Top 10 cultural & heritage things to do in Birmingham

1. Pokémon GO tour in Tuscaloosa

Two hours of guided Pokémon GO gameplay — explore Tuscaloosa while catching Pokémon, visiting Poké Stops, and battling at Gyms, with a personal golf cart driver included.

2. Birmingham area family attractions multi-pass

Multi-attraction pass for family-friendly spots in Birmingham, including the Zoo, Science Center, and State Parks.

3. Birmingham Civil Rights scavenger hunt

Self-guided scavenger hunt through Birmingham's Civil Rights history — solve puzzles and visit landmarks including the Statue of Liberty replica.

4. Self-guided Civil Rights walking tour in Birmingham

Explore Birmingham's Civil Rights District at your own pace, visiting significant sites from the 1960s movement including churches, parks, and monuments.

5. Birmingham walking tour of vaudeville, film, and crime

One mile on foot — explore Birmingham’s history of vaudeville, true crime, and ghosts, with tales of the past at historic theaters and haunted hotels.

“We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and appreciated all the fascinating history and stories shared. Shawn was very friendly and knowledgeable, which added to the experience.”— allaire a

6. Birmingham scavenger hunt with interactive live host

Two hours of creative challenges and clues across Birmingham — a remote host guides you through fun art and history puzzles while competing with teams from other cities.

“We had an incredible time on our adventure in Traverse City, MI. The team was accommodating when I needed to switch cities due to the Mackinac Island ferry being closed for the season. My friends and I celebrated my birthday in TC and thoroughly enjoyed the scavenger hunt, interacting with locals, and having fun after a few craft cocktails and local brews, which were part of the experience. Thank you for providing such a unique activity that showcased the charming and quirky aspects of TC. It's one of my favorite cities!”— Michelle A

7. Civil Rights history walking tour in Birmingham

Two hours on foot — explore Birmingham's pivotal civil rights history, focusing on community, children, and church involvement.

“This tour was incredibly enlightening and easy to follow. It offered a great blend of historical context, current issues, and insights from local business owners. Overall, I had a fantastic experience, and Taylor was an outstanding guide.”— GaryK2351

8. Birmingham Civil Rights Walk of Freedom audio tour

Self-guided audio tour through Birmingham's key civil rights locations, featuring stories of Martin Luther King Jr. and the Children's Crusade Marches.

“This was an excellent tour that provided a thorough history of the Civil Rights Movement in Birmingham. The narration was impressive, and I appreciated the carefully chosen stops along the route.”— williammT5299MQ

9. Birmingham Ghost Tour — a walk through haunted sites

Two hours on foot — hear chilling tales of spirits and legends across a mile of Birmingham's haunted locations, led by a local guide.

“Clint was a fantastic tour guide with a deep knowledge of history. He shared captivating ghost stories and even walked us back to our car afterward. I highly recommend this tour.”— 949kailic

10. Birmingham Ghost Walk — haunted hotels, churches and the city's history

Two hours guided walking tour — explore haunted hotels, churches and hear tales of Birmingham's turbulent past.

“I really enjoyed this tour. David shared fascinating insights about Birmingham's history and its ghostly tales. His storytelling was both entertaining and infused with passion, even getting me to look for a "dragon eye" in the drains. I've experienced ghost tours in various cities, but this one stands out as one of the best. I highly recommend it.”— moorushas