Birmingham Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Smartphone Audio App Tour
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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, making it way more convenient and a better storyteller. 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 Walking Tours app, you can listen anytime and keep the stories forever. You'll see the historic civil rights spots in Birmingham associated with Martin Luther King Jr., Fred Shuttlesworth, Project C, the Children's Crusades Marches, and much more. You'll learn about Jim Crow laws and how people fought for civil rights in Montgomery.
Departure Point
- The tour begins at the steps of the 16th Street Baptist Church, the site of a horrific bombing.
Return Details
- The tour ends near where it started at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, where you can continue to learn about civil rights.
Duration
1 hour - 1 hour and 10 minutes
Languages Available
- Audio guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: 16th Street Baptist Church
16th St & 6th Ave, , Birmingham, Alabama
The tour begins at the steps of the 16th Street Baptist Church, the site of a horrific bombing. You'll learn about its history, the bombing, the people that gathered here, MLK, and much more.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: St Paul United Methodist Church
1500 6th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203
The tour stops outside the church, and you'll learn about the role it played in the Children's Crusade in 1963.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: A.G. Gaston Motel
1510 5th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203
The tour stops outside the historic hotel, and you'll learn the role it played in Project C.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Metropolitan A.M.E. Zion Church
1530 4th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203
The tour stops outside the church, and you'll learn about the Movement churches.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Carver Theater
1631 4th Ave N, , Birmingham, Alabama
Stop outside, and you'll hear about the history of jazz and the history of the theater during segregation.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Lyric Theatre
1800 3rd Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203
When the tour stops outside the theater, you'll hear about the days of segregation, Jim Crow laws, and their revival.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Eddie Kendrick Memorial Park
1727 4th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203
The tour goes to the park, where you'll hear the history of the famous Temptations singer and his music.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: 1520 4th Ave N
1520 4th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203
The tour stops outside the historic "Black Skyscraper," and you'll hear about the people who once lived here.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Kelly Ingram Park
5th Ave N at 16th St, , Birmingham, Alabama
The tour goes through the park, and you'll hear about the marches, see the statues, and discover the civil rights moments that happened here.
Duration: 15 minutes
Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The rest of Tour duration time will cover the walking time for this experience
- GPS Walking Tour App
Exclusions
- no food, drinks or admission tickets, the tour is all outside.
Redemption Instructions
Hi! Thanks for booking the tour.
This is a tiny company, just me! (Hi, I'm Greg!). If you have questions please text 617-991-3269. The tour instructions are below:
HOW TO TAKE YOUR TOUR
*Do not purchase the tour in the WalknTours app. Use Code 'projectc2780'.
*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 'projectc2780'
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
Select Birmingham as your city
Select the Birmingham Civil Rights Walking Tour and click it.
Click "Enter Experience Code"
Enter the Experience Code 'projectc2780'
Click apply
The tour is now unlocked and you can take it anytime.
To take the Tour:
Go to the 16th Street Baptist Church.
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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