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Atlanta: Black History and Civil Rights City Driving Tour
9.6/10
9.6 out of 10Features
- Free cancellation available
- 4h
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
Overview
- Visit famous Hollywood movies and TV filming locations
- Drive through the heritage district of Sweet Auburn Avenue
- See Paschal’s Restaurant, known as the Civil Rights Headquarters
- Witness history at the birth home and last residence of Dr. King
- Learn the many close-ties Atlanta holds with iconic black leaders and activists
Activity location
- Atlanta
- Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Meeting/Redemption Point
- 265 Peachtree Center Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA | Be picked up at the curbside of Atlanta Marriott Marquis Hotel, 265 Peachtree Center Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30303. Meet at the hotel’s street curbside for pickup. You’ll see a big grey sign directly across the street from the Hyatt Regency at the hotel curbside entrance. The sign displays “Marriott Marquis Atlanta, Fed Ex, Starbucks” etc. If you're driving, paid parking is available, just park at any of the inside parking garages located a block from the hotel. Rates are $10-$30
- Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Pickup from Atlanta Marriott Marquis
- 4h
- English
What's included, what's not
- Centralized pickup and drop-off
- Air-conditioned/heated vehicle
- Water
- Food
- Child car seat
- Tips
What you can expect
Drive around the home of the modern Civil Rights movement and discover the rich African-American heritage of Atlanta. Visit the most iconic and significant neighborhoods and landmarks while learning their historical significance and hear the stories of leaders and activists, past and present.
Explore the major heritage sights of African-American Heritage by driving around Atlanta. Visit the heritage district of Sweet Auburn Avenue, a famous black neighborhood lined with iconic churches and black-owned businesses.
Learn important stories from your guide and discover Atlanta's many close ties to great African-American leaders and activists such as W.E.B Du Bois, Madam CJ Walker, Booker T. Washington, Stokely Carmichael, Maynard Jackson, and many more.
Drive through the Downtown, West End, Castleberry Hills, Vine City, Atlanta University Center, Downtown Atlanta, and the birth home and last residence of Dr. Martin Luther King.
Despite its past challenges, Atlanta is a vibrant city that has emerged as a center for black culture, education, political influence, and business — a testament to its power, strength, and undefeated spirit.
Location
Activity location
- Atlanta
- Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Meeting/Redemption Point
- 265 Peachtree Center Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA | Be picked up at the curbside of Atlanta Marriott Marquis Hotel, 265 Peachtree Center Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30303. Meet at the hotel’s street curbside for pickup. You’ll see a big grey sign directly across the street from the Hyatt Regency at the hotel curbside entrance. The sign displays “Marriott Marquis Atlanta, Fed Ex, Starbucks” etc. If you're driving, paid parking is available, just park at any of the inside parking garages located a block from the hotel. Rates are $10-$30
- Atlanta, Georgia, United States