Private Tour

Private 6 Hour Tour of Selma and Montgomery Civil Rights Sites

Overview

Available languages

English

6 hours

Mobile ticket

This is a driving tour of all the historical sites in Montgomery and then we retrace the 1965 Selma To Montgomery Voting Right March and cross The Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama.

We spend approximately 3 hours of the tour in Montgomery passing by various points of interest which include Dexter Church, Dexter King Parsonage, Gray Hound Bus Terminal, Alabama State University and the State Capitol.

From here, we are at the ending point of the Voting Rights March. We will work backwards and retrace the steps to the beginning of the historical 1965 Voting Rights March. While we retrace these steps, we will talk about the iconic individuals and places that made this such an impactful time in our history.

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

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Embassy Suites by Hilton Montgomery Hotel & Conference Center

300 Tallapoosa Street Montgomery United States

What To Expect

Dexter Parsonage Museum - Dr. Martin Luther King home

The home that Dr. King live from 1954-1960

Admission Not Applicable

Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church

The Church where Dr. King served as pastor from 1954-1960

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Private 6 Hour Tour of Selma and Montgomery Civil Rights Sites

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

23 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Best Tour Guide!
Nancy R,
Jan 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Jake is BEYOND an amazing tour guide. He has SO much knowledge of both Montgomery and Selma, AL!! He is professional, pleasant and kind!!!
Best tour ever
csimpso6,
Jan 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent tour! Mr. Williams was a wealth of knowledge. This was the best tour that we have ever had. It is well worth the money. Mr. Williams was able to accommodate my mother and teenage daughter. He answered all of our questions throughout the tour. If you can do only one thing while in Montgomery, I would recommend that you choose this tour.
A must do
FrequentFlier823303,
Dec 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My husband and I wanted to see all civil rights sights in Selma and Montgomery and Jake delivered that and more. What a unique experience to be with a guide who has lived in this area his whole life. We would highly recommend!
A 1960's Bucket List Checked
judy w,
Nov 25, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Edmund Pettus Bridge Rosa Parks Museum Jake's wealth of interesting knowledge and stories. Will never forget this experience.
a powerful part of our trip
Fearless30822640402,
Oct 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Jake Williams shared his personal, first hand knowledge of Montgomery, Selma and places in between with our group. He shared his own experience from the 4th day of the Selma-Montgomery March, and his perspective on the area today. This was a powerful experience.
Treat Yourself to a Tour with Jake!
Holly H,
Sep 27, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Jake is a reservoir of information! As a native Alabamian, he gives a personal touch to the rich history he tells of Alabama, Montgomery, and Selma. Jake provided comfortable transportation in a large van as we toured the Civil Rights sites and learned more about important events. that took place here. Jake is an exceptional host!
Fantastic Civil Rights and Voting Rights Tour of Selma and Montgomery Alabama
johnsonlm3,
Sep 8, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Jake’s knowledge of key civil and voting rights people and places was educational. We learned a lot about the march from Selma to Montgomery. Jake gave us a street by street bus tour of both cities complete with history and Jake’s personal experiences. The Lowndes Interpretive Center was a well kept secret to us. The museum is small, but something every American should visit if they are visiting the Selma. Thanks for a great tour, Jake.
Excellent Civil Rights Tour
Kathleen O,
Sep 8, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
We really enjoyed our tour of Montgomery and Selma with Jake. It added so much to our experience to hear about the region and history from someone who grew up here and had participated in a seminal event in the Civil Rights movement. Highly recommend this tour.
Civil Rights of Everyone
francinaw2019,
Aug 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The trip was very educational. So much history. There is so much more that could be told. The places of interest need updating and more national attention. I recommend traveling there.
Excellent tour and tour guide
donnasJ8139EK,
Aug 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
If I could give more stars I would. This was a phenomenal tour and Mr. Jake Williams is a consummate professional, a brilliant historian and thoughtful tour guide.i traveled with my teenage son who is often slow to give compliments and when we got back he said, ‘that was a very good tour’ We loved the side bar conversations about culture and context and the experiential approach. He also has a great van and excellent food recommendations!!. I’ve already recommended this tour to everyone I know who’s considering coming. THANK YOU!!