Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
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About This Activity in Birmingham
Why Visit Birmingham?
Birmingham, USA offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Birmingham provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Birmingham
The easiest way to reach Birmingham is by flying into Birmingham Airport (BHX). From the airport, you can take a taxi, rideshare service (Uber, Lyft), or public transportation to reach the city center. Many hotels also offer shuttle services, and rental cars are widely available for exploring the area.
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.
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
The Heaviest Corner on EarthVulcan 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...1701 Valley View Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209 Meet at the ticket booth by the parking lot and sidewalk going up toward the statue
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available or meet at start point
Pickup Time: 15 minutes before departure
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
The Heaviest Corner on Earth is a promotional... 10 minutes
The Heaviest Corner on Earth is a promotional name given to the corner of 20th Street and 1st Avenue North in Birmingham, Alabama, United States, in the early 20th century. The name reflected the nearly simultaneous appearance of four of the tallest buildings in the South, the 10-story Woodward Building (1902), 16-story Brown Marx Building (1906), 16-story Empire Building (1909), and the 21-story American Trust and Savings Bank Building (1912).
Our best preserved Victorian district 20 minutes
Our best preserved Victorian district...gaslights, cobblestones and all
We will stop by the best preserved Victorian... 5 minutes
We will stop by the best preserved Victorian District in the city and grab a bag of peanuts roasted in a building that has it's own mysterious history.
We pass through this ever evolving area (and...
We pass through this ever evolving area (and the center of Birmingham's Foodie revolution) and discuss how our city is becoming a MAJOR food destination
This is an intriguing (and controversial) artwork
We will see the largest Cast Iron statue... 30 minutes
We will see the largest Cast Iron statue in the world, get a great view of the city and learn about the moon that never sets
Our only remaining Southern Plantation House 45 minutes
The Oldest Ballpark in America - home to...
The Oldest Ballpark in America - home to both White and Negro League teams and site of several movie locations Currently undergoing renovations for a major League game in 2024 and closed to visitors
This area is the center of the Civil...
This area is the center of the Civil Rights Struggle that defined Birmingham in the 60's (and continues to do so even today)
The very moving site of the bombing that... 30 minutes
The very moving site of the bombing that slaughtered 4 children and cemented the Civil Rights Act of 1964
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
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