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Auburn Avenue African American Half Day Human Rights/Civil Rights Tour

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Auburn Avenue African American All Inclusive Tour is designed to give guests an overview of Black life and culture in Atlanta, starting from Juneteenth/Emancipation Day,1865 to Atlanta modern Civil Rights Movement, 1965. Heavy emphasis will be placed on Rosenwald educational system for Black students in Atlanta and Booker T Washington who was known as the Great Black Educator. Come and see the relationship between Alonzo Herndon, George Washington Carver, and Julius Rosenwald Foundation.
Guests will see Atlanta Historic Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), Georgia's first Black public high school and America's first Black city park. Booker T Washington High School was the first black public high school in Georgia and the first Black school in the Atlanta Public School System. Come and see how Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Grandfather organized the community to create a public high school for Black students in Atlanta. This same school is where Dr. Martin Luther King attended.

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • We do not pick up at Atlanta Airport
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Meeting and Pickup

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All guests are picked up at the Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel, 210 Peachtree Street NW, downtown Atlanta across from Andrew Young Park and Statue, at the corner of Ted Turner Drive and and Andrew Young International at Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel Motor Coach Lobby.

What To Expect

Herndon Home

The Historic Herndon Mansion Museum built in 1910 by Alonzo Herndon and wife Adrianne Herndon. Alonzo Herndon was born/enslaved in 1858 on a plantation in Georgia. Alonzo Herndon story is a story of success and dignity. Come to the Herndon Home and see how a man overcame racism and enslaved to become Georgia first Black millionaire.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site

Martin Luther King Jr., National Historic Park is located on Auburn Avenue Street, this street was once considered the wealthiest Black street in America. Guests will see the community of young Martin Luther King Jr. Martin was born in his Grandfather Rev Alfred Daniel Williams home, this home and community has been restored back to represent the first twelve years of Martin Luther King Jr.
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35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Booker T. Washington High School (Pass By)

Booker T Washington High School is a must see, Georgia first Black public high school named after that world famous educator Booker T Washington. Guest will see how education, a small southern town, and communities provided education for Black students prior to emancipation. See how this small community provide normal Education and college level classes for a deprived community through the Rosenwald foundation.
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Atlanta (Pass By)

Guests will ride through the HBCU, Historic Black Colleges and Universities, Guests will see WEB Dubois statue situated on our famous "Atlanta Student Movement Street", Spelman College, Morehouse College, Ray Charles Performing Arts Center, Clark Atlanta University, and historic West End village, the beginning of the city of Atlanta.
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Ponce City Market

A must see, Atlanta old Sears building is the new Ponce City Market. This is the new hip thing to hit Midtown Atlanta.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Krog Street Market

Check out Krog Street Market and explore Atlanta Belt Line. Krog Street Market is a local market within Inman Park community, this is a place where our guests can taste local food and wine. Come and play like the local community.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Atlanta Student Movement Boulevard (Pass By)

Come and see the street that changed the nation, Atlanta Student Movement Street. Atlanta University Students marched off their campus in protest to the city of Atlanta racial laws of 1960.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Auburn Avenue African American Half Day Human Rights/Civil Rights Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Auburn Avenue African American Half Day Human Rights/Civil Rights Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
The following is NOT included:
  • We do not pick up at Atlanta Airport.
Apr 2025
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
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The minimum age to participate is 6..

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Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Auburn Avenue African American Half Day Human Rights/Civil Rights Tour is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Auburn Avenue African American Half Day Human Rights/Civil Rights Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers

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