Atlanta's Black History and Civil Rights Tour
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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.
Additional Info
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.
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.
The morning tour starts from 10:00am and the afternoon tour 1:30pm
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
The Hub at Peachtree Center
Downtown Atlanta's historic hotel district filled with historic landmarks and powerful stories
Centennial Olympic Park
Built of the 1996 Olympic Games considered the attraction hub of Atlanta. World of Coke, Georgia Aquarium, CNN and others.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Fully Narrated/Local Tour Guide
Up to 5 stops for photos and exploring (lunch-stop is optional)
Gratuities (suggested)
Food
Child Car Seat
Parking rates range $10-$30 Parking lots are located about one block from Atlanta Marriott Marquis
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Atlanta's Black History and Civil Rights Tour
Reviews
1,361 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
100/10 would recommend!
Mary J,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00By far the best tour I’ve ever experienced! Shoutout to Mrs. V for being the most safe driver & so sweet. Omar was the most knowledgeable, funny and kind tour guide ever! Such a great time learning about the city, the culture and rich history! Absolutely recommend this tour for everyone coming to the city, or even its residents!
The tour over ran. It was...
Sylvia L,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00The tour over ran. It was scheduled to finish at 2pm but we had to leave the bus after 3 and it was still not finished.
A must do
rogersg75,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome this is a very good tour, and the tour guide was very knowledgeable!
Wonderful tour! I really...
Marcella G,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful tour! I really learned so much from our tour guide Omar. I highly recommend this tour. If you visit Atlanta this the tour.
Exciting Historical Tour in Atlanta
Felice M,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had one of the most awesome tour, Omar driver was so knowledgeable and passionate about the city of Atlanta, will highly recommend to all my friends visiting this historical city!
Fantastic ATL Tour
Lisa S,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Omar was spectacular..His thorough knowledge of Atlanta history was so awesome and kept our attention! So many history /movie facts that occurred right here in ATL that I/We were unaware of..I/we wish tour was more than 4hrs, our group wasnt ready for it to end..
Okay
Natalie P,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Overall it was good experience. A lot of talking wish the were more breaks built in and actual time at the stops. A lot of it was passing by
Atlanta’s Excellent Black History/Civil Rights Tour
Susan B,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00If you’re looking for an easygoing, informative tour of Atlanta’s Black History sites, Ebby will be a great choice for you!
Wonderful afternoon in ATL!
jamyl w,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.0010/10 experience! Our tour guide Jeff, was an absolute treat for this four hour experience. The bonus was a nice group to travel with as a solo traveler and having the charisma of Jeff as our tour guide made for a perfect afternoon.l! I've been to Atlanta before and it was really refreshing to see this wonderful city through a different lens. We learned a lot about not only the black history of Atlanta but different neighborhoods, and how Atlanta continues to evolve as a city. He was punctual, personable, and accommodating to time and space to allow us to explore off of the transport bus-really, time went back quickly! I would recommend to go for anybody new to the city and wanting a diverse and comprehensive view of the city!! Thanks again Jeff for a wonderful experience and perfect recommendation for my lemon pepper wings!! Boston, MA
Great Tour! Big Thanks! Atlanta Black History and Civil Rights Tour
robertrM628XS,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Do yourself a favor and sign up for Atlanta Black History Civil Rights Tour. Truly a fantastic experience. We were blessed with the amazing Mr.Akinsika (Omar), Chief Journey Ambassador as our host. Omar is without question, truly an outstanding professional that does a tremendous job. He has a vast range of knowledge and provides an in-depth look at the city of Atlanta regarding a plethora of topics. In all my years of military and travel, Omar is truly one of the best at what he does that I have seen. His knowledge mixed with his passion for history combined with that “Omar personality”, leaves you feeling definitely happy with your decision, surprised at the amount of quality information (no fluff) and yet at times not wanting it to end. A supreme wealth of knowledge from the days of old school encyclopedia to new school ChatGPT. Including commentary from Famous celebs, Murals on buildings, HBCU’s and more. Omar over delivers in a positive and impactful way. You will definitely leave knowing way more about the city that you did the day before. My queen and I are truly grateful that Omar was selected as our host for this amazing experience. Big thanks to Omar for the great job and the birthday song. (Alaska).
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