Walk Dr. King's Old Fourth Ward with a local guide and hear stories that changed Atlanta
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2.5 Hours
Guide, Walking tour, Brochure
Experience an in-depth walking tour of Atlanta's Old Fourth Ward that tells the story of Martin Luther King Jr. Discover the people and places that inspired him as you explore his neighborhood.
This is a mostly outdoor, 2-mile walking tour with moderate hills; wear weather-appropriate clothes and very comfortable shoes. Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled start. This is a walking tour with no bus transportation. A 2 person minimum is required.
Free cancellation or rescheduling up to 24 hours before the tour start for direct bookings. No refunds within 24 hours, for late arrival, no-shows, or guest error. Operator may cancel due to weather or other force majeure, or if the 2 person minimum is not met.
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
The guides here absolutely shine, with names like Glenn, Arielle, Delaney, Nic, and Kristen earning enthusiastic shoutouts for being knowledgeable, entertaining, and genuinely fun to spend time with. Tours range from the Municipal Market food experience with hands-on biscuit making to Grant Park culinary walks through Oakland Cemetery to street art explorations along the BeltLine. The food consistently impresses, with reviewers describing it as delicious, unique, and surprisingly filling. The historical insights run deep too—even Atlanta natives report learning fascinating details about their own city. These tours work beautifully for both visitors and locals, with groups booking them for team building events and friends choosing them for unique outings. The biscuit-making component is a crowd favorite that people are excited to recreate at home. One traveler noted their BeltLine tour guide made slightly too many personal political comments beyond what was needed to explain the artwork, and parking can be tricky at that tour's starting point. The walk itself covers about a mile and a half on uneven surfaces, so sturdy shoes matter. Thoughtful touches like personalized postcards and the option to stay for a full meal at the endpoint add memorable finishing notes.
Fantastic experience - far exceeded our expectations. The restaurant and food choices were delicious, different, and interesting. The street are was so impressive and extensive. Lastly, Arielle was a fantastically knowledgeable and fun guide. Highly recommend as a fun group activity!
Dan Harris
October 17, 2025
Fantastic experience - far exceeded our expectations. The restaurant and food choices were delicious, different, and interesting. The street are was so impressive and extensive. Lastly, Arielle was a fantastically knowledgeable and fun guide. Highly recommend as a fun group activity!
Dan Harris
October 17, 2025