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Atlanta History Tour: Plantations, Civil War, Civil Rights
4.8
118 Ratings
Atlanta
Explore historical landmark plantations, delve into Civil War exhibits, and discover the Civil Rights movement on one of the most thriving African American streets globally. Journey back in time and experience the significant influence Atlanta has had on the world firsthand!
Explore historical landmark plantations, delve into Civil War exhibits, and discover the Civil Rights movement on one of the most thriving African American streets globally. Journey back in time and experience the significant influence Atlanta has had on the world firsthand!
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Archibald Smith Plantation Home - Explore two southern plantation homes, including Bullock Hall, the family home of Theodore Roosevelt, and the Smith Plantation.
(Note: Plantation homes are closed Monday through Wednesday.) - APEX Museum - This site will be visited if it is open and time allows.
- Madam CJ Walker Museum - Discover the…
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Archibald Smith Plantation Home - Explore two southern plantation homes, including Bullock Hall, the family home of Theodore Roosevelt, and the Smith Plantation.
(Note: Plantation homes are closed Monday through Wednesday.) - APEX Museum - This site will be visited if it is open and time allows.
- Madam CJ Walker Museum - Discover the story of one of Atlanta’s pioneering Black female entrepreneurs.
- Ebenezer Baptist Church - Visit the renowned church associated with Martin Luther King Jr.
- The King Center - Gain comprehensive insights into the Civil Rights Movement.
- Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park - Explore the Civil War museum.
What's Included
- Smith & Bulloch plantations
- Bottled water
- On-board WiFi
- Kennesaw mountain
- Apex Museum
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Civil rights center
- Smith & Bulloch plantations
- Bottled water
- On-board WiFi
- Kennesaw mountain
- Apex Museum
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Civil rights center
Location
Target
18th Street Northwest
If you choose to drive or rideshare you can meet us at the target @ Atlantic station.
There's free parking at this location. We will meet in the garage area at entrance.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(118 Ratings)
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Odyssey543774
Feb 25, 2026
Very informative and enjoyable. Worth the time and the money - It was a wonderful tour with Henry our knowledgeable guide. We learned so much and he was delightful. He made the vast history of the area and historical events informative and entertaining.
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Gwen
Feb 24, 2026
Learn more than you know about slavery, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. - Our host was very knowledgeable and entertaining, we learned a lot on this visit. Highly recommend for anyone who would like to learn the real story. He filled in puzzle pieces for me that I didn’t learn in history class.
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F1607vrnates
Feb 14, 2026
Great history tour of Georgia - Henry was great! He delivered the commentary with enthusiasm and candor. The storyline matched the tour to a t. We only had five hours, and I’m sure Henry would have extended it for a few more if we would’ve had the time. Highly recommended, gave us a whole new perspective of Atlanta.
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Michelle_s
Feb 12, 2026
My ATL tour was... - My ATL tour was unexpected but, surprisingly amazing! I expected a fluff experience I actually got a educational experience! My guide was amazing with knowledge and delivering it well! I could of asked a million questions! But ran out of time and unfortunately was trying to soak everything in at the same time! I hope he knows he made a difference in my eyes!!
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602richelles
Feb 8, 2026
Excellent experience - Excellent tour really enjoyed it. Henry was incredibly friendly and extremely knowledgeable. We learned so much and had a wonderful time . Highly recommend this tour and Henry as the tour guide.
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Alicia_o
Jan 16, 2026
Henry is great ! - We had a wonderful guide, Henry. He made the tour so insightful and informative. Even though the homes were closed, Henry made our tour so worth the time and money.
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Davesb9395wg
Jan 14, 2026
Informative and interactive - This was an extensive tour with wonderful insights and great conversation with our guide, Henry. It was my wife and I and we were not rushed at any point during the day. Spent almost 6 hours soaking it all in.
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Angela_l
Jan 3, 2026
We toured with Henry and... - We toured with Henry and he was excellent — very knowledgeable about the city’s history & accommodating.
A lot to pack in history-wise, but well worth it.
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Pauldn5330rb
Jan 3, 2026
Nation's History - This was a great comprehensive overview of our nation's history on slavery and basic civil rights. Henry was knowledgeable on this subject and presented facts in an unbiased way thus allowing you to come to your personal conclusions on this topic.
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Jennifer_c
Dec 25, 2025
Plantations, Civil War, and Civil Rights Tour – Highly Recommend - This tour was outstanding. We ended up with a very personal, almost private experience, and Henry was an incredible guide. He truly tailored the tour to what we wanted to see most, which made it feel thoughtful and customized rather than scripted.
My son is a huge history buff, so this tour was absolutely perfect for him. Henry shared videos and movie clips to add context, explained everything at just the right pace, and made complex history easy to understand and engaging. He was knowledgeable, respectful, and incredibly passionate about the subject matter.
Henry did an amazing job bringing the history of plantations, the Civil War, and the Civil Rights movement to life. We learned so much and never felt rushed. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a meaningful and educational experience.
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