Atlanta Civil Rights Self Guided Audio App Walk of Freedom Tour

Atlanta, US

Highlights

  • Explore historic Civil Rights sites in Atlanta
  • Learn about Martin Luther King Jr. and his influences
  • Hear parts of historic speeches on site
  • Discover other local civil rights heroes
  • Relive the adventure by listening again after the tour

Meeting Point

The tour starts at the birth home of Martin Luther King where you'll learn the story of his family and his childhood including the story of how he was born Michael King. From here our walking tour app will guide you through the streets telling you Atlanta's historic story.

Meeting point

501 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312 , United States

End point

End Point

The tour ends at the APEX museum, a history museum telling the story of African Americans.

Meeting point

135 Auburn Ave NE SE, Atlanta, GA 30303 , United States

End point

What to expect

1

Birth Home of Martin Luther King, Jr

The tour starts outside the birth home of MLK. You'll learn about his upbringing and how he was named "Michael King" and how his named changed. The ticket to go in is free but must be picked up earlier. YOu'll then be guided step by step through Atlanta to historical civil rights spots and learn their story.

Duration 5 minutes
2

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Fountain

The tour walks to the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Fountain and you'll her his heroic story and how he fought for Civil Rights including parts of his historic speachs.

Duration 5 minutes
3

Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site

You'll see the tomb of Martin Luther King and his wife. You'll hear the history of the I have a dream speech, and about his assassination.

Duration 10 minutes
4

"behold" Monument

You'll see the behold monument and learn it's meaning, story and link to MLK.

Duration 5 minutes
5

Ebenezer Baptist Church

Historic! this is the church MLK preached in, and his father and brother preached in. Learn its story and the people that built it.

Duration 5 minutes
6

Wheat Street Baptist Church

Stop at the doors of the Wheat Street Church, and learn about William Holmes Border who was a huge influence on MLK.

Duration 5 minutes
7

Madam CJ Walker Museum

Learn the historic story of the first black millionare and one of her last shops.

8

John Wesley Dobbs Plaza

Hear about the game changer John Dobbs and how he fought for voting rights, you'll also see one of the coolest statues in the city of the man himself.

Duration 5 minutes
9

Big Bethel AME Church

John Lewis, hear his story and how he fought for Civil Rights. You'll see his mural, and the Big Bethel AME Church and learn about the history of AME churches in the US after the civil war.

Duration 5 minutes
10

Atlanta Daily World Building

Hear the historic story of this newspaper and it's fight for civil rights. You'll also hear about local black business men that changed history.

Duration 5 minutes
11

APEX Museum

The tour ends outside the APEX museum where you'll hear how it got it's start and what makes it special.

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

  • Additional information
    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Additional information
    Service animals allowed
  • Additional information
    Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Additional information
    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What our experts say

  • icon
    Start early for fewer crowds.
  • icon
    Don’t miss the Ebenezer Baptist Church.
  • icon
    Bring headphones for a better audio experience.
  • icon
    Check out nearby local restaurants like Busy Bee Cafe.
  • icon
    Visit the APEX Museum after the tour.

Select Currency