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15 Best Atlanta Civil Rights Tours

The civil rights routes through the movement’s capital: Dr King’s birth home and Ebenezer Baptist on Auburn Avenue, Black-history drives across the city and guides who connect 1960 to now without flinching. This is Atlanta’s most important tour; the city knows it.

2.Martin Luther King Jr. History Walking Tour

Discover Atlanta’s civil rights history on this engaging 2.5-hour walking tour, visiting key sites like Ebenezer Baptist Church and The King Center with passionate guides.

★ 5.0

“Be prepared to walk. Engage and listen.The tour guide was very knowledgeable and answered questions. She breaths this. And, loves what she does.”

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4.Atlanta Plantations, Civil War and Civil Rights tour of Atlanta

Discover Atlanta's Civil War and Civil Rights history on a small-group tour visiting plantations, museums, and historic sites with expert guides.

★ 5.0

“Well worth the time investment. Awesome tour. Loaded with detailed information. Guide experienced and knowledgeable about the history of the area.”

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5.Atlanta: Martin Luther King Historical Park Walking Tour

Discover Atlanta’s civil rights history on this 2.5-hour guided walking tour. Visit landmarks like the King Center, Ebenezer Baptist Church, and more.

★ 5.0

“This tour brought personal and well as public aspects of MLK’s life into context. Full of tidbits and beautifully presented history with visual aids and short relevant voice recordings. Kristen was a superb guide: knowledgeable, eloquent, personable - and flexible enough to fit in a…”

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6.Dr. Martin Luther King Walking Tour with Local Historian

Discover Atlanta’s civil rights history on a guided walk through Sweet Auburn Ave, visiting landmarks like Ebenezer Baptist Church and MLK’s childhood home, led by passionate local experts.

★ 4.0

“I was awesome trip me and my kids really enjoyed visiting ATL and getting to see the House that Dr Martin Luther King Jr. grew up in. I will visit again”

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7.Private Atlanta History Tour From Civil War to Civil Rights

Discover Atlanta’s Civil War and Civil Rights history on this private 3-hour tour. Visit key sites, enjoy personal attention, and gain authentic insights.

★ 5.0

“Dan, our driver, was excellent. Arrived on time, knew his way around, very nice guy that really knows Atlanta history. My wife and I really enjoyed the tour. It was our first visit to Atlanta and this really helped us keep to know the city.”

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8.Black History and Civil Rights Tour

Explore Atlanta’s civil rights history on a 3-hour walking tour visiting key landmarks like Ebenezer Baptist Church and Morehouse College, led by passionate guides.

★ 5.0

“This personal tour was very informative and a lot of fun. The guide was knowledgeable and went out of her way to provide a great experience for me, in addition to learning a lot of new and interesting facts. I would highly recommend this tour…”

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9.Auburn Avenue African American Half Day Human Rights/Civil Rights Tour

Explore Atlanta's civil rights history with this half-day tour featuring Auburn Avenue, MLK sites, historic neighborhoods, and vibrant markets for an authentic experience.

★ 4.0

“It was Informative. Visit to Jimmy Carter Center and MLK Center was great, just needed a little more time at both. Lots of driving past places but not knowing exactly what we were seeing. Guide had lots of knowledge.”

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

Discover Atlanta’s Civil Rights history with this self-guided audio tour covering key sites like Martin Luther King's birthplace, churches, and landmarks.

“Just being in the place where Dr King lived and where he was laid to rest. This was a great experience one that I’ll cherish for a lifetime.”

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11.Atlanta: From Civil War to Civil Rights Private Tour

Explore Atlanta’s Civil War sites and Civil Rights history on a private 3-hour tour with expert guides, visiting key landmarks like MLK’s birthplace and Oakland Cemetery.

★ 4.6

“It was a wonderful tour. So very meaningful! Our tour guide was perfect and our stops were really significant to us! I’m so glad we took this tour!”

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12.Atlanta Civil Rights Full-Day Guided Walking Tour

Discover Atlanta’s civil rights history with a 6.5-hour guided walking tour visiting key landmarks, museums, and neighborhoods, led by expert guides.

★ 4.5

“The tour was time consuming but in an awe kind of way. We got to see so many historical sights. There were wonderful stories told by the tour guide Rue and she knew her stuff”

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14.Martin Luther King Jr An American Icon Walking Tour

Explore Atlanta’s Civil Rights history with a 1.5-hour walking tour of MLK Jr.'s childhood sites, museum exhibits, and his resting place for $30.

★ 5.0

“He is very knowledgeable in the story. Answers our questions well. Take you through iconic places and events here. I recommend him for everyone.”

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