Overview
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.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Living Legends along the way
Tour Guide
In-vehicle air conditioning
Private transportation
Wheelchair Accessible
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
The meeting location where the tour starts is at Our Lady Queen Universe Church. Please arrive 15 minutes earlier at the meeting point and look for your tour guide. Please wear comfortable shoes and sunscreen if need. Bring a bottle of water.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Birmingham
15 min
Visitor will tour outside the Our Lady Queen of the Universe Church, an Historic African American Catholic Church that middle class residents, doctors, lawyers, judges, teachers and Business persons attended during the civil rights movement.
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Birmingham
30 min
Visit the home of the most prominent African American lawyer in the middle class Smith field community during segregation. We will stop by his home and hear the history of his life and legacy.
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Birmingham
15 min
Visitors will be guided on a Historical Education about the life of one of the most prominent female LGBTQ Civil Rights Activist. We will pass her childhood home and talk to her childhood friends.
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Birmingham
30 min
There will be discussion on gentrification/neighborhood change and red lining by financial institutions. Visitor will hear how the smith field community has been impacted by land laws and legistlation.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Chicago).
Additional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about Center Street Dynamite Hill Walking Tour
Can I cancel Center Street Dynamite Hill Walking Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 1–2 hours.
Where does it start?
The meeting location where the tour starts is at Our Lady Queen Universe Church. Please arrive 15 minutes earlier at the meeting point and look for your tour guide.
What's included?
- Living Legends along the way
- Tour Guide
What's not included?
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Private transportation
- Wheelchair Accessible
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
Operated by Freedom Line Tours
