Top Atlanta Historical Tours

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.

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.

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 or minibus is the perfect way to see the sights. Sit back and relax as a local driver/guide transports you through some of Atlanta’s top neighborhoods, including Old Fourth Ward, Inman Park and Midtown, and 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.

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.

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.

Discover Atlanta's spooky side—and get a new perspective on the city's Midtown neighborhood—on this evening ghost tour. After the sun sets, make your own way to the departure point, and set off with your guide. You'll stop by historical churches, theaters, and the sites of old haunted houses—and will learn all about the supposed hauntings and unexplained happenings that have taken place.

Walk the streets of Atlanta historic Inman Park on a half-day guided walking tour and learn why this popular destination ranks tops among Atlanta's diverse food neighborhoods. Discover its history, sample regional delights and local cuisine from locally-owned restaurants, and explore the street art of the area 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.

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.

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.

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.

Explore Atlanta's s most exciting neighborhoods on this 90-minute bus tour with a comedic spin. As we explore Atlanta, your tour guide (a local comedian) will put a comedic spin on the city's sights, sounds, and history. The jokes you hear on the comedy bus are like those in a comedy club. Guests can bring their own beer or wine. Sit back and enjoy this hilarious, adult-oriented tour and experience all the excitement. Half-way through the tour, there's a 15-minute beverage and bathroom break.

Depending on ballpark events and operations, Truist Park Tours may include stops at the Braves Press Box, Hank Aaron Terrace, Xfinity Club, Monument Garden, Braves Hall of Fame, Delta & Truist Clubs, Braves dugout, and Below the Chop. All guests receive a Retired Number chain with their tour purchase.

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.

Discover the rich African-American heritage and culture in Atlanta—which is often called the birthplace of the Civil Rights Movement. Drive down Auburn Avenue, the famous neighborhood lined with iconic churches and Black-owned businesses. Learn about Booker T Washington, who was known as the Great Black Educator, and visit Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s residence. Discover the many close ties Atlanta holds with renowned Black activists and leaders.

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.

Discover one of Atlanta’s biggest and most influential craft breweries—and combine your behind-the-scenes glimpse with a tasting of different beers—on this small-group tour. In the evening, make your own way to the brewery and get ready to explore. Led by your beer-loving guide, you’ll learn the ins and outs of the brewing process, will discover the brewery’s history, and will enjoy plenty of samples along the way.

See many of Atlanta’s key landmarks and neighborhoods, all in a single tour—and enjoy a luxurious way to explore—on this private SUV tour. Meet your driver in central Atlanta (or at your local accommodation, upon request), and hop aboard your vehicle. You’ll see neighborhoods like Inman Park, Little Five Points, and Cabbagetown; will pass by Underground Atlanta and Centennial Olympic Park; and will hear stories about the city as you go.

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.