Crafted by a professional actor and local guide, this immersive audio tour unearths the profound legacy of a neighborhood once celebrated as the center of Black wealth and enterprise.
While large bus tours are restricted to main thoroughfares, this journey leads you through the intimate, narrow side streets of Sweet Auburn that hold the true spirit of the Civil Rights Movement.
The stories take you through the hallowed grounds of the Ebenezer Baptist Church, the childhood home of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and the historic APEX Museum.
Using smart GPS technology, the immersive audio triggers automatically as you walk, creating a moving podcast that works entirely offline to preserve your data.
As you pass the vibrant Curb Market and stand before the King Center, the cinematic storytelling transforms these landmarks into a living history.
By the end of this walk, you will feel a deep, insider connection to the heroes who changed the course of American history.
You'll hear a bit about its history and then hear the rest while you continue walking.
101 Jackson St NE, , Atlanta, United States
The tour stops briefly outside the Ebenezer Baptist Church where you'll hear about the church, its history and its relation to Martin Luther King Jr.
449 Auburn Ave NE, , Atlanta, United States
The tour gives you the opportunity to look around the King Center. While you explore, you'll hear a bit about what the King Center represents and why it was created.
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The tour pauses outside the birth home of Martin Luther King, Jr. While you continue to walk, you'll hear a bit more about MLK's birth home.
'll hear about some of the famous faces you'll see along the way.
Jackson Street NE, Atlanta, United States
The tour briefly stops on the Jackson Street Bridge. You'll hear a bit about the bridge, which shows it's been featured in and some of the landmarks you can see from the bridge.
You'll learn about its history and what it represents.
You'll hear about the origins of the sculpture before continuing with the tour.
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The tour stops in front of the unusual Sister Louisa's Church of the Living Room & Ping Pong Emporium. You'll hear about its history and have an opportunity to pop in if you wish.
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The tour stops briefly in front of the Municipal Market. You'll hear a bit about the market and then have an opportunity to pause the tour and go inside for a treat.
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The tour briefly stops in front of the John Lewis Mural. There you'll learn a bit about John Lewis before you continue with the walk.
You'll learn a bit about the man the plaza is named after before continuing with the tour.
It's around the corner from the start location. You'll learn about Madame CJ Walker and the significance of the building.
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.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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