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Underground Atlanta - Heart of Atlanta! Where Atlanta began.
-Amazing unknown facts!! See Five Points District and the Birthplace of Coca Cola -
Georgia State Capitol - Atlanta’s Government Center
-Atlanta City Hall
-Fulton County Courthouse
-Georgia Depot -
Atlanta Olympic Cauldron Tower - Pass by the Olympic Stadium & Torch and relive the 1996 olympic moments. Amazing unknown facts!
-Atlanta Fulton County Stadium
-Baseball legend Hank Aaron
-Historic Summerhill -
Tyler Perry Studios - 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. -
Madea’s House - 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 Historic District - West End Atlanta-One of Atlantaâs spiritually rich and pro-black historic neighborhoods.
-Beautiful Victorian Homes
-Beautiful Street Arts Murals
-Popular locally Black-owned businesses -
Shrine of the Black Madonna - Atlanta oldest bookstore and culture center
*Great street art murals and famous black-owned businesses -
Atlanta University Center Historic District - HBCU’s-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
-Famous Film locations -
Vine City - See historic Civil Rights landmarks from schools, restaurants, businesses to Civil Rights headquarters to Civil Rights soldiers residences.
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Mercedes Benz Stadium - Cruising through the Centennial Olympic attractions and see the great views of Mercedes Benz stadium, CNN Center, State Farm Arena, and Downtown Atlanta’s beautiful skyline.
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Castleberry Hill Historic District - Atlantaâs hidden jewel for eclectic, laid-back, rich art gallery scenery.
-Paschalâs Restaurant
-(OLG) Old Lady Gang Restaurant
-The Glam Shop
-Frost Bistro & Bar
-Escobar Restaurant & Tapas
-The Castleberry filming Back lot of famous movies & TV shows -
Sweet Auburn - Once Atlantaâs 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 Movie locations -
Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site - Home to one of the greatest freedom fighters, Dr. MLK Jr! See
Ebenezer Baptist Church, MLKâs Birth Home, The King Center
The Visitors Center and more -
Edgewood Avenue Southeast - Historic Old 4th Ward District known for beautiful street art murals and Eclectic Bar District.
-The Swag Shop, Esca Seafood & Bar, Cafe Circa Resturant & Bar
Haroldâs Chicken & Ice Bar, Fin & Feathers, BQE Resturant & Lounge -
The Municipal Market - *Atlantaâs 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 herbs & spices and much more.
Grady Hospital
Butler Street YMCA
- Bottled water provided for hydration
- Experienced local driver/tour guide
- Air-conditioned transport for comfort
- Multiple stops for exploration and selfies
- Optional lunch stop for a local taste
- Gratuities (suggested)
- Food
- Child Car Seat
- Parking rates range $10-$30 Parking lots are located about one block from Atlanta Marriott Marquis
Be a part of our thrilling Black History and Civil Rights journey as we traverse in time. There’s no better setting to explore African-American legacy than the epicenter of the Civil Rights Movement itself. Highlighting historical locations and the much-discussed black historic neighborhoods, such as Summerhill, The West End, Downtown Atlanta, Old 4th Ward, and the Historic Sweet Auburn Ave District. During this 4-hour excursion, you will be engrossed in black arts and culture, civil rights milestones, pioneering HBCU’s, Tyler Perry Studios, along with well-known Hollywood Film & TV spots and more. These aspects contribute to Atlanta’s nickname ‘The Black Mecca’ and make it one of the key places for Black History and Culture. This tour offers more depth than any other, enabling you to completely grasp the historical and cultural importance of our innovative city.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Atlanta Marriott Marquis Hotel is the meet-up location for all travelers. Good location that’s using using Marta train riders, Uber/Lyft drop offs. The hotel has comfortable lobby seating, clean bathrooms, and Starbucks (opened 6am-1pm only) Parking is available, but isn’t free! The parking garages and lots are located about one block from the hotel. Parking rates range $10-$30. Most important to arrive 25-30 minutes before tour departure.
- Tour operates in all weather. Umbrella or rain poncho is recommended for for light rain. For extreme weather conditions, please call the phone number on your voucher to reconfirm tour operation.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
- The morning tour starts from 9:30am-1:30pm and the afternoon tour 2:15pm-6:15pm
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
