Martin Luther King Jr An American Icon Walking Tour
This tour traces the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. from his childhood to his death. Visitors will discover his childhood house, his family, his family’s church, his resting place, as well as exhibits of his fight as a non-violent civil rights leader. In this tour, you will learn about the family, the stories, the people, and the circumstances that forged his character, his faith, his activism and political engagement. Come find out what makes MLK Jr. an American icon.
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Martin Luther King Jr An American Icon Walking Tour
What's included in Martin Luther King Jr An American Icon Walking Tour
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Ebenezer Baptist Church
Visitors will see where Dr. King’s father and grandfather served as pastors. Ebenezer Baptist Church is the church that built up MLK Jr. faith and shaped his ministry.
Sweet Auburn
Visitors will walk along Sweet Auburn Avenue and see buildings belonging to the African American upper class in the fifties. The King family house on that street is where MLK Jr. spent his childhood and developed into the respected leader he was.
The King Center
This is Dr. and Mrs. King resting place. Their tombs lay in a beautiful blue water pool across from the Eternal Flame. Freedom Hall is a museum dedicated to MLK Jr., Coretta King, Gandhi, and Rosa Park.
Inclusions
- English, French Guide
- Exhibits of MLk Jr. accomplishments as a non-violent civil rights activist
- Photo stops
- Stories about Dr. King’s childhood and family
- We do not provide transportation to and from the venue
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- We will meet in front of the Ebenezer Baptist Church. Your guide will be standing by with a sign.
