a jewel with deep understanding of Birmingham’s role during the Civil Right’s movement.
    As a local she was able to share more personal perspectives of the times.
    Written April 29, 2024
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    Daveg
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wilhelminatook us on a walk through the historic area of Birmingham illustrating it with a wealth of local history and stories.
    Written December 3, 2023
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    Kari O
    3 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2023 • Family
    Our guide gave us a personalized and engaging tour of this historic site. Very interesting and emotional. Glad we did it.
    Written October 28, 2023
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    Jenny Z
    105 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We loved this tour. Being able to learn the history from someone who has lived her whole life here (and during the events discussed in the tour) was invaluable! Wilhelmina was great at answering our questions, and presenting the information in great ways for the adults and teens.
    Written September 11, 2023
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    Thad B
    2 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2023 • Solo
    Great history lesson. Walking historical tour of important civil rights events and forgotten Black history
    Written May 8, 2023
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    Wausautraveler24
    Chippewa Falls, WI56 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    While we could have done a self guided walking tour, our guide gave so much insight and historical detail that 90 minutes quickly passed. Describing both the positives and horrific happenings in 1963 we gained knowledge and understanding of the Birmingham black community.
    Written January 29, 2023
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    We are so glad that you enjoyed your tour. Wilhamina is a jewel with deep understanding of This very dark and ugly period of our history.
    Written January 30, 2023
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    Maggie K
    Chicago, IL49 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2022
    Great tour with quality commentary from a local! Answered all my questions and took me around town on foot.
    Written December 14, 2022
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