Top 7 Atlanta History Tours

1.Atlanta’s Black History and Civil Rights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,330 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $74Our pick

Spend four hours touring Atlanta’s Black cultural and Civil Rights landmarks by air-conditioned vehicle. Guides such as Jeff, Ibrahim, Ebby, and Omar share local stories while you visit Sweet Auburn, the King Center, HBCU campuses, West End, Tyler Perry sites, and the Municipal Market. Expect several short photo stops, a possible food break, and a maximum of 27 people.

“Omar is the best tour guide. He showed us the Black historical gems of the city. We toured sites that were educational and inspirational!! We left floating on clouds of joy!”

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2.Martin Luther King Jr. History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 687 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $40Best value

Spend about 2.5 hours walking Atlanta’s Sweet Auburn neighborhood with guides such as Zoe, Joy, Jessica, Jay, or Nic. Visit the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park, see Ebenezer Baptist Church and Prince Hall Grand Lodge from outside, pause at Jackson Street Bridge, and connect the movement’s leaders at the Civil Rights Walk of Fame.

“Excellent tour. Very educational and Nic was superb. He was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Don’t miss.”

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3.3-Hour Atlanta Beltline Food, Street Art and History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 345 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99

Walk Atlanta’s Inman Park with guides such as Janice, Michael, Javi, and Javier, learning local history while sampling five foods and a cocktail. You’ll see Victorian homes, the BeltLine Eastside Trail, Krog Street Market, and the painted Krog Street Tunnel. Come hungry, wear good walking shoes, and give advance notice for dietary needs.

“This is a great tour with incredible food and a great history of the area. The tour guide, Javi, was exceptional!”

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4.2.5hr Guided Segway Tour of Historic Atlanta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 311 reviews · from $69

Learn to ride a Segway during a 15 to 30-minute training session, then follow a local guide through Cabbagetown, Oakland Cemetery, Old Fourth Ward, Inman Park, the BeltLine, and Downtown Atlanta. Guides such as Jet, Jett, Jeremy, and Steve lead the route, which includes a stop at Krog Street Market.

“The team was great. Did a wonderful job showing us how to ride the Segway, which was a blast. Jet did a great job showing us the city.”

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5.Black History & Civil Rights City Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 151 reviews · 4 hours · from $69

Ride through Atlanta with guides such as Jeff, Omar, or Ebby, visiting Sweet Auburn, the King Center, the King birth home, historic neighborhoods, the Atlanta University Center, Tyler Perry Studios, and film sites. Expect stories, humor, photo stops, water, and a snack break for $69.

“It was great. Very informative. Very comforting was the ride. I enjoyed the stops. I enjoyed the stories the driver told.”

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6.Martin Luther King Historical Park Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · 2h 30m · from $40

Spend 150 minutes walking 1.7 miles through Atlanta’s Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park. An English-speaking guide such as Jay, Joy, Kristen, or Zoe connects Dr. King’s life to Atlanta’s wider civil rights story, with stops at the King Center, Ebenezer Baptist Church, Prince Hall Grand Lodge, Jackson Street Bridge, and more. Some entry tickets cost extra.

“Amazing tour with Joy. Captivating insights into Atlantas history and MLK jrs life. 10/10 recommend. Don’t miss out on this unique experience.”

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7.Beltline Food, Street Art, and History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 3 hours · from $99

Spend three hours eating your way through Inman Park with guides such as Michael, Janice, or Harvey. Six locally owned restaurants serve Southern classics, modern dishes, sweets, and a craft cocktail, with neighborhood history and Beltline murals along the way.

“Outstanding! A great way to learn about the history of Atlanta while enjoying the local foods.”

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