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Version 26 – November 01, 2023 19:24

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  • parking is free and is a 5 minute walk to the meeting point. , please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather, this is not a bus tour. do not get on a bus!
  • please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather, this is not a bus tour. do not get on a bus!
Know Before You Book
  • free parking is available. , this is a mostly outdoor walking tour. , tours are held rain or shine.
  • this is a mostly outdoor walking tour. , tours are held rain or shine.

Version 25 – November 01, 2023 19:22

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Know Before You Go
  • please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather, this is not a bus tour. do not get on a bus!
  • this is not a bus tour. do not get on a bus! , this is a mostly outdoor walking tour. please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather, tours are held rain or shine. in the event of dangeous weather, the tour guide will cancel the tour and a refund will be given.
Know Before You Book
  • this is a mostly outdoor walking tour. , tours are held rain or shine.
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Version 24 – November 01, 2023 19:20

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Highlights
  • audio of dr. king's powerful speeches, guided tour of dr. king's neighborhood, instagrammable views of downtown atlanta at the jackson street bridge, sticker brochure and souvenir postcard
  • audio of dr. king's powerful speeches, guided tour of dr. king's neighborhood, insights and stories often overlooked of dr. king and his family, instagrammable views of downtown atlanta at the jackson street bridge, sticker brochure and souvenir postcard

Version 22 – November 01, 2023 19:11

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Know Before You Go
  • this is not a bus tour. do not get on a bus! , this is a mostly outdoor walking tour. please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather, tours are held rain or shine. in the event of dangeous weather, the tour guide will cancel the tour and a refund will be given.
  • this is not a bus tour. do not get on a bus! , this is a mostly outdoor walking tour. please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather

Version 21 – November 01, 2023 19:10

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Group info
  • Group size is kept to 14 to participants but may go up to 16 participants. The minimum group size is 2 guests or the price for two guests.
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.

Version 20 – November 01, 2023 17:55

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Voucher info
  • • 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!
  • • Meet at the Behold Statue (African man with baby) across from 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.

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Version 18 – November 01, 2023 17:52

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Additional Info
  • Not recommended for travelers with inability to walk and stand for long periods of time
  • Not wheelchair accessible, Not recommended for travelers with inability to walk and stand for long periods of time
Know Before You Go
  • this is not a bus tour. do not get on a bus! , this is a mostly outdoor walking tour. please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather
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Version 17 – November 01, 2023 17:50

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Highlights
  • audio of dr. king's powerful speeches, guided tour of dr. king's neighborhood, insights and stories often overlooked of dr. king and his family, instagrammable views of downtown atlanta at the jackson street bridge, sticker brochure and souvenir postcard
  • audio of dr. king's powerful speeches, guided tour of dr. king's neighborhood, insights and stories often overlooked of dr. king and his family, sticker brochure and souvenir postcard

Version 16 – November 01, 2023 17:49

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  • audio of dr. king's powerful speeches, guided tour of dr. king's neighborhood, insights and stories often overlooked of dr. king and his family, sticker brochure and souvenir postcard
  • guided tour of dr. king's neighborhood

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  • guided tour of dr. king's neighborhood
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Short 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.] 
  • 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.]
Additional Info
  • Not wheelchair accessible, Not recommended for travelers with inability to walk and stand for long periods of time
  • Not wheelchair accessible, Not recommended for travelers with inability to walk and stand for long periods of time
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  • adult:
  • from: '11'
  • to: '99'
  • child:
  • from: '3'
  • to: '8'
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  • infant:
  • from: '0'
  • to: '2'
  • child:
  • from: '3'
  • to: '8'
  • youth:
  • from: '9'
  • to: '10'
  • adult:
  • from: '11'
  • to: '99'
  • senior:
  • from: '100'
  • to: '101'
Health
  • Unexpected Atlanta Tours are all outdoor-experiences with social distancing between groups, with all-digital brochures, and a limited group size. Per current CDC guidelines masks are no longer required, but recommended. All guides are fully vaccinated.
  • Unexpected Atlanta Tours are all outdoor-experiences with social distancing between groups, with all-digital brochures, and a limited group size. Per current CDC guidelines masks are no longer required, but recommended. All guides are fully vaccinated.
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
  • 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
Voucher info
  • • Meet at the Behold Statue (African man with baby) across from 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.
  • • Meet at the Behold Statue (African man with baby) across from 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.