Atlanta Then and Now Private History Tour
from $155.00
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Overview
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.
3 hours
Pickup offered
Itinerary
- 1Oakland Cemetery
Cemetery dating to 1850
- 2Centennial Olympic Park
Built for the 1996 Olympics and home to many of Atlanta's most popular tourist attractions
- 3Cabbagetown Park
Historic neighborhood dating to the late 1800s
- 4Inman Park
Atlanta's first suburb, founded in 1890
- 5Krog Street Tunnel
Iconic tunnel full of vibrant street art that connects historic neighborhoods
- 6Mercedes Benz Stadium
Built next to where Atlanta first started
- 7Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Park
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
- 8Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail
Atlanta's ambitious 22 mile rails to trails project that is driving development and changing the way people move through the city
What's included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Gratuities
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
