Atlanta 101 Tour: Get Acquainted with Atlanta

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4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered

A half day (approximately four hours) introduction to Atlanta. This is a private driving tour for up to three guests with a few walking stops at some of Atlanta's most important and iconic sights. Perfect for first-time visitors who want to get their bearings and fall in love with the city.

Atlanta's most iconic landmarks
Civil Rights history and sites
Hidden neighborhood gems
Great local lunch spots (cost of lunch not included)
Always with a local perspective and a progressive heart

What's Included

Admission Fees to Sun Dial Observation Deck are included.
Meals

Meeting and pickup

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

I will pick you up at your home, hotel, or vacation rental in my comfortable Ford Maverick Hybrid. Up to three adventurers.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Sweet Auburn

    I will pick you up at your home, hotel, or vacation rental in my comfortable Ford Maverick Hybrid and we’ll head to Atlanta’s historic Sweet Auburn neighborhood. Located just east of Downtown Atlanta, Sweet Auburn is the historic heart and soul of Atlanta.

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

    We'll visit the Martin Luther King Jr National Historic Park. We’ll stop at the Visitor Center, the childhood home of Dr. King, Ebenezer Baptist Church, the King Center, and the King tomb.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Krog Street Tunnel

    From the Martin Luther King Historic District, we’ll head over to historic, hip, and colorful Cabbagetown and take a look at the locally famous Krog Street Tunnel and take a quick stroll on the Atlanta Beltline. We’ll have a couple of fun lunch options (price of lunch not included).

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Fox Theatre (Pass by)

    Next up is Midtown, which to Atlanta locals, is more downtown than Downtown, we’ll see the fabulous Fox Theatre, Atlanta’s “gayborhood,” and the High Museum at Arts District Plaza.

    Admission ticket free
  • Buckhead (Pass by)

    Then we’ll motor up to Atlanta’s third downtown – Buckhead. We’ll see Buckhead’s gleaming upscale shopping and luxury high-rise commercial district and also the posh leafy residential areas of the wealthiest neighborhood in the South.

    Admission ticket free
  • 4
    The Sun Dial Observation Level

    Finally, we’ll head to Downtown Atlanta for a bird’s eye view of ALL of metro Atlanta from the 72nd floor of The Westin Peachtree Plaza. We’ll drive by some of Atlanta’s most visited tourist attractions – The Georgia Aquarium, The National Center for Civil and Human Rights, SkyView Atlanta, and Centennial Park.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Blue Adventures Georgia

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Car Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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