Atlanta Black History and Civil Rights 4-Hour Tour
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This four-hour bus tour in Atlanta covers important sites related to Black history and the Civil Rights Movement. The tour begins at the area built for the 1996 Olympic Games, passing landmarks such as the World of Coke, Georgia Aquarium, and CNN Center. It then moves to the Five Points District, known as the heart of Atlanta and the birthplace of Coca-Cola, where historical details about the city’s origins are shared. The route continues through Atlanta’s government center, including City Hall, Fulton County Courthouse, and the Georgia Depot. A stop of about five minutes is made at the Olympic Stadium and Torch to discuss the 1996 Olympics, nearby Fulton County Stadium, baseball player Hank Aaron, and the Historic Summerhill neighborhood. The bus then pauses for about ten minutes near Tyler Perry Studios for photos; entry to the studio’s welcome area is only allowed after 5pm on Fridays, all day on weekends, and holidays. Next is a five-minute stop at the original Madea House, featured in several Tyler Perry films. In the West End neighborhood, the tour stops for about 20 minutes to view Victorian homes, street art murals, and local black-owned businesses. The tour passes Atlanta’s oldest black-owned bookstore and cultural center, along with more street art and black-owned businesses. It continues through the Atlanta University Center, the largest consortium of historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the country, including Morehouse College, Spelman College, Clark Atlanta University, Morris Brown College, the Interdenominational Theological Center, and Morehouse School of Medicine. The bus then drives past Centennial Olympic Park attractions, with views of Mercedes-Benz Stadium, CNN Center, State Farm Arena, and downtown Atlanta’s skyline. The tour includes a drive by notable local spots such as Paschal’s Restaurant, Old Lady Gang Restaurant, The Glam Shop, Frost Bistro & Bar, Escobar Restaurant & Tapas, and the Castleberry filming backlot, known for movies and TV shows. Several stops highlight historic Civil Rights landmarks, including schools, restaurants, businesses, Civil Rights headquarters, and residences connected to Civil Rights activists. The tour visits key sites along Sweet Auburn Avenue, once the richest black street in the world, including Woodruff Park, the Atlanta Daily World newspaper office, Atlanta Life, the Apex Museum, Royal Peacock, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference headquarters, historic black churches, Civil Rights murals, and film locations. There is a 30-minute lunch break near Grady Hospital and Butler Street YMCA, with a choice of independent family-owned eateries offering soul food, BBQ, New Orleans, seafood, West African, and Asian cuisines. The final stop lasts about 30 minutes at sites related to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., including Ebenezer Baptist Church, his birth home, The King Center, and the visitors center. The tour is conducted in an air-conditioned vehicle with a driver and local guide, includes bottled water, and allows for 3 to 5 stops for exploration and photos. Lunch is optional and not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Centennial Olympic Park Area
Originally built for the 1996 Olympic Games, this area is a major attraction hub featuring landmarks such as the World of Coke, Georgia Aquarium, and CNN Center.
Five Points District and Coca-Cola Birthplace
Known as the heart of Atlanta where the city began, this stop shares lesser-known facts about the area and highlights the birthplace of Coca-Cola.
Atlanta Government Center
Pass through Atlanta City Hall, the Fulton County Courthouse, and the Georgia Depot, key locations in the city's administration and history.
Olympic Stadium and Historic Summerhill
View the Olympic Stadium and Torch commemorating the 1996 Olympics, learn about Fulton County Stadium, baseball legend Hank Aaron, and explore the Historic Summerhill neighborhood.
5 min
Tyler Perry Studios Entrance
A fun photo stop at the studio’s welcome entrance. Visitors can only enter inside after 5pm on Fridays, all day Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays per studio management.
10 min
Original Madea House
See the house used in Tyler Perry’s films such as “Diary of a Mad Black Woman” and “Family Reunion.”
5 min
West End Neighborhood
Spend around 20 minutes in this historic and spiritually rich black neighborhood, known for local black-owned businesses, Victorian homes, and street art murals.
20 min
Oldest Black-Owned Bookstore and Cultural Center
Drive by Atlanta’s oldest black-owned bookstore and cultural center, surrounded by notable street art murals and black-owned businesses.
Atlanta University Center HBCUs
See the largest consortium of historically black colleges including Morehouse College, Spelman College, Clark Atlanta University, Morris Brown College, Interdenominational Theological Center, and Morehouse School of Medicine, plus famous film locations.
Centennial Olympic Attractions Drive-By
Cruise past Centennial Olympic Park attractions and view Mercedes-Benz Stadium, CNN Center, State Farm Arena, and the downtown Atlanta skyline.
Castleberry District and Notable Restaurants
View Atlanta’s eclectic art galleries and several local restaurants including Paschal’s, Old Lady Gang, The Glam Shop, Frost Bistro & Bar, Escobar Restaurant & Tapas, and the Castleberry filming backlot.
Civil Rights Landmarks
See historic civil rights sites including schools, restaurants, businesses, civil rights headquarters, and residences of civil rights activists.
Sweet Auburn Avenue
Visit what was once the richest black street in the world featuring Woodruff Park, Atlanta Daily World newspaper, Atlanta Life, Apex Museum, Royal Peacock, SCLC Headquarters, historic black churches, civil rights murals, and film locations.
Lunch Stop at Independent Eateries
A 30-minute break offering food options at family-owned eateries serving soul food, BBQ, New Orleans, seafood, West African, and Asian cuisines near Grady Hospital and Butler Street YMCA.
30 min
Martin Luther King Jr. Historic Sites
Spend 30 minutes visiting Dr. MLK Jr.’s birth home, Ebenezer Baptist Church, The King Center, and the visitors center.
30 min
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
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Atlanta Black History and Civil Rights 4-Hour Tour
by Roundabout Atlanta Tours Transportation
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$148Overview
This four-hour bus tour in Atlanta covers important sites related to Black history and the Civil Rights Movement. The tour begins at the area built for the 1996 Olympic Games, passing landmarks such as the World of Coke, Georgia Aquarium, and CNN Center. It then moves to the Five Points District, known as the heart of Atlanta and the birthplace of Coca-Cola, where historical details about the city’s origins are shared. The route continues through Atlanta’s government center, including City Hall, Fulton County Courthouse, and the Georgia Depot. A stop of about five minutes is made at the Olympic Stadium and Torch to discuss the 1996 Olympics, nearby Fulton County Stadium, baseball player Hank Aaron, and the Historic Summerhill neighborhood. The bus then pauses for about ten minutes near Tyler Perry Studios for photos; entry to the studio’s welcome area is only allowed after 5pm on Fridays, all day on weekends, and holidays. Next is a five-minute stop at the original Madea House, featured in several Tyler Perry films. In the West End neighborhood, the tour stops for about 20 minutes to view Victorian homes, street art murals, and local black-owned businesses. The tour passes Atlanta’s oldest black-owned bookstore and cultural center, along with more street art and black-owned businesses. It continues through the Atlanta University Center, the largest consortium of historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the country, including Morehouse College, Spelman College, Clark Atlanta University, Morris Brown College, the Interdenominational Theological Center, and Morehouse School of Medicine. The bus then drives past Centennial Olympic Park attractions, with views of Mercedes-Benz Stadium, CNN Center, State Farm Arena, and downtown Atlanta’s skyline. The tour includes a drive by notable local spots such as Paschal’s Restaurant, Old Lady Gang Restaurant, The Glam Shop, Frost Bistro & Bar, Escobar Restaurant & Tapas, and the Castleberry filming backlot, known for movies and TV shows. Several stops highlight historic Civil Rights landmarks, including schools, restaurants, businesses, Civil Rights headquarters, and residences connected to Civil Rights activists. The tour visits key sites along Sweet Auburn Avenue, once the richest black street in the world, including Woodruff Park, the Atlanta Daily World newspaper office, Atlanta Life, the Apex Museum, Royal Peacock, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference headquarters, historic black churches, Civil Rights murals, and film locations. There is a 30-minute lunch break near Grady Hospital and Butler Street YMCA, with a choice of independent family-owned eateries offering soul food, BBQ, New Orleans, seafood, West African, and Asian cuisines. The final stop lasts about 30 minutes at sites related to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., including Ebenezer Baptist Church, his birth home, The King Center, and the visitors center. The tour is conducted in an air-conditioned vehicle with a driver and local guide, includes bottled water, and allows for 3 to 5 stops for exploration and photos. Lunch is optional and not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Centennial Olympic Park Area
Originally built for the 1996 Olympic Games, this area is a major attraction hub featuring landmarks such as the World of Coke, Georgia Aquarium, and CNN Center.
Five Points District and Coca-Cola Birthplace
Known as the heart of Atlanta where the city began, this stop shares lesser-known facts about the area and highlights the birthplace of Coca-Cola.
Atlanta Government Center
Pass through Atlanta City Hall, the Fulton County Courthouse, and the Georgia Depot, key locations in the city's administration and history.
Olympic Stadium and Historic Summerhill
View the Olympic Stadium and Torch commemorating the 1996 Olympics, learn about Fulton County Stadium, baseball legend Hank Aaron, and explore the Historic Summerhill neighborhood.
5 min
Tyler Perry Studios Entrance
A fun photo stop at the studio’s welcome entrance. Visitors can only enter inside after 5pm on Fridays, all day Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays per studio management.
10 min
Original Madea House
See the house used in Tyler Perry’s films such as “Diary of a Mad Black Woman” and “Family Reunion.”
5 min
West End Neighborhood
Spend around 20 minutes in this historic and spiritually rich black neighborhood, known for local black-owned businesses, Victorian homes, and street art murals.
20 min
Oldest Black-Owned Bookstore and Cultural Center
Drive by Atlanta’s oldest black-owned bookstore and cultural center, surrounded by notable street art murals and black-owned businesses.
Atlanta University Center HBCUs
See the largest consortium of historically black colleges including Morehouse College, Spelman College, Clark Atlanta University, Morris Brown College, Interdenominational Theological Center, and Morehouse School of Medicine, plus famous film locations.
Centennial Olympic Attractions Drive-By
Cruise past Centennial Olympic Park attractions and view Mercedes-Benz Stadium, CNN Center, State Farm Arena, and the downtown Atlanta skyline.
Castleberry District and Notable Restaurants
View Atlanta’s eclectic art galleries and several local restaurants including Paschal’s, Old Lady Gang, The Glam Shop, Frost Bistro & Bar, Escobar Restaurant & Tapas, and the Castleberry filming backlot.
Civil Rights Landmarks
See historic civil rights sites including schools, restaurants, businesses, civil rights headquarters, and residences of civil rights activists.
Sweet Auburn Avenue
Visit what was once the richest black street in the world featuring Woodruff Park, Atlanta Daily World newspaper, Atlanta Life, Apex Museum, Royal Peacock, SCLC Headquarters, historic black churches, civil rights murals, and film locations.
Lunch Stop at Independent Eateries
A 30-minute break offering food options at family-owned eateries serving soul food, BBQ, New Orleans, seafood, West African, and Asian cuisines near Grady Hospital and Butler Street YMCA.
30 min
Martin Luther King Jr. Historic Sites
Spend 30 minutes visiting Dr. MLK Jr.’s birth home, Ebenezer Baptist Church, The King Center, and the visitors center.
30 min
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
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.