Podcast Tour: Titans of Concrete - How Money Built Atlanta

2 hours 11 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: German and 1 more

Trace how corporate visionaries, soda fortunes, and media moguls carved modern Atlanta from post-Civil War ashes into a global capital. Explore Beaux-Arts towers, skywalk enclaves, and Olympic plazas on this atmospheric walk through downtown’s financial heart.

- A 4.5 km self-guided tour with 7 stops over 131 min
- Ideal for travelers interested in Urbanism, Infrastructure & Innovation and History & Memory
- Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

What's Included

Verified facts woven into an engaging story
Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
Precise navigation between the stops
Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Start outside the Flatiron (English-American) Building at 84 Peachtree Street, where Peachtree, Broad and Poplar Streets meet. From Atlanta’s main transit hub, take local transit toward downtown and walk the final stretch; check current connections. This tour is self-guided.

End point

The route ends outside the World of Coca-Cola on Baker Street NW. Walk to the nearest transit stop for your return to Atlanta’s main hub, and check current local connections on the day of travel. Entry to the attraction is not included in this outdoor tour.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 11 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Flatiron Building (English-American Building): Atlanta’s oldest surviving skyscraper (1897), marking the post-Civil War commercial boom.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Woodruff Park

    A central 6-acre public space reflecting corporate philanthropy and defensive urban design.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    A 1906 Beaux-Arts landmark built by Coca-Cola founder Asa Candler.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    John Portman’s modernist mega-structure of skywalks and towering hotel atriums.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Centennial Olympic Park

    A 21-acre green space built for the 1996 Olympic Games, marking downtown’s modern rebirth.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6

    The CNN Center / 190 Marietta: Former headquarters of Ted Turner’s 24/7 global news empire, originally a failed indoor theme park.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    World of Coca-Cola

    World of Coca-Cola (exterior stop): The flagship brand attraction showcases corporate heritage, formula mythmaking, and global tasting. This self-guided route views the landmark from outside; museum entry is optional and not included.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Red Thread

Tags

Private and Luxury
Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Virtual Experiences
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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