Martin Luther King Jr. History Walking Tour

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From $40.00

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Explore Atlanta through the lens of the Civil Rights movement on this Martin Luther King Jr.-themed walking tour of the Sweet Auburn neighborhood. See where the iconic Civil Rights leader worked and lived as you visit sites such as Ebenezer Baptist Church, the King Center, and the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park. Throughout, your guide shares facts and stories about the Civil Rights movement in Atlanta.

Martin Luther King Jr.-themed walking tour of Atlanta
Discover sights that are iconic to the Civil Rights movement
Learn about the personal and public life of Martin Luther King Jr.
Fascinating tour for Atlanta visitors and locals alike

What's Included

Exterior of Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church and the King Center
• Seeing Prince Hall Grand Lodge, a hidden treasure in the Civil Rights Movement
• Entertaining and immersive stories of Dr. King and the many Civil Rights leaders
• Taking in the phenomenal views at the Jackson Street Bridge
• Understanding the Atlanta's impact of the Civil Rights Movement

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

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Memorial Rose Garden, 450a Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312, USA
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.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Ebenezer Baptist Church (Pass By)

Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Prince Hall Grand Lodge (Pass By)

Jackson Street Bridge

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Sweet Auburn

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

The King Center

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

International Civil Rights Walk of Fame

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Not recommended for travelers with inability to walk and stand for long periods of time
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Reviews

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Great tour

Andrew_D, Apr 2024

Paris was an excellent guide - it was obvious that she knew her subject and was fully committed to ensure we had a great time. The tour was very informative and thought provoking.

Lasting impact of facts

Linda_G, Apr 2024

The memorial! Move his grave to the museum of him. and his wife. The status of what he stood for freedom for all to should stand with respect and love for everyone.

Educational & Emotional

Ayrianna_L, Apr 2024

Arielle was AMAZING! She spoke with such knowledge, compassion, & emotion. We enjoyed learning/ visiting sites that built the foundation of the civil right movement. Definitely recommend this tour.

Family experience over Easter weekend

Anne_V, Apr 2024

My family and I had a wonderful morning filled with rich history and interesting details about MLK and his era. Paris ( tour guide) was fabulous:-)

A very interesting and...

Julie_N, Mar 2024

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.

Martin Luther King tour

Joseph_W, Mar 2024

Our guide Jay was absolutely great - highly knowledgeable really friendly and very entertaining. It's an all round great tour main

Good experience

Priyanka_G, Mar 2024

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.

The whole experience was...

Wanda_S, Mar 2024

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

Great

Philp_Z, Mar 2024

Great tour guide in Kristin. Very informative. Note that you do not go into any of the sites like the museum or the church. All outside. So allow some time before or after to visit those sites which are well worth it. Recommended

MLK Tour

Mendy_D, Mar 2024

Kristin was a terrific tour guide with engaging stories and historical photos. This is a must do in Atlanta.

A fantastic Atlanta tour

Thomas_S, Mar 2024

Our guide made the experience exceptional. She was very knowledgeable as well as helpful and friendly.

Fantasy

Somalia_M, Feb 2024

This was the best, informative tour!! I am from Los Angeles, CA and was looking for something fun to do. I am glad I chose this tour. I learned a lot of history! The tour guide was amazing!! He really made the experience worthwhile. .

This was a great...

Christine_D, Feb 2024

This was a great experience to learn about the history being in this history. Never forget how it was and that you need brave men and women to change. It starts with you. Arielle was a wonderful guide. We also enjoyed the group.

Such lovely tour

Alice_L, Feb 2024

I loved the ML King tour with Jen, she successfully made the story of the King so alive, like looking through His eyes. I appreciated it very much, time spent so good, totally recommend it.

Palpable nostalgia for a...

Natasha_C, Jan 2024

Palpable nostalgia for a once-thriving community and for remarkable leaders long passed, it is surprising how neglected the neighborhood remains despite the world stature of its most famous former resident, Nobel Laureate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr

Real History that comes to life!

lucy_s, Jan 2024

Seeing the home where MLK grew up, hearing the stories of his childhood, as a young adult, and all of the amazing things that he did to promote peace and harmony among all races. Our tour guide was very adept at unfolding his story as we toured the sites.

Exvellent Tour

Robert_H, Dec 2023

Our tour guide Jay was great. He really taught as a lot about the shoulders MLK stood. Jay was an extremely charasmatic tour guide.

A Walk to Remember

Monica_T, Dec 2023

Traveling to the South with my 11-year-old son this holiday, I thought to schedule a series of activities to broaden his understanding of African-American history. Arielle led our group experience. Her narrative far exceeded my expectations and left me hungry to seek out more information. The tour was well-paced and her storytelling provided proper context to understand the city as the “eye of the storm” during the Civil Rights Movement. Arielle shared insights to what shaped the leaders for community and national impact. She connected our multi-generational and multicultural audience. She connected dots and information gaps so critical to our national identity. I highly recommend the experience and already referred others at my hotel!

Great civil rights history tour

Sarah_E, Dec 2023

Amazing tour filled with stories of civil rights and historic Atlanta. Our tour guide Leigh was animated and knowledgable and made the experience both fun and educational.

Amazing and definitely a learning experience

Angela_B, Dec 2023

My most memorable part of the tour was the exhibits in the visitors center and the walk through Ebenezer Church. Our tour guide Ms. Jen was awesome the way she walked and talked about history behind everything when it came to our Civil Right Movement

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