Martin Luther King Jr. History Walking Tour
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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.]
Departure Point
- 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.
Return Details
- 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.
Duration
2 hours and 30 minutes
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Ebenezer Baptist Church
101 Jackson St NE, , Atlanta, Georgia
Exterior only of Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site
450 Auburn Ave NE, , Atlanta, Georgia
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.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Prince Hall Grand Lodge
330 Auburn Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30303
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
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Jackson Street Bridge
Jackson Street NE, Atlanta, Georgia
Take in the city's most famous views at the iconic Jackson Street Bridge.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Sweet Auburn
Sweet Auburn Ave, , Atlanta, Georgia
The tour takes place entirely in the Sweet Auburn neighborhood and includes numerous visits to points of interests
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: The King Center
449 Auburn Ave NE, , Atlanta, Georgia
Hours of operation are 7 days a week from 10-5pm
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: International Civil Rights Walk of Fame
2, Atlanta, GA 30312
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
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional Information
- 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
- • 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
Exclusions
- 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
Redemption Instructions
• Meet at the Behold Statue (African man with baby) across from Ebenezer Baptist Church 15 minutes before your tour time.
• Gratuities graciously accepted if you have a great time.
• Park for free at the National Park Service parking lot located at 425 John Wesley Dobbs Ave, or behind the King Center.
• This is a 1.7 mile outdoor walk with lots of standing, so please contact us if you have any physical limitations or difficulty walking.
• Please wear comfortable shoes
• Operates rain or shine
• You do not need to bring a printed ticket.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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Need To Know Info
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