The Sacred Ground of 1963: Birmingham’s Civil Rights Struggle
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Birmingham, USA
- 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Learn about the 1963 Civil Rights history of Birmingham, Alabama
- Get more from your visit to Birmingham historical sites with a guide
- A walking tour allows you to stay active while you sightsee
- This tour is a great pick for anyone interested in Black history
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 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 point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Birmingham
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4th Avenue North (Pass By)
2
Eddie Kendrick Memorial Park
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4th Avenue Business District (Pass By)
Civil Rights District (Pass By)
3
Carver Theater
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Kelly Ingram Park
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
16th Street Baptist Church
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
6
A.G. Gaston Motel
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Lyric Theatre
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.5
based on 40 reviews
Marciano_P, Jan 2026
Tour operator doesn’t reply. Weather was extremely cold and rainy on the day of tour. Wanted to know if tour was pushing through. No reply. I hope Viator gives me a refund
Alexandra_K, Nov 2025
This tour looked great, but has been nothing but a hassle every since booking it on Viator. I booked the tour a day or two in advance in September, and a few hours before the tour, was sent an email that said unfortunately they can't do the tour and provided the options to reschedule or get a refund. Things happen, people get sick, so it was disappointing, but it happens. I reached out to request a refund as I was headed out of town the next day and not able to reschedule. I never heard back. I reached out multiple times over email regarding my refund. Again, no response. I called and spoke with Wolfgang, he answered my call, said he couldn't figure it out on his side, but that he would call me back with an update. Never got a call. I emailed to follow up. Again, no response. It has been 2 months and no refund. Overall just a bad experience and poor customer service. The tour may be great (I don't actually know), but can absolutely say the service and communication is poor and would not book with them, as it can be canceled and you are out for money.
Madelin_W, Nov 2025
This is an intimate walking tour of downtown Birmingham with a woman who has lived here her whole life. It’s extremely insightful and very powerful to see the actual locations where so many monumental historic events took place.
channing_d, Aug 2025
I was in Birmingham with my army son. We wanted to learn more about the city and found this civil rights experience. Being white, and from the north, we had learned much of this in school ... happy to say. However, the connections dim with time. Wilhelmina did a wonderful job explaining the perspective of life in Birmingham during that turbulent decade. She didn't learn the content from Chatgbt. She learned it from life. We appreciate her honest assessment, even on controversial topics. We talked about it several times during the next day. No higher compliment.
Brian_R, Jul 2025
Wilhamena is extremely knowledgeable, and gave an amazing tour. She’s a Birmingham native and that really adds to the experience.
Chrysanthia_C, Jul 2025
It was leisure, friendly, welcoming, filled with a personal touch, quite informative, interchangeable and flexible. Couldn’t have had a better tour guide.
mrosell, Jun 2025
Very informative and thought provoking tour. Thank you Wilemma for sharing your story and expertise.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so much for joining us, and for your kind words! We're honored that you found the tour informative and thought-provoking. Wilemma brings such a powerful perspective to Birmingham’s history, and we're grateful she continues to share her story. We hope to see you again on another one of our tours!
—The Birmingham Historic Touring Company
Michael_D, May 2025
They never showed up! The meeting point is in a stupid and illogical location...literally at the end of a random alley! I stayed at the location 10 minutes before start of tour and 15 minutes afterwards and nobody showed up. Very unprofessional from the company. Issued a complaint and got a refund. They didn't even explain why the tour didn't go ahead.
Emilee_S, Apr 2025
Great high-level history overview of downtown Birmingham with a good mix economic, architectural, Civil Rights and cultural information. Definitely time well-spent and glad we made the stop!
conniefoxlewes, Mar 2025
Interesting information. Lots of personal experience , which got us in to interesting conversations. Would have liked more sequential presentation
Koji_S, Dec 2024
The guide and historian, Wilhelmina, shared stories from her deep knowledge. Listening to stories from a person who has close experience of the places gives much more than just reading books. I am so glad that she was available on Christmas day.
David_F, Dec 2024
Such an interesting tour. Wilhelmina was very knowledgeable and helped us understand the context on the events of civil rights in Birmingham. I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a short civil rights tour.
Donald_C, Nov 2024
My guide was from the area and was very knowledgeable about all the topics and sites that we visited. She answered all my questions and knew a lot of details you wouldn't find anywhere else. It was a great experience
David_B, Nov 2024
Wilhelmina is such a fabulous guide! Her research, her patience with our “dumb” questions, her ability to bring Birmingham alive, is not to be missed💕
Eric_J, Oct 2024
We recently participated in the 1963 Birmingham Civil Rights Experience - Black History Matters Walking Tour, and it was truly fulfilling and inspiring. The knowledgeable guide provided insightful stories and historical context that brought the Civil Rights Movement to life.
Walking through key locations in Birmingham, I felt the weight of history and was deeply moved by the bravery of those who fought for justice. This tour not only educated me but also ignited a passion to advocate for social justice.
I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to deepen their understanding of this critical era in American history. It’s an experience that will resonate long after it’s over.
Wilson_G, Aug 2024
Great walking tour of the black history places in Birmingham. The guide was knowledgeable and left no questions unanswered. Pickup location was easy to find and there is a parking garage a block away. I recommend this tour if you are wanting to know about some of Birmingham's black history.
Shelia_B, May 2024
The 16th Street Baptist C
hurch and the statue depicting the four girls killed in the bombing. I wanted to do the museum. But, it was closed.
Stefi_K, Nov 2022
Learning from Wilhemenia. I wanted to hear more and learn more about life in Birmingham when she was growing up, etc.
Tiur was only an hour and I thought it would be a bit longet
Joel_G, Jun 2022
Tour guide was very knowledgeable in providing historical background. Friendly and receptive to all on the tour.
Glen_L, Mar 2022
I really appreciated the guide’s local knowledge and rich history regarding Civil Rights. Never to be forgotten!
Response from Host, Mar 2022
We are so glad you took this walking experience through our Civil Rights history. You are very much correct...this should NEVER be forgotten.
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