Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
On this three hour WALKING & DRIVING tour, you’ll travel around Birmingham to learn about the struggle for equal rights from the end of the Civil War up through the Civil Rights movement. Your tour will begin at the statue of Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth, the leader of the local movement Civil Rights struggle. We’ll discuss why the Civil Rights movement was needed and what led to segregation's fall. As you visit the major churches, parks and houses, you'll learn about a few groups who fought for Civil Rights in Birmingham and who fought against it.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
TOUR RUNS RAIN OR SHINE. If canceled due to significant weather (hurricane, tornado, or ice), you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund. We have transporation if the rain becomes an issue.
We will walk over a mile on the tour in temperatures anywhere between 40-100F. Guests must be able to walk unassisted at a reasonable speed.
Not recommended for those that cannot walk at least a mile.
Not recommended for those affected by cold/hot weather.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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
What‘s Included
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Driver/guide
Air conditioned transportation
Live commentary on board
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Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking
Reviews
814 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Not to be missed
Sidney S D,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour guide was very knowledgeable and the history of the civil rights movement in Birmingham was enlightening. I highly recommend this tour
History of Birmingham
Laurie F,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great 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.
Highly recommend
Alison L,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Detailed, 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.
Great tour!
Carmella M,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Clay was amazing and very passionate about civil rights history! The tour was amazing and I highly recommend!
Impactful tour!
ElenaBrito S,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Clay was a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable and shared so much about the Birmingham Civil Rights experience.
Clays tour
Barbara F,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour guide, Clay was incredible. The tour is emotional and recalls horrible episodes in our history of violence against black Americans. Clay is knowledgeable and fact based, presenting the people and places that made Birmingham what it is today. I highly recommend this tour. Thank you Clay. Jill and Janet
My friend joined me, and...
Lucretia D,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My friend joined me, and we both left informed, inspired, and challenged Clay is incredibly knowledgeable — basically a walking Alabama historian (LOL). He brought powerful context to each stop and connected the past to the present in a way that really makes you think. I highly recommend this tour to anyone with a thirst for knowledge and an open mind.
Amazing, Best tour, in ANY city I've ever been on!
F571UKelainew,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Whoops, I wrote a review last night under my other email address, SeaSideTomato50. Please see that glowing review and go on this incredible tour-it is amazing!!
I’ve been on plenty of walking tours over the years— I have never learned so much, on such an important matter.
elainewY6800JY,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an incredible experience! We all learned so much. Clay is so knowledgeable- on such an important subject. We were visiting from New England with Family who moved to Birmingham in the last couple of years. All of us were deeply moved. One is a history professor and found so much worthwhile in the presentation. She’ll be back with future visitors and likely follow up on so much of the subject matter and sources for further details. Bravo Red Clay Tours— this is a tour for the ages. On a scale of 1-10? 100!! Not a typo-one hundred. Just go!! I am no relation, I am super impressed! Take the tour and learn why those statues and markers are significant.
Absolutely fantastic....
Ian G,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely fantastic. Lively, informative, moving tour from Clay! We learned a lot and he was very welcoming of questions
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