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Atlanta Historical Homes Tour
Atlanta, USA
- 3 hours
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Half-day tour of historical homes in Atlanta
- Learn about Atlanta’s history and culture from your guide
- Pickup from select hotels in Downtown, Midtown, and Buckhead
- Small-group size offers a more personal experience
What's Included
- Lunch stop (price of lunch is not included)
- Gratuities - recommended
- Cost of lunch
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Meeting point
- The Lumberyard Office Lofts1425 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318, USA
Meet up is in our office address: Suite 30, The Lumberyard Office Lofts. Located at the back of the complex beside The Bone Garden Cantina.
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Start time
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
Opening hours
- 1/2/2022 - 7/1/2024
Tuesday - Thursday : 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
- 7/2/2024 - 7/1/2025
Tuesday - Thursday : 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Pickup details
Hotel pick-up at selected hotels only - in Downtown, Midtown and Buckhead area only, If hotel is not listed please contact local provider to confirm pick-up availability.
What To Expect
Your half-day tour of Atlanta’s most characterful neighborhoods and historic houses begins with pickup directly from your Downtown hotel. Meet your driver, hop aboard your vehicle, and head to the first stop, where you’ll connect with your guide and fellow attendees. With only a small group for company, you’re ensured a personal way to explore.
This tour—ideal for architecture and history lovers—covers a side of Atlanta that few visitors get to see. Begin in the leafy Buckhead neighborhood and go for a tour of the Governor’s Mansion, one of the city’s most notable landmarks.
Next, stop at the Swan House—a striking 1928 mansion—and enjoy lunch at the Swan Coach House (own expense). Afterwards, continue to Rhodes Hall, the Midtown Historic District, and other must-see Atlanta historical homes.
Finally, your tour ends in the afternoon at your original departure point, giving you plenty of time to continue your Atlanta sightseeing.
This tour—ideal for architecture and history lovers—covers a side of Atlanta that few visitors get to see. Begin in the leafy Buckhead neighborhood and go for a tour of the Governor’s Mansion, one of the city’s most notable landmarks.
Next, stop at the Swan House—a striking 1928 mansion—and enjoy lunch at the Swan Coach House (own expense). Afterwards, continue to Rhodes Hall, the Midtown Historic District, and other must-see Atlanta historical homes.
Finally, your tour ends in the afternoon at your original departure point, giving you plenty of time to continue your Atlanta sightseeing.
Buckhead
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Governor's Mansion
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Swan House
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Swan Coach House
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Rhodes Hall (Pass By)
Midtown Historic District (Pass By)
Millennium Gate Museum
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- This tour involves moderate walking. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- No backpacks or oversize bags allowed in the Governor's Mansion
- Tours of the Governor's Mansion are at will of the Governor's Mansion approval
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.
Reviews
4.5
26 reviews
Aubrey_T, Apr 2022
Highly recommend! Shelley was amazing! We saw so much of Buckhead, had a delicious lunch at the Swan House and learned more about Dr. King.
Jacqueline_R, Mar 2022
The tour was amazing Shelly guide was very informative and fun I would definitely recommend the store or any other tour with Shelly. Had a fun day and learned a lot about the history ofAtlanta, the Districts the Homes etc Shelly knows her stuff… will definitely be doing more tours with her!
Response from Host, Jul 2022
“Thanks so much for your review. I’m delighted you found that booking our tour was the right decision and you and your family had such a good time. We trust you will all enjoy the rest of your travels here just as much! Thanks again for the feedback and for choosing our tour. Regards”
Vicky_B, Mar 2020
Our guide was a genuinely nice person and made the experience more fun and interesting.Se is also a great driver.We saw some beautiful and interesting things and places. S. Williams was our guide and she is the best.
Response from Host, May 2021
Hi Vicky! Thank you very much for your review of our tour. We are happy you enjoyed your time. As locals, we enjoy sharing history, culture, and beautiful scenic views of the Island. Thank you again for your review and we hope you visit us again soon!
Kevin_R, Feb 2020
It was a great weekend with the areas we visited and our driver was very knowledgeable about the city.
Response from Host, Feb 2020
Hi, Kevin! Thank you for taking the Atlanta Historical Homes Tour with us. It is our joy to provide you with a great and informative tour. Our tour guides are locals, who enjoy what they do. Our tours and day trips are the perfect overview of each destination's history, culture, activities, and scenic views. Thank you for your review and we hope to see you on your next trip!
Victoria_R, Feb 2020
Shelly was knowledgeable, interesting, and super friendly. The tour had so many beautiful homes great historical information and a lovely lunch spot! I would do it again on my next trip to Atlanta!
Response from Host, Feb 2020
Hi, Victoria! Thank you for taking the Atlanta Historical Homes Tour. Shelley enjoyed having you in the tour and share her knowledge with you about the different spots that you visited. We are glad that you were able to make the most out of the tour. Thank you for your review and we hope to see you again on your next trip!
Sara_K, Jul 2018
We were scheduled for a pick-up time of 10:15-10:30, but our driver didn't come to the hotel until close to 10:45. Then he got lost on the way to the Atlanta History Center, and we turned around in multiple people's driveways trying to get there. When we got finally got there, we were dropped off and told that the guide was coming, and she didn't arrive for 30 minutes where we were just standing there. We then learned that the Smith Family Farm is an exhibit at the center and not something you actually travel to see, and the Swan House is also right on the property - all included if you just bought an entrance to the History Center. We also didn't know that there was a lunch that you would go to on the tour since it's not listed on this site, and although it was good food, we were hoping to spend 4 hours learning history - not an hour walking around and 90 minutes eating. After we had lunch, we were supposed to be picked up by our original driver and taken to the Margaret Mitchell House and around Buckhead, but he didn't show up. We had to uber to our hotel or wait 45 minutes for him to arrive. We were told we would get a refund, but only actually got 50 refunded. I enjoyed the sites, but would've been MUCH better off just going to the History Center myself and walking around. Waste of time and money. Very frustrating.
Cindy O, Apr 2018
It was a great tour, our guide, Shelly was wonderful. Very informative, I learned a lot. Definitely would recommend
Jennifer V, Mar 2018
Shelly, our tour guide, was absolutely amazing.
Best tour ever!!!!! On a scale of 1-10 she was a 100.
Luisa P, Nov 2017
Our tour operator was Great Exploration Tours and they were fantastic! Lots of personal touches and a great tour four a very thorough Atlanta experience.
MADISON J, Oct 2017
The tour was exceptional. Our guide Shelly was awesome and so knowledgeable. We enjoyed her narration and the information she provided. Will be happy to refer others!
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