Martin Luther King Jr An American Icon Walking Tour
Atlanta Tours and Leisure
5.0
Christopher_A
203 days ago
He is very knowledgeable in the story. Answers our questions well. Take you through iconic places and events here. I recommend him for everyone.
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.
Departure Point
- We will meet in front of the Ebenezer Baptist Church. Your guide will be standing by with a sign.
- We will meet in front of the Ebenezer Baptist Church. Your guide will be standing by with a sign.
- Human tour guide - English
- Human tour guide - French
Points of Interest
Stop At: Ebenezer Baptist Church101 Jackson St NE, , Atlanta, GeorgiaVisitors 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.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Sweet AuburnSweet Auburn Ave, , Atlanta, GeorgiaVisitors 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.Duration: 20 minutesStop At: The King Center449 Auburn Ave NE, , Atlanta, GeorgiaThis 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.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park450 Auburn Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30312Visitors will see exhibits that include Dr. King’s fight for freedom, equality, social justice, basic civil and human rights. A true celebration of an American icon.Duration: 30 minutesAdditional Information
- 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
- 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
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.
Departure Point
- We will meet in front of the Ebenezer Baptist Church. Your guide will be standing by with a sign.
- We will meet in front of the Ebenezer Baptist Church. Your guide will be standing by with a sign.
- Human tour guide - English
- Human tour guide - French
Points of Interest
Stop At: Ebenezer Baptist Church101 Jackson St NE, , Atlanta, GeorgiaVisitors 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.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Sweet AuburnSweet Auburn Ave, , Atlanta, GeorgiaVisitors 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.Duration: 20 minutesStop At: The King Center449 Auburn Ave NE, , Atlanta, GeorgiaThis 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.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park450 Auburn Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30312Visitors will see exhibits that include Dr. King’s fight for freedom, equality, social justice, basic civil and human rights. A true celebration of an American icon.Duration: 30 minutesAdditional Information
- 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
- 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
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Christopher_A
He is very knowledgeable in the story. Answers our questions well. Take you through iconic places and events here. I recommend him for everyone.