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- French
This tour traces the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. from his childhood to his death. Visitors will discover his childhood house, his family, his family’s church, his resting place, as well as exhibits of his fight as a non-violent civil rights leader. In this tour, you will learn about the family, the stories, the people, and the circumstances that forged his character, his faith, his activism and political engagement. Come find out what makes MLK Jr. an American icon.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will meet in front of the Ebenezer Baptist Church. Your guide will be standing by with a sign.
Itinerary
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Visitors will see where Dr. King’s father and grandfather served as pastors. Ebenezer Baptist Church is the church that built up MLK Jr. faith and shaped his ministry.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Visitors will walk along Sweet Auburn Avenue and see buildings belonging to the African American upper class in the fifties. The King family house on that street is where MLK Jr. spent his childhood and developed into the respected leader he was.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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This is Dr. and Mrs. King resting place. Their tombs lay in a beautiful blue water pool across from the Eternal Flame. Freedom Hall is a museum dedicated to MLK Jr., Coretta King, Gandhi, and Rosa Park.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Visitors will see exhibits that include Dr. King’s fight for freedom, equality, social justice, basic civil and human rights. A true celebration of an American icon.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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