The Civil Rights Movement in Atlanta: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
VoiceMap Audio Tours
3.4
thatohatsis
1 year ago
The audio directions were very clear. I enjoyed the history Phil shared, and leave Atlanta with a deeper appreciation of the civil rights movement.
Crafted by a professional actor and local guide, this immersive audio tour unearths the profound legacy of a neighborhood once celebrated as the center of Black wealth and enterprise. While large bus tours are restricted to main thoroughfares, this journey leads you through the intimate, narrow side streets of Sweet Auburn that hold the true spirit of the Civil Rights Movement. The stories take you through the hallowed grounds of the Ebenezer Baptist Church, the childhood home of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and the historic APEX Museum. Using smart GPS technology, the immersive audio triggers automatically as you walk, creating a moving podcast that works entirely offline to preserve your data. As you pass the vibrant Curb Market and stand before the King Center, the cinematic storytelling transforms these landmarks into a living history. By the end of this walk, you will feel a deep, insider connection to the heroes who changed the course of American history.
Departure Point
- Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return Details
- Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Duration
1 hour and 30 minutes - 2 hours
Languages Available
- Audio guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Wheat Street Baptist Church
359 Auburn Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30312
The tour briefly stops outside the Wheat Street Baptist Church. You'll hear a bit about its history and then hear the rest while you continue walking.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Ebenezer Baptist Church
101 Jackson St NE, , Atlanta, Georgia
The tour stops briefly outside the Ebenezer Baptist Church where you'll hear about the church, its history and its relation to Martin Luther King Jr.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: The King Center
449 Auburn Ave NE, , Atlanta, Georgia
The tour gives you the opportunity to look around the King Center. While you explore, you'll hear a bit about what the King Center represents and why it was created.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site
450 Auburn Ave NE, , Atlanta, Georgia
The tour pauses outside the birth home of Martin Luther King, Jr. While you continue to walk, you'll hear a bit more about MLK's birth home.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
450 Auburn Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30312
The tour takes you through the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame where you'll hear about some of the famous faces you'll see along the way.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Jackson Street Bridge
Jackson Street NE, Atlanta, Georgia
The tour briefly stops on the Jackson Street Bridge. You'll hear a bit about the bridge, which shows it's been featured in and some of the landmarks you can see from the bridge.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Freedom Park Trail
Freedom Park Trail, Atlanta, GA
The tour takes you along a part of the Freedom Park Trail. You'll learn about its history and what it represents.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Homage to King
Freedom Park Trail, Atlanta, GA 30307
The tour stops briefly in front of the Homage to King. You'll hear about the origins of the sculpture before continuing with the tour.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Sister Louisa's Church of the Living Room and Ping Pong Emporium
466 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, Georgia
The tour stops in front of the unusual Sister Louisa's Church of the Living Room & Ping Pong Emporium. You'll hear about its history and have an opportunity to pop in if you wish.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: The Sweet Auburn Curb Market
209 Edgewood Ave SE, Intersection of Jesse Hill Jr. Drive, Atlanta, Georgia
The tour stops briefly in front of the Municipal Market. You'll hear a bit about the market and then have an opportunity to pause the tour and go inside for a treat.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: John Lewis Mural
Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, Georgia
The tour briefly stops in front of the John Lewis Mural. There you'll learn a bit about John Lewis before you continue with the walk.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: John Wesley Dobbs Avenue Northeast
John Wesley Dobbs Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA
The tour takes you past the John Wesley Dobbs Plaza. You'll learn a bit about the man the plaza is named after before continuing with the tour.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Madame CJ Walker Boutique Museum/WERDSTUDIO
54 Hilliard Street Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30312
The tour's last stop is the Madam CJ Walker's. It's around the corner from the start location. You'll learn about Madame CJ Walker and the significance of the building.
Duration: Not Available
Additional Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Exclusions
- Food and drink
- Smartphone and headphones
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Transportation
Redemption Instructions
VOICEMAP CODE
───
Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.
This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.
DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS
───
Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:
1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app
2. Create an account
3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes
4. Enter your code then select Download Now
PLEASE NOTE
───
• You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
• This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
• When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
• Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.
SUPPORT
───
For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.me
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the VoiceMap Audio Tours in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
Crafted by a professional actor and local guide, this immersive audio tour unearths the profound legacy of a neighborhood once celebrated as the center of Black wealth and enterprise. While large bus tours are restricted to main thoroughfares, this journey leads you through the intimate, narrow side streets of Sweet Auburn that hold the true spirit of the Civil Rights Movement. The stories take you through the hallowed grounds of the Ebenezer Baptist Church, the childhood home of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and the historic APEX Museum. Using smart GPS technology, the immersive audio triggers automatically as you walk, creating a moving podcast that works entirely offline to preserve your data. As you pass the vibrant Curb Market and stand before the King Center, the cinematic storytelling transforms these landmarks into a living history. By the end of this walk, you will feel a deep, insider connection to the heroes who changed the course of American history.
Departure Point
- Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return Details
- Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Duration
1 hour and 30 minutes - 2 hours
Languages Available
- Audio guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Wheat Street Baptist Church
359 Auburn Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30312
The tour briefly stops outside the Wheat Street Baptist Church. You'll hear a bit about its history and then hear the rest while you continue walking.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Ebenezer Baptist Church
101 Jackson St NE, , Atlanta, Georgia
The tour stops briefly outside the Ebenezer Baptist Church where you'll hear about the church, its history and its relation to Martin Luther King Jr.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: The King Center
449 Auburn Ave NE, , Atlanta, Georgia
The tour gives you the opportunity to look around the King Center. While you explore, you'll hear a bit about what the King Center represents and why it was created.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site
450 Auburn Ave NE, , Atlanta, Georgia
The tour pauses outside the birth home of Martin Luther King, Jr. While you continue to walk, you'll hear a bit more about MLK's birth home.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
450 Auburn Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30312
The tour takes you through the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame where you'll hear about some of the famous faces you'll see along the way.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Jackson Street Bridge
Jackson Street NE, Atlanta, Georgia
The tour briefly stops on the Jackson Street Bridge. You'll hear a bit about the bridge, which shows it's been featured in and some of the landmarks you can see from the bridge.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Freedom Park Trail
Freedom Park Trail, Atlanta, GA
The tour takes you along a part of the Freedom Park Trail. You'll learn about its history and what it represents.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Homage to King
Freedom Park Trail, Atlanta, GA 30307
The tour stops briefly in front of the Homage to King. You'll hear about the origins of the sculpture before continuing with the tour.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Sister Louisa's Church of the Living Room and Ping Pong Emporium
466 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, Georgia
The tour stops in front of the unusual Sister Louisa's Church of the Living Room & Ping Pong Emporium. You'll hear about its history and have an opportunity to pop in if you wish.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: The Sweet Auburn Curb Market
209 Edgewood Ave SE, Intersection of Jesse Hill Jr. Drive, Atlanta, Georgia
The tour stops briefly in front of the Municipal Market. You'll hear a bit about the market and then have an opportunity to pause the tour and go inside for a treat.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: John Lewis Mural
Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, Georgia
The tour briefly stops in front of the John Lewis Mural. There you'll learn a bit about John Lewis before you continue with the walk.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: John Wesley Dobbs Avenue Northeast
John Wesley Dobbs Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA
The tour takes you past the John Wesley Dobbs Plaza. You'll learn a bit about the man the plaza is named after before continuing with the tour.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Madame CJ Walker Boutique Museum/WERDSTUDIO
54 Hilliard Street Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30312
The tour's last stop is the Madam CJ Walker's. It's around the corner from the start location. You'll learn about Madame CJ Walker and the significance of the building.
Duration: Not Available
Additional Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Exclusions
- Food and drink
- Smartphone and headphones
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Transportation
Redemption Instructions
VOICEMAP CODE
───
Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.
This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.
DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS
───
Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:
1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app
2. Create an account
3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes
4. Enter your code then select Download Now
PLEASE NOTE
───
• You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
• This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
• When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
• Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.
SUPPORT
───
For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.me
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the VoiceMap Audio Tours in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
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Katherine_G
It was really bad. I couldn't get the app to work. The instructions were bad. The beginning place according to the address was no good. I'm glad I used my common sense because I wouldn't have gotten to see anything.
thatohatsis
The audio directions were very clear. I enjoyed the history Phil shared, and leave Atlanta with a deeper appreciation of the civil rights movement.
angelao141
This self-guided tour was awesome!! It was a perfect way to see the sites and neighborhoods that were pivotal in MLK's life as well as other Civil Rights icons. The pace was great and the app was super helpful. It even told me a few times when I turned the wrong way so those that have never been to ATL - never fear!! They won't let you get lost. I loved the whole thing! Sad that a few places mentioned (the Church bar) was not open when I walked through but other than that it was so interesting and fun. Thanks for an affordable and self-paced tour.
Brenda_J
I would like a refund.
The audio was not clear and the directions we’re not given to my satisfaction.
krystal_G
In the beginning it went well. But after 40mins into it we ended up getting lost and the gps didn’t guide us back on the right track. We had to use our Waze to help us out. But overall it was dope. I just think they should have a actually tour guide person.