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'From Civil War to Civil Rights' Atlanta history tour
Atlanta,
United States of America
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Overview
Duration
3h
Languages
English
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect
Surprised to learn that Atlanta has played an important role in the history of the United States? Get the insider scoop with an expert tour guide! Follow the history of Atlanta from a major Civil War battlefield to the center of the Civil Rights movement during this guided tour.Stops on your tour will include:
- Cabbagetown - a historic cotton mill town established in the late 19th century which still retains its unique and historical architecture
- Inman Park - site of the Battle of Atlanta; the neighborhood has many decorative Victorian homes, including the home of the founder of Coca Cola
- Grant Park - see the oldest surviving pre-Civil War home in Atlanta as well as the birthplace of golf legend, Bobby Jones
- Oakland Cemetery - the garden cemetery is the final resting place for various historical figures including Civil War soldiers, the author of Gone with the Wind, and the co-founder of The Masters Golf Tournament
- Martin Luther King Jr. Historic Site - the district includes the birthplace, church, and final resting place of the leader of the Civil Rights movement
What to remember
Important info
- You will need to contact the tour operator after purchase to coordinate your pickup
- Please provide your phone number at checkout, so the guide can reach out the day before to confirm pick up
What's included
Guided tour
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Highlights
Learn about the history of Atlanta with an expert tour guide. Listen to stories about the American Civil War. Hear about Atlanta's role in the Civil Rights Movement
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
DTours
Meeting Point
You can be picked up from any location within the Atlanta, Georgia city limits. Otherwise, you can meet at the Martin Luther King Historic site parking lot at 409 John Wesley Dobbs Ave NE. You will need to coordinate your pickup or meeting point with the tour operator after purchase.