Martin Luther King Jr. History Walking Tour

About this activity

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.]

Itinerary

1. Ebenezer Baptist Church · pass by

   Exterior only of Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church.

2. Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Park · 25 min

   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.

3. Stop 3 · pass by

   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

4. Jackson Street Bridge · 10 min

   Take in the city's most famous views at the iconic Jackson Street Bridge.

5. Sweet Auburn · 120 min

   The tour takes place entirely in the Sweet Auburn neighborhood and includes numerous visits to points of interests

6. The King Center · 10 min

   Hours of operation are 7 days a week from 10-5pm

7. Stop 7 · 10 min

   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

Meeting point

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

End 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.

Good to know

• 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

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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