Top Birmingham Art & Culture

Get a comprehensive overview of Birmingham, Alabama’s top historical highlights on this half-day driving tour. Join a small group and discover key landmarks like Arlington Antebellum House, Vulcan Park, Legion Field, and 16th Street Baptist Church. Listen to your guide talk about the city’s tumultuous past, from the Civil War and Civil Rights eras to the present day while you drive around.

Birmingham is known for its civil rights history, but matching landmarks to their significance can be difficult on a self-led tour. Visit notable locations, including the 16th Street Baptist Church, Kelly Ingram Park, and the site of the 1961 Freedom Riders attack, and discover their history from your guide. Travel between sites with ease via air-conditioned vehicle, and benefit from the small-group size for a more intimate experience.

Step into one of the most powerful chapters of American history with this self-guided walking tour through Birmingham’s Civil Rights District. Designed to be immersive and reflective, this experience guides you through the streets where ordinary people carried out extraordinary acts of courage, changing the course of a nation through peaceful resistance. As you explore at your own pace, you’ll encounter churches, parks, and monuments that witnessed pivotal moments of the 1960s movement. Thoughtful storytelling brings context to the architecture and public spaces, revealing how strategy, faith, and community shaped a national awakening rooted in Birmingham. This walk isn’t just about learning history — it’s about feeling it. By connecting place with personal stories, the tour offers a meaningful way to understand how protest, sacrifice, and hope transformed this city and left a lasting mark on the American conscience.

Save money and have great fun with your family with these Birmingham area family attractions. What's Included: - Birmingham Zoo - Heart Of Dixie Railroad Museum - Lake Lurleen State Park - Majestic Caverns - McWane Science Center - Oak Mountain State Park - Rickwood Caverns State Park

The University of Alabama is regularly rated as one of the most beautiful college campuses in the United States, but it can be difficult to see everything on the 1,000-acre campus by foot. This University of Alabama tour takes you to more than 30 Crimson Pride sights in an open-air, low-speed vehicle, letting you discover campus attractions while learning about its history and culture from a guide.

Discover the dark side of Birmingham’s history on a walking tour that focuses on the city’s allegedly haunted sites and the incidents that have taken place there. Whether you are a paranormal believer or just interested in learning about a different side of the city, this tour is for you. Plus, traveling with a guide enables you to visit sites most people wouldn’t feel comfortable visiting on their own.

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with Birmingham’s #1 Ghost Tour, where the thrill of the supernatural meets the city's rich history. This engaging walking tour invites you to explore Birmingham's eerie past, guided by passionate local experts sharing spine-tingling tales that shape the city’s haunted reputation. As you traverse the cobblestone streets, you'll encounter notorious spirits and chilling legends. Each night, the tour takes you through haunted locations like the infamous Linn Park and the historic Redmont Hotel. Your expert guide will regale you with ghost stories steeped in authenticity! Covering about a mile of haunted ground, the tour immerses you in the ambiance of these iconic sites without stepping inside any buildings. With each step, you'll gain a deeper connection to Birmingham’s eerie past, making this tour a captivating journey into the heart of its haunted legacy. Join us for a night of thrills and unforgettable memories!

Explore the haunted spots in Birmingham with a self guided walking tour downtown, and find all the ghosts. Here legends about Hank Wiliams, Madam Lou saving the Magic City, the haunted Clark building, and gruesome stories about the Axe Syndicate. Recommended for guests 14 and over, this app-led tour allows you to go at your pace and takes about an hour.

Bypass ticket purchasing lines at select attractions when in Birmingham when you prebook this Birmingham Area Multi-Attraction Admission Ticket Pass. Choose from a 1-day, 2-day, or 5-day pass when booking and gain access to popular attractions such as McWane Science Center, Alabama Sports Hall of Fame, Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, among others. This admission ticket pass makes things easy for any traveler and sets you up to explore Birmingham’s history, culture, museums, and outdoor spaces.

Footlights & Felonies: A Walking Tour of Vaudeville, Silent Film, and True Crime Walking Tour Only - WE DO NOT ENTER BUILDINGS Explore Birmingham's unique past on a captivating walking tour that delves into the city's chilling history of vaudeville stars and lingering spirits. Follow the path of a 1930s detective as tales of murder and mystery unfold, passing by grand theaters and ghostly hotels where shadows of the past still linger. Listen for echoes of applause in the night and the stern librarian who haunts the old library. This one-mile tour invites you to uncover the secrets that lie in the shadows of Birmingham's streets. - Discover Birmingham’s haunted history on a one-mile walking tour - Uncover tales of vaudeville stars, corruption, and ghostly spirits - Walk past historic theaters and haunted hotels without entering buildings - Perfect for history buffs and ghost enthusiasts alike. - This is a walking tour only - WE DO NOT ENTER BUILDINGS

Leave behind the stuffy walking tours and explore Birmingham, scavenger-hunt style. Led by your phone, you and your crew—each player has their own role—will explore the city, answering trivia questions, uncovering hidden gems, and solving puzzles, all while racing against the clock. This private, self-guided tour is perfect for friends, families, and team-building events.

Spend time learning about the Civil Rights Movement from an evangelistic perspective on this walking tour through Birmingham, Alabama. Learn about the church leaders and children who marched for equality after the passing of the Civil Rights Act in 1964 from your tour guide. As you walk, stop at significant landmarks, like the 16th Street Baptist Church and Kelly Ingram Park, and learn the role they played during this critical era.

Get more from your visit to Birmingham, Alabama, by booking this Birmingham Civil Rights History Tour that walks some of the city’s most historical areas with a guide who grew up in the city and knows its past well. Stop by key attractions such as the Kelly Ingram Park, 16th Street Baptist Church, and Carver Theatre for the Performing Arts, as your guide tells you all about the city’s past.

Booking this tour will provide a one of a kind experience to meet local living legends who lived and protested during the civil right movement, Guest would be able to hear first hand accounts from local residents. The tours would let them know why the Dynamite Hill is called the Dynamite hill. Guest will discover the pivotal contributions of its residents, confront the repercussions of red-lining, and explore the transformative conditions that shaped both Birmingham's past and its future.

Explore Tuscaloosa like never before on a unique golf cart tour led by local students and residents. This memorable journey showcases celebrated landmarks and hidden gems that embody the spirit of T-town. Enjoy insightful commentary as you navigate the city’s rich history, ensuring a deeper connection to this vibrant destination. - Local guides share insider knowledge about Tuscaloosa's history - Visit both iconic landmarks and lesser-known hidden gems - Experience a unique and fun mode of transport on a golf cart - Ideal for history enthusiasts and curious travelers alike

Choose this Birmingham Hop-On Hop-Off Self-Guided Driving Tour instead of a regular, public hop-on hop-off tour, and explore the city on a similar route from the comfort of your own car. Follow a fun route through the city using an easy-to-download app and stop for as long or as little as you like at each big attraction. This is a great way for families to sightsee in a private vehicle if they’re on a budget.

Celebrate your 21st birthday with a fun-filled bar crawl through Tuscaloosa’s hottest spots. This VIP tour takes you and up to six friends on a golf cart decorated with birthday swag, featuring your own playlist. With a well-dressed driver to ensure safety and capture the night in photos, you’ll visit popular bars including Session, Houndstooth, and Alcove. Customize your stops to include any bars of your choice. Perfect for friends looking to enjoy a memorable birthday night out. - Enjoy a 2-hour bar crawl designed for your 21st birthday - Visit popular local bars with a maximum of 7 guests - Golf cart decorated for your special occasion with music - Safety ensured by a dedicated driver who takes photos throughout the night