Atlanta Civil War & Civil Rights Tour

Experience the history of the American Civil War with this tour of Atlanta and learn how the city became central to the American Civil Rights movement.

Civil War & Civil Rights Tour

Pickup will be arranged from your hotel in Atlanta. Board a comfortable bus to explore the city, which served as an important battlefield during the Civil War.

The first stop will be Cabbagetown, a historic neighborhood noted for its preserved 19th-century architecture and its significance to the cotton industry, recognized in the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.

Next, we'll visit Inman Park, site of the Battle of Atlanta, which hastened the war's conclusion. Although much of Atlanta was destroyed, some Victorian houses remain and will be observed during the tour.

The tour proceeds to Oakland Cemetery, final resting place of soldiers and notable figures including the founder of the Masters Golf Tournament and Margaret Mitchell.

Following this, we will delve into Atlanta's political history with a focus on its Civil Rights chapter. As Martin Luther King Jr.'s hometown, we will visit his home, the church he attended, and his grave, with an informative guide narrating the movement's history.

Finally, we will explore the Sweet Auburn Curb Market, a public market that was once the wealthiest African-American street in the world during the 1920s, providing insights into its historical significance.

At the end of the tour, we will return to your hotel in Atlanta.

Pickup Information

This tour includes pickup from hotels in Midtown Atlanta, Downtown, and Buckhead. If you are not staying in these areas, we will meet you at the parking lot of the MLK Library.