Birmingham Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Smartphone Audio App Tour
WalknTours
4.7
Rebecca_M
13 days ago
The geo location that determines when the audio advances works perfectly. The narrator’s intonations and inflection are engaging (though I suspect it may be AI based on a few mispronunciations that are phonetically correct but would have been corrected by a producer). The distance covered was easy to walk — even in 37° weather. I appreciated that the route started and ended on the same corner. Highly recommend.
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.
- The tour ends near where it started at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, where you can continue to learn about civil rights.
- Audio guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: 16th Street Baptist Church16th St & 6th Ave, , Birmingham, AlabamaThe 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 AvailableStop At: St Paul United Methodist Church1500 6th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203The tour stops outside the church, and you'll learn about the role it played in the Children's Crusade in 1963.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: A.G. Gaston Motel1510 5th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203The tour stops outside the historic hotel, and you'll learn the role it played in Project C.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Metropolitan A.M.E. Zion Church1530 4th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203The tour stops outside the church, and you'll learn about the Movement churches.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Carver Theater1631 4th Ave N, , Birmingham, AlabamaStop outside, and you'll hear about the history of jazz and the history of the theater during segregation.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Lyric Theatre1800 3rd Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203When the tour stops outside the theater, you'll hear about the days of segregation, Jim Crow laws, and their revival.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Eddie Kendrick Memorial Park1727 4th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203The tour goes to the park, where you'll hear the history of the famous Temptations singer and his music.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: 1520 4th Ave N1520 4th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203The tour stops outside the historic "Black Skyscraper," and you'll hear about the people who once lived here.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Kelly Ingram Park5th Ave N at 16th St, , Birmingham, AlabamaThe 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 minutesAdditional 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
- no food, drinks or admission tickets, the tour is all outside.
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.
- The tour ends near where it started at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, where you can continue to learn about civil rights.
- Audio guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: 16th Street Baptist Church16th St & 6th Ave, , Birmingham, AlabamaThe 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 AvailableStop At: St Paul United Methodist Church1500 6th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203The tour stops outside the church, and you'll learn about the role it played in the Children's Crusade in 1963.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: A.G. Gaston Motel1510 5th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203The tour stops outside the historic hotel, and you'll learn the role it played in Project C.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Metropolitan A.M.E. Zion Church1530 4th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203The tour stops outside the church, and you'll learn about the Movement churches.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Carver Theater1631 4th Ave N, , Birmingham, AlabamaStop outside, and you'll hear about the history of jazz and the history of the theater during segregation.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Lyric Theatre1800 3rd Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203When the tour stops outside the theater, you'll hear about the days of segregation, Jim Crow laws, and their revival.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Eddie Kendrick Memorial Park1727 4th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203The tour goes to the park, where you'll hear the history of the famous Temptations singer and his music.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: 1520 4th Ave N1520 4th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203The tour stops outside the historic "Black Skyscraper," and you'll hear about the people who once lived here.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Kelly Ingram Park5th Ave N at 16th St, , Birmingham, AlabamaThe 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 minutesAdditional 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
- no food, drinks or admission tickets, the tour is all outside.
Need To Know Info
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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bethbR2887HA
It was terrific! We loved the narrator and found the whole tour. Fascinating. The only hitch was that the narration went off at almost the end of the tour, but not quite. We tried to reload and for a very long time. It said it was downloading the tour, but it never came up again. Anyway, it was easy to understand. The pace was great and the content was truly engaging. We were disappointed that we couldn’t find a tour led by a human, so we reverted to this tour. We were not one bit disappointed. Thank you!
Rebecca_M
The geo location that determines when the audio advances works perfectly. The narrator’s intonations and inflection are engaging (though I suspect it may be AI based on a few mispronunciations that are phonetically correct but would have been corrected by a producer). The distance covered was easy to walk — even in 37° weather. I appreciated that the route started and ended on the same corner. Highly recommend.
Valarie_G
The speaker is clear and quite informative. Following her specific directions made the experience worthwhile and meaningful. Very specific details on this inexpensive tour. I found myself on quite a few corners listening attentively in storing those historical facts. I enjoyed the tour in spite of the very cold fall day.
Ruth_A
Perfectly explained tour, musical background, easy to follow, wonderful experience. The amount of time it takes is individual. Worth every penny.
Z1765VEleahc
I loved the walking tour! It did not involve a lot of walking, but I saw many historical landmarks. The speaker was interesting and clear and provided great historical informations. Directions were easy to follow. I had a great time! Worth the $10.