Montgomery Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Self Guided (GPS) Walking Tour
Description
Go at your own pace, on your own schedule and on your own terms. It's like a real life tour guide, only it's on your phone, way more convenient and a better story teller. The tour never expires. You can take it as many times as you want. And after taking the on location tour you'll unlock a virtual tour you can listen to anytime. Did you ever think "What did the tour guide say?" With our WalknTours app you can listen anytime and keep the stories forever. You'll see the historic civil rights spots in Montgomery associated with Martin Luther King Jr, Rosa Parks, The Freedom Riders, the Selma to Montgomery Marches and many more. You'll get a chance to eat a hotdog at the place Martin Luther King Jr at hotdogs. Same shop! You'll learn about Jim Crow laws and how people fought for civil rights in Montgomery.
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Where you are standing right now is the very spot where Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat because of the color of her skin. She was not the first, nor the last to be arrested. But her actions sparked the civil rights movement and brought national attention to Martin Luther King Jr. Here you will hear the story of what happened that day. Our tour starts here. We will only be outside. If you want to go inside you can pause the tour and buy a ticket. This is an outdoor walking tour.
We will stop by the courthouse and hear about Judge Johnson who ruled in favor of Rosa Parks and changed history.
The Freedom Riders challenged the rulings against segregation laws on buses and risked their lives to show the world the inequality that the people of the South faced. You'll hear their story of traveling through Alabama and being attacked.
This famous square was once the hub of slave trading, the bus stop Rosa Parks waited at to catch her bus, the start of the civil war, and so much more.
We will follow Dexter Avenue hearing the stories of it's history, Selma to Montgomery March and more.
We will stop by this iconic restaurant that was once frequented by Martin Luther King Jr, Elvis and many Presidents of the USA. It's a gathering place fo the people.
You'll see the memorial and hear the story of how the marchers walked from Selma to Montgomery.
This is the church Martin Luther King Jr got his start, where he first preached and united the people of Montgomery and the world. You'll hear about MLK.
The tour ends on the stairs of the Alabama State Capital, the spot where Martin Luther King Jr gave his speech "How Long, Not Long!" You'll hear a clip of the speech and learn how that march changed the USA forever.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(108)
I had made an error on the date and Greg quickly responded to me. This was my first self guided walking tour. He gave me all the information needed to download app and do tour.. I enjoyed.
Great experience seeing all of the sites. The app was easy to use and the narration was very helpful and informative.
So educational and interesting. I knew a lot of this history but to hear it while walking in the actual place it took place made it come to life. And while the events are horrific, it was told factually and not with bitterness; even though anger and bitterness are legitimate reactions and feelings.
This was an informative and interesting tour. It was paced accurately and the speaker was easy to understand. Directions were clear and we never got lost or turned around.
Very good tour. We learned lots about the civil rights movement in Montgomery as well as Selma. Very well done. Clear commentary. Walking distance was about 1 1/2 miles, possibly more than needed. If walking is challenging, you can cut out the loop by the courthouse.
We really enjoyed this tour. The narrator provided an interesting overview of Montgomery history in a very clear language. The timing was excellent as we moved from one site to another, accompanied by clear descriptions of our route. It was easy to access the tour on my phone. I will definitely look for more WalknTours as we travel.
the welcoming feeling I received in Montgomery Alabama was horrible!! arrived after being on a bus for hours !! then too have nobody waiting for me at the bus stop! greyhound.. ... then the city council official .. never responded to me at. all .. on the business aspect.. !!! .... !!
This is an excellent museum for learning more about the history of the Civil Rights movement. The focus on Birmingham is very helpful.
I couldn’t access it and couldn’t get a refund . It was very frustrating and disappointing . The platform is very hard to use
Tour was easy to follow and directions were clear. Very informative. Enjoyed learning about Montgomery history and segregation.
