Atlanta's Black History and Civil Rights Tour

Atlanta, United States

Atlanta's Black History and Civil Rights Tour - Image 1 Atlanta's Black History and Civil Rights Tour - Image 2 Atlanta's Black History and Civil Rights Tour - Image 3 Atlanta's Black History and Civil Rights Tour - Image 4 Atlanta's Black History and Civil Rights Tour - Image 5 Atlanta's Black History and Civil Rights Tour - Image 6 Atlanta's Black History and Civil Rights Tour - Image 7 Atlanta's Black History and Civil Rights Tour - Image 8 Atlanta's Black History and Civil Rights Tour - Image 9 Atlanta's Black History and Civil Rights Tour - Image 10 Atlanta's Black History and Civil Rights Tour - Image 11 Atlanta's Black History and Civil Rights Tour - Image 12 Atlanta's Black History and Civil Rights Tour - Image 13 Atlanta's Black History and Civil Rights Tour - Image 14 Atlanta's Black History and Civil Rights Tour - Image 15 Atlanta's Black History and Civil Rights Tour - Image 16 Atlanta's Black History and Civil Rights Tour - Image 17 Atlanta's Black History and Civil Rights Tour - Image 18 Atlanta's Black History and Civil Rights Tour - Image 19 Atlanta's Black History and Civil Rights Tour - Image 20 Atlanta's Black History and Civil Rights Tour - Image 21 Atlanta's Black History and Civil Rights Tour - Image 22 Atlanta's Black History and Civil Rights Tour - Image 23 Atlanta's Black History and Civil Rights Tour - Image 24 Atlanta's Black History and Civil Rights Tour - Image 25 Atlanta's Black History and Civil Rights Tour - Image 26 Atlanta's Black History and Civil Rights Tour - Image 27 Atlanta's Black History and Civil Rights Tour - Image 28 Atlanta's Black History and Civil Rights Tour - Image 29 Atlanta's Black History and Civil Rights Tour - Image 30 Atlanta's Black History and Civil Rights Tour - Image 31 Atlanta's Black History and Civil Rights Tour - Image 32 Atlanta's Black History and Civil Rights Tour - Image 33 Atlanta's Black History and Civil Rights Tour - Image 34 Atlanta's Black History and Civil Rights Tour - Image 35 Atlanta's Black History and Civil Rights Tour - Image 36 Atlanta's Black History and Civil Rights Tour - Image 37

Join us as we unfold time with this exciting Black History and Civil Rights tour. What better place to delve into African-American heritage than the Mecca of the Civil Rights Movement? Showcasing historic sites and most talked about black historic neighborhoods like Summerhill, The West End, Downtown Atlanta, Old 4th Ward and the Historic Sweet Auburn Ave District. During this 4 hour tour you will be immersed in black culture and arts, civil rights landmarks, groundbreaking HBCU’s, Tyler Perry Studios, along with famous Hollywood Film & TV locations and more. These are some of the reasons Atlanta is nicknamed "The Black Mecca" and one of the top destinations for Black History and Culture. This tour goes further than any other tour, allowing you to fully experience the historical and cultural significance of our groundbreaking city.

Start Planning! →

Description

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Mercedes Benz Stadium, 1 Amb Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30313-1501

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.


Pass By: Underground Atlanta, 50 Upper Alabama St SW, Atlanta, GA 30303-3192

Heart of Atlanta! Where Atlanta began.
-Amazing unknown facts!!

Pass By: Georgia State Capitol, 206 Washington St SW Capitol Square, Room 214, Atlanta, GA 30334-9007

Atlanta's Government Center
-Atlanta City Hall
-Fulton County Courthouse
-Georgia Depot

Stop At: Atlanta Olympic Cauldron Tower, 513-637 Capitol Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312

Pass by the Olympic Stadium & Torch and relive the 1996 olympic moments. Amazing unknown facts!
-Atlanta Fulton County Stadium
-Baseball legend Hank Aaron
-Historic Summerhill

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Tyler Perry Studios, 315 Deshler St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA

Fun Stop for selfies and group photos
See the original Madea’s House
***Note: Visitors are only allowed to enter the studio entrance area after 5pm Friday, all-day Sat & Sun and holidays per Tyler Perry mgmt.

Duration: 5 minutes

Pass By: Shrine of the Black Madonna, 944 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA

Atlanta oldest bookstore and culture center
*Great street art murals and famous black-owned businesses

Pass By: Atlanta University Center Historic District, Atlanta, GA 30314, USA

*West End Atlanta (one of Atlanta’s spiritually rich neighborhoods)
-Beautiful Street Arts Murals
-Locally Black-owned business
-Atlanta university Center (HBCU): (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


Pass By: Castleberry Hill Historic District, Atlanta, GA 30313, USA

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

Pass By: Sweet Auburn Ave, Atlanta, GA

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

Stop At: Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, 450 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312-1504

Home to one of the greatest freedom fighters, Dr. MLK Jr!
Ebenezer Baptist Church
MLK’s Birth Home
The King Center
The Visitors Center

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Edgewood Avenue Southeast, Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA, USA

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

Stop At: The Municipal Market, 209 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA

*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

Duration: 30 minutes

Inclusions

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

Exclusions

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

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • 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 please arrive 15-20 min 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 2:00pm-6:00pm
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Operates

See Availability

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Outdoor Activities Culture Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises Tours & Sightseeing Private and Luxury Bus Tours Underground Tours Walking Tours Cultural Tours Historical Tours Half-day Tours

Start Planning! →
Checkout these other experiences on Plan Harmony