Atlanta Civil Rights Bicycle Tour 3 hr

Trace Atlanta’s civil rights history by bicycle, connecting the legacies of slavery and segregation with the ongoing pursuit of justice. This three-hour Atlanta Civil Rights Bicycle Tour visits places where pivotal stories unfolded and invites you to reflect along the way.

Ride through Reynoldstown, founded by formerly enslaved people, and explore communities shaped by freedpeople. Learn about the 1906 Atlanta Race Massacre and how its aftermath helped spur the growth of the Historic Sweet Auburn Business District. In Sweet Auburn, see the birth home and final resting place of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., along with Ebenezer Baptist Church, where he preached and led. At the Georgia State Capitol, consider how monuments and public symbols reflect both oppression and progress. The route also highlights Black leaders whose work helped lay the groundwork for the modern Civil Rights Movement.

Your guide brings these histories into focus, while conversations with fellow riders make space for questions and reflection. A bicycle and helmet are provided. Join this Atlanta Civil Rights Bicycle Tour ready to listen, learn, and see the city through a deeper historical lens.