Birmingham Historical Landmarks Guided Tour

Discover Birmingham’s story of iron, fire, and civil rights on a half-day tour of the city’s most iconic landmarks and hidden gems.
See the best of the Magic City in just half a day. This guided 3–4 hour driving tour blends Birmingham’s most iconic landmarks with hidden gems only locals know.

Begin at Vulcan Park, home to the world’s largest cast-iron statue, then explore the city’s early days at Arlington House, Birmingham’s only remaining plantation home. Discover the cultural heart of downtown with the Alabama and Lyric Theatres, and stand in the Civil Rights District at 16th Street Baptist Church and Kelly Ingram Park, where pivotal moments of history unfolded.

Along the way, enjoy stories of iron and industry, sports legends at Rickwood Field, and Southern flavors from tucked-away food stops. The tour is flexible, with time to tailor stops to your interests — from civil rights to architecture, sports, or local cuisine.

Meeting Point

Vulcan Park and Museum

1701 Valley View Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209, USA

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

What's included:

• All Fees and Taxes

What to expect:

Duration: between 3 hours and 4 hours

Heaviest Corner on Earth

Intersection of 20th Street and 1st Avenue North, , Birmingham, Alabama

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).

10 minutes

Morris Avenue

Morris Ave, Birmingham, AL 35203, USA

Our best preserved Victorian district...gaslights, cobblestones and all

20 minutes

Alabama Peanut Co.

2016 Morris Ave, Birmingham, AL 35203, USA

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.

5 minutes

Five Points South

2177 11th Court South, Birmingham, 35205, Alabama

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

Pass by without stopping

5 Points South Fountain - The Storyteller by Frank Fleming

20th St S, Birmingham, AL 35205, USA

This is an intriguing (and controversial) artwork

Pass by without stopping

Vulcan Park & Museum

1701 Valley View Dr, , Birmingham, 35209, Alabama

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

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Arlington Antebellum Home and Gardens

331 Cotton Ave SW, Birmingham, 35211-1465, Alabama

Our only remaining Southern Plantation House

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Rickwood Field Park

1137 2nd Ave W, , Birmingham, 35204-4502, Alabama

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

Pass by without stopping

Civil Rights District

, , Birmingham, 35203, Alabama

This area is the center of the Civil Rights Struggle that defined Birmingham in the 60's (and continues to do so even today)

Pass by without stopping

16th Street Baptist Church

16th St & 6th Ave, , Birmingham, 35203, Alabama

The very moving site of the bombing that slaughtered 4 children and cemented the Civil Rights Act of 1964

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included