Sweet Auburn Civil Rights Walking Tour in Atlanta
Explore the neighborhood that helped shape Atlanta's civil rights story
Duration
1.5 hrs
Ideal For
Up to 15 people
Highlights
Walk through Sweet Auburn with a tour guide and explore the neighborhood through its Black history. Discover how faith, education, entrepreneurship, and civic leadership connect across this historic part of Atlanta.
Itinerary
📍 Start: LottaFrutta Gourmet Fruit House Grab a light bite or smoothie to fuel up before your day of exploring.
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Bryant Preparatory Institute Visit this educational institution with deep roots in the local community.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Birth Home Walk through the home where Dr. King was born and raised.
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Six Triple Eight Monument (Sightseeing) Pay respects to the monument honoring the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion—the only all-Black, all-female battalion to serve overseas in WWII.
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Fire Station No. 6 This historic station played a key role during the segregation era. Offers insight into Black firefighters' history in Atlanta.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial (King Memorial) Visit the final resting place of Dr. King and Coretta Scott King, located at The King Center.
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Ebenezer Baptist Church Step into the church where Dr. King preached and was baptized.
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The King Center / King Historical Park Explore exhibits on civil rights history, Dr. King’s life, and global peace efforts.
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Black Panther Sightseeing (Nearby locations) Drive by notable filming sites used in Marvel’s Black Panther—many are in Atlanta’s Sweet Auburn and downtown area.
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Wheat Street Baptist Church A historic congregation that was central to Atlanta’s civil rights movement.
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Madam C.J. Walker Museum Learn about the legacy of America’s first female self-made millionaire and her contribution to Black entrepreneurship.
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Dobbs Plaza Honoring Maynard Jackson and other civic leaders, this plaza celebrates Black excellence in politics and leadership.
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SCLC Headquarters Visit the site of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference founded by Dr. King—still active in civil rights work today.
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Historic Daily Word (Location-based) Explore this site related to Atlanta’s African-American media and communication history.
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APEX Museum End your tour at the African American Panoramic Experience Museum, which tells the story of Black Atlanta from slavery through modern times.
What's Included
- Tour guide
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 48 hours in advance to receive a credit to reschedule. You'll also receive a credit to reschedule if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged the full price. Deposits are non-refundable.
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FAQs
The walking tour is limited to 15 people.
Meeting details
Parking lot at 135 Auburn Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30303
Related locations
Ebenezer Baptist Church
Admission includedStanding on Auburn Avenue in Atlanta, Ebenezer Baptist Church carries the weight of American history in its brick walls and wooden pews. This is the church where Martin Luther King Jr. was baptized, where he later preached, and where his funeral was held. Visiting Ebenezer Baptist Church today means stepping into a space where faith and the struggle for justice were inseparable, a place that still holds Sunday services and welcomes visitors with quiet reverence.