Guided Walking tour to the Atlanta Home of Martin Luther King Jr.
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Experience Atlanta's history from a different perspective, through the eyes of a boy growing up in a downtown neighborhood to become a beloved pastor and leader of one of the most influential movements in American history. Walk in the footsteps of Martin Luther King, Jr., and learn more about the creation of a Civil Rights icon. Based on careful research and contemporary sources, our Atlanta MLK Jr. Tour will take you to significant sites that highlight the life of the pastor-turned-activist. Follow his journey from birth to his historic role on the national stage as a leader in the Civil Right Movement. Our professional storytellers will share inspiring stories of MLK's upbringing, challenges and triumphs, as you visit select locations that served as the background of his life.
Departure Point
- Meet your tour guide outside the Birthplace of Martin Luther King, Jr at 501 Auburn Avenue, in downtown Atlanta.
Return Details
- Meet your tour guide outside the Birthplace of Martin Luther King, Jr at 501 Auburn Avenue, in downtown Atlanta.
Duration
1 hour and 20 minutes
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: 533 Auburn Ave NE
533 Auburn Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30312
Here we go over the dynamic relationship between MLK Jr. and His father. We examine the his father influence he had on the young mans life and how he impacted MLK's legacy.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Old Wheat Street Northeast
Old Wheat Street Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30312
It's on this street we admire older homes and talk about the race riots of 1906. Here we can learn about how Atlanta from 1906 was an epicenter of change. How that changed rippled up and boiled over in the 1960s.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Historic Fire Station 6
39 Boulevard Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30312
This fire station was at onetime a community hub. It's at this stop be examine the communities influence on Martin Luther King Jr. We see the very baseball lot the young MLK played and met other leaders of the revolution.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Ebenezer Baptist Church
101 Jackson St NE, , Atlanta, Georgia
This historic church is normally open to visitors. It's here our guide talks about another famous preacher that impacted our government. Here our guides go into detail about how the impact religion had on MLK and the influence and drive it gave him to make a better life for an entire population.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Auburn Avenue Northeast
Auburn Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA
It's on this street we talk about the community and how this business district was the epicenter of black businesses and allowed business leaders and employees to find employment.
Duration: 15 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
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Well Researched History
- Knowledgeable Guide
Exclusions
- Gratuity
Redemption Instructions
Give our guide the name under which you booked and he or she will check you in! It's that easy!
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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