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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326priyat
Oct 5, 2024
Fantastic telling of MLK story! - Wonderful informative tour! Jay was fantastic- personable , knowledgeable and a great orator! Would HIGHLY recommend this tour for history buffs
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Quiettraveller2
Oct 2, 2024
MLK neighborhood walking tour - We had an amazing time on the tour. Kristin was amazing. Informative and fun. She really helped see the context and relationships in the community that helped influence the. Dr King the leader he became. Totally recommend it
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Siddharth_f
Oct 2, 2024
Great tour - Great tour. Kristin was an outstanding guide. I would recommend to others. She was very knowledgeable and engaging
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Nureen2024
Sep 28, 2024
So much to take from the walking tour! - It was so great to be able to walk through the heart of the history. I would highly recommend this chance to walk and visit the sites with the group. Our wonderful guide Zoe was very knowledgeable with so much details and what a pleasant and fun vibe she passed on throughout the entire time! I would definitely ask for Zoe next time when I decide to bring a friend to downtown Atlanta.
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Wendyns1551rj
Sep 22, 2024
MLK Walking Tour - Zoe was an incredible guide! She made the experience “next level”. We thoroughly enjoyed and recommend the tour. Insightful and historical.
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Scenic01742158256
Sep 16, 2024
Great Tour - The tour was terrific. This is the way to really be in touch with the MLK legacy, its place in our history and what we can strive for today & tomorrow! Oriel was excellent, full of information & able to answer all our questions. No better way to learn about MLK, the Dream struggle, Atlanta's role, & more...than on foot with a wonderful guide like Oriel.
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471mylam
Sep 7, 2024
Very well-done, informational tour! - This was an awesome history tour! Our tour guide, Lee, took us back in history to before MLK Jr was born and told us about his family and the neighborhood in Atlanta. She walked us around us and told us a great deal about the Civil Rights movement that even I, as a teacher, did not know. It learned so much about Atlanta’s history, MLK Jr.’s life and family, and the Civil Rights Movement in such a short amount of time! That was amazing!
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C8724emdebbies
Sep 4, 2024
Exceptional walking tour of MLK jr.’s birthplace and neighborhood - My husband and I truly enjoyed this tour! Our tour guide Jen was amazing! My husband and I both felt like we learned so much about Martin Luther King JR. as a person, as well as a Civil Rights icon. It was captivating to walk the streets where MLK JR. was born and raised and to hear about the people and the environment that helped to shape him into the leader he became. This tour was amazing and a wonderful highlight to our trip to Atlanta!
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Shikira_w
Sep 1, 2024
Great tour! - Our tour guide Jay, was excellent. He was so knowledgeable and made the experience fun. I highly recommended this educational tour to anyone in the city. I learned a lot.
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Shikiraw2023
Aug 31, 2024
Great tour + learning experience - The MLK tour hosted by Jay was excellent. He was very knowledgeable, personable, and kept things fun. I would recommend it to anyone living in the Atlanta metro or visiting.
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up to 14 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).