Top Atlanta Half-day Tours

Explore Atlanta’s thriving craft beer scene with the Atlanta Beers and Cheers Experience, designed for guests who enjoy great breweries, local flavor, and engaging stories about the city. This guided experience takes travelers through some of Atlanta’s most popular brewery destinations while learning how historic industrial districts evolved into today’s vibrant craft beer and culinary hubs. Along the way, guests enjoy curated beverage tastings, relaxed social moments, and insider insights from a local guide, ending the experience with a deeper appreciation for Atlanta’s growing brewery culture. Duration: Approximately 3 hours and 30 min to 4 hours of guided brewery exploration Group size Small group experience for 8 to 15 guests Includes curated craft beer tastings at select brewery stops Comfortable transportation between brewery locations Led by a knowledgeable local guide sharing Atlanta history and brewery culture

Millions experience Atlanta. Few ever truly see her soul. Beyond the skyline, Southern charm, and Peachtree Street lies a deeper story waiting to be uncovered. Step into a living narrative shaped by triumph, tragedy, innovation, and resilience, where architecture, landmarks, and hidden gems reveal the spirit of Atlanta—past and present. In just a few unforgettable hours, immerse yourself in Atlanta’s heart and soul as we journey from Downtown along historic Peachtree Street, through vibrant Midtown, across the beauty of Piedmont Park, onto the iconic BeltLine, and conclude at Ponce City Market—all seamlessly connected by MARTA rail. Your experience: Approximately 3 hour lightly pace walking and Marta Train adventure with unique insights and captivating stories • Travel via MARTA rail (guests purchase their own 1-Day Pass; fare not included) • Breathtaking skyline views and unforgettable photo opportunities • A portion of every ticket supports Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Skip the crowds this is a private tour for your group only! Discover the heart and soul of Atlanta on the "African-American Heritage and Civil Rights Atlanta Half-Day Tour." Begin with a warm welcome from our expert guide, setting the tone for a journey through the city's most historic neighborhoods. In Downtown Atlanta, uncover the rich cultural heritage and resilience of the African American community. Explore the Historic West End, known as the "Harlem of the South," and feel the spirit of activism in Vine City, a crucial site during the Civil Rights Movement. Wander through Castleberry Hill's vibrant arts district and walk along Sweet Auburn Avenue, once the bustling epicenter of black enterprise. This tour offers a deep dive into Atlanta's pivotal role in history and civil rights, providing a meaningful understanding of its impact and legacy.

This Blue Adventures Georgia Tour is a half day (approximately 3.5 hours) exploration of Atlanta’s “gayborhoods” and deep history as the mecca for the South’s LGBTQ communities. I will pick you up at your home, hotel, or vacation rental in my comfortable Ford Maverick Hybrid and we’ll start at gay ground zero…the rainbow crosswalks at 10th & Piedmont in Midtown. These tours are private, small-group tours through metro Atlanta and beyond, digging into the history, nature, and culture that make this place tick — all through a local lens and with a progressive heart.

The Atlanta Civil Rights Full-Day Guided Tour offers an immersive journey through the city’s most significant African-American historic sites, beginning in the Sweet Auburn Historic District, once known as “the richest Negro street in the world.” Participants walk past key landmarks such as Ebenezer Baptist Church, where Martin Luther King Jr. preached with his father, and visit King’s birthplace at 501 Auburn Avenue. The tour also includes a stop at the Sweet Auburn Curb Market, providing a glimpse of Atlanta’s local food culture, before culminating at the Martin Luther King Jr.

On our Secret Food Tour: Atlanta, you'll discover a city of the future with strong ties to its past. Our experienced guides will welcome you on a delicious journey through the capital of the South, where you’ll see firsthand why we’re known for being the epitome of true Southern hospitality. After all, this is the home of Coca-Cola, the Braves, and some of the best darn food you’ll ever put in your mouth! Seriously, our cuisine feels like a warm hug for the soul (that’s why we call it soul food!) and we cannot wait to share it with you. From down south specialties like chicken and waffles to international delights like yucca fries, we’ve got a little something for everyone. So, come on in, set a spell, and get ready to dig in while we share some stories of "The City Too Busy To Hate." As a private tour, everything works around you! Our start times are much more easy going, dates can open up. It's a much more intimate and cozy experience.

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.

Discover the rich African-American heritage and culture of Atlanta, which is often called the birthplace of the Civil Rights Movement, on this half-day tour. Travel down Auburn Avenue, the famous neighborhood lined with churches and Black-owned businesses. Learn about Booker T Washington, known as the Great Black Educator, and visit Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s residence. Plus, a small group limited to 13 travelers ensures an intimate atmosphere well suited to the topics you'll be learning about.

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This guided tour takes guests to crime scenes, graves, and monuments linked to the darkest chapters of Atlanta's history. On this tour, we will explore some of Atlanta's most infamous murders and crimes, historic and contemporary, including solved and unsolved cases. We will learn about the murder on the Coca-Cola heir's estate and the lynching of Leo Frank for the murder of Mary Phagan. We will discuss the serial killings of the Atlanta Ripper, Mrs. Bluebeard, and the Atlanta Child Murders. We cover the Courthouse Killer and the manhunt for the Olympic bomber. We break for refreshments at an unusually beloved local landmark, Murder Kroger. Please be advised that we will be discussing uncomfortable topics. Yes, our stops are about murders. But we also be discuss racism and the racial policies that shaped Atlanta. When talking about how historic crimes were investigated and punished in an old Southern city, there is no way to speak honestly without considering racism's effects.

Are you looking for something fun and exciting to do in Atlanta? If so, you should definitely check out the Sweet Auburn Famous History & Food Tour! The tour begins at the start of Sweet Auburn and continues to the Municipal Market, where you'll have the opportunity to see one of the city's best-known landmarks located in the Historic Sweet Auburn District. You'll also learn about the area's rich history and sample some of the delicious food that the district is famous for. This tour is an intense and intimate look at the community that what was once called "the richest Negro street in America" and is still called "the birthplace of a king. "

The Prohibition Progressive Dinner gets you exclusive access to the best joints in Downtown Atlanta. You won’t want to miss getting a peek at the real Coca-Cola vault and experiencing the city’s stunning skyline from a rotating rooftop, while trying sumptuous cuisine and drinks from the city’s acclaimed chefs. During this 3 hour gourmet Atlanta food and cocktail dinner, our fun and friendly character guide coming to you from the roaring ’20s will regale you with tales of how Atlanta kept the party going throughout the Prohibition era. You’ll take a short stroll through Downtown, home to some of Atlanta’s most happening (and hidden) destinations. You’ll enjoy 9 hearty tastings and 3 swanky full-size cocktails from 4 restaurants, with an all-inclusive ticket price with service fee and gratuity included. You won’t want to miss this exceptional evening, with plenty of food and drinks and numerous special touches to make you feel like the cat’s pajamas.

Learn about the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Civil Rights movement in Atlanta on this private tour. With a dedicated guide to provide backgrounds, context, and deeper insights, visit landmarks such as Ebeneezer Baptist Church, the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Park, and Jackson Street Bridge.

Get out of the city and explore the untapped beauty of North Georgia’s wine country on this full-day tour from Atlanta. Sample more than a dozen Georgia wines from local vineyards—admiring the area's gorgeous rolling hills on included transportation between stops—and then head to Helen for a chance to wine, dine, and shop in the Bavarian-inspired town.