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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Crystalsa11
Dec 8, 2024
Great MLK tour by Paris! - Great tour of Atlanta and the impact MLK and other ATL heroes had on American history. Paris, our tour guide, was a vibrant, fun, knowledgeable Storyteller who kept the energy high for the duration.. She shared great stories and kept things interesting and had us moving at a good pace. Highly recommend her tours! There was some uphill climbing but nothing too extreme and made beautiful by the gorgeous Atlanta weather. Thanks and we hope to visit again soon!
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Andrewlawyerboy
Nov 19, 2024
Paris was amazing! Great tour! - This was an amazing tour. Very insightful, interesting and educational. Paris our guide was exceptional. She was informative and very knowledgeable about MLK. I highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in Atlanta history and Covil Rights.
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Eagleslanding
Nov 12, 2024
Excellent Walking Tour - Amazing tour, loved seeing the places that we hear in our history classes. Walking in the footsteps of our one of our greatest leaders and seeing the places that shaped him has great.
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Steveha1039vs
Nov 11, 2024
Fun learning adventure - Very thorough and informative tour. Arielle was energetic, knowledgeable and proud of her job. This is stupid that you require 100 characters.
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Lydiasohyunc
Nov 10, 2024
Zoe is superb! - Zoe was fabulous! She was so kind and informative, so we could learn a lot of stories from her regarding M.L.King. it was a blast!
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Bonita_g
Nov 10, 2024
MLK Walking Tour - Our guide, Zoie, was great! She was personable & Knowledgeable. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour & will recommend it.
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Stuart60645
Oct 27, 2024
Great walking tour - see important MLK sites and take in Atlanta - Ariel was a great tour guide. One of the best we have ever had and we have travelled the world. She has great knowledge on the subject, kept a nice pace, and is a delight. Our MLK tour was perfect - great weather, good walking, wonderful tour guide, small group.
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Stuart_h
Oct 27, 2024
Great way to see the MLK sites - Ariel was a great tour guide. One of the best we have ever had and we have travelled the world. She has great knowledge on the subject, kept a nice pace, and is a delight. Our MLK tour was perfect - great weather, good walking, wonderful tour guide, small group.
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Safari248618
Oct 20, 2024
Great MLK jr history tour! - I loved the tour. It was a great way to actively walk around the area , learn about MLK jr and those that set the stage for him to grow into who he became. Jen H did a fantastic job, she was kind and personable , knowledgeable and funny. I love it, I do think it is a very unique way to learn about MLKs history.
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Erikajg1592sb
Oct 19, 2024
Great tour with an awesome tour guide Zoe! - The tour was great, highly recommend! We enjoyed walking around the old fourth ward and taking the steps MLK once did. Zoe was an amazing tour guide - she made the sites feel tangible and made our tour and experience truly special.
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