Atlanta, GA 
4.9 
From $25 
The History and Heritage of a Civil Rights Leader
Did you know Atlanta is the cradle of the Civil Rights Movement?
Experience Atlanta's history from a different perspective, through the eyes of a boy growing up in a downtown neighborhood to become a beloved pastor and leader of one of the most influential movements in American history. Walk in the footsteps of Martin Luther King, Jr., and learn more about the creation of a Civil Rights icon.
"This tour was very informative and emotional! I learned so much about the Civil Rights Movement."
What Is Our Atlanta MLK Jr. Tour About?
Based on careful research and contemporary sources, our Atlanta MLK Jr. Tour will take you to significant sites that highlight the life of the pastor-turned-activist. Follow his journey from birth to his historic role on the national stage as a leader in the Civil Right Movement.
What You Will See On This Tour:
Our tour will take you on a journey of locations close to Martin Luther King Jr.'s heart, where you will experience:
- The Victorian beauty of the MLK Jr. Birthplace
- The family legacy of historic Ebenezer Baptist Church
- The memorial and homage at the King Center
- The historic neighborhood of Auburn Avenue
- And so much more...
Our professional storytellers will share inspiring stories of MLK's upbringing, challenges and triumphs, as you visit select locations that served as the background of his life.
Come join us on our journey to the places in Atlanta that shaped a young boy's future and laid the foundation of a movement that changed society as we know it.
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that."
- Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Tickets
Entry ticket
Additional Info
Meeting point address: Meet your tour guide outside the Birthplace of Martin Luther King, Jr at 501 Auburn Avenue, in downtown Atlanta.
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
Parking: We recommend parking near the Birth Home of Martin Luther King Jr National Site. To see options, click below:
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Emily Mason
Verified Customer
April 22nd 2024
"Holly was the best!!! She was super personable and amazing!!"
Seth Brown
Verified Customer
April 22nd 2024
"Great stories! Host was amazing! Holley with two LL’s 11."
Brian Ray
Verified Customer
April 22nd 2024
"Brandie was awesome! She told some great ghost stories and we learned a lot about Asheville! Highly ... "
Important Information
Arrival
Please arrive to the designated meeting location before your tour’s start time, or they may leave without you! Your email confirmation will verify map and meeting location.
Easy E-Check in
No need to print anything out. Just show up, and the tour guide will mark you present! Please save your email confirmation handy on your phone for reference.
Daily Availability
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Private Groups
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Walking Tour
This tour is a walking tour.
