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Birmingham Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Smartphone Audio App Tour

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Birmingham, USA
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On average, this is booked 10 (0.33) days in advance.

60 to 70 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Go at your own pace, on your own schedule, and on your own terms. It's like a real-life tour guide, only it's on your phone, making it way more convenient and a better storyteller.

The tour never expires. You can take it as many times as you want. And after taking the on-location tour, you'll unlock a virtual tour you can listen to anytime. Did you ever think, "What did the tour guide say?" With our Walking Tours app, you can listen anytime and keep the stories forever.

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

  • GPS Walking Tour App
  • No food, drinks or admission tickets, the tour is all outside.
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

1530 6th Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35203, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

520 16th Street North
Birmingham, AL 35203, USA

The tour ends near where it started at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, where you can continue to learn about civil rights.

What To Expect

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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.
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St Paul United Methodist Church (pass by)

The tour stops outside the church, and you'll learn about the role it played in the Children's Crusade in 1963.
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A.G. Gaston Motel (pass by)

The tour stops outside the historic hotel, and you'll learn the role it played in Project C.
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Metropolitan A.M.E. Zion Church (pass by)

The tour stops outside the church, and you'll learn about the Movement churches.
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Carver Theater (pass by)

Stop outside, and you'll hear about the history of jazz and the history of the theater during segregation.
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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.
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Eddie Kendrick Memorial Park

The tour goes to the park, where you'll hear the history of the famous Temptations singer and his music.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

1520 4th Ave N

The tour stops outside the historic "Black Skyscraper," and you'll hear about the people who once lived here.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Kelly 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.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Birmingham Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Smartphone Audio App Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-222222P58

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What's Included

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  • GPS Walking Tour App
  • No food, drinks or admission tickets, the tour is all outside.

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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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