Atlanta's Black History and Civil Rights Tour
Overview
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.
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- 3-4 stops for exploring and selfies (lunch-stop is optional)
- Driver/ Local Tour guide
- Bottled water
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Underground Atlanta, 50 Upper Alabama St SW, Atlanta, GA 30303-3192
Heart of Atlanta! Where Atlanta began.
-Amazing unknown facts!! See Five Points District and the Birthplace of Coca Cola
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
***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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Madea's House, 1197 Avon Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA
The Original Madea House that Tyler Perry filmed popular movies like "Diary of a Mad Black Women and Family Reunion.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: West End Historic District, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA
West End Atlanta-One of Atlanta’s spiritually rich and pro-black historic neighborhoods.
-Beautiful Victorian Homes
-Beautiful Street Arts Murals
-Popular locally Black-owned businesses
Duration: 20 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
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
Pass By: Vine City, Atlanta, GA, USA
See historic Civil Rights landmarks from schools, restaurants, businesses to Civil Rights headquarters to Civil Rights soldiers residences.
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: 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! See
Ebenezer Baptist Church, MLK’s Birth Home, The King Center
The Visitors Center and more
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
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Underground Atlanta, 50 Upper Alabama St SW, Atlanta, GA 30303-3192
Heart of Atlanta! Where Atlanta began.
-Amazing unknown facts!! See Five Points District and the Birthplace of Coca Cola
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
***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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Madea's House, 1197 Avon Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA
The Original Madea House that Tyler Perry filmed popular movies like "Diary of a Mad Black Women and Family Reunion.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: West End Historic District, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA
West End Atlanta-One of Atlanta’s spiritually rich and pro-black historic neighborhoods.
-Beautiful Victorian Homes
-Beautiful Street Arts Murals
-Popular locally Black-owned businesses
Duration: 20 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
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
Pass By: Vine City, Atlanta, GA, USA
See historic Civil Rights landmarks from schools, restaurants, businesses to Civil Rights headquarters to Civil Rights soldiers residences.
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: 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! See
Ebenezer Baptist Church, MLK’s Birth Home, The King Center
The Visitors Center and more
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
Additional information
- 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 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.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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May 2022
I enjoyed every second of the tour. And Jeff was fun and very informative. I would highly recommend this tour.
I enjoyed every second of the tour. And Jeff was fun and very informative. I would highly recommend this tour.Aly_A
April 2022
Our guide Omar brought Black History to life with his enthusiasm, energy, passion and meticulously researched knowledge of the civil rights movement. He skillfully wove the story of the past and how it shaped Atlanta's culture, environment, and economy. His pride in African American excellence, l...
Our guide Omar brought Black History to life with his enthusiasm, energy, passion and meticulously researched knowledge of the civil rights movement. He skillfully wove the story of the past and how it shaped Atlanta's culture, environment, and economy. His pride in African American excellence, leadership, innovation and progress was infectious. It was informative and entertaining to learn from him. Even as a local, this tour had been a revelation and I cannot give Omar enough credit for his careful service, unflappable energy and excellent driving. Many thanks!Althea_S
April 2022
Omar with roundabouts was an Excellent tour guide very knowledgeable about the history and it’s culture
Omar with roundabouts was an Excellent tour guide very knowledgeable about the history and it’s cultureBobby_W
April 2022
The tour guide shared informative information about each area of the city that we visited. The group that was with was also a great group of people.
The tour guide shared informative information about each area of the city that we visited. The group that was with was also a great group of people.bajankat
April 2022
Our day started out a little slow, but not due to Jeff but we had some late comers. Once we got in the road, Jeff was knowledgeable, fun and accommodating. We made several stops which included Wadada smoothie place which is a vegetarian establishment and where some of the tourist with us said the...
Our day started out a little slow, but not due to Jeff but we had some late comers. Once we got in the road, Jeff was knowledgeable, fun and accommodating. We made several stops which included Wadada smoothie place which is a vegetarian establishment and where some of the tourist with us said the smoothie was absolutely amazing. try the mixed veggies patties if you go. We also stopped at Municipal Market where we bought soul food from Metro Deli. I'll recommend the baked chicken or the Salisbury steak. Skip the mac n cheese. The yams we delicious and tasted as though it should've been in a pie. We saw the MLK exhibit, spotted at Tyler Perry Studios, don't expect to go in or see much of that. we got a plethora of knowledge on the history of GA. overall it was an amazing day with shading people. I was with my girls in a girls trip, a well as the other ladies on the tour so it was a fun filled day with all women and I'll recommend you ask for Jeff.Catalina_Q
April 2022
It was a rough start, hot, stuffy and NO leg room. It was a bit uncomfortable but, Omar was kind enough to allow me to sit in the passenger seat. It was much more enjoyable. I learned a lot and appreciated his knowledge. I think it should be mandatory for all to learn this prevalent history.
It was a rough start, hot, stuffy and NO leg room. It was a bit uncomfortable but, Omar was kind enough to allow me to sit in the passenger seat. It was much more enjoyable. I learned a lot and appreciated his knowledge. I think it should be mandatory for all to learn this prevalent history.