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 tour by Unexpected Atlanta Tours includes inspiring visits to 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 or Old Ebenezer Baptist Church. Our walk is 1.7 miles with lots of standing; please contact us if you have any physical limitations.]

City: Atlanta

Sat 31 May

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Sat 31 May

Starting at $40.00

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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
The tour operates rain or shine.
Not recommended for travelers with inability to walk and stand for long periods of time

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 (576)

John_P

Mar 2025

Best walking tour ever. Jay was very knowledgeable with little known facts about MLK's history. A fantastic experience.. very highly recommended.

andrealY5246KH

Mar 2025

Jay, our tour guide for the MLK Jr tour, was wonderful and well educated. Highly recommend. Not much walking but in 2.5hr Jay will take you through different historic spots in the area MLK Jr grew up in. 10/10 experience!

Norman_R

Mar 2025

Paris was an awesome guide, loved all the facts and stories we learned. Was a great experience to take my 13 year old nephew on to learn about history!