Atlanta's Black History and Civil Rights Tour

Name: Atlanta's Black History and Civil Rights Tour
Brand: Viator
Price: 74 USD
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4.9(1399)4h 15mEngelskAtlanta

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Join us as we unfold time with this exciting Black History and Civil Rights tour. What better place to delve into African-American heritage than the Mecca of the Civil Rights Movement? Showcasing historic sites and most talked about black historic neighborhoods like Summerhill, The West End, Downtown Atlanta, Old 4th Ward and the Historic Sweet Auburn Ave District. During this 4 hour tour you will be immersed in black culture and arts, civil rights landmarks, groundbreaking HBCU’s, Tyler Perry Studios, along with famous Hollywood Film & TV locations and more. These are some of the reasons Atlanta is nicknamed "The Black Mecca" and one of the top destinations for Black History and Culture. This tour goes further than any other tour, allowing you to fully experience the historical and cultural significance of our groundbreaking city.

Inkluderet

Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Fully Narrated/Local Tour Guide
Up to 5 stops for photos and exploring (lunch-stop is optional)

Ikke inkluderet

Gratuities (suggested)
Food
Child Car Seat
Parking rates range $10-$30 Parking lots are located about one block from Atlanta Marriott Marquis

Hvad du kommer til at lave

The Hub at Peachtree Center
225, 229, 233, 235 Peachtree St NE, , Atlanta, United States
Downtown Atlanta's historic hotel district filled with historic landmarks and powerful stories
Centennial Olympic Park
265 Park Avenue West NW, , Atlanta, United States
Built of the 1996 Olympic Games considered the attraction hub of Atlanta. World of Coke, Georgia Aquarium, CNN and others.
Underground Atlanta
50 Upper Alabama St, , Atlanta, United States
Heart of Atlanta! Where Atlanta began. -Amazing unknown facts!! See Five Points District and the Birthplace of Coca Cola
Georgia State Capitol
206 Washington St SW, Capitol Square, Room 214, Atlanta, United States
Atlanta's Black Political Power -Atlanta's Government Center -Atlanta City Hall -Fulton County Courthouse
One of Atlanta 1st black neighborhoods
Fulton County Stadium -Turner Field
Atlanta Olympic Cauldron Tower
513-637 Capitol Ave SE, Atlanta, United States
Catch the Olympic Stadium & Torch and relive the 1996 Olympic moments. Amazing unknown facts--Baseball legend Hank Aaron
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.
10 min
The Original Madea House that Tyler Perry filmed popular movies like "Diary of a Mad Black Women and Family Reunion
5 min
West End Atlanta-One of Atlanta’s spiritually rich and pro-black historic neighborhoods
Great local black-owned businesses, Beautiful Victorian Homes, Beautiful Street Art Murals *Bathroom Stop
20 min
Atlanta oldest black owned bookstore and culture center
*Great street art murals and famous black-owned businesses
The HBCU/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 -Rich Powerful Stories -Famous Film & TV location
See historic Civil Rights landmarks from schools, historic restaurants & busines
ses to Civil Rights headquarters to Civil Rights soldiers residences.
Mercedes Benz Stadium
1 AMB Dr NW, Atlanta, United States
Cruise through the Gulch and see the great views of Mercedes Benz Stadium, State Farm Arena, and Downtown Atlanta's beautiful skyline.
Atlanta’s hidden jewel for eclectic, laid-back, rich art gallery scenery
The Castleberry filming Back lot of famous movies & TV shows -Paschal’s Restaurant -HJ Russell -Escobar Restaurant & Tapas
Sweet Auburn
Sweet Auburn Ave, , Atlanta, United States
Once Atlanta’s 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 Film locations
*Atlanta’s 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 fresh fruit to herbs & spices and much more. -Grady Hospital -Butler Street YMCA *Bathroom Stop
35 min
Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site
450 Auburn Ave NE, , Atlanta, United States
Home to one of the greatest freedom fighters, Dr. MLK Jr! See Ebenezer Baptist Church, MLK’s Birth Home, The King Center and more *Bathroom Stop
30 min

Mødested og afhentning

8 placeringer

Afhentningsdetaljer

Meetup at the hotel’s STREET curbside for pickup (You’ll see a big grey sign on the hotel STREET curbside entrance that’ll display “Marriott Marquis Atlanta” The sign is located directly across the street from the Hyatt Regency. Paid-parking is available one block from the hotel. Arrive 15min early

Godt at vide

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
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 for using the Marta train, Uber/Lyft transportation. The hotel has comfortable lobby seating, clean bathrooms, and a Starbucks (opened 6am-1pm only) Hotel Parking is available, but isn't free! There's parking garages & lots are located about one block from the hotel. Parking rates range $10-$30. Most important, arrive 20-30 minutes before tour departure.