Families and educators now have an exciting new way to explore the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with the launch of the MLK Kids Discovery Tour by Unexpected Atlanta Tours. This engaging, interactive experience is tailored for children ages 6 to 12, offering an immersive journey through Dr. King’s life and the Civil Rights Movement. 

In this 1.5 hour walking tour through the Sweet Auburn neighborhood, children will walk in the footsteps of icons like Dr. King, Coretta Scott King, and John Lewis, exploring landmarks like the Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church and lesser known locations in the surrounding neighborhood. Through age-appropriate and engaging storytelling, hands-on-activities, and fascinating discussions, children will gain a deeper understanding of Dr. King’s inspiring message of equality and peace.

“We created this tour to ensure that Dr. King’s story is accessible and meaningful to young minds, said Akila McConnell, the founder and CEO of Unexpected Atlanta Tours. “By combining education with interactive learning, we hope to empower children to think critically about history and the importance of kindness and justice. We built this tour because it is the type of experience that I want my own children to take when we travel as a family.”

Highlights of the tour include trivia puzzles to solve together and an interactive sticker map, plus Unexpected Atlanta’s acclaimed storytelling that brings pivotal moments of the Civil Rights Movement to life. Guides who work in youth education lead the experience, ensuring a memorable and fun tour. 

One early customer raved about this new way to explore Atlanta’s important legacy, “We loved this tour with our kids. Totally aged appropriate for a six and nine-year-old and they had a great time but also gained a lot of knowledge and appreciation. They were engaged the entire time.”

The MLK Kids Discovery Tour is available as a private experience for school groups, community organizations, and families. Pricing begins at $300 for a group of up to six people. To make this important history accessible to even more changemakers of all ages, this tour is also offered in Spanish, by request. 

Founded in 2015, Unexpected Atlanta Tours has created immersive and insightful experiences for over 26,000 delighted customers. Its Martin Luther King Jr History Tour was named in 2025 as one of the top ten history tours in the country by Tripadvisor. In addition to being named by Conde Nast Traveler as one of the 14 best things to do in Atlanta and National Geographic Traveller as the top tour in the city, Unexpected Atlanta’s guests have rated it #1 of 127 tours and activities in Atlanta on Tripadvisor.