Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
On this private, guided tour we will dig into Atlanta's history while also looking ahead at where Atlanta is now and where the city is headed. Through exploring some areas such as city centers, historic neighborhoods, a national park, and a cemetery, we'll cover the founding of the city, the destruction of the city during The Civil War, rebuilding during Reconstruction, the Civil Rights movement and beyond. We'll also talk about some of the drivers of Atlanta's current boom. After this tour you'll have a good idea of where Atlanta came from and where it's headed.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Must bring own infant seat or child booster seat
What To Expect
Oakland Cemetery
Cemetery dating to 1850
Centennial Olympic Park
Built for the 1996 Olympics and home to many of Atlanta's most popular tourist attractions
Options
Atlanta Then and Now Private History Tour
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
24 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Thanks Chris, for introducing me to Atlanta!
margaretlO8485BQ,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chris is enthusiastic and knowledgeable about Atlanta's history. I liked learning more about Margaret Mitchell and stopping by the MLK, Jr. National Park site. The diverse neighborhoods of Atlanta were interesting.
Glad we chose this one!
Robert S,Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We thoroughly enjoyed our town tour with Chris. My wife and I were the only participants; a far more pleasurable experience than being in a large group in a trolley/bus. Chris was personable and full of information about the various areas of the city; we saw and learned a lot.
Loved the tour
Anne H,Jul 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chris was knowledgeable, gave me history that I did not know about Atlanta. And also knew about what was happening around Atlanta filming.
A great way to appreciate Atlanta
A273MVerins,Jul 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great tour! We are 1st time visitors to Atlanta & Chris is a local expert. He is full of interesting & fun facts. He customized our afternoon by asking us what we were most interested in, and also gave us some suggestions of things worth doing with our free day tomorrow. It was a great overview of the city, its neighborhoods, and its history as well as its future. 10/10!
Personalized and Perfect!
V9845HOmatthewc,Jul 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide was very personable and enthusiastic. He made us feel welcomed and really customized the experience for us. I’ve lived in Atlanta since 2000 and I learned so much! I’d highly recommend Terminus for out of town visitors or long-time residents!
Chris is incredibly...
Larissa T,Apr 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Chris is incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. He showed us parts of Atlanta we had not seen before. He aso provided some excellent restaurant recommendations. Would tour with him again.
Highly recommend when visiting Atlanta/
mary d,Apr 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Visiting with my mom. Although I have been to Atlanta numerous times, I had never taken a tour. Chris was great and I revisited parts of town that I had been before but learned about new neighborhoods and about the history of Atlanta. My mom also really enjoyed. We highly recommend.
Great tour!
Connector27514534842,Mar 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was so much fun. I live outside of Atlanta and spend plenty of time in the city but I’d never really had a chance to learn all the history. We also got to see lots of street art and learn about local artists in Atlanta. 10/10
Excellent
Svetlana O,Mar 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Pleasant, comfortable, and informative tour. The guide is very knowledgeable about the city and its history.
Excellent Atlanta guide and tour!
MICHAELH,Jan 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent, informative knowledgeable guide who loves the city of Atlanta. Our guide, Chris, structured our tour specifically for us and was able to accommodate an earlier time schedule for us. We were able to learn so much more about the city of Atlanta than we expected. Chris could fine tune his topics of discussion on the fly without missing a beat to answer our questions and our interests. Highly recommend.
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