Atlanta Black History & Civil Rights Tour

This half-day guided tour takes you deeper into Atlanta’s African American legacy and civil rights history. Starting in downtown, you’ll travel through Sweet Auburn, once the heart of Black business and activism, and view landmarks such as Ebenezer Baptist Church, the birth home of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame, where bronze footprints commemorate movement leaders.

You’ll also pass through neighborhoods tied to Atlanta’s Black culture and resilience, learn about institutions like the APEX Museum (which interprets history from an African American perspective), and stop at community hubs that tell stories of activism, life, and transformation in the city. In your vehicle, your guide shares narratives linking these places to broader civil rights struggles - past and ongoing - and draws connections to national movements.

Expect a blend of walking and driving, photo stops, contextual storytelling, and immersive moments of reflection. The route is curated to emphasize both historic memory and living legacy - how spaces of struggle and triumph remain part of Atlanta’s fabric today.