Atlanta's Black History and Civil Rights Tour
Overview
Atlanta serves as a pivotal location for understanding African-American heritage and the Civil Rights Movement. This exciting Black History and Civil Rights tour showcases significant neighborhoods and landmarks that played vital roles in this history.
- 🗺️ Visit historic sites including Summerhill, The West End, Downtown Atlanta, Old 4th Ward, and the Historic Sweet Auburn Ave District.
- 🎨 Immerse yourself in black culture and arts, exploring groundbreaking HBCUs and Tyler Perry Studios.
- 🎬 Discover famous Hollywood Film & TV locations that highlight Atlanta's significance in the industry.
- 🚫 This tour spans 4 hours and does not include food or beverages; guests are advised to plan accordingly.
- 📚 Learn about the historical and cultural significance of these sites that contribute to Atlanta's nickname as "The Black Mecca."
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- Up to 5 stops for photos and exploring (lunch-stop is optional)
- Fully Narrated/Local Tour Guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Parking rates range $10-$30 Parking lots are located about one block from Atlanta Marriott Marquis
- Child Car Seat
- Food
- Gratuities (suggested)
Meeting point
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- Downtown Atlanta's historic hotel district filled with historic landmarks and powerful stories (pass by)
- Built of the 1996 Olympic Games considered the attraction hub of Atlanta. World of Coke, Georgia Aquarium, CNN and others. (pass by)
- Heart of Atlanta! Where Atlanta began. -Amazing unknown facts!! See Five Points District and the Birthplace of Coca Cola (pass by)
- Atlanta's Black Political Power -Atlanta's Government Center -Atlanta City Hall -Fulton County Courthouse (pass by)
- One of Atlanta 1st black neighborhoods -Fulton County Stadium -Turner Field (pass by)
- Catch the Olympic Stadium & Torch and relive the 1996 Olympic moments. Amazing unknown facts--Baseball legend Hank Aaron (pass by)
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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.
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The Original Madea House that Tyler Perry filmed popular movies like "Diary of a Mad Black Women and Family Reunion.
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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
- Atlanta oldest black owned bookstore and culture center *Great street art murals and famous black-owned businesses (pass 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 (pass by)
- See historic Civil Rights landmarks from schools, historic restaurants & businesses to Civil Rights headquarters to Civil Rights soldiers residences. (pass by)
- Cruise through the Gulch and see the great views of Mercedes Benz Stadium, State Farm Arena, and Downtown Atlanta's beautiful skyline. (pass 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 (pass 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 (pass by)
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*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
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Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic SiteHome 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
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.