Pay Homage to Martin Luther King Jr. on These Top Tours

Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, this southern city remains the place perhaps most deeply associated with Martin Luther King Jr. On this MLK-themed walking tour of Sweet Auburn, learn about the places which shaped his early life, including the Ebenezer Baptist Church, Martin Luther King Jr. Historical Park, and more. Alternatively, opt for a self-guided intro to Atlanta.

This virtual introduction to the Martin Luther King Jr. Monument is ideal if you want to pay homage to MLK from the comfort of your own home. Learn more than you could independently about the quotes on the inscription wall and ready yourself for a future in-person trip.

Memphis, Tennessee, was the site of Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination on April 4, 1968. Although most often associated with soul, rock ‘n’ roll, and many other musical genres, Memphis remains a key location for those interested in both King and the civil rights movement. On this tour, expect to visit the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel (where King was shot), and more.

Go in-depth into Martin Luther King Jr.’s life—and the civil rights movement as a whole—on a private tour of Atlanta, during which you’ll cover key points of interest such as King’s birthplace on Auburn Avenue; the King Center, founded by King’s widow Mrs. Coretta Scott King; and more. You can also tour Atlanta by bus.

Long linked to the fight for civil rights, Birmingham, Alabama, is also the place where King was jailed for his role in the city’s 1963 protests. (And it was there that he wrote his famed “Letter from Birmingham Jail.”) Tour the city with a guide to learn more about significant landmarks and attractions than you could alone, such as the Bethel Baptist Church.

If you know but one thing about Martin Luther King Jr., there’s a good chance it’s his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech. On a city tour of Washington DC, you can cover the top sights of the nation’s capital—including the White House and the US Capitol—as well as see the Lincoln Memorial where King gave the aforementioned speech.

Combining civil rights history with insight into Martin Luther King Jr.’s life, this tour led by a historian guide provides an ideal introduction to Atlanta, Georgia. Visit spots such as the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change, the Atlanta University Center, and grab lunch at the Busy Bee Café.

Martin Luther King Jr. wasn’t the only key figure in the civil rights movement. In Montgomery, Alabama, learn more about King, as well as Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott, on a private tour of the city, which includes stops at places such as the Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church and the Alabama State Capitol.