Atlanta: Trolley Sightseeing Tour with Local Stories & Landmarks

Summary

Atlanta’s icons from a trolley seat, local stories at every turn

You’ll ride through Atlanta’s neighborhoods on a narrated trolley tour, hearing local stories as you pass landmarks like MLK’s childhood home, Piedmont Park, and Oakland Cemetery. With live commentary from your guide and plenty of small surprises along the route, you’ll get both city highlights and real moments that stick with you.

What’s the experience like?

The trolley rolled up near Centennial Olympic Park, red and a little squeaky, and I remember thinking it felt more like hopping onto someone’s living room on wheels than a tour. Our guide—Marcus—greeted us by name (he actually remembered), and we set off into the city. The windows were open just enough for that humid Georgia air to sneak in. First stop was the Georgia State Capitol, its gold dome glinting even through the city haze. Marcus pointed out a statue I’d never noticed before, told us how locals joke about “Gold Dome politics”—I laughed because it sounded like something my uncle would say.

We cruised past Mercedes-Benz Stadium (the roof really does look wild in person), then wound our way toward Inman Park. He called it Atlanta’s first suburb—never realized how leafy and old some of those houses are. There was this moment when we slowed by Oakland Cemetery; the air got quieter somehow, and you could almost smell the grass mixing with old stone. Marcus shared a quick story about a poet buried there—I forgot her name but not his voice when he said she “wrote like she was running out of time.”

I didn’t expect to feel much at Margaret Mitchell House, but seeing the window where she wrote “Gone With The Wind” made me weirdly nostalgic for books I haven’t read in years. We passed Piedmont Park too—kids playing soccer in patches of sunlight—and then came Martin Luther King Jr.’s childhood home. Marcus lowered his voice as we rolled by Ebenezer Baptist Church; even from inside the trolley you could sense something different in the air there. Someone behind me whispered they’d come all the way from Ohio just for that spot.

Ninety minutes went fast. I kept thinking about how Marcus wove all these places together—not just facts but little bits of Atlanta humor and pride. By the end, I felt like I’d seen more than buildings; I’d picked up on what makes Atlanta tick (and sweat). If you want a sightseeing trolley tour in Atlanta that feels less like checking boxes and more like riding along with someone who loves their city… well, this is it.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — 90-minute narrated Atlanta trolley tour

• Start near Centennial Olympic Park
• Pass by 1996 Olympics site
• Pass by Atlanta's Oldest Cemetery
• Pass by Dr. Martin Luther King's birth home and Ebenezer Baptist Church
• Pass by Margaret Mitchell House
• Pass by MIT of the South
• Pass by Atlanta's 1st suburb
• Pass by Atlanta's 1st automobile suburb
• Pass by High Museum of Art, Alliance Theater, and Atlanta Symphony
• Pass by Mercedes-Benz Stadium
• Pass by Georgia State Capitol
• Pass by Piedmont Park

Top questions

How long is the Atlanta sightseeing trolley tour?

The narrated trolley tour lasts 90 minutes from start to finish.

Where does the Peachtree Trolley tour start?

The tour begins near Centennial Olympic Park in central Atlanta.

Is there a live guide during the Atlanta trolley tour?

Yes, an in-person guide narrates throughout the entire ride.

What attractions are included on this Atlanta trolley tour?

You’ll see places like Piedmont Park, Georgia State Capitol, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Inman Park, Margaret Mitchell House, Martin Luther King Jr.’s childhood home, Oakland Cemetery and more.

Are service animals allowed on the Peachtree Trolley?

Yes, service animals are allowed during this sightseeing trolley tour.

Is this Atlanta sightseeing trolley suitable for all ages?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels and ages.

Does this sightseeing trolley include pickup from hotels?

No hotel pickup is included; tours begin near Centennial Olympic Park.

What’s included

Your 90-minute day includes live narration from an in-person guide as you travel by trolley through central Atlanta neighborhoods and past major sights like MLK’s childhood home and Piedmont Park—all starting near Centennial Olympic Park. Service animals are welcome onboard too.