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Martin Luther King Jr. History Walking Tour

5.0(824)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 824 reviews2 h 30 minBy Unexpected Atlanta Tours & Gifts
King Historic District Tour featuring public art and spectacular views

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.]

What's included

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

Not included

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

Meeting and pickup

  • 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.

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

Cancellation policy

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

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