Georgia Aquarium Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Georgia Aquarium. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• 90-Minute Guided Sightseeing Tour

• 2.5-Hr Guided Segway Tour of Midtown Atlanta

• Atlanta CityPASS®

• Things To Do in Atlanta Tour by Luxury Car

• Atlanta Scavenger Hunt Adventure

Georgia Aquarium tickets currently start at around US$54.99—but the exact price varies by day. Tickets include access to all the aquarium galleries, plus general-admission seating at dolphin and sea lion presentations on a first-come, first-served basis. Children ages 2 and under do not require a ticket to visit.

Yes, the Georgia Aquarium is worth visiting. Its exhibits cover a wide range of marine ecosystems and include animals from around the globe, such as African penguins and whale sharks, considered the world's largest fish. Daily wildlife presentations are equally impressive, featuring educational showcases of resident dolphins and sea lions.

Per one customer who booked the Atlanta CityPASS®, "The aquarium was just beautiful. I could have sat in one place and watched the whales all day. There is something about aquatic life that is just majestical."

No, you do not have to make reservations to visit the Georgia Aquarium. However, you should book tickets in advance to avoid lines. Visitors can purchase advance tickets online—with discounted rates—or by phone. You can also buy tickets on-site at the aquarium.

The Georgia Aquarium is the largest in the United States and likely requires an entire morning or afternoon to visit. The aquarium estimates that the average visit lasts 3-4 hours. Arrive early to maximize your trip—and stay as long as you would like until closing time.

To beat the crowds, visit the Georgia Aquarium on weekdays. Visitors arriving after lunch can bypass the morning school field trips. The atmosphere is more relaxed during winter, while summer and school holidays are usually crowded.

General admission to the Georgia Aquarium provides an all-access pass to the aquarium’s exhibitions and activities. With your ticket, you can explore all the aquarium’s galleries and exhibitions and see the shows provided you reserve your seats upon arrival.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting the Georgia Aquarium. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Atlanta:

• Centennial Olympic Park

• Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park

• World of Coca-Cola

• Inman Park

• Georgia State Capitol

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Atlanta.