Atlanta's Black History and Civil Rights Tour

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 27 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Roundabout Atlanta Tours & Transportation

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–12 years) · Adults (13–95 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Fully Narrated/Local Tour Guide
Included: Up to 5 stops for photos and exploring (lunch-stop is optional)

Not included

Not included: Gratuities (suggested)
Not included: Food
Not included: Child Car Seat
Not included: Parking rates range $10-$30 Parking lots are located about one block from Atlanta Marriott Marquis

Itinerary

The Hub at Peachtree Center

Passing by

Downtown Atlanta's historic hotel district filled with historic landmarks and powerful stories
Centennial Olympic Park

Passing by

Built of the 1996 Olympic Games considered the attraction hub of Atlanta. World of Coke, Georgia Aquarium, CNN and others.
Underground Atlanta

Passing by

Heart of Atlanta! Where Atlanta began.

-Amazing unknown facts!! See Five Points District and the Birthplace of Coca Cola
Georgia State Capitol

Passing by

Atlanta's Black Political Power

-Atlanta's Government Center

-Atlanta City Hall

-Fulton County Courthouse
Stop 5

Passing by

One of Atlanta 1st black neighborhoods

-Fulton County Stadium

-Turner Field
Atlanta Olympic Cauldron Tower

Passing by

Catch the Olympic Stadium & Torch and relive the 1996 Olympic moments. Amazing unknown facts--Baseball legend Hank Aaron
Stop 7

10 min

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.
Stop 8

5 min

The Original Madea House that Tyler Perry filmed popular movies like "Diary of a Mad Black Women and Family Reunion.
Stop 9

20 min

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
Stop 10

Passing by

Atlanta oldest black owned bookstore and culture center

*Great street art murals and famous black-owned businesses
Stop 11

Passing by

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
Stop 12

Passing by

See historic Civil Rights landmarks from schools, historic restaurants & businesses to Civil Rights headquarters to Civil Rights soldiers residences.
Mercedes Benz Stadium

Passing by

Cruise through the Gulch and see the great views of Mercedes Benz Stadium, State Farm Arena, and Downtown Atlanta's beautiful skyline.
Stop 14

Passing by

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
15
Sweet Auburn

Passing by
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
Stop 16

35 min

*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
Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Park

30 min

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

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

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

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

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

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