Selma Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Self Guided GPS APP Audio Tour
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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.
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Ages 10-100
Duration: 60–75 minutes
Start time: Check availability
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Audio guide: English
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- 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
What's not included- No food, drinks
- Admissions - this is all outside and guided by your phone
- Start:
- Old Depot Museum, 4 Martin Luther King St, Selma, AL 36703, USAThe 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.
End:- Brown Chapel AME Church, 410 Martin Luther King St, Selma, AL 36703, USAThe 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.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 222222P76- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- No admissions included as this is all outside and guided by your phone.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 222222P76
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- 4 Martin Luther King St, Selma, AL 36703, USAThe 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.
- Pass byOld Depot MuseumSt. James Hotel Selma, Tapestry Collection by HiltonEdmund Pettus BridgeSelmaBrown Chapel AME ChurchSelma Municipal CourtDallas County CourthouseRev. James Reeb memorial plaque
- 410 Martin Luther King St, Selma, AL 36703, USAThe 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.
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Rowride
Sacramento, CA24 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
This was day 2 of a weekend spent at significant civil rights sights in Alabama. Not too far from Montgomery, but a heck of a long way if you’re walking through a community that hates you. Selma’s downtown is pretty run down, and that is sad to see. But this walking tour was excellent and led me along the path where many civil rights leaders and martyrs have gone before. The information is excellent, and the fact that it works with your phone’s GPS to know exactly where you are is really nice. The narration even tells you which side of the street to walk down, when there are no sidewalks on one side. This one would be tough for folks who have mobility challenges, as there are some streets without consistent access. But that comes later in the tour, and the first part is definitely accessible and worth the minimal cost. I went on a Sunday, so the locations I might have entered were all closed.
I was a bit iffy on whether I wanted to go to Selma in 100+ degree heat in August, but the Montgomery walking tour I did the previous day was excellent, so I decided to brave the weather to hear what they had to say about Selma. I’m very happy I did.
I was a bit iffy on whether I wanted to go to Selma in 100+ degree heat in August, but the Montgomery walking tour I did the previous day was excellent, so I decided to brave the weather to hear what they had to say about Selma. I’m very happy I did.
Written September 3, 2023
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Cathie72
Costa Rica7 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
The tour was a valuable review of the history of the area. Signage was poor. Such a profound era of our shared past. So sad to see the broken glass, shuttered doors and failed commercial ventures. A heartache to see the area so forgotten. The Depot museum, the Reflections Cafe and the Five and Dime that hosts a gourmet chef were some bright spots.
Written June 4, 2024
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Mustafa T
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Dec 2023 • Couples
Just excellent. Production quality is superb and the content is really deep. I learned a lot. This tour added a lot of depth to my visit to Selma. Tip: Don’t be like me and skip the “how to use the app” video. App has really nice features otherwise you’s miss.
Written December 26, 2023
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Angela S
willowbrook, United States16 contributions
Feb 2025 • Solo
Great tour. It took me an hour and 20 minutes to complete. I got about 6000 steps in. But the tour does not take you back to the starting location so be aware of that.
Written February 14, 2025
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Deneece H
7 contributions
Very interesting tour… easy to follow. Wish Selma had more economic support. It was depressing to see such important and historic sites surrounded by distressed buildings and neglect
Written January 13, 2025
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Sandra S
Saint Simons Island, GA282 contributions
The app was very user friendly and I switched frequently from the map to the written dialogue and paused many times…. Great information and good time spent at each location.
Written January 5, 2025
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Jamie L
3 contributions
Really enjoyed this tour - very easy to do at your own pace and lots of information about Selma and the civil rights movement.
Written September 16, 2024
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RAF
Chicago, IL11 contributions
The walking (driving) narration was fine. Only about 4 blocks long if you include walking over the Edmond Petis Bridge. History of the hotel and train station was interesting.
Having to download the separate App to play the recording and then entering the special Viator code was a pain. Cell phone signals were weak and slow in that area.
My advice, wait for the National Parks Visitor Center remodeling to be finished and get a printed walking tour pamphlet for free, plus so much more.
I will say being in Selma and walking in the footsteps of monumental Civil Rights Activitists was moving.
Having to download the separate App to play the recording and then entering the special Viator code was a pain. Cell phone signals were weak and slow in that area.
My advice, wait for the National Parks Visitor Center remodeling to be finished and get a printed walking tour pamphlet for free, plus so much more.
I will say being in Selma and walking in the footsteps of monumental Civil Rights Activitists was moving.
Written March 18, 2024
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Whyme67
New York, N.Y.29 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
This was a very good tour of Selma and is something to keep in mind if you're visiting on a Sunday, Monday or Tuesday when many things are closed. The tape was clear and gave very accurate directions. We did lose our connection while walking over the bridge but it was easy to pick up again.
Written October 31, 2023
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