6 Hours Private Civil Rights Tour of Montgomery

Overview

This tour will take us to some of the most important sites that defined the Civil Rights Movement in Alabama. Our journey will take us on a definitive and emotional story of the civil rights era that changed the fabric of American life and sparked a movement. From the pulpit where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. preached to the spot where Mrs. Rosa Parks refuse to give up her seat on a Montgomery City bus. Afterwards, we'll continue on to the Civil Rights Memorial center and many other sites related to the Civil Rights movement. It's been said that those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it.

City: Montgomery

Sat 21 Jun

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Starting at $500.00

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What's Included

Private transportation

Local Professional guide

Driving Tour

Unforgettable stories and places of the Civil Rights Movement.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What To Expect

Montgomery Tours

ITINERARY We'll begin our tour with a short tour preview with a questions and answers section. Next, we'll began our driving tour of the civil right sites throughout the city of Montgomery. We will drive past the Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church, Dexter Baptist Church Parsonage and other site. We will take some time to visit The Legacy Museum and The National Memorial for Peace and Justice. Finally, we'll end our time together with a Questions and Answered section.

National Memorial for Peace and Justice

The National Memorial for Peace and Justice was conceived with the hope of creating a sober, meaningful site where people can gather and reflect on America's history of racial inequality. Set on a six-acre site, the memorial uses sculpture, art, and design to contextualize racial terror. The national memorial is a sacred space for truth-telling and reflection about racial terror in America and its legacy.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (24)

K2366OEbradb

Jul 2024

This was clearly the highlight of our summer vacation. We saw so many locations where important history was made. Mr. Williams knew firsthand because he was there at the time. He has so many stories that make the history come alive. We ate lunch at a "hole in the wall" restaurant that had really good southern food and a friendly ambience. A couple of tips if you're not as knowledgeable (and we were definitely not). It is possible to conflate the timeline of the bus boycott with the Selma march; but these events are separated by ten years or so. Also, we studied up a bit prior to the tour so it would not overwhelm, including watching a couple of movies (2014 "Selma" movie was one). The day after our tour we left Montgomery going back through Selma and actually drove around Selma to revisit a couple of the areas of interest. If we would have had more time, we would have liked to travel to Marion where Jimmie Lee Jackson was murdered. Finally, the story of Viola Liuzzo was fascinating though outrageous; and we stopped on our own at her memorial site to pay our respects. The fight continues.

Response from Host

Jul 2024

Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to share with you.

Laurier671107

Jul 2024

This is a tour like no other. Jake is simply the most knowledgeable, professional, personable tour guide you will meet. I thought I knew a lot already, having lived through the 1960s, but Jake gave a breadth and depth of information that is invaluable to understanding Selma and Montgomery. Suitable for all ages and backgrounds. If you are anywhere near Alabama, go with Jake.

bnesmith841

Jun 2024

Jake Williams is a very smart, experienced tour guide for those interested in Civil Rights history in the Montgomery area. He is knowledgeable and generous with his time.