Atlanta Black History and Civil Rights Tour

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.

Meeting Point

Atlanta Marriott Marquis

265 Peachtree Center Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA

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

What's included:

• Driver/ Local Tour guide
• 3-5 stops for exploring and selfies (lunch-stop is optional)

Not included:

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

What to expect:

Duration: 4 hours

Centennial Olympic Park

265 Park Avenue West NW, , Atlanta, 30313-1615, Georgia

Built of the 1996 Olympic Games considered the attraction hub of Atlanta. World of Coke, Georgia Aquarium, CNN and others.

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Underground Atlanta

50 Upper Alabama St, , Atlanta, 30303-3192, Georgia

Heart of Atlanta! Where Atlanta began.
-Amazing unknown facts!! See Five Points District and the Birthplace of Coca Cola

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Georgia State Capitol

206 Washington St SW, Capitol Square, Room 214, Atlanta, 30334-9007, Georgia

Atlanta's Government Center
-Atlanta City Hall
-Fulton County Courthouse
-Georgia Depot

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Atlanta Olympic Cauldron Tower

513-637 Capitol Ave SE, Atlanta, 30312, Georgia

The Olympic Stadium & Torch and relive the 1996 olympic moments. Amazing unknown facts! Fulton County Stadium, Baseball legend Hank Aaron and Historic Summerhill

5 minutes

Tyler Perry Studios

315 Deshler St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA

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 minutes

Madea's House

1197 Avon Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA

The Original Madea House that Tyler Perry filmed popular movies like "Diary of a Mad Black Women and Family Reunion.

5 minutes

West End Historic District

West End Historic District, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA

West End Atlanta-One of Atlanta’s spiritually rich and pro-black historic neighborhoods. Popular local black-owned businesses, Beautiful Victorian Homes, Beautiful Street Arts Murals

20 minutes

Shrine of the Black Madonna

944 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA

Atlanta oldest bookstore and culture center
*Great street art murals and famous black-owned businesses

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Atlanta University Center Historic District

Atlanta University Center Historic District, Atlanta, GA 30314, USA

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

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Mercedes Benz Stadium

1 AMB Dr NW, Atlanta, 30313-1501, Georgia

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

Castleberry Hill Historic District, Atlanta, GA 30313, USA

Atlanta’s hidden jewel for eclectic, laid-back, rich art gallery scenery.
-Paschal’s 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

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Sweet Auburn

Sweet Auburn Ave, , Atlanta, Georgia

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 Movie locations

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Vine City

Vine City, Atlanta, GA, USA

See historic Civil Rights landmarks from schools, restaurants, businesses to Civil Rights headquarters to Civil Rights soldiers residences.

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The Municipal Market

209 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA

*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 herbs & spices and much more.
Grady Hospital
Butler Street YMCA

30 minutes

Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site

450 Auburn Ave NE, , Atlanta, 30312-1504, Georgia

Home to one of the greatest freedom fighters, Dr. MLK Jr! See
Ebenezer Baptist Church, MLK’s Birth Home, The King Center
The Visitors Center and more

30 minutes

Edgewood Avenue Southeast

Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA, USA

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
Harold’s Chicken & Ice Bar, Fin & Feathers, BQE Resturant & Lounge

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