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Martin Luther King Jr. History Walking Tour
$40.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
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.]
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.]
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Spring/Summer Hours 10:00 AM
Guided Tour
Guided Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
- • Seeing Prince Hall Grand Lodge, a hidden treasure in the Civil Rights Movement
- Exterior of Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church and the King Center
- • Taking in the phenomenal views at the Jackson Street Bridge
- • Understanding the Atlanta's impact of the Civil Rights Movement
- • Entertaining and immersive stories of Dr. King and the many Civil Rights leaders
- Gratuities
- We do not provide transportation to or from the tour
- Inside of Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church Heritage Sanctuary
- Birth Home Tour (For more information visit: https://thekingcenter.org/visit/ )
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.
Return details
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.
- Exterior only of Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church. (pass by)
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Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic SiteThe 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.
- 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)
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Jackson Street BridgeTake in the city's most famous views at the iconic Jackson Street Bridge.
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Sweet AuburnThe tour takes place entirely in the Sweet Auburn neighborhood and includes numerous visits to points of interests
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The King CenterHours of operation are 7 days a week from 10-5pm
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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
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You choose from 10 000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
Martin Luther King Jr. History Walking Tour
$40.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
—
You choose from 10 000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!