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Free booking and cancellationFree payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
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Accepts electronic paymentThis tour allows payment by electronic means or credit card
Atlanta Civil Rights History Tour
Hi there! I am a tour guide who has been showing people the great cities of Chicago, Los Angeles and now Atlanta. I love cities, history and enjoying excellent craft beer in the city.
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Tour description
The core historical part of Atlanta offers a great insight to Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement.
Explore his birthplace, church, and where he is buried next to his wife, Coretta Scott King.
On this tour, we talk about Atlanta's unique history: the Civil War, Coca-Cola, The Civil Rights Movement, etc. Also, we talk about Atlanta today: the world's busiest airport (Hartsfield-Jackson), The Olympics, and Jackson Street Bridge (if you have seen The Walking Dead this is for you).
Some of the stops included on the tour are:
- Municipal Market.
- Wheat Street Baptist Church.
- Ebenezer Baptist Church.
- The King Center.
- Historic Fire Station No. 6
- MLK Birth Home.
- Bungalows and Shotgun Houses.
- Visitor's Center.
- International Civil Rights Walk of Fame.
- Jackson Street Bridge.
Useful information:
- We walk over 3 miles ( 3'2 km more or less).
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View on mapMeeting point:340 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312,...340 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312, USA
I'll be wearing a green shirt with a muffin on it.
How much does this tour cost?
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
Tour opinions
Jamie
03 Sep 2022
Verified booking
Travelled alone -
Sep 2022
Lots of fun. Phil made history come alive.
Claudia
18 Jun 2022
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Travelled in group -
Jun 2022
Phil was the best, we loved the tour, thank you!
Gail
13 Jun 2022
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Travelled alone -
Jun 2022
The Atlanta civil rights tour was informative and fun; Phil provided valuable context--history of Atlanta, other events in the civil rights movement--for what we were seeing. And he was entertaining as well.
Laura
10 Apr 2022
Verified booking
Travelled in couple -
Apr 2022
The tour with Phil was amazing. We leaned so much about the Sweet Auburn area of Atlanta. Plus he is the perfect guide FUN, INFORMATIVE AND KNOWLEDGEABLE!!!
whitney
30 Mar 2022
Verified booking
Travelled in family -
Mar 2022
Best guide ever! I had an amazing days in Atlanta that couldnt ve been possible with Phil, thank you for your time and that great experience
Date of experience: March 2022
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Who is this tour for?
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts reservations up to 20 people.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.
What should you know?
Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 4 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or credit card payment is accepted.
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