Atlanta Black History and Culture Half-Day Small-Group Tour
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.
Highlights
- ✓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 you'll see & do
- ✓Downtown Atlanta's historic hotel district filled with historic landmarks and powerful stories
- ✓Built of the 1996 Olympic Games considered the attraction hub of Atlanta. World of Coke, Georgia Aquarium, CNN and others.
- ✓Heart of Atlanta! Where Atlanta began. -Amazing unknown facts!! See Five Points District and the Birthplace of Coca Cola
- ✓Atlanta's Black Political Power -Atlanta's Government Center -Atlanta City Hall -Fulton County Courthouse
- ✓One of Atlanta 1st black neighborhoods -Fulton County Stadium -Turner Field
- ✓Catch the Olympic Stadium & Torch and relive the 1996 Olympic moments. Amazing unknown facts--Baseball legend Hank Aaron
- ✓Fun Stop for selfies and group photos ***Note: Visitors are only allowed to enter the studio welcome entrance area after 5pm Friday, all-day Sat & Sun and holidays per Tyler Perry mgmt.
- ✓The Original Madea House that Tyler Perry filmed popular movies like "Diary of a Mad Black Women and Family Reunion.
- ✓West End Atlanta-One of Atlanta’s spiritually rich and pro-black historic neighborhoods. Great local black-owned businesses, Beautiful Victorian Homes, Beautiful Street Art Murals *Bathroom Stop
- ✓Atlanta oldest black owned bookstore and culture center *Great street art murals and famous black-owned businesses
- ✓The HBCU/Atlanta University Center (Largest Consortium of black colleges in the country) Morehouse College, Spellman College, Clark Atlanta University, Morris Brown College, Interdenominational Theological Center, Morehouse school of Medicine -Rich Powerful Stories -Famous Film & TV location
- ✓See historic Civil Rights landmarks from schools, historic restaurants & businesses to Civil Rights headquarters to Civil Rights soldiers residences.
- ✓Cruise through the Gulch and see the great views of Mercedes Benz Stadium, State Farm Arena, and Downtown Atlanta's beautiful skyline.
- ✓Atlanta’s hidden jewel for eclectic, laid-back, rich art gallery scenery. The Castleberry filming Back lot of famous movies & TV shows -Paschal’s Restaurant -HJ Russell -Escobar Restaurant & Tapas
- ✓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 Film locations
- ✓*Atlanta’s historic gem! Lunch stop Great food and snack options from Independent/family-owned eateries like Soul food, BBQ, New Orleans, Seafood, West African & Asian cuisines, wide selections of fresh fruit to herbs & spices and much more. -Grady Hospital -Butler Street YMCA *Bathroom Stop
- ✓Home to one of the greatest freedom fighters, Dr. MLK Jr! See Ebenezer Baptist Church, MLK’s Birth Home, The King Center and more *Bathroom Stop
What's included
- ✓Bottled water
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
- ✓Fully Narrated/Local Tour Guide
- ✓Up to 5 stops for photos and exploring (lunch-stop is optional)
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities (suggested)
- ✓Food
- ✓Child Car Seat
- ✓Parking rates range $10-$30 Parking lots are located about one block from Atlanta Marriott Marquis
Good to know
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 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
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Atlanta Black History and Culture Half-Day Small-Group Tour
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.
Highlights
- ✓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 you'll see & do
- ✓Downtown Atlanta's historic hotel district filled with historic landmarks and powerful stories
- ✓Built of the 1996 Olympic Games considered the attraction hub of Atlanta. World of Coke, Georgia Aquarium, CNN and others.
- ✓Heart of Atlanta! Where Atlanta began. -Amazing unknown facts!! See Five Points District and the Birthplace of Coca Cola
- ✓Atlanta's Black Political Power -Atlanta's Government Center -Atlanta City Hall -Fulton County Courthouse
- ✓One of Atlanta 1st black neighborhoods -Fulton County Stadium -Turner Field
- ✓Catch the Olympic Stadium & Torch and relive the 1996 Olympic moments. Amazing unknown facts--Baseball legend Hank Aaron
- ✓Fun Stop for selfies and group photos ***Note: Visitors are only allowed to enter the studio welcome entrance area after 5pm Friday, all-day Sat & Sun and holidays per Tyler Perry mgmt.
- ✓The Original Madea House that Tyler Perry filmed popular movies like "Diary of a Mad Black Women and Family Reunion.
- ✓West End Atlanta-One of Atlanta’s spiritually rich and pro-black historic neighborhoods. Great local black-owned businesses, Beautiful Victorian Homes, Beautiful Street Art Murals *Bathroom Stop
- ✓Atlanta oldest black owned bookstore and culture center *Great street art murals and famous black-owned businesses
- ✓The HBCU/Atlanta University Center (Largest Consortium of black colleges in the country) Morehouse College, Spellman College, Clark Atlanta University, Morris Brown College, Interdenominational Theological Center, Morehouse school of Medicine -Rich Powerful Stories -Famous Film & TV location
- ✓See historic Civil Rights landmarks from schools, historic restaurants & businesses to Civil Rights headquarters to Civil Rights soldiers residences.
- ✓Cruise through the Gulch and see the great views of Mercedes Benz Stadium, State Farm Arena, and Downtown Atlanta's beautiful skyline.
- ✓Atlanta’s hidden jewel for eclectic, laid-back, rich art gallery scenery. The Castleberry filming Back lot of famous movies & TV shows -Paschal’s Restaurant -HJ Russell -Escobar Restaurant & Tapas
- ✓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 Film locations
- ✓*Atlanta’s historic gem! Lunch stop Great food and snack options from Independent/family-owned eateries like Soul food, BBQ, New Orleans, Seafood, West African & Asian cuisines, wide selections of fresh fruit to herbs & spices and much more. -Grady Hospital -Butler Street YMCA *Bathroom Stop
- ✓Home to one of the greatest freedom fighters, Dr. MLK Jr! See Ebenezer Baptist Church, MLK’s Birth Home, The King Center and more *Bathroom Stop
What's included
- ✓Bottled water
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
- ✓Fully Narrated/Local Tour Guide
- ✓Up to 5 stops for photos and exploring (lunch-stop is optional)
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities (suggested)
- ✓Food
- ✓Child Car Seat
- ✓Parking rates range $10-$30 Parking lots are located about one block from Atlanta Marriott Marquis
Good to know
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 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
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.