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Atlanta Civil Rights History Tour

Duration: 2h
Languages: English
Guru: Phil
Quality Verified Registered on March 25, 2020

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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  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
  • Accepts electronic payment
    This tour allows payment by electronic means or credit card

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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  • Meeting point:
    340 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312,...
    340 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312, USA
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    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).

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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?

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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