Explore Atlanta through the lens of the Civil Rights movement on this Martin Luther King Jr.-themed walking tour of the Sweet Auburn neighborhood. See where the iconic Civil Rights leader worked and lived as you visit sites such as Ebenezer Baptist Church, the King Center, and the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park. Throughout, your guide shares facts and stories about the Civil Rights movement in Atlanta.
- Martin Luther King Jr.-themed walking tour of Atlanta
- Discover sights that are iconic to the Civil Rights movement
- Learn about the personal and public life of Martin Luther King Jr.
- Fascinating tour for Atlanta visitors and locals alike
What To Expect
Ebenezer Baptist Church
Exterior only of Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church.
• Admission Ticket Free
Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site
The 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.
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Prince Hall Grand Lodge
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
• Admission Ticket Included
Jackson Street Bridge
Take in the city’s most famous views at the iconic Jackson Street Bridge.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Sweet Auburn
The tour takes place entirely in the Sweet Auburn neighborhood and includes numerous visits to points of interests
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
The King Center
Hours of operation are 7 days a week from 10-5pm
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
International Civil Rights Walk of Fame
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
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Not recommended for travelers with inability to walk and stand for long periods of time
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
Include
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
Exclude
Birth Home Tour (currently closed until 2025 )
Inside of Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church Heritage Sanctuary
We do not provide transportation to or from the tour
Gratuities
Max group – 14
