Martin Luther King Jr. History Walking Tour | 2 hours 30 minutes

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Winter Hours 12:00 PM
2 Adults x $40.00
$80.00
Approx Total
$80.00
Guided Tour

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • • 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
  • 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

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.]

Meeting points

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

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Ebenezer Baptist Church (Pass By)

    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.

    25 minutes

  • N/A (Pass 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

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

    10 minutes

  • Sweet Auburn

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

    2 hours

  • The King Center

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

    10 minutes

  • N/A

    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

    10 minutes

Sample Menu

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
  • Not recommended for travelers with inability to walk and stand for long periods of time

Free Cancellation

June 11100% refund
June 12No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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It was a great family...

Published on Jan, 2025

It was a great family experience...we learned so much and had a great time! The tour guide was very knowledgeable and patient with answering everyone's questions!

Wonderful MLK Tour

Published on Jan, 2025

My dad and I took the MLK tour with Zoe and really enjoyed the afternoon! We learned so much not just about MLK and the history of the Auburn area, but Atlanta's place in civil rights. It was a great tour!

Insightful tour!

Published on Jan, 2025

The tour was wonderful, educational and insightful. Jen H, our tour guide, connected so many parts of history throughout the tour. She was amazing! I would recommend Jen, Unexpected Atlanta and the MLK History Walking Tour!

The history comes alive

Published on Jan, 2025

Kristen was a great tour guide. She was very engaging and made the history of the area come to life. We are so glad we kicked off our long weekend in Atlanta with this walking tour.

Living history in Atlanta

Published on Jan, 2025

Kristin was a fabulous guide. She took time to learn about the dozen attendees and did a great job putting the history of Atlanta at the center of the civil rights movement. We not only saw the historical sites but learned about their significance and why things evolved the way they did. She supplemented the talk with audio and visual highlights. We all felt that we developed a new appreciation for Atlanta being essential to the civil rights movement. Highly recommend this tour!

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