Top Atlanta Historical Tours

Explore Atlanta through the lens of the Civil Rights movement on this Martin Luther King Jr.-themed walking tour of the Sweet Auburn neighborhood. See where the iconic Civil Rights leader worked and lived as you visit sites such as Ebenezer Baptist Church, the King Center, and the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park. Throughout, your guide shares facts and stories about the Civil Rights movement in Atlanta.

Atlanta is a city rife with history, especially from the Civil Rights era. Climb aboard a comfortable vehicle and get a closer look at the city’s Black history with your guide and small group. Drive down Auburn Avenue, learn about Black innovation at the Apex Museum, and see the birthplace and memorial tomb of Dr. Martin Luther King all over the course of the tour.

Georgia's Stone Mountain is located well outside Atlanta's city limits. Simplify your visit to the park with this half-day small-group tour. Learn about the natural history of this large mountain of granite at attractions, explore the nature trails, visit the Stone Mountain Museum, and take the cable car to the summit (own expense) for incredible views of the surrounding Georgia landscape. Plus, enjoy plenty of free time to explore as you wish.

Discover a new side of Atlanta—and see the city's landmarks all lit up after dark—on this small-group, nighttime sightseeing tour. Meet your guide right in Downtown Atlanta, hop aboard your shuttle vehicle, and set off as the sun starts to set. You'll see local highlights ranging from Centennial Park and Mercedes Benz Stadium to Ponce City Market, the Old 4th Ward District, and more.

Walk the streets of Atlanta historic Inman Park on a half-day guided walking tour and learn why this popular destination ranks tops among Atlanta's diverse food neighborhoods. Discover its history, sample regional delights and local cuisine from locally-owned restaurants, and explore the street art of the area like a local.

Explore the history of the beloved beverage brand at World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta—the dynamic, multimedia home of Coke’s secret formula. Get closer than ever to the vault that holds the secret Coca-Cola recipe, snap a picture with the Coca-Cola Polar Bear, taste drinks from around the world, experiment with different flavors to create your own drink, and more.

Atlanta is known as "the Black Mecca" for its wealth of African-American culture and history—and this half-day, small-group tour offers a comprehensive introduction to the city's key neighborhoods, landmarks, and more. Pick between morning and afternoon tour times, meet your guide in Downtown Atlanta, and travel in an air-conditioned vehicle. See neighborhoods like Sweet Auburn, visit local Civil Rights landmarks, immerse yourself in Black arts and culture, and more.

Discover Atlanta's extraordinary civil rights heritage and vibrant Southern culture with our self-guided tour, allowing you to explore Georgia's dynamic capital at your own pace. Walk the path of Martin Luther King Jr. through Sweet Auburn to Ebenezer Baptist Church where he preached and the King Center where he rests beside the eternal flame. Stand in the 4,678-seat Fox Theatre, a 1929 Moorish palace with gilded ceilings designed to evoke an Arabian courtyard under the stars. Explore the High Museum of Art's galleries by Richard Meier and Renzo Piano. Walk the 22-mile BeltLine trail connecting Ponce City Market to Krog Street Market and the neighborhoods of Inman Park and Virginia-Highland. Stroll 189 acres of Piedmont Park beneath the Midtown skyline, then climb the treetop Canopy Walk at the Botanical Garden. Taste soul food on Auburn Avenue, explore Buford Highway's international corridor representing 75 countries, and feel why Atlanta calls itself the city too busy to hate.

Discover Atlanta's spooky side—and get a new perspective on the city's Midtown neighborhood—on this evening ghost tour. After the sun sets, make your own way to the departure point, and set off with your guide. You'll stop by historical churches, theaters, and the sites of old haunted houses—and will learn all about the supposed hauntings and unexplained happenings that have taken place.

With so much to see in Atlanta, why waste time buying separate tickets for each attraction? With this exclusive Atlanta CityPASS package, get bundled admission to your choice of five attractions, from the World of Coca-Cola and Atlanta's Famous Aquarium to Zoo Atlanta, the Fernbank Museum of Natural History, Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame, or National Center for Civil and Human Rights. Even better, you’ll have nine days to visit each location, so you can sightsee at your own pace, without the usual rush.

Explore Atlanta’s most exciting neighborhoods on this 90-minute bus tour with a comedic twist. As we roll through the city, your tour guide—a local comedian—brings Atlanta’s sights, sounds, and history to life with a fun mix of stand-up, improv, music, games, and plenty of crowd interaction. We feature a diverse lineup of comedians whose styles range widely, so no two tours are ever the same. Tours can include light hearted jokes or bold, unfiltered humor, and as noted in our disclaimer, this is a rated R experience (intended for ages 17+)—similar to the kind of comedy you’d hear in a comedy club, mixed with improv. Bring your own beer or wine, sit back, and enjoy this high energy and fun-filled adults only experience. It’s the perfect way to see the city, have some laughs, and soak up all the good vibes Atlanta has to offer. Halfway through the tour, there’s a 15-minute beverage and bathroom break.

See the highlights of Atlanta on a 5-hour bus tour that includes stops at key sites such as the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park. Your guide shares commentary throughout the tour as you travel to Krog Street Market, Ponce City Market, Centennial Olympic Park, Atlantic Station, and more. Have time to purchase lunch at the CNN Center, and enjoy a drive through the Buckhead neighborhood to view stately mansions. Includes guide, driver, and transportation in a climate-controlled coach.

Depending on ballpark events and operations, Truist Park Tours may include stops at the Braves Press Box, Hank Aaron Terrace, Xfinity Club, Monument Garden, Braves Hall of Fame, Delta & Truist Clubs, Braves dugout, and Below the Chop. All guests receive a Retired Number chain with their tour purchase.

Whether you're a first-time visitor or a curious local, Chit Chat Atlanta Tours offers more than sightseeing—it’s a journey into the culture, courage, and creativity that define the city. Let Atlanta tell you her story. You just have to walk it. Discover the Soul of Atlanta with Chit Chat Atlanta Tours There's more to Atlanta than what’s written in textbooks. On the Black History & Civil Rights Tour, guests walk the same streets where Dr. King was born, preached, marched, and organized. You'll stand before Ebenezer Baptist Church, explore Sweet Auburn Avenue, and stroll along the Civil Rights Walk of Fame. Yet the deeper magic lies off the beaten path—in the halls of Booker T. Washington High School where King was educated, at legendary soul food spots like Paschal’s where strategies were made over collard greens, and at Morehouse College, where young Martin found his voice. #BlackHistory #CivilRights #MLK

On this private, guided tour we will dig into Atlanta's history while also looking ahead at where Atlanta is now and where the city is headed. Through exploring some areas such as city centers, historic neighborhoods, a national park, and a cemetery, we'll cover the founding of the city, the destruction of the city during The Civil War, rebuilding during Reconstruction, the Civil Rights movement and beyond. We'll also talk about some of the drivers of Atlanta's current boom. After this tour you'll have a good idea of where Atlanta came from and where it's headed.

See Atlanta by bicycle on a tour that features beautiful neighborhoods, local artists, and historic landmarks. Cycling Atlanta can be intimidating if you don’t know the city's safe bike routes, but this tour is designed to follow quiet roads and paths. Along the way, you’ll get a local take on Atlanta’s vibrant culture, from a graffiti hotspot to the tree-lined lanes of Inman Park.

Immerse yourself in Atlanta’s history and learn more about the life of MLK than you would on your own on this walking tour. Meet your guide, and explore the city as you learn about Dr Martin Luther King Jr’s life and work. Learn about the historical backdrop that he grew up in, see where he was born, and visit exhibitions that detail his social and civil rights activism.

If you only have a short amount of time in Atlanta, see the highlights of the city in just half a day on this small-group driving tour. Meet your guide in the morning, hop aboard the vehicle, and set off. You'll visit Downtown, Midtown, and Buckhead neighborhoods; view landmarks like Centennial Olympic Park, SkyView Atlanta, and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site. Don't worry about getting hungry; stop at Krog Street Market, a historic food hall with diverse eateries.

Sample delicious Southern dishes and learn about Atlanta's history during a leisurely small-group walking tour. Stop into local eateries for tastings that might include dishes such as shrimp and grits and fried catfish and okra. Stroll past striking Victorian homes and explore the historic Oakland Cemetery, while your guide shares insights about the food scene and history of Atlanta.

Discover more of Atlanta than you would exploring on your own with this small-group half-day sightseeing tour. Drive through Buckhead, Midtown, and Downtown for a comprehensive overview of the city. Depending on the day, also visit the Governor’s Mansion, Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum, the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Park, or Ponce Market.

Explore the Social life and culture of the souths most revered Era. Beautifully preserved southern plantations each uniquely diversed in history and architecture. Nestled in a small town-like atmosphere in Roswell Georgia, this tour experience will give a broader scope of life outside of Atlanta. Enjoy a complimentary local southern dinner at the end of the tour experience.

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city with this private, self-guided scavenger hunt through Piedmont Park. Explore landmarks and hidden gems at your own pace while solving challenges, puzzles, and trivia to earn points. Enjoy the flexibility to start anytime and experience the park's serene atmosphere with friends or family.

Get a comprehensive overview of Atlanta's culture and street art scene in just a few hours. See some of the city’s most notable murals, graffiti, and installations and hear the stories behind each piece from your guide. Ask your guide for hidden gems in areas including Cabbagetown, Krog Street Tunnel, and the Atlanta BeltLine.