Martin Luther King Jr. Sweet Auburn Walking Tour in Atlanta
Explore the neighborhood that shaped Dr. King with an Atlanta historian
Duration
2 hrs
Ideal For
Up to 25 people
Includes
Historian guide, walking tour
Highlights
Walk through historic Sweet Auburn with Atlanta historian and storyteller Marshaunda Dixon. Through her stories and local insights, discover how the neighborhood where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. grew up connects to Atlanta's wider history and culture.
Itinerary
- The King Center
- Dr. & Mrs. King's Tombstone
- Freedom Hall
- Historic Fire Station No. 6
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birth Home
- King's childhood, family, and early influences
- Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church
- The King family's spiritual home
- Sweet Auburn Avenue
- Why Auburn Avenue was called ""the richest Negro street in America”
- Madam CJ Walker Boutique Museum
- Black entrepreneurship and women's economic empowerment
Important details
- All ages welcome
Cancellation Policy
You'll receive a full refund or credit if you cancel with at least 24 hours' notice, or if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged the full price.
Product ID: Z2EZ6R
FAQs
The walking tour accommodates up to 25 people.
Meeting details
Ebenezer Baptist Church, 101 Jackson Street Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30312
Experience provided by Your ATL Tours
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