Atlanta Black History and Civil Rights Tour

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.

Meeting Point

220 Auburn Ave NE

220 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA

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.

What to expect:

Duration: 3 hours

Sweet Auburn

Sweet Auburn Ave, , Atlanta, Georgia

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

Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site

450 Auburn Ave NE, , Atlanta, 30312-1504, Georgia

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

Herndon Home

587 University Pl NW, , Atlanta, 30314-4126, Georgia

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

Sunset Avenue Northwest

Sunset Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, USA

The last home that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., resided.

15 minutes

Booker T. Washington High School

45 Whitehouse Dr SW, , Atlanta, 30314-2934, Georgia

Booker T. Washington High School was Atlanta's first public secondary school for Black students.

15 minutes

Morehouse College

830 Westview Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30314, USA

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

Paschal's Restaurant & Bar

180 Northside Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30313, USA

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.

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