Uncover the rich African-American heritage and pivotal civil rights movement in Atlanta with our immersive 4-hour black history and culture tour. Discover historic sites, famous neighborhoods, HBCUs, Hollywood film locations, and more.
Uncover the rich African-American heritage and pivotal civil rights movement in Atlanta with our immersive 4-hour black history and culture tour. Discover historic sites, famous neighborhoods, HBCUs, Hollywood film locations, and more.
- Centennial Olympic Park - Constructed for the 1996 Olympic Games, this park is the central attraction in Atlanta. Nearby are the World of Coke, Georgia Aquarium, CNN, and more.
- Underground Atlanta - The heart of Atlanta and the city’s origin. Discover amazing unknown facts, including the Five Points District and the birthplace of Coca-Cola….
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Centennial Olympic Park - Constructed for the 1996 Olympic Games, this park is the central attraction in Atlanta. Nearby are the World of Coke, Georgia Aquarium, CNN, and more.
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Underground Atlanta - The heart of Atlanta and the city’s origin. Discover amazing unknown facts, including the Five Points District and the birthplace of Coca-Cola.
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Georgia State Capitol - The center of Atlanta’s government.
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Atlanta City Hall
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Fulton County Courthouse
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Georgia Depot
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Atlanta Olympic Cauldron Tower - Experience the Olympic Stadium & Torch and relive the 1996 Olympic moments. Discover amazing unknown facts about Fulton County Stadium, baseball legend Hank Aaron, and historic Summerhill.
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Tyler Perry Studios - A fun stop for selfies and group photos.
*Note: Visitors can only enter the studio welcome entrance area after 5pm on Fridays, all day on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays as per Tyler Perry management. -
Madea’s House - The original Madea House where Tyler Perry filmed popular movies like “Diary of a Mad Black Woman” and “Family Reunion.”
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West End Historic District - West End Atlanta is one of the city’s spiritually rich and pro-black historic neighborhoods. It features popular local black-owned businesses, beautiful Victorian homes, and stunning street art murals.
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Shrine of the Black Madonna - Atlanta’s oldest black-owned bookstore and cultural center.
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Atlanta University Center Historic District - Home to the largest consortium of black colleges in the country, including Morehouse College, Spelman College, Clark Atlanta University, Morris Brown College, Interdenominational Theological Center, and Morehouse School of Medicine.
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Famous film locations.
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Mercedes Benz Stadium - Explore the Centennial Olympic attractions and enjoy great views of the Mercedes Benz Stadium, CNN Center, State Farm Arena, and Downtown Atlanta’s beautiful skyline.
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Castleberry Hill Historic District - Atlanta’s hidden gem for an eclectic, laid-back, and rich art gallery scene.
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Paschal’s Restaurant
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(OLG) Old Lady Gang Restaurant
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The Glam Shop
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Frost Bistro & Bar
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Escobar Restaurant & Tapas
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The Castleberry filming backlot of famous movies & TV shows.
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Vine City - Discover historic Civil Rights landmarks, including schools, restaurants, businesses, Civil Rights headquarters, and residences of Civil Rights leaders.
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Sweet Auburn - Once the wealthiest African American street in the world.
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Woodruff Park, Atlanta Daily World (the first black daily newspaper)
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Atlanta Life, Apex Museum, Royal Peacock,
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SCLC Headquarters, historic black churches
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Beautiful Civil Rights art murals
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Famous movie locations
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The Municipal Market - *Atlanta’s historic gem! A great lunch stop with delicious food and snack options from independent/family-owned eateries offering soul food, BBQ, New Orleans cuisine, seafood, West African & Asian cuisines, a wide selection of herbs & spices, and much more.
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Grady Hospital
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Butler Street YMCA
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Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site - Home to one of the greatest freedom fighters, Dr. MLK Jr! Visit Ebenezer Baptist Church, MLK’s birth home, The King Center, the Visitors Center, and more.

- Bottled water
- Driver/ Local Tour guide
- 3-5 stops for exploring and selfies (lunch-stop is optional)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Bottled water
- Driver/ Local Tour guide
- 3-5 stops for exploring and selfies (lunch-stop is optional)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Gratuities (suggested)
- Food
- Child Car Seat
- Parking rates range $10-$30 Parking lots are located about one block from Atlanta Marriott Marquis
- Gratuities (suggested)
- Food
- Child Car Seat
- Parking rates range $10-$30 Parking lots are located about one block from Atlanta Marriott Marquis
Be a part of our thrilling Black History and Civil Rights journey as we traverse in time. There’s no better setting to explore African-American legacy than the epicenter of the Civil Rights Movement itself. Highlighting historical locations and the much-discussed black historic neighborhoods, such as Summerhill, The West End, Downtown Atlanta, Old 4th…
Be a part of our thrilling Black History and Civil Rights journey as we traverse in time. There’s no better setting to explore African-American legacy than the epicenter of the Civil Rights Movement itself. Highlighting historical locations and the much-discussed black historic neighborhoods, such as Summerhill, The West End, Downtown Atlanta, Old 4th Ward, and the Historic Sweet Auburn Ave District. During this 4-hour excursion, you will be engrossed in black arts and culture, civil rights milestones, pioneering HBCU’s, Tyler Perry Studios, along with well-known Hollywood Film & TV spots and more. These aspects contribute to Atlanta’s nickname ‘The Black Mecca’ and make it one of the key places for Black History and Culture. This tour offers more depth than any other, enabling you to completely grasp the historical and cultural importance of our innovative city.
- 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 that’s using using Marta train riders, Uber/Lyft drop offs. The hotel has comfortable lobby seating, clean bathrooms, and Starbucks (opened 6am-1pm only) Parking is available, but isn’t free! The parking garages and lots are located about one block from the hotel. Parking rates range $10-$30. Most important to arrive 25-30 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-2:00pm and the afternoon tour 1:30pm-5:30pm
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.