Why choose this Montgomery 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.
Make the most of your Montgomery adventure
What makes Montgomery Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Self Guided (GPS) Walking Tour a unique experience ?
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.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- 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
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- Montgomery Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Self Guided (GPS) Walking Tour
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Montgomery Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Self Guided (GPS) Walking Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- 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”
Not Included
- 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
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by WalknTours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Chicago.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 80 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
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.
