Martin Luther King Jr. History Walking Tour
Overview
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.]
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.]
Inclusions
- 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
- Entry/Admission - The King Center
- Entry/Admission - Jackson Street Bridge
- Entry/Admission - International Civil Rights Walk of Fame
- Entry/Admission - Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site
- Entry/Admission - Sweet Auburn
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Ebenezer Baptist Church, 101 Jackson St NE, Atlanta, GA 30312-1501
Exterior only of Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church.
Stop At: Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, 450 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312-1504
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
Pass By: Prince Hall Grand Lodge, 330 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA
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
Stop At: Jackson Street Bridge, Atlanta, GA
Take in the city's most famous views at the iconic Jackson Street Bridge.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Sweet Auburn Ave, Atlanta, GA
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, GA 30312-1503
Hours of operation are 7 days a week from 10-5pm
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: International Civil Rights Walk of Fame, 14 -0046-0011-082, 2, Atlanta, GA 30312, USA
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
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Ebenezer Baptist Church, 101 Jackson St NE, Atlanta, GA 30312-1501
Exterior only of Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church.
Stop At: Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, 450 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312-1504
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
Pass By: Prince Hall Grand Lodge, 330 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA
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
Stop At: Jackson Street Bridge, Atlanta, GA
Take in the city's most famous views at the iconic Jackson Street Bridge.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Sweet Auburn Ave, Atlanta, GA
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, GA 30312-1503
Hours of operation are 7 days a week from 10-5pm
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: International Civil Rights Walk of Fame, 14 -0046-0011-082, 2, Atlanta, GA 30312, USA
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
- 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
- Unexpected Atlanta Tours are all outdoor-experiences with social distancing between groups, with all-digital brochures, and a limited group size. Per current CDC guidelines masks are no longer required, but recommended. All guides are fully vaccinated.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Graciela_P
May 2022
We really had a good time. Our tour guides are the best❣️ Ariel and her other guider explained the stops and was well planned along with the rest stops. Thank you..
We really had a good time. Our tour guides are the best❣️ Ariel and her other guider explained the stops and was well planned along with the rest stops. Thank you..Kelly_C
May 2022
Leigh was a great guide. Learned so much about Dr King Jr and some history about black community in Atlanta.
Leigh was a great guide. Learned so much about Dr King Jr and some history about black community in Atlanta.michaelhZ5093KG
April 2022
Leigh, an Emory professor gave us an outstanding tour through the neighborhoods rich with Civil Rights history. The archive of recordings and photos added to the depth of the tour. An excellent and moving experience.
Leigh, an Emory professor gave us an outstanding tour through the neighborhoods rich with Civil Rights history. The archive of recordings and photos added to the depth of the tour. An excellent and moving experience.Keisha_B
April 2022
Fantastic way to bring history to life. Walking the neighborhood, hearing not just about MLK but also the community that shaped him was really powerful - and our guide, Emily, was a fantastic story teller. Myself, my husband, and 2 kids (12 & 11) thoroughly enjoyed it. The bar is now set very hig...
Fantastic way to bring history to life. Walking the neighborhood, hearing not just about MLK but also the community that shaped him was really powerful - and our guide, Emily, was a fantastic story teller. Myself, my husband, and 2 kids (12 & 11) thoroughly enjoyed it. The bar is now set very high for all future tours!WCSpencer33
April 2022
Emily was very informative! I loved the way she told the story and how she seemed so enthused to be doing so! She made everyone on the tour comfortable and seems to know a lot of people that live in the neighborhood (which is great as they all spoke to her). My husband was very impressed with the...
Emily was very informative! I loved the way she told the story and how she seemed so enthused to be doing so! She made everyone on the tour comfortable and seems to know a lot of people that live in the neighborhood (which is great as they all spoke to her). My husband was very impressed with the information, as this was an eye opener for him. He was glad that I suggested we did this tour because he learned a lot of details that transpired before his time. I highly recommend this tour to those visiting Atlanta and to those that already live in Atlanta as you learn something new everyday!TravlgrlNY
April 2022
Great walking tour that included history and stories about MLK, Jr and the area. Leigh is a great storyteller and historian. It was a wonderful way to experience the area. We also went to the Ebenezer Baptist church for a Sunday morning service. Very memorable.
Great walking tour that included history and stories about MLK, Jr and the area. Leigh is a great storyteller and historian. It was a wonderful way to experience the area. We also went to the Ebenezer Baptist church for a Sunday morning service. Very memorable.