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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.
City: Atlanta
Sat 28 Dec
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Starting at $69.00
Sat 28 Dec
Starting at $69.00
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What's Included
Bottled water
Driver/ Local Tour guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
3-4 stops for exploring and selfies (lunch-stop is optional)
Additional Info
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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. Please arrive 15-20 min 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 2:00pm-6:00pm
  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
What To Expect
1
Mercedes Benz Stadium
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.
2
Underground Atlanta
Heart of Atlanta! Where Atlanta began. -Amazing unknown facts!!
3
Georgia State Capitol
Atlanta's Government Center -Atlanta City Hall -Fulton County Courthouse -Georgia Depot
4
Atlanta Olympic Cauldron Tower
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
5
Sweet Auburn
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
6
Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site
Home to one of the greatest freedom fighters, Dr. MLK Jr! Ebenezer Baptist Church MLK’s Birth Home The King Center The Visitors Center
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Reviews (542)
katlandry7
Jan 2021
OMAR! I absolutely enjoyed & appreciated your wealth of knowledge! I learned so much from you. I hope you never forget the T’s from Houston TX. I would definitely recommend your tour to all my friends and family who visit ATL.
Traci0206
Jan 2021
Great experience! Omar is a wealth of knowledge and made it interesting as well as fun to learn. Just when you though you knew the story, Omar breaks down the REAL story.
Rebekah_F
Jan 2021
Omar was brilliantly knowledgeable and very kind. Thank you for the amazing experience, and for the great memories!

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