The Civil Rights Movement in Atlanta: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Atlanta, USA

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.)
Offered in: English

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Overview

Guided tours are relatively expensive and can follow rigid itineraries with tight schedules. This self-guided audio tour of Atlanta traces the city’s Civil Rights Movement history in the Sweet Auburn neighborhood. Start at the Atlanta Breakfast Club, visit sites exploring Martin Luther King’s life and legacy, see many churches linked to the historic movement, and more. You’ll also venture off the historic path a little to catch skyline views of Atlanta.

A Civil Rights Movement self-guided audio tour in Atlanta
Visit historic sites in the Sweet Auburn and Edgewood neighborhoods
Explore at your own pace—start, pause, or restart at any time
Once downloaded the tour works without cell phone reception

What's Included

Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
VoiceMap App for Android and iOS

Food and drink
Smartphone and headphones
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Transportation

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Atlanta Breakfast Club Chicken and Waffle Nitro Coffee Counter
340 Auburn Ave NE Suite-A, Atlanta, GA 30312, USA
Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

07/30/2020 - 04/09/2027
Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

Itinerary

Wheat Street Baptist Church (Pass By)

Ebenezer Baptist Church (Pass By)

The King Center (Pass By)

Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site (Pass By)

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park Visitor Center (Pass By)

Jackson Street Bridge (Pass By)

Freedom Park Trail (Pass By)

Homage to King (Pass By)

Sister Louisa's Church of the Living Room and Ping Pong Emporium (Pass By)

The Sweet Auburn Curb Market (Pass By)

John Lewis Mural (Pass By)

John Wesley Dobbs Avenue Northeast (Pass By)

Madame CJ Walker Boutique Museum/WERDSTUDIO (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infants must sit on laps
Near public transportation
Stroller accessible

Most travelers can participate
Wheelchair accessible
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Reviews

3.4

based on 7 reviews

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Don't Waste your money

Katherine_G, Nov 2025

It was really bad. I couldn't get the app to work. The instructions were bad. The beginning place according to the address was no good. I'm glad I used my common sense because I wouldn't have gotten to see anything.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Hi there, I'm sorry that you were unhappy with your experience. When you were having technical difficulties, did you contact VoiceMap support via email or telephone? We are contactable by both telephone and email, so if you have technical difficulties, please reach out to us so we can identify what is going wrong. Again, I'm sorry about the poor experience you had. Best, Alicia

Better with Neighborhood people

Brenda_J, Jul 2023

I would like a refund. The audio was not clear and the directions we’re not given to my satisfaction.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Hi This tour has an average of 4.5/5 and includes clear audio and on-screen directions. Please can you get in touch with us to help us understand what wasn't clear about the directions provided? Thank you, Alicia

In the beginning it went...

krystal_G, May 2023

In the beginning it went well. But after 40mins into it we ended up getting lost and the gps didn’t guide us back on the right track. We had to use our Waze to help us out. But overall it was dope. I just think they should have a actually tour guide person.

Awesome

Roderick_P, May 2023

Just being in the place where Dr King lived and where he was laid to rest. This was a great experience one that I’ll cherish for a lifetime.

Two thumbs up for this walking tour!

Sara_W, May 2022

Learning about the civil rights history and the Sweet Auburn area made me feel more connected to Atlanta, where I've lived for 3 months now. The history didn't go overly in depth, I'll want to learn more, but I'm glad to know what made the city - and to have discovered a new nightlife area as well! The walking was easy and a refreshing change from the crowded museums.