Martin Luther King Jr. Tour: Explore Atlanta's Civil Rights History

Embark on a fast-paced, unforgettable 2.5-hour tour of Atlanta’s influential locations tied to Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement. Authorized by the King Center, this tour offers a deep understanding of the people and places that changed the world.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ebenezer Baptist Church - Exterior only of Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church.
  • Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site - 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…
What's Included
  • Entertaining and immersive stories of Dr. King and Civil Rights leaders
  • Insights into Atlanta’s role in the Civil Rights Movement
  • Phenomenal views from the Jackson Street Bridge
  • Exterior of Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church and the King Center
  • Exploring the Prince Hall Grand Lodge, a hidden gem of Civil Rights history
What's Not Included
  • 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
Additional Information

Experience the engaging story of Martin Luther King Jr. in a captivating and unforgettable 2.5 hour journey that showcases how Atlanta and the Old Fourth Ward neighborhood ignited global change. This essential tour, operated by Unexpected Atlanta Tours, takes you to inspiring locations such as the Ebenezer Baptist Church and the King Center, including…

Location
450a Auburn Ave NE
Auburn Avenue Northeast
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.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Anthony_j
Feb 23, 2025
MLK for the Jordan’s pass present and future. - Our experience was wonderful. It was welcoming,educational,entertaining. We felt safe. Our tour guide ZOE provided top notch service. Zoe was professional and very passionate about work and a fabulous orator.
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102amyi
Feb 18, 2025
great experience - Great tour. So much information and very interesting. I went with three others and we were completely enthralled by Zoe.
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Lestephanois1
Feb 16, 2025
Fascinating history tour with great guide - I learned a lot about the city of Atlanta and MLK’s early life. Also the history of racism and Atlanta’s role in the Civil Rights movement. Jessica was informative and entertaining for both me and my two teenage kids.
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Uscanuck99
Feb 2, 2025
Unscripted Knowledge! MLK Jr Tour With the Best - If you want to buzz through the sites and get snippets of information about the life of Dr./Rev. MLK Jr, then take a self-guided tour. If you want heartfelt stories of what came before, during, and after MLK Jr and his legacy...and you want to learn about the building blocks set the stage for civil rights legislation among other "unexpected" outcomes. Then Jay and the Unexpected Atlanta MLK Jr History Walking Tour is exactly where you need to be. The sites that you'll see are profound. The stories you'll hear from Jay will breathe life into those sites.
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Rene_w
Jan 31, 2025
It was a great family... - It was a great family experience...we learned so much and had a great time! The tour guide was very knowledgeable and patient with answering everyone's questions!
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Andrea_m
Jan 26, 2025
Wonderful MLK Tour - My dad and I took the MLK tour with Zoe and really enjoyed the afternoon! We learned so much not just about MLK and the history of the Auburn area, but Atlanta's place in civil rights. It was a great tour!
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Hetpatel
Jan 19, 2025
Insightful tour! - The tour was wonderful, educational and insightful. Jen H, our tour guide, connected so many parts of history throughout the tour. She was amazing! I would recommend Jen, Unexpected Atlanta and the MLK History Walking Tour!
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Kimwo3684oj
Jan 19, 2025
The history comes alive - Kristen was a great tour guide. She was very engaging and made the history of the area come to life. We are so glad we kicked off our long weekend in Atlanta with this walking tour.
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Mjssmd
Jan 17, 2025
Living history in Atlanta - Kristin was a fabulous guide. She took time to learn about the dozen attendees and did a great job putting the history of Atlanta at the center of the civil rights movement. We not only saw the historical sites but learned about their significance and why things evolved the way they did. She supplemented the talk with audio and visual highlights. We all felt that we developed a new appreciation for Atlanta being essential to the civil rights movement. Highly recommend this tour!
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Kellyca6051br
Jan 9, 2025
Inspiring Atlanta - Leigh is a superb tour guide and we learned fascinating stories of the history of Atlanta, the Civil Rights movement and the King family. Leigh is a professor and shares her extensive knowledge in a manner that expresses pride in the leaders that contributed to the growth of a state, a nation and the globe.
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