Martin Luther King Jr. Tour: Explore Atlanta's Civil Rights History

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: 24 hours
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…
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

Explore the captivating journey of Martin Luther King Jr. in an engaging 2.5-hour tour that highlights how Atlanta and the Old Fourth Ward neighborhood influenced global change. This essential tour by Unexpected Atlanta Tours features inspiring stops at Ebenezer Baptist Church, the King Center, and surprising sites even locals may not know about….

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.

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Ruth_o
May 6, 2025
Learn about MLK, his family, childhood, neighborhood, and resting place - Ariel was a super and knowledgeable guide for our MLK historical walking tour. There were all interesting folks on the tour. It was the perfect walk on the perfect day.
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Jennielynnsmith
May 6, 2025
ATL MLK walking tour - Joy was a delight. Her knowledge combined with the passionate, soulful delivery made the entire experience moving, interesting and fun. She was engaging, energetic and easy to connect with. I have already recommended her tour to several people upon my return home and will 100% find her again when I return to Atlanta. Can't recommend enough!
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Suzyqueva
May 4, 2025
Would do it again! - Our tour was informative, entertaining, and enjoyable. Joy was an EXCELLENT guide. She contextualized Atlanta’s role in the civil rights movement in America, weaving together facts and history in a coherent story. Recommend her highly.
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831waynec
May 3, 2025
Great tour and leader - Joy was terrific!! Very knowledgeable and a great commentator. The route and information brought MLK and the civil rights movement to life
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Peterj8773bh
May 1, 2025
An abundance of JOY - This tour was led by the amazing JOY and she was a joy to spend time with. She was very knowledgable about the history of civil rights in ATL and you could tell the subject matter was dear to her heart. There were perhaps 10 people in our group and she remembered everyone's names which I found amazing! Don't delay in booking a tour with this company!
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W5353irmaryk
Apr 29, 2025
Fantastic Tour! A+ experience! - Fantastic tour! A+++!!! Our tour guide, Kristen, was smart and funny - she answered all our questions and was a great leader. We were able to get a real sense of the history in this neighborhood, and we appreciated Kristin's explanations. The pace was great, and we got to know others in our group, which was lovely. I would urge anyone to try this tour - it's an excellent experience!
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Hollyp794
Apr 29, 2025
Highly recommend the MLK walking tour - Ariel provided an honest and well present account of the civil rights history in the neighborhood as well as the contemporary context for what we were seeing. Highly recommend!
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Caitlin_l
Apr 29, 2025
A local love letter to Atlanta! - This is an excellent walking tour, a real deep dive into MLK’s life in Atlanta and the history of Sweet Auburn. It’s a tour that showcases ALL of the neighborhood and the way it was during MLK’s life but also events that have had lasting impacts both positive (the King Center) and negative (building the highway through the middle of community!). Arielle, our tour guide, was so knowledgeable and passionate about Atlanta and sharing its history. She also offered wonderful food recommendations for after the tour. I love learning about a city from locals and this tour embodied all of that. Cant recommend enough!
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Garysylven
Apr 28, 2025
A step back in time. - It’s staggering to learn how much of MLK’s formative years were spent in the area explored on this tour. Joy’s thoughtful narratives during the tour explained how this amazing man became who he was. Joy’s a wonderfully kind, intelligent and entertaining guide who brought the tour to life.
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Sara_b
Apr 28, 2025
Kristin was a terrific... - Kristin was a terrific tour guide! We learned so much about Dr. King as well as the Sweet Auburn neighborhood. Highly recommed the tour!
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up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).