Atlanta's Black History and Civil Rights Tour
Atlanta, US
98% of travellers recommend this
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Duration 4 hours
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Driver/Local Tour Guide
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3-5 Stops for Exploring
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Air-conditioned Vehicle
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Bottled Water Included
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Maximum 14 Travelers
Explore Atlanta's rich Black history and civil rights heritage on a 4-hour immersive tour showcasing iconic landmarks and cultural sites.
Featured Reviews
Included
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Bottled water -
Air-conditioned vehicle
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Driver/ local tour guide
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3-5 stops for exploring and selfies (lunch-stop is optional)
Excluded
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Gratuities (suggested) -
Food
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Child car seat
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Parking rates range $10-$30 parking lots are located about one block from atlanta marriott marquis
Explore Atlanta's rich Black history and civil rights heritage on a 4-hour immersive tour showcasing iconic landmarks and cultural sites.
Highlights
- Immerse in black culture and arts
- Explore civil rights landmarks
- Visit famous Hollywood film and TV locations
- Experience the spiritually rich West End neighborhood
- Discover Atlanta's hidden jewel for art gallery scenery
Meeting Point
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
265 Peachtree Center Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30303 , United States
End Point
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
265 Peachtree Center Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30303 , United States
What to expect
Centennial Olympic Park
Built of the 1996 Olympic Games considered the attraction hub of Atlanta. World of Coke, Georgia Aquarium, CNN and others.
Underground Atlanta
Heart of Atlanta! Where Atlanta began. -Amazing unknown facts!! See Five Points District and the Birthplace of Coca Cola
Georgia State Capitol
Atlanta's Government Center -Atlanta City Hall -Fulton County Courthouse -Georgia Depot
Atlanta Olympic Cauldron Tower
The Olympic Stadium & Torch and relive the 1996 olympic moments. Amazing unknown facts! Fulton County Stadium, Baseball legend Hank Aaron and Historic Summerhill
5 minutes
Tyler Perry Studios
Fun Stop for selfies and group photos ***Note: Visitors are only allowed to enter the studio welcome entrance area after 5pm Friday, all-day Sat & Sun and holidays per Tyler Perry mgmt.
10 minutes
Madea's House
The Original Madea House that Tyler Perry filmed popular movies like "Diary of a Mad Black Women and Family Reunion.
5 minutes
West End Historic District
West End Atlanta-One of Atlanta’s spiritually rich and pro-black historic neighborhoods. Popular local black-owned businesses, Beautiful Victorian Homes, Beautiful Street Arts Murals
20 minutes
Shrine of the Black Madonna
Atlanta oldest bookstore and culture center *Great street art murals and famous black-owned businesses
Atlanta University Center Historic District
HBCU's-Atlanta University Center (Largest Consortium of black colleges in the country) Morehouse College, Spellman College, Clark Atlanta University, Morris Brown College, Interdenominational Theological Center, Morehouse school of Medicine -Famous Film locations
Mercedes Benz Stadium
Cruising through the Centennial Olympic attractions and see the great views of Mercedes Benz stadium, CNN Center, State Farm Arena, and Downtown Atlanta's beautiful skyline.
Castleberry Hill Historic District
Atlanta’s hidden jewel for eclectic, laid-back, rich art gallery scenery. -Paschal’s Restaurant -(OLG) Old Lady Gang Restaurant -The Glam Shop -Frost Bistro & Bar -Escobar Restaurant & Tapas -The Castleberry filming Back lot of famous movies & TV shows
Sweet Auburn
Once Atlanta’s richest Negro Street in the world. -Woodruff Park, Atlanta Daily World (1st black daily newspaper) -Atlanta Life, Apex Museum, Royal Peacock, - SCLC Headquarters, Historic Black churches -Beautiful Civil Rights art murals -Famous Movie locations
Vine City
See historic Civil Rights landmarks from schools, restaurants, businesses to Civil Rights headquarters to Civil Rights soldiers residences.
The Municipal Market
*Atlanta’s historic gem! Lunch stop Great food and snack options from Independent/family-owned eateries like Soul food, BBQ, New Orleans, seafood West African & Asian cuisines, wide selections of herbs & spices and much more. Grady Hospital Butler Street YMCA
30 minutes
Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site
Home to one of the greatest freedom fighters, Dr. MLK Jr! See Ebenezer Baptist Church, MLK’s Birth Home, The King Center The Visitors Center and more
30 minutes
Edgewood Ave SE
Historic Old 4th Ward District known for beautiful street art murals and Eclectic Bar District. -The Swag Shop, Esca Seafood & Bar, Cafe Circa Resturant & Bar Harold’s Chicken & Ice Bar, Fin & Feathers, BQE Resturant & Lounge
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller -
Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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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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 25-30 minutes before tour departure.
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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.
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This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
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The morning tour starts from 9:30am-1:30pm and the afternoon tour 2:15pm-6:15pm
What our experts say
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Try local soul food at Busy Bee Cafe -
Visit the King Center for deeper insights
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Take plenty of photos at the MLK site
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Check for events at Tyler Perry Studios
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Use MARTA for easy access to the tour
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