Guided Martin Luther King Walking Tour with Historian
Description
Experience a guided tour of the historic neighborhood where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. spent his childhood. Our tour gives an in-depth overview of the life of Dr. King Jr. from his formative years as a youth growing up on historic “Sweet Auburn” Ave, once called the richest Negro street in the world, to his impact as a leader in the Civil Rights Movement. Hear the stories that helped shape his character. You’ll gain insight into Atlanta’s history as well as other movers and shakers such as the city’s first Black Millionaire, on through the struggles of the Jim Crow era. Our guide is a long-time Atlanta resident who has worked for three former Atlanta Mayors including civil rights icon and former U.S. Ambassador. Andrew J. Young Jr.
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Itinerary
Begin in front of Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church with a brief of history of the formation of Atlanta, the Civil War, reconstruction and Jim Crow.
As the walk continues learn “Daddy Kings” background and how the family became associated with original Ebenezer Baptist Church. Along the way we visit Freedom Hall and see exhibits on Dr. King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King. We see The Reflecting Pool and tombs of Dr. and Mrs. King, Jr.
Spend time in front of the birth home of Martin Luther King, Jr. learning about the economic, social and religious background in which he grew up.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum numbers of (4) guest to run tour. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- Tour start time is approximate and can be adjusted for traffic conditions and pick-up schedule
- Please advise if wheelchair is required.
Reviews(52)
Stephanie did a fantastic job explaining the childhood of Dr. Martin Luther King and what occurred during that era.
Thank you so much, Vanessa, for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that Stephanie made your Guided Martin Luther King Walking Tour such a memorable experience. Her knowledge and passion for sharing Dr. King's childhood, legacy, and the history of the era truly help bring the story to life. Thank you for choosing Great Exploration Tours and for calling it your “Best Tour Ever”! We hope to welcome you back for another meaningful experience in the future.
Be prepared to walk and listen and be distracted by other people. Tour guide did her job but others can be rude.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear that Stephanie did a great job during your Guided Martin Luther King Walking Tour. She is passionate about sharing Dr. King's legacy, and we appreciate your recognition of her efforts. As this is a public walking tour that takes place in active historical sites and shared spaces, there can occasionally be distractions beyond our control. We understand how that may have impacted your experience, and we appreciate your understanding. Thank you for joining us and for sharing your thoughts with future guests. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back on another Great Exploration Tours experience in the future.
Ms. Stephanie was an absolute gem. She had lots of anecdotal tales of life in Atlanta. The almost 2 hours absolutely flew by. We got to tour the newly renovated MLK Jr house where he was born and a ranger guided us through the house. Ms Stephanie then took us through the King Center and by the reflection pool. After the tour, we were able to go inside the Ebenezer Church. Highly recommend.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had such an enjoyable and meaningful experience on the Guided Martin Luther King Walking Tour with Stephanie. Her passion for Atlanta's history and her engaging storytelling truly bring Dr. King's legacy to life, and we're thrilled that the two hours flew by for you. It sounds like you were able to experience so many memorable highlights—from touring Dr. King's beautifully restored birth home and visiting the King Center and Reflection Pool to stepping inside the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church. We're so glad Stephanie helped make your visit both educational and inspiring. Thank you for your kind recommendation and for choosing Great Exploration Tours. We hope to welcome you on another unforgettable experience in the future!
Stephanie is a great tour guide. She is knowledgeable and very patient. I had many questions and she answered them all.
Thank you, Christy, for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your Guided Martin Luther King Walking Tour with Stephanie. She has a true passion for sharing history, and we're so glad her knowledge, patience, and thoughtful answers made your experience both informative and enjoyable. Thank you for choosing Great Exploration Tours. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another memorable tour in the future!
This was a great informative tour. Our tour guide, Stephanie, was just amazing. She was full of knowledge and passed this on to us as we explored the life of Martin Luther King Jnr. I would recommend this tour if you are in Atlanta.
Hi Catherine, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Walking Tour and found it informative. Stephanie truly is an amazing guide, and we're happy her passion and knowledge made the experience memorable for you. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again in Atlanta!
Stephanie was amazing! So much information! She had a great suggestion for us for lunch as well. Would definitely do it again.
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the Dr. Martin Luther King Walking Tour and that Stephanie made it such a memorable and informative experience. We're glad her lunch recommendation hit the spot too! We’d love to welcome you back for another tour in the future.
The Home that Martin L. King as well as the museum were closed for renovations and I feelwe were mislead and overcharged . We could have seen it for far less just passing by.
Kristin's presentation was really interesting and fun to listen to. We learned so much and we are so glad we decided to do this tour!
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that Kristin's presentation made such a positive impression. It’s wonderful that you found it both interesting and enjoyable while learning so much along the way. We're glad the tour exceeded your expectations, and we appreciate you taking the time to let us know! 🌟😊
Stephanie was great. Really friendly and very knowledgeable. The tour was really cool and informative.
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the Dr. Martin Luther King Walking Tour. Stephanie is indeed a wonderful guide, and we're glad her friendliness and knowledge made your experience enjoyable and informative. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again on another tour!
The best part of the tour was blind Ranger telling the story about the King Family home which was free you don't need a guide for this it was a rip off the lady was nice but she provided absolutely nothing for this tour was a pure waste of money. So don't book this tour you can do this yourself nothing is provided picture and advertisement makes you think you will visit a restaurant you don't complete waste but I did enjoy seeing the sites which bye the way are free to the public.
Thank you for your feedback, We apologize that your experience didn't meet expectations. Admission to the park is free, and the fee covers the professional guide service. Our tour aims to provide insights into Atlanta's civil rights history, starting at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center. While we're glad you enjoyed the sites, we regret any confusion about the tour's offerings. Stephanie, our guide, has earned numerous five-star reviews for her engaging and knowledgeable tours, benefiting from her extensive experience as a long-time Atlanta resident. We appreciate your feedback. Thank you.
