Discover Atlanta: Civil Rights and Culture Self-Guided Tour
Pick your date
Highlighted days have spots open. Grey days are sold out or not running.
September 2026
Loading live availability
Who is going?
Adults
Age 13 and over
Children
Age 12 and under
Select a highlighted day to see live departure times and the exact price for your group.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Same price on Viator, Outty earns a commission.
Traveler rating
4.5/5
Based on 2 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Discover Atlanta: Civil Rights and Culture Self-Guided Tour worth booking?
Discover Atlanta: Civil Rights and Culture Self-Guided Tour is a 8.5-hour experience in Atlanta, United States, from $4 per person. It scores 58 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.5/5 rating across 2 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 58 / 100
- Rating
- 4.5/5 (2)
- Duration
- 8.5 hours
- From
- $4 per person
Discover Atlanta's extraordinary civil rights heritage and vibrant Southern culture with our self-guided tour, allowing you to explore Georgia's dynamic capital at your own pace. Walk the path of Martin Luther King Jr. t
What you get
About this experience
Discover Atlanta's extraordinary civil rights heritage and vibrant Southern culture with our self-guided tour, allowing you to explore Georgia's dynamic capital at your own pace. Walk the path of Martin Luther King Jr. through Sweet Auburn to Ebenezer Baptist Church where he preached and the King Center where he rests beside the eternal flame. Stand in the 4,678-seat Fox Theatre, a 1929 Moorish palace with gilded ceilings designed to evoke an Arabian courtyard under the stars. Explore the High Museum of Art's galleries by Richard Meier and Renzo Piano. Walk the 22-mile BeltLine trail connecting Ponce City Market to Krog Street Market and the neighborhoods of Inman Park and Virginia-Highland. Stroll 189 acres of Piedmont Park beneath the Midtown skyline, then climb the treetop Canopy Walk at the Botanical Garden. Taste soul food on Auburn Avenue, explore Buford Highway's international corridor representing 75 countries, and feel why Atlanta calls itself the city too busy to hate.
What's included
Included
- Access to the audio guide for 50+ Atlanta landmarks, civil rights sites, and hidden stories.
- Self-guided walking tour (app)
- Digital Map
- NO in-person guide or physical equipment (bring your own device & headphones)
Not included
- Private transportation
- Entrance fees, in-person guide, headphones, transport, parking, food,Wi-Fi or cellular data, rentals
What you'll see and do
Centennial Olympic Park
The 21-acre urban green space built as the centerpiece of the 1996 Summer Olympics — the Fountain of Rings performs choreographed water-and-music shows while children play in the spray, surrounded by the downtown skyline and monuments to the Olympic legacy.
45 minutes here
Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Park
The sacred 35-acre district on Auburn Avenue preserving Dr. King's 1929 birthplace home, Fire Station No. 6, and powerful exhibits on the Civil Rights Movement. Timed-entry reservations required for the birthplace home tour.
30 minutes here
The King Center
The crypts of Dr. King and Coretta Scott King rest beside the eternal flame burning since 1977. Across the street, the historic 1922 Ebenezer Baptist Church sanctuary where Dr. King preached — still holding Sunday services, co-pastored today by Senator Raphael Warnock.
60 minutes here
Fox Theatre
One of the world's most magnificent theater palaces — a 1929 Moorish Revival masterpiece with 4,678 seats, gilded details, and a starlit ceiling designed to evoke an Arabian courtyard. The Mighty Mo organ with 3,610 pipes fills the space during the summer movie series.
Pass by without stopping
High Museum Of Art
The Southeast's leading art museum — Richard Meier's 1983 white modernist building expanded by Renzo Piano in 2005. The 17,000-work collection features American masters, European paintings by Monet and Degas, African art, photography, and one of America's finest folk art collections.
Pass by without stopping
Piedmont Park
Atlanta's 189-acre Central Park with skyline views, a 12-acre lake, and sports fields. Inside, the 30-acre Botanical Garden features a tropical conservatory, a 200-foot Canopy Walk through the treetops, and the Fuqua Orchid Center with 600+ species.
60 minutes here
Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail
The transformative 22-mile multi-use trail built on former railroad corridors. The Eastside Trail connects Piedmont Park to Inman Park past murals and public art. Ponce City Market — a 1926 Sears warehouse turned food hall — anchors the route with Skyline Park's rooftop amusements.
60 minutes here
Krog Street Market
The historic 1889 Atlanta Stove Works building reborn as a food hall with 25+ local vendors serving Georgia ingredients. Surrounding Inman Park — Atlanta's first planned suburb from 1889 — features Victorian mansions, independent shops, and the annual festival and parade.
60 minutes here
Oakland Cemetery
Atlanta's oldest cemetery spanning 48 acres since 1850 — the final resting place of Gone with the Wind author Margaret Mitchell, golf legend Bobby Jones, and 6,900 Confederate soldiers. Gothic Revival monuments and Victorian sculpture create one of America's most artistic burial grounds.
60 minutes here
Sweet Auburn
Once called 'the richest Negro street in the world' by Fortune magazine — the commercial and cultural heart of Black Atlanta from the 1900s through the Civil Rights era. Historic churches, the APEX Museum, and the original Ebenezer Baptist Church tell the story of Black enterprise and resilience.
60 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Atlanta
This is a self-guided app-based tour with no in-person guide or fixed meeting point. Travelers are free to start at the suggested location below or choose any stop on the route as their starting point, and explore in the order that suits them best.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
This is a self-guided app-based tour with no in-person guide or fixed meeting point. Travelers are free to start at the suggested location below or choose any stop on the route as their starting point, and explore in the order that suits them best.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- CloudGuide S.L
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Photos
Traveler reviews
2 verified traveler reviews for Discover Atlanta: Civil Rights and Culture Self-Guided Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Easy tour
I know the audio is designed for earbuds but if you don't have them, the audio should be able to go louder. You're outside most of the tour, I doubt it would disrupt those surrounding you in the area
Response from the operator: Thank you for the review — we're really glad you found the tour easy to follow! That's useful feedback on the audio volume, too. You make a fair point about being outdoors for most of the route, and we've noted it for the team to look at. In the meantime, turning up your phone's own volume alongside the in-app level can help a little if you're going without earbuds. Thanks for exploring Atlanta with us, and we hope to guide you somewhere new soon! Kind regards, The CloudGuide team
via Viator
Perfect tour
A wonderful experience got a chance to see history that I didn’t know about and the kids haven’t heard of. It was all over a wonderful tour.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for this lovely review — it made our day! We're especially glad the tour brought some of Atlanta's civil rights history to life for you and the kids. Sharing those stories with the next generation is exactly why we built this one. Thank you for exploring with us, and we hope to guide your family around another city soon! Kind regards, The CloudGuide team
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 8.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 58
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Discover Atlanta: Civil Rights and Culture Self-Guided Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Atlanta.
How much does Discover Atlanta: Civil Rights and Culture Self-Guided Tour cost?
+
Prices start at $4 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Atlanta usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Discover Atlanta: Civil Rights and Culture Self-Guided Tour take?
+
Plan for about 8.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Atlanta is not rushed.
Is Discover Atlanta: Civil Rights and Culture Self-Guided Tour worth it?
+
It holds an Outty Ranking of 58 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.5/5 across 2 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Atlanta, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Discover Atlanta: Civil Rights and Culture Self-Guided Tour?
+
Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Discover Atlanta: Civil Rights and Culture Self-Guided Tour suitable for kids and families?
+
Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Discover Atlanta: Civil Rights and Culture Self-Guided Tour?
+
Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Atlanta can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
+
Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Atlanta and add a light layer if any part of the 8.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Discover Atlanta: Civil Rights and Culture Self-Guided Tour start and how do I get there?
+
The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Atlanta within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Atlanta?
+
Atlanta pairs civil rights history at the King Center and Sweet Auburn with the Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, BeltLine bike rides and southern food tours through Old Fourth Ward. Guide depth is what separates the history walks here. On Outty we rank every Atlanta experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Atlanta's Black History and Civil Rights Tour, Fall in Love with Atlanta Bike Tour, City Lights Atlanta Night-Time Bus Tour with Photos & Dinner Stop. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Atlanta?
+
March to May and September to November. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Atlanta?
+
Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
+
Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
Ready to lock in your spot?
Pick a date, choose your group, and see the exact price for Discover Atlanta: Civil Rights and Culture Self-Guided Tour.
Pick your date
