Atlanta Civil War & Civil Rights Tour

Experience the history of the American Civil War in Atlanta and discover the city's role in the American Civil Rights movement.

Civil War & Civil Rights Tour

The tour begins with hotel pickup in Atlanta. Board a comfortable bus and follow the significant sites of the Civil War in the city, an important battlefield during the war.

First, visit Cabbagetown, a preserved residential neighborhood notable for its 19th-century architecture and recognized in the U.S. National Register of Historic Places due to its significance to the cotton industry.

Next, head to Inman Park, the site of the Battle of Atlanta, which played a crucial role in the war's outcome. While much of Atlanta was destroyed, some Victorian houses remain to be seen.

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

Learn about Atlanta's Civil Rights history, visiting the home of Martin Luther King Jr., the church he attended, and his grave, with insights into the movement he led.

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

After the tour, return to your hotels in Atlanta.

Pickup Information

This tour includes pickup from hotels in Midtown Atlanta, Downtown, and Buckhead. If you're not in these areas, meet in the parking lot of the MLK Library.