The Walking Dead film locations tour Atlanta: private guide
Follow Rick's path through downtown Atlanta, stop by stop
A private walking and driving tour of The Walking Dead film locations in Atlanta led by a live guide who customizes the route based on which sites interest you most. The tour covers five key locations across three hours, including the iconic spot where Rick enters downtown on horseback and the Georgia State Capitol used for the Smithsonian raid in Season 9. Pickup is included; minimum age is 13, and groups must have at least two guests.
Step-by-step itinerary
Private Walking and Driving Film Tour
- Visit Walking Dead poster location
- See Smithsonian raid site
- View Rick & Morgan's homes
- Explore Terminus filming location
- Visit CDC filming site
The Experience
The tour starts at the spot where Rick rides his horse into downtown Atlanta—the image that launched the series. From there, your guide drives and walks you through the neighborhoods and landmarks that became the show's most recognizable backdrops. You'll see the Georgia State Capitol, where the survivors raided the Smithsonian Institute in Season 9, and the homes used for Rick and Morgan's houses during Season 1 filming. The route also includes Terminus, the settlement where "all who arrive survive," and the CDC location where the group searched for answers in the early seasons.
Because this is a private tour, you're not locked into a fixed itinerary. You can tell your guide which episodes matter most to you and which locations you want to linger at or skip. The guide handles the driving between stops, so you're not navigating or figuring out parking. Bottled water is included, and the tour is designed for all fitness levels—though it does involve some walking at each location.
The three-hour window means you can fit this into a morning or afternoon without reshaping your whole day. Pickup is arranged beforehand, so you're not hunting for a meeting point. Note that this is a location tour only; it doesn't include entry to any studios or behind-the-scenes access.
What’s included
- Private transportation between all five film locations.
- bottled water.
- customizable route based on your episode preferences.
- live English-speaking guide.
Operated by DTours
Is this one for you?Three hours leaves room for another stop or meal elsewhere in your day, but not enough to add a second major attraction—book this if you want a focused dive into The Walking Dead locations without stretching into a full-day commitment. The private format means you're not waiting for a group to assemble or following a rigid schedule, which matters if you have specific episodes or scenes in mind.
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What is the iconic Rick horse entrance spot in Atlanta?
The tour opens at the downtown Atlanta location where Rick rides his horse into the city at the start of the series—the image that became the poster for The Walking Dead. It's the most recognizable filming site from the show.
Does the Georgia State Capitol tour include entry inside the building?
The Georgia State Capitol is a stop on the tour where you see the exterior and the grounds used for the Smithsonian raid scene in Season 9. Entry to the building itself is not included in this film location tour.
Can I choose which Walking Dead locations I want to visit?
Yes. Since this is a private tour, you can tell your guide which episodes and locations interest you most, and the route can be adjusted around your preferences within the three-hour window.
How much walking is involved in this tour?
The tour combines driving between locations with walking at each stop. It's designed for all fitness levels, so the pace and distance can be managed, but you should be comfortable on your feet for short stretches at each site.
Is there parking or do I need to use public transportation?
Private transportation is included in the tour—your guide handles the driving between all five locations. Public transportation options are also available nearby if you prefer to arrange your own way to the meeting point.
What age can children join this tour?
The tour is for ages 13 and up, and any children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum group size is two guests per booking.
The Walking Dead film locations tour Atlanta: private guide
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