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5.0 / 5 from 819 reviews on Viator
- Group size
- Up to 14
- Language
- English
- Rating on Viator
- 5.0 / 5 · 819 reviews
About this tour
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.]
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
Meeting point: 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.
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Itinerary
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- 1
Exterior only of Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church.(pass by)
- 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.(25 min)
- 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(pass by)
- 4
Take in the city's most famous views at the iconic Jackson Street Bridge.(10 min)
- 5
The tour takes place entirely in the Sweet Auburn neighborhood and includes numerous visits to points of interests(2 hr)
- 6
Hours of operation are 7 days a week from 10-5pm(10 min)
- 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(10 min)
Know before you go
- 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
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
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Location & contact
- Area
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Meeting point
- 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
- Contact
- The tour operator’s own details aren’t published. Questions about access or your booking go through Viator, which handles the booking and passes your request to the operator.
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