Martin Luther King Jr. History Walking Tour
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.]
What's 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
- 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
Meeting Location
450 Auburn Avenue Northeast
Atlanta, GA 30312, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site
25 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Prince Hall Grand Lodge (pass by)
Jackson Street Bridge
10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Sweet Auburn
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
The King Center
10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
International Civil Rights Walk of Fame
10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with inability to walk and stand for long periods of time
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- The tour operates rain or shine.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- • 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 (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.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Martin Luther King Jr. History Walking Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with inability to walk and stand for long periods of time
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Martin Luther King Jr. History Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's 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
- 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
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with inability to walk and stand for long periods of time
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- The tour operates rain or shine.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
