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Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking

Birmingham, United States

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Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking

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E-Ticket

What To Expect

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.

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Important info

Not wheelchair accessible. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Stroller accessible. Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to significant weather (hurricane, tornado, or ice), you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund. Service animals allowed. Infants must sit on laps. Not recommended for travelers with back problems. No heart problems or other serious medical conditions. Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level. 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.. 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 14 travelers. Confirmation will be received at time of booking