Atlanta 101 Tour: Get Acquainted with Atlanta

A half day (approximately four hours) introduction to Atlanta. This is a private driving tour for up to three guests with a few walking stops at some of Atlanta's most important and iconic sights. Perfect for first-time visitors who want to get their bearings and fall in love with the city. Atlanta's most iconic landmarks Civil Rights history and sites Hidden neighborhood gems Great local lunch spots (cost of lunch not included) Always with a local perspective and a progressive heart

1. 1

   Sweet Auburn

   15 min

   I will pick you up at your home, hotel, or vacation rental in my comfortable Ford Maverick Hybrid and we’ll head to Atlanta’s historic Sweet Auburn neighborhood. Located just east of Downtown Atlanta, Sweet Auburn is the historic heart and soul of Atlanta.

2. 2

   Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Park

   40 min

   We'll visit the Martin Luther King Jr National Historic Park. We’ll stop at the Visitor Center, the childhood home of Dr. King, Ebenezer Baptist Church, the King Center, and the King tomb.

3. 3

   Krog Street Tunnel

   1.5 hours

   From the Martin Luther King Historic District, we’ll head over to historic, hip, and colorful Cabbagetown and take a look at the locally famous Krog Street Tunnel and take a quick stroll on the Atlanta Beltline. We’ll have a couple of fun lunch options (price of lunch not included).

4. 4

   Fox Theatre

   Pass by

   Next up is Midtown, which to Atlanta locals, is more downtown than Downtown, we’ll see the fabulous Fox Theatre, Atlanta’s “gayborhood,” and the High Museum at Arts District Plaza.

5. 5

   Buckhead

   Pass by

   Then we’ll motor up to Atlanta’s third downtown – Buckhead. We’ll see Buckhead’s gleaming upscale shopping and luxury high-rise commercial district and also the posh leafy residential areas of the wealthiest neighborhood in the South.

6. 6

   The Sun Dial Observation Level

   30 min

   Finally, we’ll head to Downtown Atlanta for a bird’s eye view of ALL of metro Atlanta from the 72nd floor of The Westin Peachtree Plaza. We’ll drive by some of Atlanta’s most visited tourist attractions – The Georgia Aquarium, The National Center for Civil and Human Rights, SkyView Atlanta, and Centennial Park.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.