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. See 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.

Explore the historic Civil Rights sites in Atlanta at your own pace and schedule on our Location Aware Audio Walking Tour App. You’ll see sites associated to Martin Luther King’s Jr including his home, the Ebenezer Baptist Church, his tomb, and many places he frequented and learn the story of the man Martin Luther King Jr. including how he changed his name from Michael King. You'll learn about his Father, Big Daddy King, and his influences in Atlanta that made him the man he became. ' Hear parts of his historic speeches on site and feel the emotion of his words. You'll learn the history of the "I Have A Dream" speech, and how he did not plan to give it that day. And you'll learn about assassination, and the dent he put in the universe. You’ll also see historic sites and learn about other local civil rights heroes including Reverend Borders, the first black millionaire Madam CJ Walker, John Wesley Dobbs, David T. Howard, John Lewis, many more.

Explore Atlanta with a self-guided exploration game and learn more about the life of civil rights campaigner, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Solve puzzles and clues on the app to experience a uniquely crafted account of his life, curated by expert writers and researchers. Start the game at 501 Auburn Avenue and explore at your own pace. As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and exact directions on your phone will guide you to the next location. See the International Civil Rights Hall of Fame, the Memorial Mural, the Tomb of Dr. and Mrs. King, as well as many other local landmarks within the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park. Pause the game at any time to explore points of interest further on a fully self-guided adventure. Resume your tour from any location where you paused it. Finally, finish up at the “Behold” statue by Patrick Morelli, located in front of the Ebenezer Baptist Church, where Dr. King was co-pastor until his assassination in 1968.

Take a journey through recent history on this walking tour of Atlanta’s Sweet Auburn neighborhood. The tour starts at the Atlanta Breakfast Club, giving you a chance to get some coffee or a bite to eat before you step back in time to the Civil Rights Movement. I’ll show you where Martin Luther King is buried, and where he was born. I’ll also point out Fire Station No. 6 and the many churches with links to the Civil Rights Movement. While exploring the history of MLK's life and legacy, we’ll venture off the main path to see great skyline views of Atlanta. We’ll explore the changes made in recent times to this ever-evolving neighborhood, peppered with historical landmarks. Architecture fans will have their hands full snapping photos of the restored Queen Anne-style homes, and Jackson Street Bridge. Towards the end of our journey, I’ll take you through the funky Edgewood neighborhood, where the vibe changes significantly. Great photo ops appear thanks to large sweeping murals and unique watering holes. We’ll end our tour by paying tribute to a few more historical spots, and exploring a quaint museum dedicated to Madame CJ Walker, the first female self-made millionaire. I hope you enjoy discovering this neighborhood, steeped in history!