Martin Luther King Jr. History Walking Tour

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We'll show you much more than the highlights; see the neighborhood where Dr. King lived. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

King Historic District Tour featuring public art and spectacular views — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.]

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 14 people
People per booking: 1–14
Guide: English
Operated by: Unexpected Atlanta Tours & Gifts

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–8 years) · Youth (9–10 years) · Adults (11–99 years) · Seniors (100–101 years)

What is included

Included

Included: • Entertaining and immersive stories of Dr. King and the many Civil Rights leaders
Included: • Understanding the Atlanta's impact of the Civil Rights Movement
Included: • Taking in the phenomenal views at the Jackson Street Bridge
Included: Exterior of Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church and the King Center
Included: • Seeing Prince Hall Grand Lodge, a hidden treasure in the Civil Rights Movement

Not included

Not included: Birth Home Tour (National Park Service)
Not included: Inside of Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church Heritage Sanctuary
Not included: We do not provide transportation to or from the tour
Not included: Contact the National Park Service directly about accessibility device rentals.
Not included: Availability of accessibility devices for use is not guaranteed.
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Ebenezer Baptist Church

Passing by

Exterior only of Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church.
Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Park

25 min Admission included

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.
Stop 3

Passing by

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

10 min Admission included

Take in the city's most famous views at the iconic Jackson Street Bridge.
Sweet Auburn

2 hours Admission included

The tour takes place entirely in the Sweet Auburn neighborhood and includes numerous visits to points of interests
The King Center

10 min Admission included

Hours of operation are 7 days a week from 10-5pm
Stop 7

10 min Admission included

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

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

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.

End point

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.

Using your ticket

Meet at the Behold Statue (African man with baby) across from Ebenezer Baptist Church 15 minutes before your tour time.
Gratuities graciously accepted if you have a great time.
Free Parking can be located behind the King Center, located at 449 Auburn Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30312. If parking is unavailable, there are nearby paid parking lots across the street from Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church. There is also free parking with the National Park located at 425 John Wesley Dobbs Avenue but construction has closed some of the access points.
This is a 1.7 mile outdoor walk with lots of standing, so please contact us if you have any physical limitations or difficulty walking.
Please wear comfortable shoes
Operates rain or shine
You do not need to bring a printed ticket.

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The tour operates rain or shine.
Not recommended for travelers with inability to walk and stand for long periods of time