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.

Learn all about Atlanta's Black culture, history, and traditions
This small-group tour is capped at 12 participants for a personal feel
See more of Atlanta in less time when you travel via air-conditioned vehicle
Visit African-American neighborhoods, Civil Rights landmarks, and more

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
3-4 stops for exploring and selfies (lunch-stop is optional)
Driver/ Local Tour guide
Bottled water

Gratuities (suggested)
Food
Child Car Seat
Parking rates range $10-$30 Parking lots are located about one block from Atlanta Marriott Marquis

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Atlanta Marriott Marquis
265 Peachtree Center Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA
Meetup at the hotel’s STREET curbside for pickup (You’ll see a big grey sign on the hotel STREET curbside entrance that’ll display “Marriott Marquis Atlanta” The sign is located directly across the street from the Hyatt Regency. Paid-parking is available one block from the hotel. Arrive 15min early

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Centennial Olympic Park (Pass By)

Underground Atlanta (Pass By)

Georgia State Capitol (Pass By)

Atlanta Olympic Cauldron Tower

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tyler Perry Studios

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Madea's House

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

West End Historic District

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Shrine of the Black Madonna (Pass By)

Atlanta University Center Historic District (Pass By)

Mercedes Benz Stadium (Pass By)

Castleberry Hill Historic District (Pass By)

Sweet Auburn (Pass By)

Vine City (Pass By)

The Municipal Market

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Edgewood Avenue Southeast (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate

This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Atlanta Marriott Marquis Hotel is the meet-up location for all travelers. Good location that's using using Marta train riders, Uber/Lyft drop offs. The hotel has comfortable lobby seating, clean bathrooms, and Starbucks (opened 6am-1pm only) Parking is available, but isn't free! The parking garages and lots are located about one block from the hotel. Parking rates range $10-$30. Most important to arrive 20 minutes before tour departure.
Tour operates in all weather. Umbrella or rain poncho is recommended for for light rain. For extreme weather conditions, please call the phone number on your voucher to reconfirm tour operation.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
The morning tour starts from 9:30am-1:30pm and the afternoon tour 2:15pm-6:15pm
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Awesome

Marcella_C, Apr 2024

Our tour guide Omar was so knowledgeable and personal. He made the experience the absolute BEST. Plan to take the entire family very experience.

Great Tour

Angela_B, Apr 2024

The tour was ver informative. There’s a lot of history facts I did not know & I'm glad I was able to learn more during this tour

Amazing historical tour

Tonya_C, Apr 2024

I learned a lot and the guide was excellent and very knowledgeable. So much rich history to learn. The stop at the MLK Center for non-violent change.

Choice one not both

Ronda_S, Apr 2024

Jeff was awesome very people friendly down to earth. With the pictures he brought the location to life He put really good comedy in the details of his descriptions. I will say this though if you want to learn a lot about (ATL) then choice this one over the (trolley). I wouldn't suggest both there is a lot of repeats.

Great tour

Danielle_B, Apr 2024

It wa s great your and Jeff kept it so real and told the black history of Atlanta so well that you’d think that he lived during those times. The front seat passenger was rather talkative n disturbed the tour which do annoy the other passengers who were recording or trying to hear Jeff. I was disappointed that we couldn’t stop at Tyler Perry’s studios due to filming n MLK birth home for renovations but that isn’t in your company’s control. I enjoyed being able to see the true neighborhoods n people of Atlanta as well as the culture and colleges. My only complaint was that I’m 5’11 and a big boned girl so that last row seat was so tight and the ride was so currently uncomfortable for me and my knees are still aching from yesterday!! I heard that the tour is being extended to other areas so wish I would’ve waited but I will definitely be bringing my family and friends to do the updated tour when they come down to visit!!

Fun tour

RODNEY_C, Apr 2024

Outstanding tour. Loved that we had time to stop and get pictures. Very informative. Loved it. Had fun

Black Excellence

Abenaa_N, Apr 2024

Jeffrey kept us in engaged. He's very funny with great hospitality. I loved seeing the areas outside downtown where our people dominated. Atlanta has maintained its black history culture.

First time in the ATL

Dexter_J, Apr 2024

The tour guy was awesome very knowledgeable learned a lot about my history I recommend everyone to take this tour

Black Culture

Regina_M, Apr 2024

The trip was great! Learned a lot about the black history of Atlanta! Would recommend it to anyone who’s visiting or just want to know more about black history.

Awesome!

Mallory_N, Apr 2024

Loved the entire vibe, and learned a lot about the black culture of ATL and America that I didn’t know before. Loved the modern touched of Omar’s presentation, from his power point to portable microphone. Omar also made sure we ate well, which I loved as a foodie!

Great educational experience.

Maria_A, Apr 2024

I really enjoyed my tour. I know when we are in school they give us a rundown of history, but not the way it is explained with the passion on this tour. I learned more on this tour then what I did in school. Awesome attitude from our guide and great time overall.

Good Times in ATL

Bridget_L, Apr 2024

Omar was an amazing guide. Very knowledgeable and entertaining. Would definitely recommend! I do wish the check-in process was more organized but that didn't affect the great time that was had!!

Our driver made the trip...

Greg_M, Apr 2024

Our driver made the trip very entertaining as we cruise through the historic sites in Atlantic City. It was a great experience seeing these sites and getting a good talk about them.

A very fun & enjoyable time!

Lori_Q, Apr 2024

Everything about this tour was memorable. Jeff was a wonderful guide!! I had a lot of fun & learned a bunch of new things. Also myself & two other ladies were celebrating bdays & he played the bday song. Which I thought was nice!

Just Do It

V_B, Mar 2024

So , so many unknown facts about Atlanta. I've come away with so much knowledge. Our guide was so personable, patient and engaging. Anyone visiting Atlanta shoild book this tour and sit back, sit up and enjoy.

Have some fun, learn some ATL history!!

keirm_n, Mar 2024

I decided to take a tour of my hometown for my birthday. I’m SO glad I did. This tour is amazing. I grew up in SW Atlanta and still learned some new things about my town. Our guide was Jeff & he has a wealth of knowledge about our city. He is engaging, smart & funny. All the stops were fun & we had adequate time to explore a bit before moving on. We had time for pictures & food & restroom breaks. Jeff also had snacks & water available. Our group had about 10 ppl & it was a great time all around. We had ppl from Florida, DC, NYC and metro Atlanta. Jeff is engaging & informative & an excellent, safe driver. I have already planned to do the tour again w/my friend & her high schooler. We had 2 kids on our tour & I think they had a great time as well. This tour is fun for ATL natives and newcomers to the city. This is history+pop culture+politics+movie locations+MORE. I can’t say enough about how much I enjoyed my birthday thanks to Jeff. Definitely recommend. 10/10!!

Enlighten

Nicole_J, Mar 2024

I can’t say enough good things about the tour. We were very fortunate to have Jeff as our guide. Because he was born & raised in the area, he was a wealth of knowledge in all aspects of Atlanta. His vehicle was clean, he was on time & he was an excellent driver. I highly recommend this tour when visiting the city.

Atlanta Black culture at its finest

Marie_W, Mar 2024

This tour was great way to highlight the Atlanta culture. When we planned this trip our group contemplated on getting a rental car to tour the same places. I’m so glad we didn’t because it made very enjoyable. I would do this tour again .

Best ATL Black History Tour

Olanike_A, Mar 2024

OMG! This was the best tour ever! Jeff our guide knew so much black history. He made stops so that we could get off to enjoy good food, shop, and take pictures. I would highly recommended this tour!

This tour is a must do!!

Khadijah_T, Mar 2024

We absolutely enjoyed our Atlanta cultural tour! I learned so many fun facts, and I would rate our tour guide, Jeff, a 10 out of 10. He was very knowledgeable, funny, and I love how he brought us to various black-owned businesses to patronize and uplift the community! I highly recommend!

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