Montgomery Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Self Guided (GPS) Walking Tour
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.
Departure Point
- It was on this spot on December 1st, 1955, Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat because of the color of her skin. That decision changed the USA and changed the history of the world. You'll hear Rosa Parks story.
Our tour starts here. This is an outside walking tour.
Return Details
- Our tour ends at the stairs of the Alabama State Capital, the place that the Selma to Montgomery March ended and Martin Luther King Jr. gave his speech "How Long, Not Long". You'll hear part of that speech and the story of MLK and the march from Selma.
Duration
1 hour and 5 minutes - 1 hour and 15 minutes
Languages Available
- Audio guide - Hindi
- Audio guide - Mandarin
- Audio guide - English
- Audio guide - Spanish
Points of Interest
Stop At: Rosa Parks Museum
252 Montgomery Street, Montgomery, AL 36104
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.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: United States Post Office and Courthouse—Montgomery
15 Lee Street, Montgomery, AL 36104
We will stop by the courthouse and hear about Judge Johnson who ruled in favor of Rosa Parks and changed history.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Freedom Rides Museum
210 South Court Street, Montgomery, AL 36104
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.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Court Square
1 Court Sq, Montgomery, Alabama
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Dexter Avenue
Dexter Avenue, Montgomery, AL
We will follow Dexter Avenue hearing the stories of it's history, Selma to Montgomery March and more.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Chris' Famous Hotdogs
138 Dexter Avenue, Montgomery, AL 36104
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.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Civil Rights Memorial Center
400 Washington Ave, , Montgomery, Alabama
You'll see the memorial and hear the story of how the marchers walked from Selma to Montgomery.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church
454 Dexter Ave, Cost Of Admission, Montgomery, Alabama
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.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Alabama State Capitol
Montgomery, AL 36104
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.
Duration: 5 minutes
Additional 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
- Civil Rights stories in Montgomery AL
- Learn about the Montgomery Bus Boycott
- The tour never expires take it as many times as you like
- See Rosa Parks Bus stop and hear her story
- Professional, GPS Guided, Audio Tour
- After taking the tour on location listen again virtually anytime
- Go at your own pace and schedule
- Learn the story of Martin Luther King Jr in Montgomery
- Smart Phone Guided (GPS) Tour on our app WalknTours
- Learn the history of Jim Crow Laws, segregation and "Separate but Equal"
Exclusions
- There are no in person guides, it's a smart phone app guided audio tour
- No food or drink are included
- no admission to any buildings is included. This is all outside
Redemption Instructions
Thank you for booking The Montgomery Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Walking Tour!!
This is a tiny company, just me (Hi I’m Greg!), and I’m here to help :). If you have questions text 617-991-3269. A copy of your ticket is below.
HOW TO TAKE YOUR TOUR
*Do not purchase the tour in the WalknTours app. Use Code 'rosaparks77'.
*If you purchased more than one ticket make sure each user registers a unique account and email address. You will use the same experience code 'rosaparks77'
*After you unlock the tour it does not expire and can be taken anytime.
Follow the steps below to take the tour
Step 1: Download the WalknTours app on iPhone or Android.
App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/walkntours/id1457662600
Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.walkntours
Step 2: Register an Account or Login
Step 3: Open the Tour
Scroll over on the "Top Cities" section until you find "The Montgomery Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Walking Tour" and click it.
Click "Enter Experience Code"
Enter the Experience Code 'rosaparks77'
Click apply
The tour is now unlocked and you can take it anytime.
To take the Tour:
Go to the Rosa Parks Museum on the corner of Molton and Montgomery Street.
Open the tour in the app and click the play button. From there you can put your phone in your pocket and follow your guides instructions.
Have questions? Email us info@walkntours.com or text 617-991-3269.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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