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You'll see the historic civil rights spots in Birmingham associated with Martin Luther King Jr., Fred Shuttlesworth, Project C, the Children's Crusades Marches, and much more.
You'll learn about Jim Crow laws and how people fought for civil rights in Montgomery.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The tour begins at the steps of the 16th Street Baptist Church, the site of a horrific bombing.
The tour ends near where it started at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, where you can continue to learn about civil rights.
Itinerary
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16th Street Baptist Church (Pass by)
The tour begins at the steps of the 16th Street Baptist Church, the site of a horrific bombing. You'll learn about its history, the bombing, the people that gathered here, MLK, and much more.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
The tour stops outside the church, and you'll learn about the role it played in the Children's Crusade in 1963.
Admission ticket free -
A.G. Gaston Motel (Pass by)
The tour stops outside the historic hotel, and you'll learn the role it played in Project C.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
The tour stops outside the church, and you'll learn about the Movement churches.
Admission ticket free -
Carver Theater (Pass by)
Stop outside, and you'll hear about the history of jazz and the history of the theater during segregation.
Admission ticket free -
Lyric Theatre (Pass by)
When the tour stops outside the theater, you'll hear about the days of segregation, Jim Crow laws, and their revival.
Admission ticket free -
1Eddie Kendrick Memorial Park
The tour goes to the park, where you'll hear the history of the famous Temptations singer and his music.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The tour stops outside the historic "Black Skyscraper," and you'll hear about the people who once lived here.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Kelly Ingram Park
The tour goes through the park, and you'll hear about the marches, see the statues, and discover the civil rights moments that happened here.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The rest of Tour duration time will cover the walking time for this experience
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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