Montgomery Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Self Guided (GPS) Walking Tour

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.

Duration1 hour and 5 minutes - 1 hour and 15 minutesLanguages Available

• Audio guide - Hindi
• Audio guide - Mandarin
• Audio guide - English
• Audio guide - Spanish

Points of Interest

Stop At: Chris' Famous Hotdogs138 Dexter Avenue, Montgomery, AL 36104Where 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 minutesStop At: Civil Rights Memorial Center400 Washington Ave, Montgomery, AlabamaWe will stop by the courthouse and hear about Judge Johnson who ruled in favor of Rosa Parks and changed history. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church454 Dexter Ave, Cost Of Admission, Montgomery, AlabamaThe 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 minutesStop At: Court Square1 Court Sq, Montgomery, AlabamaThis 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 minutesStop At: United States Post Office and Courthouse—Montgomery15 Lee Street, Montgomery, AL 36104We will follow Dexter Avenue hearing the stories of it's history, Selma to Montgomery March and more. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Dexter AvenueDexter Avenue, Montgomery, ALWe 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 minutesStop At: Alabama State CapitolMontgomery, AL 36104You'll see the memorial and hear the story of how the marchers walked from Selma to Montgomery. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Rosa Parks Museum252 Montgomery Street, Montgomery, AL 36104This 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 minutesStop At: Freedom Rides Museum210 South Court Street, Montgomery, AL 36104The 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

Inclusions

• 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 InstructionsThank 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 tourStep 1: Download the WalknTours app on iPhone or Android.App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/walkntours/id1457662600Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.walkntoursStep 2: Register an Account or LoginStep 3: Open the TourScroll 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 applyThe 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 InfoMobile or paper ticket accepted

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