Top Atlanta Historical Tours

Discover a new side of Atlanta—and see the city's landmarks all lit up after dark—on this small-group, nighttime sightseeing tour. Meet your guide right in Downtown Atlanta, hop aboard your shuttle vehicle, and set off as the sun starts to set. You'll see local highlights ranging from Centennial Park and Mercedes Benz Stadium to Ponce City Market, the Old 4th Ward District, and more. Travelers will have the opportunity to visit Krog Street Marketplace for dinner on their own.

Atlanta is known as 'the Black Mecca' for its wealth of African-American culture and history—and this half-day, small-group tour offers a comprehensive introduction to the city's key neighborhoods, landmarks, and more. Pick between morning and afternoon tour times, meet your guide in Downtown Atlanta, and travel in an air-conditioned vehicle. You'll see neighborhoods like Sweet Auburn, will visit local Civil Rights landmarks, will immerse yourself in Black arts and culture, and more.

Avoid the ticketing window lines and proceed to the main entry line upon arrival. Explore the history of the beloved beverage brand at World of Coca-Cola—the dynamic, multimedia home of Coke’s secret formula. Get closer than ever to the vault that holds the secret Coca-Cola recipe. See more than 1,200 rare artifacts then take a trip around the world in a thrilling 3-D movie experience before sampling more than 100 different beverages.

Atlanta is a city rife with history, especially from the Civil Rights era. Climb aboard a comfortable vehicle and get a closer look at the city’s Black history with your guide and small group. Drive down Auburn Avenue, learn about Black innovation at the Apex Museum, and see the birthplace and memorial tomb of Dr. Martin Luther King all over the course of the tour.

Whether you’re an Atlanta native or totally new to these southern city streets, this city tour by electric car is the perfect way to see the sights. Sit back and relax as a professional guide and driver transport you through some of Atlanta’s hottest neighborhoods, including Old Fourth Ward, Inman Park and Midtown. Get an up-close look at civil rights monuments like the Martin Luther King Jr National Historic Site, as you listen in to expert commentary. And venture past World of Coca-Cola Museum and Centennial Olympic Park aboard an eco-friendly car.

See the highlights of Atlanta on a 5-hour bus tour that includes stops at key sites such as the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park. Your guide shares commentary throughout the tour as you travel to Krog Street Market, Ponce City Market, Centennial Olympic Park, Atlantic Station, and more. Have time to purchase lunch at the CNN Center, and enjoy a drive through the Buckhead neighborhood to view stately mansions. Includes guide, driver, and transportation in a climate-controlled coach.

Explore Atlanta through the lens of the Civil Rights movement on this Martin Luther King Jr.-themed walking tour of the Sweet Auburn neighborhood. See where the iconic Civil Rights leader worked and lived as you visit sites such as Ebenezer Baptist Church, the King Center, and the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park. Throughout, your guide shares facts and stories about the Civil Rights movement in Atlanta.

Simplify your visit to the incredible Stone Mountain with a half-day small-group tour. Learn about the natural history of this large mountain of granite at attractions throughout Stone Mountain Park. Explore the nature trails, visit the Stone Mountain Museum, and take the cable car to the summit for incredible views of the surrounding Georgia landscape. You’ll have plenty of free time to explore as you wish.

Walk the streets of historic Inman Park and learn why this popular destination ranks tops among Atlanta's diverse food neighborhoods. Sample regional delights and local cuisine from locally-owned restaurants and navigate the streets with your expert guide like a local.

Sample delicious Southern dishes and learn about Atlanta's history during a leisurely walking and food tour in Grant Park. Stop into local eateries for tastings that might include dishes fried catfish and pork belly toast. Stroll past striking Victorian homes and the historic Oakland Cemetery. Your guide shares insights about the food scene and history of Atlanta on this small-group tour with generous eats.

Get an overview of Atlanta with this small-group half-day sightseeing tour. Cruise through the Buckhead, Midtown, and Downtown Atlanta areas. Depending on the day, also visit the Governor’s Mansion, Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum, the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Park, or Ponce Market.

See Atlanta by bicycle on a tour that features beautiful neighborhoods, local artists, and historic landmarks. Cycling Atlanta can be intimidating if you don’t know the city's safe bike routes, but this tour is designed to follow quiet roads and paths. Along the way, you’ll get a local take on Atlanta’s vibrant culture, from a graffiti hotspot to the tree-lined lanes of Inman Park.

Experience a guided tour of the historic neighborhood where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. spent his childhood. Our tour gives an in-depth overview of the life of Dr. King Jr. from his formative years as a youth growing up on historic “Sweet Auburn” Ave, once called the richest Negro street in the world, to his impact as a leader in the Civil Rights Movement. Hear the stories that helped shape his character. You’ll gain insight into Atlanta’s history as well as other movers and shakers such as the city’s first Black Millionaire, on through the struggles of the Jim Crow era. Our guide is a long-time Atlanta resident who has worked for three former Atlanta Mayors including civil rights icon and former U.S. Ambassador. Andrew J. Young Jr.

Discover Atlanta’s historic homes with a knowledgeable guide on this small-group half-day tour. Cruise through the Buckhead area, then stop outside the Governor’s Mansion and Swan House before lunch (own expense) at the Swan Coach House. Afterwards, stop outside Rhodes House and the Margaret Mitchell House, drive through the Midtown District, and stop at the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center.

Eat like a local in Atlanta during this guided visit to the Ponce City Market. Follow your guide through the converted historic Sears, Roebuck, & Co. building featuring a market hall including some of the city's best restaurants. Taste samples created by some local celebrity chefs and take a walk down Atlanta Beltline's Eastside trail. Admissions and food tastings included.

Guided tours are relatively expensive and can follow rigid itineraries with tight schedules. This self-guided audio tour of Atlanta traces the city’s Civil Rights Movement history in the Sweet Auburn neighborhood. Start at the Atlanta Breakfast Club, visit sites exploring Martin Luther King’s life and legacy, see many churches linked to the historic movement, and more. You’ll also venture off the historic path a little to catch skyline views of Atlanta.

Learn all about Atlanta's role during the Civil War, and discover the city's wealth of history, on this private, full-day driving tour. Meet your guide in the morning at your local accommodation, hop aboard your luxury vehicle, and set off. You'll learn about General Sherman's March at Kennesaw Mountain, will visit Archibald Smith Plantation Home, will see the final resting place of Union soldiers at Marietta National Cemetery, and much more.

Learn all about Atlanta’s African-American history and culture on this private driving tour. Choose from multiple start times, meet your guide right at your hotel (if pickup requested), and hop aboard your private vehicle. You’ll discover highlights like the Ebenezer Baptist Church of Atlanta, Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park, and historically Black colleges as your guide shares stories about Atlanta’s Black culture and community, from the 1900s to the present day.

Complete your visit to Atlanta with a World of Coca-Cola Admission & 1-Hour Small Group Guided Tour. A Guided Tour grants you access to World of Coca-Cola’s exhibits, films, and experiences plus an exclusive 1-hour ambassador guided tour through our most popular areas, skip-the-line photo opportunity with the World of Coca-Cola Polar Bear, access to unique photo opportunities, and more! Enjoy our most popular area by tasting 100+ flavors from around the globe in the Taste It! beverage lounge. After your guided tour, explore World of Coca-Cola at your leisure. Ticket Includes: • Skip-The-Ticket-Line for Admission into World of Coca-Cola • 1-Hour Guided Tour through our most popular areas • Skip-The-Line Photo Opportunity with World of Coca-Cola Polar Bear • Small-Group experience • Visit Taste It! beverage lounge, Vault of the Secret Formula, and Milestones of Refreshment

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Follow the history of Atlanta, from a major Civil War battlefield to the center of the Civil Rights movement, on this private walking and driving tour through the city. See the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, plus the site of the Battle of Atlanta, famous Oakland Cemetery and more.

From museums and street art to historical sites and modern hotspots, Atlanta has a lot to offer visitors. This private tour lets you create your perfect day in Atlanta by customizing your sightseeing itinerary to suit the interests of you and your group. Pick your areas of interest, and then let your guide design your experience down to the detail, including providing transportation around the sprawling Atlanta area.

Enjoy an escape room experience like no other when you visit Al Capone’s Speakeasy. Modeled after the infamous gangster’s 1920s drinking dens, this immersive experience invites you to play a throwback character. Your goal is to put your problem-solving skills to the test—and see if you can gather enough evidence to convince the in-room bartender (played by an actor) to lock up the mobster for good.