Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights

4.9
Exceptional
9 reviews
Free cancellation available
Up to 24 hours before the start time
Duration: 3 hours - 4 hours
Service animals welcome

Discover the rich history of Birmingham, Alabama, on a guided tour that takes you through the city’s most iconic landmarks. Visit Arlington House, our only remaining plantation house in the city limits. The Alabama Theatre, a beautifully restored 1927 movie palace, and the Lyric Theater and learn about its role in the city’s cultural history. Explore the Civil Rights District, where pivotal events of the Civil Rights Movement took place, including the 16th Street Baptist Church and Kelly Ingraham Park. Finally, marvel at the beautiful architecture of the Vulcan Park and Museum, home to the world’s largest cast iron statue.

Please note that this tour does not include the interior of the 16th street Baptist Church or The Alabama and Lyric Theaters.

This 3 – 4 hour tour gives the best overview of the history of the Magic City.

What's included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • We always carry premium, ice chilled bottles of water for our guests
  • This tour includes a stop at the Alabama Peanut Company, with complementary tastings of freshly roasted and boiled peanuts. We also provide Local potato chips for those who might have allergies.

Tour available in your selected language

English

Additional information

Service animals allowed

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

We will pick up from any downtown area Birmingham, hotel or B&B

Not wheelchair accessible

Location

Departure point

Vulcan Park and Museum, Valley View Dr 1701, Five Points South, Birmingham, AL, 35209
Vulcan Park and Museum...1701 Valley View Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209 Meet at the ticket booth by the parking lot and sidewalk going up toward the statue

End point

Vulcan Park and Museum, Valley View Dr 1701, Five Points South, Birmingham, AL, 35209

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