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.
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.
- Ebenezer Baptist Church - Exterior only of Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church.
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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…
- 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 are subject to closure at any time.
- Prince Hall Grand Lodge - 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
- Jackson Street Bridge - Take in the city’s most famous views at the iconic Jackson Street Bridge.
- Sweet Auburn - The tour takes place entirely in the Sweet Auburn neighborhood and includes numerous visits to points of interests
- The King Center - Hours of operation are 7 days a week from 10-5pm
- International Civil Rights Walk of Fame - 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

- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
Explore the captivating journey of Martin Luther King Jr. in an engaging 2.5-hour tour that highlights how Atlanta and the Old Fourth Ward neighborhood influenced global change. This essential tour by Unexpected Atlanta Tours features inspiring stops at Ebenezer Baptist Church, the King Center, and surprising sites even locals may not know about….
Explore the captivating journey of Martin Luther King Jr. in an engaging 2.5-hour tour that highlights how Atlanta and the Old Fourth Ward neighborhood influenced global change. This essential tour by Unexpected Atlanta Tours features inspiring stops at Ebenezer Baptist Church, the King Center, and surprising sites even locals may not know about. Maximize your visit to the King Historic District, ensuring every moment in this neighborhood is meaningful, and learn about all the significant locations.
Gain a profound understanding of the individuals and places that fueled the Civil Rights Movement on this tour. As the sole tour in the city authorized by the King Center, we provide exclusive insights into this remarkable neighborhood.
[Note: This tour does NOT include entry into the King Birth Home or Old Ebenezer Baptist Church. The walk covers 1.7 miles with considerable standing; please reach out to us if you have any physical limitations.]
- The tour operates rain or shine.
- Not recommended for travelers with inability to walk and stand for long periods of time
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.