Atlanta's Black History and Civil Rights Tour
Recommended by 98% of travelers
Atlanta, USA
- 4 hours 15 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Learn all about Atlanta's Black culture, history, and traditions
- See more of Atlanta in less time when you travel via air-conditioned vehicle
- Visit African-American neighborhoods, Civil Rights landmarks, and more
- Check off multiple landmarks and areas of importance in just one excursion
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Up to 5 stops for photos and exploring (lunch-stop is optional)
- Fully Narrated/Local Tour Guide
- Bottled water
- Gratuities (suggested)
- Food
- Child Car Seat
- Parking rates range $10-$30 Parking lots are located about one block from Atlanta Marriott Marquis
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Atlanta Marriott Marquis265 Peachtree Center Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA
Meetup at the hotel’s STREET curbside for pickup (You’ll see a big grey sign on the hotel STREET curbside entrance that’ll display “Marriott Marquis Atlanta” The sign is located directly across the street from the Hyatt Regency. Paid-parking is available one block from the hotel. Arrive 15min early
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
The Hub at Peachtree Center (Pass By)
Centennial Olympic Park (Pass By)
Underground Atlanta (Pass By)
Georgia State Capitol (Pass By)
Summerhill (Pass By)
Atlanta Olympic Cauldron Tower (Pass By)
1
Tyler Perry Studios
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Madea's House
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
West End Historic District
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Shrine of the Black Madonna Church (Pass By)
Atlanta University Center Historic District (Pass By)
Vine City (Pass By)
Mercedes Benz Stadium (Pass By)
Castleberry Hill Historic District (Pass By)
Sweet Auburn (Pass By)
4
The Municipal Market
35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- 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 for using the Marta train, Uber/Lyft transportation. The hotel has comfortable lobby seating, clean bathrooms, and a Starbucks (opened 6am-1pm only) Hotel Parking is available, but isn't free! There's parking garages & lots are located about one block from the hotel. Parking rates range $10-$30. Most important, arrive 20-30 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.
- The morning tour starts from 10:00am and the afternoon tour 1:30pm
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 27 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 1,390 reviews
SusanPorter, May 2026
At the Tyler Perry studios, you only are allowed to be FAR from the studio itself. The guide and his narrative made the trip worthwhile, otherwise few of the stops actually had much to do with the history.
Lydia_B, May 2026
The Driver/Guide Omar was very patient, personable, knowledgeable and friendly. I learned so much about Black History that I've never knew. It was a lot to take in and Omar took his time to answer questions and not make the passengers feel rushed. I'm very glad I made the time for this tour. I highly recommend it and plan to take my Grandchildren when they come from California on this same tour because this tour provided information I know they'll never get from anywhere else. Outstanding!!
Ophelia_A, May 2026
Very good tour with a guide who gives little known facts about the Black experience and culture in Atlanta GA.
Joyce_M, May 2026
To sit back relax enjoy the experience and to take in all the information given. It's very inspirational knowledgeable and they will leave the tour with more gratitude for our ancestors and know with out them there will be no us.
Jeunetta_L, May 2026
Great way to experience some of the best of Atlanta. People were amazing. Tour stops were wonderful. Learned so much about Atlanta black history. Jeff, our tour guide was awesome.
Lori_W, May 2026
This is a very fun tour! It is informative and very interesting. The tour guide was excellent, funny and engaging.. I highly recommend it for anyone interested in the fullness and abundance of the black culture and experience.
Grace_S, May 2026
Our guide, Jeff, knows Atlanta! He was detailed and humorous and made sure we did not miss the points of interest. It was time well spent! I am looking forward to bringing other guests and current Atlanta residents to enjoy this educational tour with Jeff.
LaTrinia_B, May 2026
It’s informative and enlightening and you’re guaranteed to learn something that you didn’t already know.
Rhonda_B, May 2026
Omar was very knowledgeable I would tell others to get ready to laugh and take notes also to take lots of pictures
Brittany_J, May 2026
Omar was an amazing tour guide super friendly, fun, and easy to be around. He knew so much about the city, and we learned so much. We had such a great time and would definitely love to tour with him again!
Alva_S, Apr 2026
It was a fantastic and educational experience. The tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable and they even gave out snacks and beverages.
Doreen_C, Apr 2026
Jeff was a fantastic tour guide! He kept us entertained and amazed by the wealth of information he provided. My sisters and I highly recommend the Atlanta Black History and Civil Rights Tour with Jeff.
Lisa_P, Apr 2026
Jeff was knowledgeable, friendly and funny. The tour was informative and highlights of HBCU's, and black history.
Danelle_L, Apr 2026
The tour was great! It was very informative and took us to places we wouldn’t have otherwise experienced. I can’t say enough good things about our guide, Omar. The was very knowledgeable and extremely personable. Best tour I’ve taken in Atlanta.
Wiliam_B, Apr 2026
I’m a big history lover, and my wife found an Atlanta city tour for us—easily a 10/10 experience. Omar, our “Chief Journey Ambassador,” was incredibly knowledgeable about the city and made sure we were well taken care of the entire time. I highly recommend this tour!
Joshua_A, Apr 2026
Jeff M. was a great host for our exploration of Atlanta. He was funny and informative. He summarized the immense amount of Black History in the city while stopping at several historical landmarks and showing us many others from the comfort of the shuttle; including pictures, videos, and physical props to supplement his delivery. We appreciated his local insights and going well beyond the requirement. He also shared a full list of local restaurant suggestions applicable to all interests and the group photo we took. Next time we’re in Atlanta we plan to do one of his other tours too!
Geraldine_C, Apr 2026
Your Black History & Culture Tour was AWESOME! Jeff, our tour guide, showed & shared the REAL HISTORY OF ATLANTA, especially now as it is revitalizing to becoming new WALL STREET OF THE SOUTH!
Not only did we have the opportunity to stop at various locations like the MLK National Memorial Park, Ebenezer Baptist Church, we did drive by of the Atlanta HBCU, Tyler Perry’s Studios, Madea’s original Home.
The highlight of our tour,for me,was the opportunity to stop, shop, & support our various black owned businesses and entrepreneurs. I REALLY LOVED THE ITEMS I PURCHASED FROM THE AFRICAN SHOP!
I also enjoyed connecting with Ms. Sherry, husband & grands on our tour because Mr. Jeff intentionally kept our group small!
I would love to connect with you tour the next time I visit Atlanta & highly recommend it to my family and friends👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Mary_J, Apr 2026
By far the best tour I’ve ever experienced! Shoutout to Mrs. V for being the most safe driver & so sweet. Omar was the most knowledgeable, funny and kind tour guide ever! Such a great time learning about the city, the culture and rich history! Absolutely recommend this tour for everyone coming to the city, or even its residents!
Sylvia_L, Apr 2026
The tour over ran. It was scheduled to finish at 2pm but we had to leave the bus after 3 and it was still not finished.
Marcella_G, Mar 2026
Wonderful tour! I really learned so much from our tour guide Omar. I highly recommend this tour. If you visit Atlanta this the tour.
Felice_M, Mar 2026
We had one of the most awesome tour, Omar driver was so knowledgeable and passionate about the city of Atlanta, will highly recommend to all my friends visiting this historical city!
Lisa_S, Mar 2026
Omar was spectacular..His thorough knowledge of Atlanta history was so awesome and kept our attention! So many history /movie facts that occurred right here in ATL that I/We were unaware of..I/we wish tour was more than 4hrs, our group wasnt ready for it to end..
Natalie_P, Mar 2026
Overall it was good experience. A lot of talking wish the were more breaks built in and actual time at the stops. A lot of it was passing by
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your feedback Natalie. Generally, it’s about 4 to 5 stops on this particular Tour. But you’re welcome to give us a call to provide an in-depth feedback. We’d love to hear it.
Susan_B, Mar 2026
If you’re looking for an easygoing, informative tour
of Atlanta’s Black History sites, Ebby will be a great choice for you!
jamyl_w, Mar 2026
10/10 experience! Our tour guide Jeff, was an absolute treat for this four hour experience. The bonus was a nice group to travel with as a solo traveler and having the charisma of Jeff as our tour guide made for a perfect afternoon.l! I've been to Atlanta before and it was really refreshing to see this wonderful city through a different lens. We learned a lot about not only the black history of Atlanta but different neighborhoods, and how Atlanta continues to evolve as a city. He was punctual, personable, and accommodating to time and space to allow us to explore off of the transport bus-really, time went back quickly! I would recommend to go for anybody new to the city and wanting a diverse and comprehensive view of the city!! Thanks again Jeff for a wonderful experience and perfect recommendation for my lemon pepper wings!!
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Emily_D, Mar 2026
Great way to spend the day. Driver EB was stellar guide! Lots of info for someone visiting and trying to see historical sites and city orientation. Tour guide was friendly and helpful. Lunch stop was nice. Price is affordable and you can go back and visit places from the tour that catch your interest further.
Highly recommend!
Shantel_S, Mar 2026
Great experience. The host/driver was amazing. He was super nice and knowledgeable. I enjoyed myself and learned a lot.
Eboni_T, Mar 2026
Omar was an amazing tour guide. Very knowledgeable and he did an excellent job emerging us into the rich history of Atlanta. 10 out of 10 I highly recommend!
Desmond_J, Mar 2026
Jeff did a great job of explaining black history and how it impacted Atlanta I really like historical sites and little known facts. I would recommend and go again
Vito_L, Mar 2026
Good chance to see more than just downtown Atlanta. Very informative and the driver was entertaining.
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