Super City Birmingham: A Self-Guided Tour of Alabama’s Magic City

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Birmingham, Alabama audio tour: Super City Birmingham: A Self-Guided Tour of Alabama’s Magic City

This is a 21mi driving tour

It takes an average of 120 mins to complete.

Birmingham, Alabama

The United States

$19.99

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About the Tour

Take in the rich history of Alabama’s ‘Magic City’ on a driving tour through several of its key neighbourhoods, including the Southside Entertainment District and Civil Rights District.

You’re guided by Freedom Line Tours, who recreated their signature Super City Birmingham (TM) Hop On Hop Off Driving Tour to give you a glimpse into what makes Birmingham so magical, at your own pace. This tour takes you to over 10 attractions throughout the Birmingham Metro Area, including:

Regions Field, home to the much-loved Minor League Baseball team, the Birmingham Barons
The University of Alabama at Birmingham, where you’ll learn about the school’s advances in medicine
Vulcan Park and Museum
Birmingham Botanical Gardens, a perfect spot to stop and stretch your legs
Bethel Baptist Church, where you’ll find out about its connection to the Civil Rights Movement

This two-hour tour is designed so that you can hop out of your car to explore whenever you like, then hop back in to continue your journey. Admission fees are not included.

Tour Producer

Freedom Line Tours (FLT)

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Freedom Line Tours (FLT) is a trusted provider of Cultural Heritage Tours and traveler experiences in the United States. FLT invites visitors to our adaptation of our Signature Super City Birmingham (TM) Hop On/ Hop Off tour series. FLT team of storytellers are passionate about helping you discover the untold stories and historic contributions of Black and Brown people in America. Our tour guide is Antonia who is a world traveler and recounts the contributions people of color made for the American Dream to be achieved for all people while cross referencing the ties to major historic landmarks, sites and museums.
This city tour guides visitors to over 11 attractions throughout the Metro Area. There are many cross references to further your knowledge of individuals and major events that took place in or around a location. Take this tour in person, in the comfort of your vehicle at your own pace or virtually through the lens of our guide who once was a visitor whom fell in love with the history, the people, and the food. This is a family friendly tour package for all ages. This city-wide tour is for those who have several hours to explore Birmingham Alabama affectionally known as the “Magic City”.

Preview Location

Location 1

Introduction

Founded in 1871 with the purchase of 4,000 acres of land, Birmingham, Alabama was discovered with the memories of the Black Country Birmingham, Ireland. The founding fathers staked their claim over iron ore, pig iron and rich minerals. Birmingham, Alabama is the largest city i... Founded in 1871 with the purchase of 4,000 acres of land, Birmingham, Alabama was discovered with the memories of the Black Country Birmingham, Ireland. The founding fathers staked their claim over iron ore, pig iron and rich minerals. Birmingham, Alabama is the largest city in the state of Alabama.

Hello and welcome to Freedom Line Tours audio, virtual tour series. You have selected the Super City Birmingham Hop On Hop Off Tour, which means you can make stops along the way.

I am excited to be your virtual tour manager and ambassador for the City of Birmingham. Before I get started, while you’re still parked, this is your first opportunity for a restroom break, to purchase souvenir items or snacks. If you'd like to do that now, then please pause the tour while you go inside.

[5-second pause]

Now I would like to take a minute to describe the tour, familiarize you with the area and discuss some brief safety precautions. So please wait here while I do so.

We will visit over 11 sites and landmarks; some have a rich history of pursuing the American dream, while others are magical places within our city. This tour is best taken between 8am - 3pm central time if in person and anytime virtually. Depending on the time you set out on your journey, you can hop off and visit inside the museums, landmarks and historic sites. Some are open and others you will explore outside. You will want to have cash, or a card, on hand. Some sites, and landmarks, require admissions; or donations that are not included in the price of this tour.

Let me tell you about VoiceMap. It uses your location to play audio automatically at the right time. If you are unsure of where to go, there is a map on your screen. If you get too far off-track VoiceMap will let you know. As this is a driving tour, please obey all traffic laws. Please be aware of traffic, pedestrians, and bike riders around you at all times.

If you happen upon any detours, refer to the mapped route on the app and use the previous or next buttons. To get the audio back on track follow the signs. On the driving tour, please use a cellphone holder and/or connect your phone to your car Bluetooth. Take off your screen saver lock in order for your tour to start automatically playing. If you think you are lost pull over and look at the map or for a picture of the landmark to let you know you are back on the route.

To fully take in your surroundings, we recommend you drive at the speed limit at all times. If you are driving on your own, that’s totally cool. You may, however, feel the need to pull to the side of the road from time to time. Please feel free to do so, as the road allows.

When there are moments of silence, which is normal, take in the views. When you reach a red marker, you will hear me tell you more about what you’re viewing. You will need to start on track to hear the commentary in its entirety. You may also need to slow down at times.

There are restrooms along the route at museums, national landmarks and chain restaurants. There are spots along the route where if you decide to hop out, you'll need to pay parking fees at the metre. First, is in the Five Points Southside District, the second in the Uptown Entertainment District and the third in the Civil Rights District.

You will visit amazing attractions along the route. The tour takes about an hour and a half. Keep in mind that time extends if you decide to stop along the way. Where you are is where the tour begins and ends. At the Freedom Line Tours Souvenir Gift Shop Receptive Center.

Now, let’s explore the Magic City! When you're ready, please buckle up and start driving straight down 4th Avenue North keeping to the left lane for the next turn. Read More

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Major Landmarks

Birmingham Railroad Park
Negro Southern League Museum
Southside Entertainment District
Vulcan Park & Museum
Historic Bethel Baptist Church
Birmingham Foot Soliders Office
4th Avenue
Civil Rights Historic District

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Start location
520 16th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203, USA
Total distance

34km
Final location
1601 5th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203, USA
Distance back to start location

24.84m

Directions to Starting Point

Each tour begins at Freedom Line Tours Souvenir Gift Shop, 1525 4th Ave N, Birmingham.

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Places to stop along the way

Birmingham Foot Soldier Office, Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Birmingham Zoo, Sloss Furnace National Historic Landmark, Dr, Fred Shuttlesworth Church and Home, Jim Black Business District

Best time of day

Mornings, 9 a.m. -3 p.m. CST, Year Round, 365 days

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Some locations allow cameras and others do not.

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“Great app. walk around at your own pace, stop where you want, move on or speed up when you want. Read the script before you go or during the commentary, speed it up or replay it. Repeat the tour whenever you like.”

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Super City Birmingham: A Self-Guided Tour of Alabama’s Magic City

About the Tour

Tour Producer

Freedom Line Tours (FLT)

Preview Location

Location 1

Introduction

How VoiceMap Works

Major Landmarks

Birmingham Railroad Park

Negro Southern League Museum

Southside Entertainment District

Vulcan Park & Museum

Historic Bethel Baptist Church

Birmingham Foot Soliders Office

4th Avenue

Civil Rights Historic District