Atlanta City Tour: History, Culture & Neighborhoods

One tour covers Atlanta's three distinct sections and the sites that shaped the city.

A half-day sightseeing tour of Atlanta that moves through Buckhead, Midtown and Downtown with a live English-speaking guide and air-conditioned vehicle. The tour includes entry to one major attraction, which one depends on the day you book: Tuesday through Thursday mornings visit Georgia's Governor Mansion; Tuesday through Saturday enter the Jimmy Carter Museum; Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday tour Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Park. Sunday and Monday visit Ponce City Market. All entry fees are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park30m
2. Atlanta History Centerpassing by
3. Little Five Pointspassing by
4. Atlantic Stationpassing by
5. 13th Arrondissementpassing by
6. Swan Housepassing by
7. Krog Street Market35m

Explore Atlanta's historic and cultural sites

• Tour Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Park
• Visit Georgia Governor's Mansion
• Tour Jimmy Carter Museum Library Center
• Explore Buckhead, Midtown, and Downtown Atlanta neighborhoods
• Drive past Carter Center gardens and Rose Garden
• Visit Krog Street Market for local food
• See Ponce City Market or Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Park (depending on day)

The experience

The tour runs five hours and covers three distinct sections of Atlanta in a single morning or afternoon. You'll travel through Buckhead to see the historic community, stately mansions and Lenox Square shopping district; move into Midtown to pass the Fox Theatre on Peachtree Street and visit Atlantic Station, described as a city within a city; then head Downtown to see Centennial Olympic Park, the Coca-Cola Museum, Georgia Aquarium, CNN headquarters, State Farm Arena and other major attractions. The Swan House, built in 1928 for the Inman family and now part of the Atlanta History Center, appears on the route: every room features swan imagery and the house has been featured in several films.

Which attraction you enter depends on when you travel. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings include a tour of the first floor of Georgia's Governor Mansion, where you'll see the grand dining room, kitchen and gardens. Tuesday through Saturday, the tour enters the Jimmy Carter Museum to walk the gardens, lakes and rose garden. Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, you visit Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Park on Auburn Avenue, where you'll see Ebenezer Baptist Church, the Eternal Flame, the gravesites of Dr. King and Coretta Scott King, and the Birth Home of Dr. King's grandfather, Rev. A.D. Williams. Sunday and Monday, the stop is Ponce City Market, the converted Sears Building catalog division now housing shops and dining. All entry fees to whichever attraction your date includes are built into the price.

The route also passes through neighborhoods and markets that show how locals move through the city. You'll see Little Five Points with its history and culture, visit Krog Street Market on Tuesday through Saturday to stretch your legs and eat like a local, and drive past the Fabulous Fox Theatre. The vehicle is air-conditioned throughout, and the guide provides live commentary in English.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle throughout the five-hour route.
• live guide speaking English.
• entry to one major Atlanta attraction (Governor's Mansion, Jimmy Carter Museum, Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Park, or Ponce City Market, depending on your tour date).
• stops at Krog Street Market on select days to eat and shop locally.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

AgesAdult (5 and older) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Peachy Keen Tourism Travel Unlimited

Is this one for you?Book this if you want English-language commentary throughout and prefer a single guided vehicle covering Atlanta's main districts rather than piecing together separate attractions on your own schedule.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's inside the Georgia Governor's Mansion on this tour?

Georgia's Governor Mansion opens its first floor to tour guests on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings, showing the grand dining room, kitchen and gardens.

Which days does the tour visit Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Park?

Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Park is included on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, where you'll see Ebenezer Baptist Church, the Eternal Flame, the gravesites of Dr. King and Coretta Scott King, and the Birth Home of Dr. King's grandfather.

Is lunch included in this tour?

The tour stops at Krog Street Market on Tuesday through Saturday, where you can eat and shop like a local, though meals are not included in the tour price.

How long is the half-day tour?

The tour runs five hours and covers Buckhead, Midtown and Downtown Atlanta with stops at neighborhoods, markets and one major paid attraction.

What neighborhoods does the tour pass through?

The tour travels through Buckhead to see historic mansions and Lenox Square; Midtown to pass the Fox Theatre and visit Atlantic Station; and Downtown to see Centennial Olympic Park, the Coca-Cola Museum, Georgia Aquarium, CNN and other major attractions, plus Little Five Points and Krog Street Market.

Are all entry fees included in the tour price?

Yes, all entry fees to the attraction included on your tour date, whether that's Georgia's Governor Mansion, the Jimmy Carter Museum, Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Park, or Ponce City Market: are included in the tour price.