Full Day Private Guided Tour from Atlanta Civil Rights
BARBIL TOURS
The Atlanta Civil Rights Full-Day Guided Tour offers an immersive journey through the city’s most significant African-American historic sites, beginning in the Sweet Auburn Historic District, once known as “the richest Negro street in the world.” Participants walk past key landmarks such as Ebenezer Baptist Church, where Martin Luther King Jr. preached with his father, and visit King’s birthplace at 501 Auburn Avenue. The tour also includes a stop at the Sweet Auburn Curb Market, providing a glimpse of Atlanta’s local food culture, before culminating at the Martin Luther King Jr.
Duration3 hours - 4 hoursLanguages Available
- Audio guide - English
- Human tour guide - English
- Printed guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Ebenezer Baptist Church101 Jackson St NE, , Atlanta, GeorgiaEbenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, is a historic congregation founded in 1886 that became internationally known as the spiritual home of Martin Luther King Jr. and a central hub of the American civil-rights movement. Led over the years by King’s grandfatherDuration: 35 minutesStop At: APEX Museum135 Auburn Ave NE, , Atlanta, GeorgiaThe APEX Museum—short for African American Panoramic Experience—is a cultural and historical museum located on Auburn Avenue in Atlanta’s Sweet Auburn Historic District, dedicated to telling African-American history from an African-American perspective.Duration: 35 minutesStop At: Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site450 Auburn Ave NE, , Atlanta, GeorgiaThe Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park in Atlanta, Georgia, preserves the key places associated with the life and legacy of Dr. King, including his 1929 birth home, the original Ebenezer Baptist Church where he preached alongside his father, and The King Center, where both he and Coretta Scott King are laid to rest.Duration: 35 minutesStop At: Sweet AuburnSweet Auburn Ave, , Atlanta, GeorgiaSweet Auburn is a historic African-American community in Atlanta, Georgia, known for its rich legacy of Black culture, business, and civil-rights leadership. Once called “the richest Negro street in the world,” the neighborhood thrived during the early 20th century with numerous Black-owned businesses,Duration: 40 minutesStop At: The Sweet Auburn Curb Market209 Edgewood Ave SE, Intersection of Jesse Hill Jr. Drive, Atlanta, GeorgiaThe Sweet Auburn Curb Market, officially known as the Municipal Market, is a historic public market located on Edgewood Avenue in Atlanta’s Sweet Auburn district. Opened in 1924 after the Great Atlanta Fire of 1917, it became an essential food center for the city,Duration: 35 minutesStop At: AtlantaAtlanta, GeorgiaDrop-off guests to hotel or homeDuration: 10 minutesAdditional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Air-conditioned Vehicle
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Expert Guide
- Gratuities
- Lunch
The Atlanta Civil Rights Full-Day Guided Tour offers an immersive journey through the city’s most significant African-American historic sites, beginning in the Sweet Auburn Historic District, once known as “the richest Negro street in the world.” Participants walk past key landmarks such as Ebenezer Baptist Church, where Martin Luther King Jr. preached with his father, and visit King’s birthplace at 501 Auburn Avenue. The tour also includes a stop at the Sweet Auburn Curb Market, providing a glimpse of Atlanta’s local food culture, before culminating at the Martin Luther King Jr.
Duration3 hours - 4 hoursLanguages Available
- Audio guide - English
- Human tour guide - English
- Printed guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Ebenezer Baptist Church101 Jackson St NE, , Atlanta, GeorgiaEbenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, is a historic congregation founded in 1886 that became internationally known as the spiritual home of Martin Luther King Jr. and a central hub of the American civil-rights movement. Led over the years by King’s grandfatherDuration: 35 minutesStop At: APEX Museum135 Auburn Ave NE, , Atlanta, GeorgiaThe APEX Museum—short for African American Panoramic Experience—is a cultural and historical museum located on Auburn Avenue in Atlanta’s Sweet Auburn Historic District, dedicated to telling African-American history from an African-American perspective.Duration: 35 minutesStop At: Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site450 Auburn Ave NE, , Atlanta, GeorgiaThe Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park in Atlanta, Georgia, preserves the key places associated with the life and legacy of Dr. King, including his 1929 birth home, the original Ebenezer Baptist Church where he preached alongside his father, and The King Center, where both he and Coretta Scott King are laid to rest.Duration: 35 minutesStop At: Sweet AuburnSweet Auburn Ave, , Atlanta, GeorgiaSweet Auburn is a historic African-American community in Atlanta, Georgia, known for its rich legacy of Black culture, business, and civil-rights leadership. Once called “the richest Negro street in the world,” the neighborhood thrived during the early 20th century with numerous Black-owned businesses,Duration: 40 minutesStop At: The Sweet Auburn Curb Market209 Edgewood Ave SE, Intersection of Jesse Hill Jr. Drive, Atlanta, GeorgiaThe Sweet Auburn Curb Market, officially known as the Municipal Market, is a historic public market located on Edgewood Avenue in Atlanta’s Sweet Auburn district. Opened in 1924 after the Great Atlanta Fire of 1917, it became an essential food center for the city,Duration: 35 minutesStop At: AtlantaAtlanta, GeorgiaDrop-off guests to hotel or homeDuration: 10 minutesAdditional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Air-conditioned Vehicle
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Expert Guide
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Need To Know Info
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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