Explore Atlanta's Top Attractions With These Tours
Also known as the cultural hub of Southeastern America, Atlanta offers a wide variety of activities to engage travelers from all over the world. Travelers can soak in the culture and traditions of Atlanta during their layover or while they are visiting the city. A wide variety of day and night tours are available with different durations and diverse activities. Here is a list of the top 10 city tours that you can join to explore the culture and essence of Atlanta. You can choose one according to your interests and availability
Atlanta: Black History and Civil Rights City Driving Tour
A comprehensive tour if you are interested in learning about Atlanta’s rich African-American heritage. The main highlights of the tour are the heritage district of Sweet Auburn Avenue, Martin Luther King Jr.’s birth home and last residence, Paschal’s Restaurant and more. Visit Atlanta’s most popular neighborhoods such as Downtown Atlanta, West End, Castlebury Hills, and Vine City to explore the cultural diversity in Atlanta. The tour offers pick-up and drop-off, air conditioned/heated vehicle, and water on the way. Guests are picked up at the curbside of Atlanta Marriott Marquis Hotel, 265 Peachtree Center Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30303. This tour lasts for 4 hours.
Atlanta Electric Car City Tour
Enjoy the captivating sights of Atlanta as you stroll around the city in an eco-friendly electric car. Discover Atlanta’s most iconic and prestigious areas including Downtown Atlanta, Inman Park, Piedmont Park, Midtown Atlanta, and more. Learn all about Atlanta’s rich history and its significant association with the Civil Rights Movement with a 15-minute stop at the Martin Luther King National Park. Apart from history, guests also get to enjoy appetizing southeastern flavors with a stop at Midtown Atlanta. Guests are picked up from the meeting point (The American Hotel, Suite D (outside of the hotel facing Andrew Young International Blvd) 15 minutes before departure. This tour lasts for 1.5 hours.
Atlanta: City Lights Night Tour with Photos & Dinner Stop
Enjoy Atlanta’s nightlife and captivating post sunset views of the city against the glimmering skyline. Feel the vibrance and energy of the city with spectacular views of iconic buildings and neighborhoods, including the King Center, Ponce City Market, and Centennial Park. Along the way, spot popular film and TV filming locations, and witness the city skyline from the Jackson Bridge. Taste authentic southeastern cuisine with a pitstop at the Krog Street Market District. The tour includes a pick-up and drop-off facility, multiple stops and an air conditioned/heated vehicle. Meet at the hotel’s Main Street curbside for pickup. This tour lasts for 3 hours.
Atlanta: Chattahoochee River Tubing Experience
Take an excursion into the outdoors with friends and family while exploring the beautiful Chattahoochee River of Atlanta. The tour involves tubing around the Chattahoochee River for 2 to 4 hours with refreshing scenic views around you. It is just what you are looking for if you love the outdoors and something fun to do with your kids. You can float, spin or just sit back and relax as you glide through the gentle and cool currents of the Chattahoochee River. The tour includes tubes, a shuttle ride, and personal flotation device. Guests are requested to reach 30 minutes before the reservation at NOC (Nantahala Outdoor Center) Metro Outpost. NOC guides also help you with your swim gear before you set out on your tubing journey.
Historic Market Food Tour + Biscuit Class
Experience Atlanta’s authentic southern cuisines as you take a tour of the historic Municipal Market. Taste the traditional flavors of Atlanta with food tastings and a hands-on class on how to make a perfect southern biscuit. During the tour you learn about the history of food in Atlanta and get a taste of all the traditional foods such as peaches, pecans and collards. The 2-hour tour includes 9 delicious tastings from 5 food vendors in Atlanta’s oldest market and a tour guide.
Atlanta: BeltLine Food, Cocktails, and Street Art Tour
Explore the diverse art and food culture in Atlanta with a delightful walking tour of the Atlanta BeltLine and Krog Street Market. Enjoy Atlanta’s cosmopolitan food scene on the go and witness vibrant street art around the neighborhood. The tour introduces you to the city's hidden food spots only locals know to taste the authentic southern flavors of Atlanta. The duration of this tour is 3 hours and you are accompanied by a tour guide who informs you about each location. As you walk through the vibrant streets of Atlanta BeltLine, you will come across captivating murals and sculptures. The tour includes stops at 4 restaurants with 2 margarita tastings, and another stop at a chocolate factory.
Atlanta: Ponce City Market 2.5-Hour Weekend Food Tour
Formerly a Sears and Roebuck distribution center turned into a vibrant market, Ponce City Market is a must-visit city attraction. You can take a 2.5 hour long excursion into this popular indoor market where you can enjoy food tasting at 5 different stops. Away from the humidity in the city, this air-conditioned market offers various award-winning restaurants, giving you a taste of the best street food in Atlanta. It gives you an exclusive advantage of skipping queues and tasting popular gourmet creations like Oprah's favorite Gelato, a grilled Chicken Tikka Naan topped with slaw and a Boozy Slushy. The tour includes a local expert guide, food tastings and 2 cocktail tastings (for 21 years and older only).
Atlanta Bicycle Rental Delivered: On the Beltline & Beyond
Enjoy Atlanta’s scenic views and best attractions like a local on a rented bicycle. This exclusive bicycle service allows you to pick-up bicycles from the BeltLine Trail or get them delivered to you at your hotel. You can rent a bicycle for a full day of adventures in the city along with a complimentary Musette bag full of goodies and a digital guide. The service also offers 5 designated pick-up points and rendezvous spots, including Piedmont Park’s Park Dr. Bridge, Old 4th Ward Beltline, Proctor Creek near Westside Park, Reynoldstown Beltline, and West End Beltline. The rental bicycle tour includes the following amenities.
- Bicycle in various sizes from Small to XLarge
- Digital City Guide
- Bike-related Roadside Assistance
- Delivery within 4 mile radius of Midtown
- MIPS-Certified Helmet
- Chain Lock
- Bell
- Musette Goodie Bag for Rentals Longer than 5-hours
Atlanta: World of Coca-Cola Skip the Line Admission
Immerse in the rich history of Coca-Cola surrounded by 1,200 memorabilia and archives. Spend a day at Coca-Cola's first factory and learn all about the iconic beverage's philosphy. Interact with multiple exhibits and taste more than 100 beverages from around the world. Find inspiration at every corner of the attraction including the vault where the secret formula of Coca-Cola is kept and other intriguing exhibits. Do not forget to take a selfie with the 7-meter tall Coca-Cola bear mascot and discover the science behind the beverage in the beverage lab.
Atlanta: Civil Rights Self-Guided Audio App Walking Tour
An exclusive tour for people to see significant historical landmarks and sites associated with the Civil Rights Movement at their own pace. You can embark on the tour whenever you want and stop whenever you feel the need to take a break. The audio walking tour starts from Martin Luther King Jr.’s birth home and takes you through all the sites related to his life, including the church he went to and his resting place. You’ll also see historic sites and learn about other local civil rights heroes including Reverend Borders, the first black millionaire Madam CJ Walker, John Wesley Dobbs, David T. Howard, John Lewis, many more.
