Selma Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Self Guided GPS APP Audio Tour

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Learn about the Civil rights events in Selma. Go at your own pace, anytime. Stop and explore, then continue more. This tour is location aware, meaning it plays as you walk. When you get to the story location it automatically plays, step by step, and it's navigated by our smart phone app and walking tour technology. Known as the Queen city of the Black Belt, Selma has seen historic Civil Rights events take place in its streets and it tells the story of America. On our civil rights walk of Freedom you’ll see the old train depots, churches, streets, buildings, parks and bridge where history took place. And at each stop, and as we walk, I’ll share with you the stories of Bloody Sunday, Martin Luther King Jr, Reverend Reeb, the Civil War, The Civil Rights Movement, Protests, gatherings, voting rights, turnaround Tuesday, the Selma to Montgomery March and many more. Our historic walk begins at the Old Depot Museum.

Departure Point

  • The tour starts at the Old Depot Museum where you'll learn about the buildings history and link to the Civil Rights Movement. You'll then be guided step by step through Selma and hear it's historic Civil Rights story.

Return Details
  • The tour ends at the historic Brown Chapel AME church, this is the site where many of the events were planned and organized including the march from Selma to Montgomery.

Duration
1 hour - 1 hour and 15 minutes

Languages Available
  • Audio guide - English

Points of Interest


Stop At: Edmund Pettus Bridge
US Highway 80, , Selma, Alabama
The tour starts at the Old Depot Museum where you'll learn about the buildings history and link to the Civil Rights Movement. You'll then be guided step by step through Selma and hear it's historic Civil Rights story.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Brown Chapel AME Church
410 Martin Luther King St, 36703, Selma, Alabama
The tour stops outside the St James where you'll hear it's history, the battle, and why it's standing still due to one man. A former slave. Time Duration: 5 minutes
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Old Depot Museum
4 Martin Luther King St, Selma, Alabama
The tour goes to the Edmund Pettus Bridge where you'll hear and relive the March and the brutal attack of Bloody Sunday. You'll learn about turnaround Tuesday and the 3rd march. Time Duration: 15 minutes
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Selma
Selma, Alabama
We will spend time walking through the streets seeing the historic sites and learning their civil rights story. Time Duration: 30 minutes
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Selma Municipal Court
1300 Alabama Avenue, Selma, AL 36703
The tour ends at this historic church. this is the spot that the Selma to Montgomery march was planned and has deep roots with the Civil Rights movement. Time Duration: 5 minutes
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Rev. James Reeb memorial plaque
211 Washington Street, Selma, AL 36703
The tour stops outside of thh Selma Municipal Court, this is the spot MLK was jailed. You'll learn why and his story.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: St. James Hotel Selma, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
1200 Water Avenue, Selma, AL 36703
The tour stops outside the Dallas County Courthouse, a historic sites for voting rights, and you'll hear about what MLK did here. Time Duration: 5 minutes
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Dallas County Courthouse
105 Lauderdale Street, Selma, AL 36701
You'll see the Rev. James Reeb memorial plaque and hear the story of how he came here in support of Civil Rights and was killed. Time Duration: 5 minutes
Duration: Not Available

Additional Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • No admissions included as this is all outside and guided by your phone.
Inclusions
  • Tour on our Walking Tour app in Selma
  • Go anytime and at your own pace, this is a smart phone guided tour on our app

Exclusions
  • No food, drinks
  • Admissions - this is all outside and guided by your phone

Redemption Instructions
Thank you for booking the Selma Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Walking Tour on the WalknTours app!

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. Your ticket is below.

Quick overview:
1. Get the WalknTours app
2. Register
3. Unlock the tour by choosing the tour and use code 'mlk2780' to unlock it

Full ticket:

HOW TO TAKE YOUR TOUR
*Do not purchase the tour in the WalknTours app. Use Code 'mlk2780'.
*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 'mlk2780'

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 Selma as your city
Select the Selma Civil Rights Walk of Freedom walking tour and click it.
Click "Enter Experience Code"
Enter the Experience Code 'mlk2780'
Click apply
The tour is now unlocked and you can take it anytime.

To take the tour go to the Old Depot Museum and press play.

Have questions? Email us info@walkntours.com or text 617-991-3269.

Voucher Info
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