Atlanta's Black History and Civil Rights Tour

Itinerary 1 itinerary

Day 1

Meet at meeting point: 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
Attractions and Activities: Centennial Olympic Park (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) Built of the 1996 Olympic Games considered the attraction hub of Atlanta. World of Coke, Georgia Aquarium, CNN and others.
Attractions and Activities: Underground Atlanta (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) Heart of Atlanta! Where Atlanta began. -Amazing unknown facts!! See Five Points District and the Birthplace of Coca Cola
Attractions and Activities: Georgia State Capitol (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) Atlanta's Government Center -Atlanta City Hall -Fulton County Courthouse -Georgia Depot
Attractions and Activities: Atlanta Olympic Cauldron Tower (Free entry) The Olympic Stadium & Torch and relive the 1996 olympic moments. Amazing unknown facts! Fulton County Stadium, Baseball legend Hank Aaron and Historic Summerhill 5 min(s)
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(s)
Attractions and Activities: Madea's House (Free entry) The Original Madea House that Tyler Perry filmed popular movies like "Diary of a Mad Black Women and Family Reunion. 5 min(s)
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 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Shrine of the Black Madonna Church (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) Atlanta oldest bookstore and culture center *Great street art murals and famous black-owned businesses
Attractions and Activities: Atlanta University Center Historic District (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) 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
Attractions and Activities: Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) 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.
Attractions and Activities: Castleberry Hill Historic District (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) 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
Attractions and Activities: Sweet Auburn (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) 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
See historic Civil Rights landmarks from schools, restaurants, businesses to Civil Rights headquarters to Civil Rights soldiers residences.
*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 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park (Free entry) 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 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Edgewood Avenue Southeast (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) 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
Guests leave on their own: End the tour on your own and bring your trip to a happy conclusion 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


*Itinerary times are in the local time of the place of visit and may be subject to changes due to weather conditions, road conditions, and other factors. We appreciate your understanding.