Martin Luther King Jr. History Walking Tour

Overview

Track the fascinating life of Martin Luther King Jr. in a fast-paced, unforgettable 2.5 hours, that reveals how Atlanta and the Old Fourth Ward neighborhood changed the world. This must-experience Atlanta History Tour includes inspiring visits outside Ebenezer Baptist Church, the King Center, and unexpected locations even locals don’t know. We will make the most of your visit to the King Historic District and make every minute you spend in this neighborhood count, and we make sure you know about all the important locations.

You will get a deep understanding of the people and places that inspired the Civil Rights Movement on this tour. As the only tour in the city authorized by the King Center, we'll give you the inside scoop into this incredible neighborhood.

[Note: This tour does NOT include going inside the King Birth Home. This is a 1.7 mile walk with lots of standing, so please contact us if you have any physical limitations or difficulty walking.]

City: Atlanta

Sun 23 Feb

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What's Included

• Entertaining and immersive stories of Dr. King and the many Civil Rights leaders

• Understanding the Atlanta's impact of the Civil Rights Movement

• Taking in the phenomenal views at the Jackson Street Bridge

Exterior of Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church and the King Center

• Seeing Prince Hall Grand Lodge, a hidden treasure in the Civil Rights Movement

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for travelers with inability to walk and stand for long periods of time
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Unexpected Atlanta Tours are all outdoor-experiences with social distancing between groups, with all-digital brochures, and a limited group size. Per current CDC guidelines masks are no longer required, but recommended. All guides are fully vaccinated.

What To Expect

Ebenezer Baptist Church

Exterior only of Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church.

Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site

The tour meets and ends at the National Historic Site, and includes an overview of the site, as well as detailed walk through various areas on the site. Due to potential staffing shortages, all National Park buildings are subject to closure at any time.

Jackson Street Bridge

Take in the city's most famous views at the iconic Jackson Street Bridge.

Sweet Auburn

The tour takes place entirely in the Sweet Auburn neighborhood and includes numerous visits to points of interests

The King Center

Hours of operation are 7 days a week from 10-5pm

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (297)

dr292

Dec 2022

This was an extremely enlightening tour where our fantastic tour guide, Joy, walked us through the amazing life of Dr. Martin Luther King. His successes were incredible. The "never give up" drive he & his family lived by are a huge credit to humanity & I wish the world could see what a difference he made. How amazing this world would be if all humans could live by his example. The fact that I am writing this a month after the tour & feel so strongly at the profound differences he was making, speaks volumes on the values that tours such as these give to educating the people who participate in them! I can't say enough...Thank you so much!

ronl64_68

Dec 2022

We had a very enjoyable tour with our enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and informative guide Arielle. Normally we would just find our own way but we're very happy we booked this tour as we learned so much about the inspirational Martin Luther King and Coretta Scott King, and many others from the Sweet Auburn neighbourhood. We're not so young anymore (sad smile!) but found the walk easy with a few rest stops along the way including a nice little coffee shop. A truly humbling and moving experience. Thank you, Arielle!

Alana_T

Nov 2022

Leigh was an excellent guide and teacher. She not only has a deep knowledgeable of the subject matter but a deep understanding of the impact of MLKs life. Highly recommend!