Top 10 Bus Tours in Alabama, United States

August 21, 2021 Enriqueta Cusson

If you head for the hills in the state you’ll end up in the northern sector where the inspiring mountains and attractions like the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, the Blue & Gray Museum in Decatur and the Ave Maria Grotto in Cullman represent the diversity of experiences available in the area. In the middle of the state you’ll find Birmingham, an urban center with great attractions and museums, and Tuscaloosa, the quintessential college town and home to the University of Alabama. For beach lovers, sandy destinations like Dauphin Island near Mobile, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach offer beautiful beaches, superb golf, fantastic seafood restaurants and heaping helpings of Southern hospitality. For those who love to chase the white dimpled ball, Alabama offers one of the best golf values anywhere. The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, a collection of 468 holes at 11 different sites across the state, features top-notch, championship style courses at affordable rates.
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1. Private Civil Rights Tour of Montgomery

445 Dexter Ave, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA Montgomery Tours
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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

Reviewed By brianfV2758WI

Jake is serious about making this the best tour you will ever take. He had a professional, clean, and huge tour bus (social distancing compatible), opened the doors for us, gave us complimentary journals, magazines, and Alabama brochures in a tote bag, complimentary bottles of water (our 3 year old appreciated that), and even gave us a choice of his favorite local restaurant to eat lunch at. We drove by and walked through every major landmark in Montgomery, including the capitol, historic places like the Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church, the spot where the Freedom Riders were attacked, the very place Rosa Parks was arrested, and more. Jake even drove us to Selma on the very route Rev John Lewis, Dr. King, and all the foot soldiers walked, and let us walk across the famous bridge in Selma where Obama spoke in 2015 to a crowd of 80,000 people. This tour guide is a foot soldier himself. He joined the Selma march as a child and pointed out the "blacks only" water fountain he had to drink from as a child.

2. Best of Birmingham Food and Drink Tour

1600 1st Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233, USA Red Clay Tours
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5.0 based on 12 reviews

On this 3 hour culinary adventure around the "Magic City" we'll eat some of the best local food Birmingham has to offer. From the comforts of our intimate transportation we'll start the tour with some local snacks and soda. We'll then criss-cross the city learning about the immigrants that created the food culture of Birmingham and the immigrants that carry the tradition on to this day. We'll make stops to learn about Birmingham's hot dog obsession, our BBQ culture, sample some local craft beer, and enjoy some savory and sweet treats on this delicious drive around town.

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, Lunch, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By demarest

Thanks Clay for an informative and brilliantly lead tour. It was inspiring, clear and interesting. I would highly recommend.

3. 3hr Private Civil Rights Tour with Transportation

445 Dexter Ave, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA Montgomery Tours
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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

Reviewed By wiganlass

I was part of a group of 4 travel agents from the UK who went on a tour with Jake on 12 March 2020. What can I say about Jake - he is amazing!!! He was so knowledgeable and to be shown around Montgomery by someone who is living history was a privilege. We were lucky enough to meet a Freedom Rider at the Freedom Rides Museum, her name was Kredelle Petway. Jake seemed to enjoy this as much as we did. Looking around the museums and reading what was written down, I found quite emotional at times, but it happened and must never be forgotten. Jake is a gentleman, he had time for everyone and answered any questions we had without hesitation. I mentioned to Jake that my daughter was learning about Civil Rights in her history class at school.He gave me his card and said that if she needed any more information, then she or her teacher could email him. I highly recommend any of Jake's tours to anyone, there is so much to see!! I have travelled a lot with my job and have been to many museums and on many , but this has to be one of the best tours I have been on!!! I had a great day - thank you!!!

4. Ghosts and Graveyards Driving Tour

Birmingham Oddities, 101 23rd St N, Birmingham, AL 35203, USA The Birmingham Historic Touring Company
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The Ghost and Graveyards Driving Tour is our most dynamic Winter Tour. We take you through the darkness in our Grand Caravan in heated comfort to and through many sites we normally only talk about. We view our only Antebellum mansion, Arlington, in the darkness and learn about lost and hidden graveyards…hauntings at our historic theaters and hotels, and enter a historic cemetery and gaze into the tombs in the darkness and, perhaps, have something stare back out….

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Reviewed By 768suzit

The fact the tour guide was so knowledgeable and knew the history of the area. We were staying at a hotel nearby which David told us was the most haunted hotel in Alabama!

5. Muscle Shoals VIP Music Tours

Alabama Music Hall of Fame, 617 US-72 W, Tuscumbia, AL 35674, USA Muscle Shoals VIP Music Tours
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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

6. Birmingham Civil Rights Tour

512 16th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203, USA Red Clay Tours
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5.0 based on 253 reviews

On this three hour tour, you’ll travel around Birmingham to learn about the struggle for equal rights from the end of the Civil War up through the Civil Rights movement. Your tour will begin at the statue of Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth, the leader of the local movement Civil Rights struggle. We’ll discuss why the Civil Rights movement was needed and what led to segregation's fall. As you visit the major churches, parks and houses, you'll learn about a few groups who fought for Civil Rights in Birmingham and who fought against it.

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

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Reviewed By MJC50499

Excellent tour, learned so much - an enjoyable afternoon seeing the entire city. We could not have seen everything on our own.

7. Historical Highlights of Birmingham

1600 1st Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233, USA Red Clay Tours
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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

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Reviewed By demarest

Thanks Clay for an informative and brilliantly lead tour. It was inspiring, clear and interesting. I would highly recommend.

8. Eat, Drink, and Ride Food Tour

780 Brookwood Village, Birmingham, AL 35209, USA Dining Out With Comedienne Joy
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Guests will board the Bham Eat Drink Ride Food Tour party bus to experience a 4 hour food tour of local restaurants in metro Birmingham. Some stops may include a winery or brewery. All tours are 4 hours so come hungry and be prepared to get a taste of Birmingham.

Inclusions: Beverages, Breakfast, Lunch, Alcoholic Beverages

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Reviewed By krmd60

Recently enjoyed a half day with this fun lady. All the stops where very plentiful and each one was very different. The best part is Joy, her love of her job and her great sense of humor make this tour a must do. Thanks for a fun day!

9. Montgomery Express Tour of Montgomery

300 Water St, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA Civil Rights / Sacred Ground Tour of Montgomery

Montgomery Express tour takes you to various spaces historical sites in Montgomery in 60 minutes. You will visit the governors mansion old Cloverdale, downtown Montgomery, old Alabama town, and unique dining venues. . This is a fun way to get the layout of Montgomery, Alabama.   with  locals. It’s a quick introduction to Montgomery for $13 in 60 minutes.

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Reviewed By 737deannal

Melissa did an amazing job. There was a mix up with our ticket and she was super accommodating. She is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about Montomey’s history. She is basically a local celebrity. She is an extremely talented artist and she painted the mural around the fountain in the middle of town. We learned a lot and had a great time.

10. cusco - machu picchu - sacred valley - rainbow mountain

Head Expeditions

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.

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Reviewed By Vangal2

We did the 2day/1night hike to MP , starting at Km 104 with head expeditions..our guide Alex was just excellent, he was always on time, he is very passionate about flora and fauna and took the time to point things out throughout the hike, he was very patient and kind with our 8 year old, the lunch/ snacks provided were excellent .. the accommodation and dinner in AC was very good too.. everything was very well organized.. Definitely recommended!

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