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Atlanta Then and Now Private History Tour

5.0 (25 reviews) 3 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Atlanta Then and Now Private History Tour

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration
3 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–6
Guide
English
Operated by
Terminus Tours

Ages: Adults (3–110 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Private transportation
  • Included: Bottled water
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Oakland Cemetery

    30 min

    Cemetery dating to 1850

  2. Centennial Olympic Park

    Passing by

    Built for the 1996 Olympics and home to many of Atlanta's most popular tourist attractions

  3. Cabbagetown Park

    Passing by

    Historic neighborhood dating to the late 1800s

  4. Inman Park

    Passing by

    Atlanta's first suburb, founded in 1890

  5. Krog Street Tunnel

    Passing by

    Iconic tunnel full of vibrant street art that connects historic neighborhoods

  6. Mercedes Benz Stadium

    Passing by

    Built next to where Atlanta first started

  7. Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Park

    30 min

    A national park devoted to the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Includes the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, his birth home, his gravesite, and museums

  8. Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail

    Passing by

    Atlanta's ambitious 22 mile rails to trails project that is driving development and changing the way people move through the city

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Glenn Hotel, Autograph Collection
  • Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead
  • Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Atlanta Downtown South at Turner Field, GA
  • Hilton Atlanta
  • The Connally Hotel Downtown Atlanta, an Ascend Collection Hotel
  • Hyatt House Atlanta/Downtown
  • Doubletree By Hilton Hotel Atlanta Airport
  • Inn At The Peachtrees, an Ascend Collection Hotel
  • Hotel Indigo Atlanta Downtown by IHG
  • Loews Atlanta Hotel
  • Hyatt Regency Atlanta
  • Greenwood Bed and Breakfast

and 85 more pickup points

Your guide will contact you 24 hours before your tour to confirm your pickup deals.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
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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

  • Must bring own infant seat or child booster seat

Traveller ratings

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