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Overview
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.]
Language Offered
English-GUIDE
Itinerary
1. Exterior only of Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church.
2. 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.
3. 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
4. Take in the city's most famous views at the iconic Jackson Street Bridge.
5. The tour takes place entirely in the Sweet Auburn neighborhood and includes numerous visits to points of interests
6. Hours of operation are 7 days a week from 10-5pm
7. 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
Inclusion
• 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
Exclusion
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
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional Info
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
Reviews
4.8
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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