

Things to do in Birmingham
Birmingham, AL packs its best experiences into walkable neighborhoods, local food, and day trips nearby. Outty ranks every bookable tour and activity in Birmingham by rating quality, review depth, booking demand and value, so you can see the standouts before you book.
Quick answer
What are the best things to do in Birmingham?
Outty ranks 35 bookable experiences in Birmingham, United States. The highest scoring is Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking at 90 out of 100, followed by Birmingham Escape Game at The Summit, Birmingham Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Smartphone Audio App Tour, Historical Highlights of Birmingham. Prices start at $5 per person and 0 experiences score 90 or above, putting them in the Outty 90+ Club. Spring and fall bring the best weather and lighter crowds in Birmingham, while summer has the widest choice of tours and evening activities.
- Ranked experiences
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- In the 90+ Club
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- $5 per person
- Bookable today
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Most Popular in Birmingham
The experiences travelers book most right now.

Most Highly Reviewed in Birmingham
Highest traveler sentiment with enough reviews to trust it.
Last Minute in Birmingham
Confirmed availability today or tomorrow.

Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking

Birmingham Escape Game at The Summit

Birmingham Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Smartphone Audio App Tour

Historical Highlights of Birmingham

Wild Cave Adventure Tour

The Birmingham Ghost Walk - Hotels Churches and Riots Tour
Family Friendly in Birmingham
Works with children in tow, by age policy and pacing.

Birmingham Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Smartphone Audio App Tour

Wild Cave Adventure Tour

The Birmingham Downtown Ghost Self-Guided Walking Tour

Birmingham Area Family Fun Multi-Attraction Pass

Wild Cave Extreme Tour

Celebrate with a Holiday Scavenger Hunt in Birmingham with Holly Jolly Hunt
Food & Drink in Birmingham
Food tours, tastings, markets and dinner experiences.
Culture & History in Birmingham
Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

Birmingham Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Smartphone Audio App Tour

Historical Highlights of Birmingham

The Birmingham Ghost Walk - Hotels Churches and Riots Tour

Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten

Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights

The Sacred Ground of 1963: Birmingham’s Civil Rights Struggle
Outdoors in Birmingham
Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking

Historical Highlights of Birmingham

Wild Cave Adventure Tour

Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten

Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights

The Sacred Ground of 1963: Birmingham’s Civil Rights Struggle
Nightlife in Birmingham
After dark: bars, shows and evening cruises.

Birmingham Escape Game at The Summit

Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten

Footlights Film & Spooks: Walking Tour of Vaudeville & True Crime

Footsteps to Freedom Self-Guided Tour Through Birmingham

An Epic Bar Crawl: Alabama Birmingham's Best Bars

An Epic Alabama Art Walk: Birmingham District Bonanza Bash
Planning questions about Birmingham
- What are the best things to do in Birmingham?
- Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking is the highest ranked experience in Birmingham, scoring 90 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking from 844 traveler reviews. Birmingham Escape Game at The Summit, Birmingham Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Smartphone Audio App Tour, Historical Highlights of Birmingham, Wild Cave Adventure Tour round out the top five. Outty ranks 35 bookable experiences in Birmingham, United States, and 0 of them score 90 or above.
- How much do activities in Birmingham cost?
- The median price across everything we rank in Birmingham is $35 per person, and the cheapest starting price is $5 on Adventurous Walking Tour of University of Alabama. Guided, small-group and skip-the-line versions sit above the median, and peak weekends price higher than midweek mornings.
- Can I book something in Birmingham for today?
- Yes. 35 of the 35 experiences we rank in Birmingham currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book early in the day where you can.
- Is Birmingham good for families?
- Yes. 7 of the experiences we rank in Birmingham are family friendly, covering short, low-cost activities as well as full-day outings. Check the minimum age on each experience page before booking.
- How many days do you need in Birmingham?
- Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting: one anchor experience each morning, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
- When is the best time to visit Birmingham?
- Spring and fall bring the best weather and lighter crowds in Birmingham, while summer has the widest choice of tours and evening activities. Prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
- Can I cancel a booking in Birmingham?
- 32 of the 35 experiences we rank in Birmingham offer free cancellation, usually up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact window is shown on each experience page before you book.
- How does the Outty Ranking work?
- Every experience in Birmingham gets a single 0 to 100 score built from traveler sentiment, the depth of review evidence, recent booking momentum, price fairness against comparable options in the same city, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Scores are benchmarked within Birmingham so a strong local option is not buried by global volume, and anything at 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.