Montgomery is an important city in the history of the American Civil Rights Movement. The location of one of the most important bus boycotts, Montgomery’s streets are full of African American history. Let this self-guided walking tour give you a glimpse into the history of the city at your own pace. You’ll walk to landmarks like the Civil Rights Memorial Center and the Alabama State Capitol.
- Stop for hot dogs where MLK Jr and Elvis did
- Visit the site of the Rosa Parks Museum
- See where Rosa Parks got on the bus at Court Square
- Follow part of the Montgomery March route
What To Expect
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.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
United States Post Office and Courthouse—Montgomery
We will stop by the courthouse and hear about Judge Johnson who ruled in favor of Rosa Parks and changed history.
• Admission Ticket Not Included
Freedom Rides Museum
The Freedom Riders challenged the rulings against segregation laws on buses and risked their lives to show the world the inequality that the people of the South faced. You’ll hear their story of traveling through Alabama and being attacked.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Court Square
This famous square was once the hub of slave trading, the bus stop Rosa Parks waited at to catch her bus, the start of the civil war, and so much more.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Dexter Avenue
We will follow Dexter Avenue hearing the stories of it’s history, Selma to Montgomery March and more.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Chris’ Famous Hotdogs
We will stop by this iconic restaurant that was once frequented by Martin Luther King Jr, Elvis and many Presidents of the USA. It’s a gathering place fo the people.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Civil Rights Memorial Center
You’ll see the memorial and hear the story of how the marchers walked from Selma to Montgomery.
• Admission Ticket Free
Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church
This is the church Martin Luther King Jr got his start, where he first preached and united the people of Montgomery and the world. You’ll hear about MLK.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Alabama State Capitol
The tour ends on the stairs of the Alabama State Capital, the spot where Martin Luther King Jr gave his speech “How Long, Not Long!” You’ll hear a clip of the speech and learn how that march changed the USA forever.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Max group – 15
