Auburn Atlanta Photo Walking Tour: Street Art & MLK Sites

A morning capturing graffiti, murals and civil rights history with a working photographer

A guided photo walking tour through Atlanta's Auburn Avenue District led by a professional photographer, lasting two to three hours. You'll photograph the Krog Street Tunnel's ever-changing graffiti art, the Forward Warrior Mural Project's street art hub, and Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park including his childhood home and tomb. The tour ends with skyline shots as the sun sets over the city.

Step-by-step itinerary

Historic Auburn Atlanta Photo Walk

• Photograph Krog Street Tunnel graffiti
• Explore Forward, Warrior!! Mural Project
• Visit Martin Luther King Jr. National Park
• Capture sunset at Historic Auburn District

The experience

The tour runs two to three hours and covers four main stops, each chosen for what your camera can capture. You start at the Krog Street Tunnel, where constantly shifting graffiti creates a dynamic backdrop. The guide will show you angles and techniques to make the colors pop. From there you move to the Forward Warrior Mural Project, a low-key area just outside the tunnel where local artists paint and display their work. It's designed as a working gallery, so the walls change and the light shifts throughout the day.

Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park is the tour's anchor for subject matter and history. You'll photograph King's childhood home, his tomb, and the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, with the guide pointing out compositional opportunities and how to frame these sites. The final stop brings you to a vantage point in the Historic Auburn Atlanta District where you can shoot the Atlanta skyline with the sunset behind it. The guide will help you time the light and adjust your settings for the best result.

A professional photographer leads the group and works with all skill levels, from people shooting on their phones to those with full camera kits. Water is provided. If you want to bring a tripod or rent a camera, you can add either at checkout. The tour is suitable for anyone age twelve and up who can walk at a steady pace for the full duration.

What’s included

• One bottle of water for each attendee.
• professional photography guidance and technique instruction from a working photographer.
• access to all four stops including the Krog Street Tunnel, Forward Warrior Mural Project, Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park, and the Auburn Avenue District skyline viewpoint.

Options for this experience

4 options

Single-ticket option for the ATL photo tourGuide in English · 11:00 and 18:00

Ticket for 2Guide in English · 11:00 and 18:00Ticket for 2

Ticket valid for up to 4 peopleGuide in English · 11:00 and 18:00Ticket valid for up to 4 people

Ticket valid for up to 6 people (maximum)Guide in English · 11:00 and 18:00Ticket valid for up to 6 people (maximum)

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Before you book

Days and timesThursday to SundayDepartures at 11:00 and 18:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 to 64 years) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Take Pics Here

Is this one for you?Choose the morning slot if you want time for other Atlanta activities, or afternoon if you prefer to explore after. Pick your group size based on who's joining you, since the guide and route stay the same regardless.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Krog Street Tunnel and why do photographers go there?

The Krog Street Tunnel is a covered pedestrian passage in Atlanta covered entirely in graffiti art that changes constantly. Photographers visit for the vibrant, ever-shifting colors and dynamic compositions the tunnel offers, and the guide will show you how to capture the detail and depth in the artwork.

Can I use my phone camera on this tour?

Yes, phone photography is accepted. The guide works with all equipment levels, so whether you're shooting on a smartphone or a professional camera, you'll get instruction on composition and technique suited to what you're using.

What will I photograph at Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park?

The park preserves the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and includes his childhood home, his tomb, and the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church. Each site offers distinct photographic subjects, and the guide will help you frame them and understand the light at each location.

How much walking is involved in this tour?

The tour covers the Auburn Avenue District over two to three hours at a steady pace, moving between four main stops. It's suitable for all fitness levels, though it does involve continuous walking and standing to photograph at each location.

Do I need to bring my own camera or tripod?

No. Phone photography is accepted, and you can bring your own camera if you have one. If you want to rent a camera or add a tripod to your booking, both are available as add-ons at checkout.