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The Civil Rights Movement in Atlanta: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

340 Auburn Ave NE Suite-A, Atlanta, GA 30312, USA
Duration

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

English

Overview

Guided tours are relatively expensive and can follow rigid itineraries with tight schedules. This self-guided audio tour of Atlanta traces the city’s Civil Rights Movement history in the Sweet Auburn neighborhood. Start at the Atlanta Breakfast Club, visit sites exploring Martin Luther King’s life and legacy, see many churches linked to the historic movement, and more. You’ll also venture off the historic path a little to catch skyline views of Atlanta.

  • A Civil Rights Movement self-guided audio tour in Atlanta
  • Visit historic sites in the Sweet Auburn and Edgewood neighborhoods
  • Explore at your own pace—start, pause, or restart at any time
  • Once downloaded the tour works without cell phone reception

What To Expect

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Wheat Street Baptist Church



The tour briefly stops outside the Wheat Street Baptist Church. You’ll hear a bit about its history and then hear the rest while you continue walking.

• Admission Ticket Included

Ebenezer Baptist Church



The tour stops briefly outside the Ebenezer Baptist Church where you’ll hear about the church, its history and its relation to Martin Luther King Jr.

• Admission Ticket Included

The King Center



The tour gives you the opportunity to look around the King Center. While you explore, you’ll hear a bit about what the King Center represents and why it was created.

• Admission Ticket Included

Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site



The tour pauses outside the birth home of Martin Luther King, Jr. While you continue to walk, you’ll hear a bit more about MLK’s birth home.

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Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park Visitor Center



The tour takes you through the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame where you’ll hear about some of the famous faces you’ll see along the way.

• Admission Ticket Included

Jackson Street Bridge



The tour briefly stops on the Jackson Street Bridge. You’ll hear a bit about the bridge, which shows it’s been featured in and some of the landmarks you can see from the bridge.

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Freedom Park Trail



The tour takes you along a part of the Freedom Park Trail. You’ll learn about its history and what it represents.

• Admission Ticket Included

Homage to King



The tour stops briefly in front of the Homage to King. You’ll hear about the origins of the sculpture before continuing with the tour.

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Sister Louisa’s Church of the Living Room and Ping Pong Emporium



The tour stops in front of the unusual Sister Louisa’s Church of the Living Room & Ping Pong Emporium. You’ll hear about its history and have an opportunity to pop in if you wish.

• Admission Ticket Included

The Sweet Auburn Curb Market



The tour stops briefly in front of the Municipal Market. You’ll hear a bit about the market and then have an opportunity to pause the tour and go inside for a treat.

• Admission Ticket Included

John Lewis Mural



The tour briefly stops in front of the John Lewis Mural. There you’ll learn a bit about John Lewis before you continue with the walk.

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John Wesley Dobbs Avenue Northeast



The tour takes you past the John Wesley Dobbs Plaza. You’ll learn a bit about the man the plaza is named after before continuing with the tour.

• Admission Ticket Included

Madame CJ Walker Boutique Museum/WERDSTUDIO



The tour’s last stop is the Madam CJ Walker’s. It’s around the corner from the start location. You’ll learn about Madame CJ Walker and the significance of the building.

• Admission Ticket Included

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Near public transportation
  • Stroller accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Included/Excluded

  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • Food and drink
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Transportation

Durations

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

340 Auburn Ave NE Suite-A, Atlanta, GA 30312, USA
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