Martin Luther King Jr. History Walking Tour
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.]
Options
Spring afternoon
Afternoon Spring Tour
What's included in Martin Luther King Jr. History Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Ebenezer Baptist ChurchPass-by Only
Exterior only of Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church.
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.
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
Inclusions
- • Entertaining and immersive stories of Dr. King and the many Civil Rights leaders
- • Understanding the Atlanta's impact of the Civil Rights Movement
- • Taking in the phenomenal views at the Jackson Street Bridge
- Exterior of Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church and the King Center
- • Seeing Prince Hall Grand Lodge, a hidden treasure in the Civil Rights Movement
- 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
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour operates rain or shine.
- Not recommended for travelers with inability to walk and stand for long periods of time
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- We meet next to the Behold Monument, a statue of a man holding a baby to the sky, located across the street from Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church at the outdoor amphitheater. Your guide will have an orange Unexpected Atlanta tote bag. DO NOT GET ON A BUS.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• 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.