Atlanta Then and Now Private History Tour

5.0
(23 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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.

What's Included

Private transportation
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Your guide will contact you 24 hours before your tour to confirm your pickup deals.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Oakland Cemetery

    Cemetery dating to 1850

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Built for the 1996 Olympics and home to many of Atlanta's most popular tourist attractions

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Historic neighborhood dating to the late 1800s

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Atlanta's first suburb, founded in 1890

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Iconic tunnel full of vibrant street art that connects historic neighborhoods

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Built next to where Atlanta first started

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site

    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

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Atlanta's ambitious 22 mile rails to trails project that is driving development and changing the way people move through the city

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by Terminus Tours

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Full-day Tours
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Car Tours
Excellent Quality
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
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Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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