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Whether you're a first-time visitor or a curious local, Chit Chat Atlanta Tours offers more than sightseeing—it’s a journey into the culture, courage, and creativity that define the city. Let Atlanta tell you her story. You just have to walk it. Discover the Soul of Atlanta with Chit Chat Atlanta Tours
There's more to Atlanta than what’s written in textbooks.
On the Black History & Civil Rights Tour, guests walk the same streets where Dr. King was born, preached, marched, and organized. You'll stand before Ebenezer Baptist Church, explore Sweet Auburn Avenue, and stroll along the Civil Rights Walk of Fame. Yet the deeper magic lies off the beaten path—in the halls of Booker T. Washington High School where King was educated, at legendary soul food spots like Paschal’s where strategies were made over collard greens, and at Morehouse College, where young Martin found his voice.
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Meeting and pickup
We will meet tourists in front of Big Bethel AME Church on the corner of Auburn Avenue & Jesse Hill Jr. Drive, in front of the electronic Big Bethel sign. There is a paid parking lot behind the Church on Jesse Hill Dr. Parking is $5. Please do not leave valuables in the car and in plain sight.
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On the Black History & Civil Rights Tour, guests walk the same streets where Dr. King was born, preached, marched, and organized. You'll stand before Ebenezer Baptist Church, explore Sweet Auburn Avenue, and stroll along the Civil Rights Walk of Fame. Yet the deeper magic lies off the beaten path—in the halls of Booker T. Washington High School where King was educated, at legendary soul food spots like Paschal’s where strategies were made over collard greens, and at Morehouse College, where young Martin found his voice.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site
Discover the Soul of Atlanta with Chit Chat Atlanta Tours Atlanta, Georgia isn’t just a city—it’s a living, breathing story. Known as the birthplace of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Atlanta holds a special place in the heart of American history. At the National Historic Site, where Dr. King’s remains rest, visitors reflect on the legacy of a man who sparked global change—and it’s always a featured stop on Chit Chat Atlanta Tours
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The Herndon Home Museum is a National Historic Landmark which serves as a unique resource in the interpretation of Black struggle and achievement locally and nationally. The15-room house was built by Atlanta businessman Alonzo Herndon, who was born a slave. The house is Beaux Arts Classical in style and contains original furnishings and those acquired later by Herndon's son Norris. The house was designed primarily by Herndon's first wife, Adrienne, and was constructed by African-American craftsmen.The Herndon Home is a lasting tribute to the hard work and talent of the Herndon Family.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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The last home that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., resided.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Booker T. Washington High School was Atlanta's first public secondary school for Black students.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Morehouse College was founded in 1867 and is an HBCU in Atlanta, GA. They are the nation's only historically black private liberal arts college for men.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Located in the heart of the Historic Castleberry Hill Neighborhood you will find Paschal's Atlanta Restaurant, an icon complete with a rich history from six decades. Paschal's features signature soul food dishes that include: their famous 1947 Fried Chicken, Mac & Cheese, Collard Greens, Black Eyed Peas, & Fried Catfish.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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