Martin Luther King Jr. History Walking Tour

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150 minutes

Atlanta

Basic Information

Magpie ID: NUHDZM

Category: Tours & Sightseeing

Trip difficultly: Easy

Currency: USD

Language: English

TimeZone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Booking Cutoff: 2 hours before start time

Highlights

Guided tour of Dr. King's neighborhood
Sticker brochure and souvenir postcard 
Audio of Dr. King's powerful speeches
Instagrammable views of downtown Atlanta at the Jackson Street Bridge

Included

Exterior of Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church and the King Center
• Seeing Prince Hall Grand Lodge, a hidden treasure in the Civil Rights Movement
• Entertaining and immersive stories of Dr. King and the many Civil Rights leaders
• Taking in the phenomenal views at the Jackson Street Bridge
• Understanding the Atlanta's impact of the Civil Rights Movement

Excluded

Birth Home Tour (For more information visit: https://thekingcenter.org/visit/ )
Inside of Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church Heritage Sanctuary
We do not provide transportation to or from the tour
Gratuities

Commentary

Guide: English

Summary Description

Discover untold stories of Dr. King's legacy while walking the streets where he grew up and then later made his family's home. You'll understand Atlant's impact on the Civil Rights Movement and be inspired by the stories of the neighborhood.

Description

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.]

Start / End Location

Start Location: 450a Auburn Ave NE, Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, United States

Start Location Notes:

Start Location Direction:

Start Location: 101 Jackson Street Northeast, Atlanta, GA, USA

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Start Location Direction:

Points of interest

Prince Hall Grand Lodge, Auburn Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA, USA

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, Auburn Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA, USA

Birth Home of Martin Luther King, Jr, Auburn Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA, USA

Ebenezer Baptist Church, Jackson Street Northeast, Atlanta, GA, USA

King Historic District STN, Auburn Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA, USA

Jackson Street Bridge, Freedom Park Trail, Atlanta, GA, USA

Madame CJ Walker Boutique Museum/WERDSTUDIO, Hilliard Street Northeast, Atlanta, GA, USA

Wheat Street Baptist Church, Auburn Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA, USA

Pricing

		RETAIL PRICE	NET RATE
MLK JR. WALKING TOUR
Adult	11-99 years	$40.00	Available on request
Child	3-8 years		Available on request

Know before you book

This is a mostly outdoor walking tour.
Tours are held rain or shine.
Free parking is available.

Know before you go

This is NOT a bus tour. Do not get on a bus!
Please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather
Parking is free and is a 5 minute walk to the meeting point.

Cancellation

Cancellation Policy: standard
Cancellation Cut-off: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions:

This tour can be cancelled with a full refund up to 24 hours before the start of the tour, and up to 12 hours before the start of the tour (minus ticketing and insurance fees) with the Purchase of Cancellation Insurance.

- Tours booked after 24 hours without the purchase of Cancellation Insurance will not be eligible for refunds.

- Tours booked with the purchase of Cancellation Insurance will not be eligible for refunds 12 hours before the start of the tour.

**We cannot give refunds or partial refunds for guests that:**

- Do not arrive on time.
- No Show.
- Or, join a different tour out of their own error.

- Unexpected Atlanta reserves the right to cancel tours at any time should there be Force Majeure events, including weather that may impede the operations of tours, or impact the safety of guests. This may further include weather conditions such as thunder, lightening, or even torrential rain. In this event Unexpected Atlanta will reach out to guests to resolve issues with any affected reservations.

Additional Information

Redemption Information

• Meet at the Behold Statue (African man with baby) across from Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church 15 minutes before your tour time.
• Gratuities graciously accepted if you have a great time.
• Park for free at the National Park Service parking lot located at 425 John Wesley Dobbs Ave, or behind the King Center.
• This is a 1.7 mile outdoor walk with lots of standing, so please contact us if you have any physical limitations or difficulty walking.
• Please wear comfortable shoes
• Operates rain or shine
• You do not need to bring a printed ticket. If you are on our list, you're on the tour!