Take a 2.5 to 3-hour guided walking tour that tracks the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. Visit must-see sights and hidden gems of the civil rights movement.

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Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures are in place. Check your activity voucher once you book for full details. Learn more
Duration 2.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English

Highlights

Visit historic Ebenezer Baptist Church
Experience Prince Hall Grand Lodge, a hidden treasure of the Civil Rights Movement
Hear immersive stories of Dr. King and the civil rights leaders in Atlanta
See the notable artifacts in the King Center (currently closed to public due to COVID)

Full description

Hear the story of Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement in a way that you’ve never heard it before. Walk the same streets that MLK once walked. Visit the places where he worked, lived, and worshipped. Even Atlanta natives will gain a deeper understanding of the community’s contribution to American history on this moving tour. Listen to amazing stories of civil rights leaders that seamlessly weave through the history of MLK, the movement, and the city of Atlanta. Learn about Dr. King with a visit to the Freedom Hall of the King Center. Step into the Ebenezer Baptist Church, the church where MLK served as co-pastor with his father. Visit Prince Hall Grand Lodge, which was the headquarters of the SCLC during the 1960s. Take in the phenomenal views at the Jackson Street Bridge. By the end of the tour, you'll walk away with a deeper understanding of Martin Luther King.

Includes

A donation to the King Center
Entrance to Freedom Hall at the King Center, Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, Prince Hall Grand Lodge, and more

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Gratuities

Covid-19 precautions

You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

Safety measures in place

The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
Masks are required while indoors

Meeting point

The meeting point is next to the Behold Monument at the entrance to the King National Historical Park. The Behold Monument shows an African man holding a baby to the sky. Your guide will be waiting for you at the Behold Monument across from Historic Ebenezer Baptist church. Your guide will have an orange flag.

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Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Sunglasses
Sun hat

Not allowed

Pets
Smoking

Know before you go

Please note that this tour involves is a 1.7-mile outdoor walk with a lot of standing
It is recommended to wear comfortable weather-appropriate clothes and shoes
It is recommended to bring a bottle of water, an umbrella on rainy days, and cash for optional gratuities

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 22 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Value for money
4.8/5
Service
5/5
Organization
5/5

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I knew seeing the Martin Luther King Jr Historical sites were high on my priority list. But being I am from AZ, I did not know the area. So my friend and I were delighted to find a tour. I did not have high expectations, but hoped they would at least know where to take us. Leigh was a spectacular tour guide! We saw so many historical sites away from the center! And her knowledge was above an beyond what we were expecting. So grateful for her guidance.

June 19, 2022

Our guide, Emily from Unexpected Atlanta, did an excellent job with our tour on August 23. Knowledgeable, articulate and engaging, we could not have hoped for a better guide for this meaningful experience. My wife and I were traveling with three of our grandchildren, ages 16, 14 and 10. Emily made the tour as or more relevant for them than we might even have hoped for. All around, an outstanding experience! I strongly recommend Emily to others who will take this tour.

August 26, 2021

I enjoyed every part of the tour. Emily, our tour guide was very educated and energetic. She made the stories as if you can actually see the events happening.

August 7, 2022

Atlanta: Martin Luther King Historic District Walking Tour

Atlanta: Martin Luther King Historic District Walking Tour

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