Montgomery Civil Rights: Self-Guided GPS Tour

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Experience the Montgomery Civil Rights movement with a self-guided GPS tour. Explore historic sites, learn about Martin Luther King Jr, Rosa Parks, and the Freedom Riders, and discover the stories of those who fought for civil rights.

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Rosa Parks Museum - 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.

What's Included

Professional, GPS Guided, Audio Tour
Unlimited access - tour never expires
Explore Rosa Parks’ bus stop and her story
Detailed accounts of Civil Rights stories in Montgomery, AL
Insight into the Montgomery Bus Boycott
Personalized experience - go at your own pace
Virtual tour access after on-site experience
The life and impact of Martin Luther King Jr in Montgomery
Exclusive app WalknTours for a smart phone guided adventure
Understand the history of segregation and ‘Separate but Equal’

What's 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

Additional Information

Experience the freedom of touring at your own time, convenience and personal preference. Think of it as an on-demand tour guide, readily available on your mobile device, providing an enriched storytelling experience.

The validity of the tour is everlasting. Feel free to revisit it as frequently as you wish. Post the physical tour, you’ll gain access to a virtual tour that you can revisit anytime. Ever forgot what the tour guide mentioned? With our WalknTours app, listen back anytime and hold the narratives indefinitely.

The tour covers historic civil rights landmarks in Montgomery that saw the presence of Martin Luther King Jr, Rosa Parks, The Freedom Riders, the Selma to Montgomery Marches and many more.

Bite into a flavorful hotdog at the very eatery where Martin Luther King Jr enjoyed his hotdogs. History repeats itself!

Find out more about the oppressive Jim Crow laws and witness the courageous fight for civil rights in Montgomery.

Location

Rosa Parks Museum

Montgomery Street

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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Sherrie_w

Jul 25, 2024

Freedom - Great tour. A wealth of personal testimonials, and seeing close up allowed us to experience the Movement as if we were there in real time.

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Wychejm518

Jul 11, 2024

Nice tour. Rent a scooter instead of walking! - Great narration and informative. Appreciated the route and information shared. I would recommend renting a scooter to travel along the route and listen. The roads are relatively empty in the late afternoon/evening.

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Relax62988783838

Jun 6, 2024

Worth the walk - The narrative was well written and well spaced. It was about a 2.5 mile walk, and the sites chosen were perfect. Very moving

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Donna_b

Jun 4, 2024

Illuminating History - The tour was insightful and illuminated the history I was not taught in school. I find it interesting that the beginning of the Civil War and the Civil Rights movement were both in Montgomery. Where there is darkness, the light is able to shine the brightest. Thank you Rosa Parks, Dr. King and all the other brave women and men for the light you brought.

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Dwight1503

May 29, 2024

Overall great experience - The narration and directions to each location was perfect. The tour was informative, the route wasn’t too long however wear good walking shoes to maneuver a few inclines.

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Foxcreekadams

Apr 22, 2024

Well done walking tour - The walk was well paced. The directions were clear, as was the guidance arrow. The sound effects and music added to the experience. I was surprised and looking for a bus until I figured out it was a sound effect. The narrative provided enough insight and if the listener wished to delve further, the museums along the way provided that.

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Ron_r

Mar 5, 2024

A must see - need to edit my previous post. I neglected to check my email which all the directions were listed. Communications with the tour guide excellent. I missed the audio version of the tour because I did not open the appropriate link for from his email. The tour is absolutely beautiful, very well preserved old town Montgomery, Alabama. The walking tour reveals a lot of American history in the flight for civil rights for our brothers. The bravery of Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King, and so many others is evident in this tour. It is a messy if you are in Montgomery. After you purchase the tour, please check your email!

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Kate

Jul 19, 2024

Great for an overview of the city - Makes navigating the city easy, well paced and easy to follow. It brings the places to life and gives you a great overview. Helped us decide what else we wanted to take a closer look at.

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Andrew_h

May 27, 2024

A welcome education - A moving experience. Being from the UK neither of us was as aware of the past wrongs that we should have been

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Scott_s

Mar 10, 2024

Good addition to the area. - Good walking tour. Not a difficult walk if you are in any kind of shape. Definitely makes the area come to life. It would not have had the impact walking the path without the narration and sounds. Note: there is one part where police sirens go off in the audio….don’t freak out like I did. :)

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