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

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60 to 75 minutes (approx.)

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Overview

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.

What's Included

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

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

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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Martin Luther King Street
Selma, AL 36703, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Old Depot Museum (Pass By)

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.

St. James Hotel Selma, Tapestry Collection by Hilton (Pass By)

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

Edmund Pettus Bridge (Pass By)

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

Selma (Pass By)

We will spend time walking through the streets seeing the historic sites and learning their civil rights story.Time Duration: 30 minutes

Brown Chapel AME Church (Pass By)

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

Selma Municipal Court (Pass By)

The tour stops outside of thh Selma Municipal Court, this is the spot MLK was jailed. You'll learn why and his story.

Dallas County Courthouse (Pass By)

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

Rev. James Reeb memorial plaque (Pass By)

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

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Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Selma Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Self Guided GPS APP Audio Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CDT). Read more Apr 2025