Martin Luther King Jr. History Tour: Explore Influential Atlanta Locations
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Atlanta
Embark on a fast-paced, unforgettable 2.5-hour tour of Atlanta's influential locations tied to Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement. Authorized by the King Center, this tour offers a deep understanding of the people and places that changed the world.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 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.
- Prince Hall Grand Lodge - Exterior only of the historic Prince Hall Grand Lodge, location of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s and Congressman John Lewis’s offices, as well as a historic Madam CJ Walker Beauty Salon
- 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
- International Civil Rights Walk of Fame - Guests will make connections from prominent Civil Rights leaders that they learned about on the tour as they see their shoe prints along the Walk of Fame
What's Included
- Entertaining and immersive stories of Dr. King and Civil Rights leaders
- Insights into Atlanta’s role in the Civil Rights Movement
- Phenomenal views from the Jackson Street Bridge
- Exterior of Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church and the King Center
- Exploring the Prince Hall Grand Lodge, a hidden gem of Civil Rights history
What's Not Included
- Birth Home Tour (currently closed until 2025 )
- Inside of Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church Heritage Sanctuary
- We do not provide transportation to or from the tour
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Experience the engaging story of Martin Luther King Jr. in a captivating and unforgettable 2.5 hour journey that showcases how Atlanta and the Old Fourth Ward neighborhood ignited global change. This essential tour, operated by Unexpected Atlanta Tours, takes you to inspiring locations such as the Ebenezer Baptist Church and the King Center, including hidden spots not known to even the locals. We ensure your visit to the King Historic District is maximized, and you are aware of all the key sites.
Gain an in-depth appreciation of the individuals and areas that ignited the Civil Rights Movement on this tour. We, being the only tour in the city officially endorsed by the King Center, offer you privileged insights into this remarkable neighborhood.
[Please Note: This tour does not feature indoor visits to King Birth Home or Old Ebenezer Baptist Church. The tour involves a 1.7-mile walk and considerable standing, please let us know if you have any physical restrictions.]
- Not recommended for travelers with inability to walk and stand for long periods of time
Location
450a Auburn Ave NE
Auburn Avenue Northeast
We meet next to the Behold Monument, a statue of a man holding a baby to the sky, located across the street from Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church at the outdoor amphitheater.
Your guide will have an orange Unexpected Atlanta tote bag. DO NOT GET ON A BUS.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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779juliannen
Mar 31, 2024
A Must-Do Walking Tour - This was the best walking tour we have ever taken! Zoe was amazing in providing us a historical perspective that had so many heartwarming and interesting stories that linked the history of Atlanta and Civil Rights from 100 years ago to the present. It was easy to listen and learn so much by the way she presented it all. Definitely great edutainment Zoe! Highly recommend!
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Julie_n
Mar 30, 2024
A very interesting and... - A very interesting and informative tour that must be done at least once in your life. An added bonus that we had Zoe - an awesome and knowledgeable tour guide.
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Jandbr
Mar 28, 2024
Great High-Level Overview - Stand Alone Tour and Pair with other sites for more in depth experience - Great high-level overview of both Dr Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life and legacy along with the greater context of Civil Rights in Atlanta. I learned a lot! Choose this tour if you only have half a day for the MLK portion of your trip or pair it with more time in the King Center, Visitor Center and the Ranger talks if you have more time. Joy was our Tour Guide and she was incredibly knowledgeable and engaging.
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Susanbv6069as
Mar 28, 2024
Walking the Streets of Change - We truly had a wonderful and inspiring time on this tour. Zoe was a delight and did an excellent job of showing us the sights and filling us with historical information which brought great connections to Atlanta's history and the life of Martin Luther King Jr. and the influential people/places in his life.
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Joseph_w
Mar 19, 2024
Martin Luther King tour - Our guide Jay was absolutely great - highly knowledgeable really friendly and very entertaining. It's an all round great tour main
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F5682tojamesm
Mar 18, 2024
Fantastic MLK Jr historic district tour - We had a great Saturday morning tour of the MLK Jr. historic district in Atlanta's Old Fourth Ward. Our guide, Kristin, was extremely knowledgable and clearly felt very connected to the history of the area and its relation to the civil rights movement. We covered a lot of ground (literally) in the 2.5 hour tour but our 11 and 9 year-olds had no trouble keeping up. Thanks to Kristin and Unexpected Atlanta -- we will be back for more tours!
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Y4709aujosephw
Mar 18, 2024
Martin Luther King walking tour - This was a great tour made particularly great by how knowledgeable and engaging jay - our guide was. There are some great views on the trip too
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Samventeurs
Mar 12, 2024
The best MLK tour - This tour truly blew me away. I was not expecting all of the sites and accompanying photos. Jennifer our guide did an amazing job teaching us about the history of this tour. It really was captivating, it made 2.5 hours feel like 60-minutes! Great job!
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Wanda_s
Mar 10, 2024
The whole experience was... - The whole experience was wonderful. Joy was very professional as well as knowledgeable It was nice to be able to walk to the spots. Taking our pictures and sending them to us was a very nice touch
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Priyanka_g
Mar 13, 2024
Good experience - The tour was definitely excellent - it was nostalgic to visit the footsteps of Martin Luther King Jr
But I am refraining from giving it a 5 star because the guide Christine should learn time management better. The tour description mentioned spending 20 minutes in the historic centre but in reality we were offered 0 minutes and I had to skip part of the tour lecture in order to rush through the historic centre just because I didn't want to miss it at any cost.
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