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The Civil Rights Movement in Atlanta: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

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Take a journey through recent history on this self-guided walking tour of Atlanta’s Sweet Auburn neighborhood. The tour starts at the Atlanta Breakfast Club and then guides you to see where Martin Luther King is buried, where he was born and many of the churches linked to the Civil Rights Movement. While exploring the history of MLK's life and legacy, you’ll venture off the main path to see great skyline views of Atlanta. And you'll learn about the changes made in recent times to this ever-evolving neighborhood, peppered with historical landmarks. Towards the end of the journey, you'll go through the funky Edgewood neighborhood, where the vibe changes significantly. The tour ends by paying tribute to a few more historical spots and exploring a quaint museum dedicated to Madame CJ Walker, the first female self-made millionaire. This walking tour can be enjoyed on location or even virtually at home with VoiceMap's Continuous Play function which disables the GPS playback.

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.
Duration1 hour and 30 minutes - 2 hoursLanguages Available
  • Audio guide - English

Points of Interest

Stop At: Ebenezer Baptist Church101 Jackson St NE, , Atlanta, GeorgiaThe 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 AvailableStop At: The King Center449 Auburn Ave NE, , Atlanta, GeorgiaThe 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 AvailableStop At: Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site450 Auburn Ave NE, , Atlanta, GeorgiaThe 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 AvailableStop At: Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park450 Auburn Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30312The 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 AvailableStop At: Jackson Street BridgeJackson Street NE, Atlanta, GeorgiaThe 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 AvailableStop At: The Sweet Auburn Curb Market209 Edgewood Ave SE, Intersection of Jesse Hill Jr. Drive, Atlanta, GeorgiaThe 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 AvailableStop At: John Lewis MuralAuburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GeorgiaThe tour takes you along a part of the Freedom Park Trail. You'll learn about its history and what it represents. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Sister Louisa's Church of the Living Room and Ping Pong Emporium466 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GeorgiaThe 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 AvailableStop At: Freedom Park TrailFreedom Park Trail, Atlanta, GAThe 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 AvailableStop At: Homage to KingFreedom Park Trail, Atlanta, GA 30307The 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 AvailableStop At: John Wesley Dobbs Avenue NortheastJohn Wesley Dobbs Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GAThe 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 AvailableStop At: Madame CJ Walker Boutique Museum/WERDSTUDIO54 Hilliard Street Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30312The 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 AvailableStop At: Wheat Street Baptist Church359 Auburn Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30312The 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
Inclusions
  • 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 InstructionsVOICEMAP 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 app2. Create an account3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes4. Enter your code then select Download NowPLEASE 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.meVoucher InfoMobile or paper ticket accepted

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