Get an insight into the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr from his formative years as a youth growing up on Auburn Ave to his impact as one of the leaders of the Civil Rights Movement. Complete the tour with an optional Southern lunch.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 3 hours
- Starting time 9:30 AM
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Pickup optional
- Pickup at select hotels in Atlanta
Experience
Highlights
- Hear stories of Dr. King’s religious and personal background
- Visit Ebenezer Baptist Church, The National Historical Park Welcome Center, and Dr. and Ms. King's Tomb
- Learn the many aspects of Atlanta’s history
Full description
With an expert guide, this tour combines aspects of Atlanta’s current events, political history, lifestyle, and various neighborhoods. Receive an insiders view of life during the Jim Crow Era on a 4-hour tour. Hear stories of Dr. King’s economic, social, and religious background as you visit various points of interest connected to his life.
Visit Ebenezer Baptist Church, where Dr. King was a pastor for many decades. At the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park welcome center you will see a museum that chronicles the Civil Rights Movement. Pay tribute at Dr. and Ms. King's Tomb, and explore the historic district of Auburn Avenue.
Upgrade your tour to include a traditional Southern Soul Food lunch. Lunch choice includes either Busy Bee Restaurant or Mary Mac's Tea Room, both restaurants are Atlanta's top choices for traditional southern lunch.
Includes
- Professional guide
- Lunch, if option selected
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
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Date
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Meeting point
Meet guide at the Gandhi Statue at 9:30 AM. Free parking is also available at the MLK Welcome Center. The entrance to the park's parking lot is located on John Wesley Dobbs Avenue (GPS 33°45'32.43"N, 84°22'24.00"W). Enter the coordinates into your unit for driving directions to the park.
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- Pets
