The 9 Best Cultural Tours in Alabama, United States

Private 3 hour tour for up to 14 guests on our heated and cooled signature tour bus! Experience some of the most important sites that defined the Civil Rights Movement in America as well as learn some unique Alabama History.

Inclusions: Local guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Private tour, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

This tour will take us to some of the most important sites that defined the Civil Rights Movement in America. Our journey will take us on a definitive and emotional story of the civil rights era that changed the fabric of American life and sparked a movement. From the pulpit where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. preached to the spot where Mrs. Rosa Parks refuse to give up her seat on a Montgomery City bus. Afterwards, we'll continue on to the Civil Rights Memorial center and many other sites related to the Civil Rights movement. It's been said that those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it. 

Inclusions: Local Professional guide, Driving Tour, Unforgettable stories and places of the Civil Rights Movement., Private transportation

Exclusions: Food and drinks, All Fees and Taxes

Involved in Muscle Shoals music for over 30 years. Employed at Muscle Shoals Sound Studios during early 1980s as Production Assistant to Swamper, Jimmy Johnson; worked in MSS Publishing and MSS/Capitol Records. Interacted with various famous recording artists, producers and session musicians. Served as Curator at the Alabama Music Hall of Fame for over 9 years identifying people of Alabama involved in music and performing research on their accomplishments in music. Created exhibits for the museum, conducted tours for diverse age and interest groups. Represented the Hall of Fame through radio, print media and television interviews, presentations and speaking engagements before civic, school and community organizations. Served as step-on tour guide for various national and international groups touring local recording studios and the Alabama Music Hall of Fame. Private tours also available for individuals and small groups. Listed with the State of Alabama Tourism as Step-on Tour Guide

Inclusions: Live music with introductions to famous studio session musicians when available, General history of the Shoals area with the Tennessee Valley Authority and Wilson Dam on TN River, Printed materials on the studios and music personalities

Exclusions: Price of admission to the various studios

What makes this tour unique? The Crusaders for Civil Rights -The Church, The Children and The Community, Birmingham, AL Tour, is a historical, American story that many will never forget. This tour tells the story of the evangelistic support in Birmingham and of the crusade for LOVE - the greatest commandment. We will explore the crusade of the brave children who marched for all our futures and the involvement of the business community that culminated to the passing of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. There are stories and activities that would make you want to cry, and others that would make you laugh, as our country continues to heal together.

Inclusions: Wi Fi, Birmingham Foot Soliders Discussion

Exclusions: Private transportation

On this 3 hr - 3.5 hour adventure around the "Magic City" we'll hit the historical highlights of Birmingham, AL. From the comforts of our intimate transportation we'll see the best of what this town has to offer and taste a few local treats along the way. To start we'll set our sights on the original rail lines and discuss Birmingham's origins. From there we'll make stops to learn about Birmingham's baseball history, the Civil Rights Movement and when the city was "The Industrial Capital Of the South." We might even head over to Legion Field, site of some 1996 Olympic soccer, or futbol, matches and Rickwood Field, oldest ballpark in America.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Beverages, Snacks, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, All activities, Air conditioned transportation, Hotel pickup and drop-off within downtown Birmingham

Exclusions: Gratuities

Enjoy Mobile, Alabama's award-winning food scene while experiencing the rich history and culture of our Gulf Coast city! The signature food tour of Mobile, Alabama. Enjoy iconic Gulf Coast dishes like gumbo, pralines and oysters. You’ll love our stories with over 300 years of Mobile history from Bienville to Hank Aaron to the Moon Pie. The only thing you’ll leave hungry for is more of Mobile! Our meeting location is The Ruby Slipper Cafe located at 100 N. Royal St. in Downtown Mobile. 

Inclusions: All food and water is included in the price of the tour., Lunch, Bottled water

Exclusions: Price does not include alcoholic drinks.

In 1969 the Swampers founded Muscle Shoals Sound Studio and within months they were attracting hit recording artists from around the world who came to them in search of the signature sound that forever changed American music. Through the generosity of Beats Electronics the legendary studio has been authentically restored. From the vintage equipment in the control room upstairs to the orange carpet in the Swampers' party room downstairs, the building looks exactly as it did during those magical years between 1969 and 1978. Peek into the bathroom where Keith Richards put the finishing touches on Wild Horses or sit at the piano that Paul Simon played on Kodachrome.

Inclusions: Professionally Guided Tour

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Once activated this online self guided tour gives you 48 hours to explore Montgomery's civil rights history. Travellers will find out the famous sights and sounds and the hidden gems to really give you an idea what took place here in the 1950's and 60's. Open the map and explore at your leisure and become a traveller not a tourist.

Inclusions: 48 hours of uninterrupted content., Map and Images of the city.

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We are local tour operators, we are working for the environment and for sustainable tourism, local people working

Inclusions: Emergency oxygen, First aid kit, Traveler pillow Blankets coca tea, Entrance , roundtrip transportation, professional guide, tickets, train.

Exclusions: water, tips, others no mencioned