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Atlanta: SkyView Ferris Wheel Ticket

1. Atlanta: SkyView Ferris Wheel Ticket

Tower nearly 20 stories above Centennial Park with this ticket to the SkyView Ferris wheel. Choose from a standard ticket for 7-12 minutes or extend your ride to 20 minutes with skip-the-line tickets that grant you access to the VIP gondola that has leather seats and hardwood floors. Hop aboard the the conveniently located downtown SkyView Ferris wheel for the perfect Atlanta skyline picture opportunity. With seating for up to six, you can easily elevate your date night, or a night out with friends with exceptional city views and a thrilling Ferris Wheel ride. Avoid sitting with strangers or getting too hot or cold in a private and climate-controlled gondola. Upgrade your experience with a longer ride in the luxury VIP gondola and time-saving skip-the-line tickets.

Atlanta 5 Hour City Tour by Air-Conditioned Bus

2. Atlanta 5 Hour City Tour by Air-Conditioned Bus

Tour Atlanta from the comfort of an air-conditioned bus. Visit everything from Downtown to Buckhead with stops at Civil War Battleground sites and the Swan House. Take a walk along the BeltLine and admire the Buckhead mansions. From Peachtree Center, head to the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park for an in-depth look at the life of Dr. King. Continue to Krog Street Market and witness the reinvention of Inman Park and the Old Fourth Ward neighborhoods. Walk along the BeltLine trail and admire the public art installations. Stop at the booming Ponce City Market - the area's largest adaptive reuse project which houses the Central Food Hall and various shops. Treat yourself at the CNN Center before continuing to Buckhead. Relax on the bus and let your guide take you on a tour of the homes of the rich and the famous in this beautiful neighborhood. See other historical sites, including The Swan House which was featured in "The Hunger Games."

Atlanta: Martin Luther King Historic District Walking Tour

3. Atlanta: Martin Luther King Historic District Walking Tour

Hear the story of Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement in a way that you’ve never heard it before. Walk the same streets that MLK once walked. Visit the places where he worked, lived, and worshipped. Even Atlanta natives will gain a deeper understanding of the community’s contribution to American history on this moving tour. Listen to amazing stories of civil rights leaders that seamlessly weave through the history of MLK, the movement, and the city of Atlanta. Learn about Dr. King with a visit to the Freedom Hall of the King Center. Step into the Ebenezer Baptist Church, the church where MLK served as co-pastor with his father. Visit Prince Hall Grand Lodge, which was the headquarters of the SCLC during the 1960s. Take in the phenomenal views at the Jackson Street Bridge. By the end of the tour, you'll walk away with a deeper understanding of Martin Luther King.

Atlanta: Downtown, Midtown, and Buckhead Highlights Tour

4. Atlanta: Downtown, Midtown, and Buckhead Highlights Tour

Experience three days' worth of awe-inspiring sightseeing in a half-day journey. Drive across Atlanta's most popular districts to get a fantastic insight into its culture and history. The tour allows time for up to two stops, so you can explore the destinations of your choice and take some photos. Start off the day in Downtown Atlanta to soak in a fusion of traditional and modern architecture. See Centennial Olympic Park, Underground Atlanta, the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and famous TV and movie locations, as well as the historic Sweet Auburn Avenue. Enter Midtown Atlanta, the city's "Heart of the Arts", with attractions such as Fox Theater, Woodruff Arts Center, the Coca-Cola Headquarters, and author Margaret Mitchell's house. Enjoy this eclectic neighborhood as you move on to Buckhead, a modern and elegant residential district. Last but not least, admire the luxury of the Buckhead Mansions and the Swan House. Have a peek at the Governor's Mansion, Atlanta Financial Center, and the chic boutiques and high-end brands at The Shops.

Atlanta: Ponce City Market 2.5-Hour Weekend Food Tour

5. Atlanta: Ponce City Market 2.5-Hour Weekend Food Tour

Ponce City Market has been named one of the best food halls in the country. Housed in a former Sears and Roebuck distribution center, the market has been created by the same developers who developed New York’s Chelsea Market. This air-conditioned indoor Market is now filled with locally owned award-winning restaurants offering you a taste of the best of Atlanta Street food, without the humidity or the streets! You'll sample the best Atlanta has to offer. Enjoy tastings from multiple eateries including, for example, a cheeseburger where all the ingredients are made from scratch – including the mustard and the ketchup – by the James Beard Award Winning Chef, Linton Hopkins. Bite into a Cuban sandwich and yuca fries from the James Beard Award Nominee, Chef Hector Santiago. Taste Chicken Tikka Masala grilled on Naan and topped with gourmet slaw. See why Oprah considers this Brown Butter Toffee gelato one of her favorites. Adults over 21 also get the chance to refresh themselves with a Boozy Slushy. All the tastings add up to a complete and satisfying lunchtime meal. Explore the secrets of the market from when it was covered in sulfuric springs to present day. Located in the Old Fourth Ward neighborhood, just northeast of Atlanta’s Downtown, this is still the largest brick structure in the whole of the southeast of the United States. You will also get to venture outside for a short 20-minute guided walk along the Atlanta Beltline Eastside Trail to explore and photograph the colorful murals that dot its path.

Atlanta: Food Tour of Inman Park and the Atlanta Beltline

6. Atlanta: Food Tour of Inman Park and the Atlanta Beltline

Experience delicious Southern Food in all its wondrous forms, from traditional to modern - often with a twist. This small-group tour only takes you to locally-owned restaurants who have won "best-of" awards for their food. In total, visit 6 award-winning restaurants with tastings at each. Some tastings will be smaller, others will be larger, but in total it equals a satisfying lunchtime meal, so come hungry! Atlanta is a city of small, interconnected neighborhoods, and historic Inman Park is one of the city’s most beloved. Over the years, it's become one of the city’s premier foodie destinations. While walking between restaurants, you'll meander through the street of Inman Park and hear the history of how this posh suburb from the 1890s became blighted in the 1960s before being resettled by urban pioneers who renovated the dilapidated Victorian homes, bringing the neighborhood back to its former glory. Then, you'll get the chance to explore the city’s rich arts scene as you walk along the Eastside Trail of Atlanta’s Beltline. The former railroad tracks have been transformed into a pedestrian trail winding through the city. This takes you over to the Krog Street Market, voted one of the country’s top food halls, offering a variety of delicious eats. This will be the final stop on the tour - about a 15 minute walk from where it started.

Atlanta: A City in a Forest Private Nature Tour

7. Atlanta: A City in a Forest Private Nature Tour

Start the tour at Piedmont Park and the Botanical Gardens in Atlanta's Central Park. The 189-acre urban green-space is home to more than 30 acres of botany including a 40-foot-tall canopy walk through the forest. Next, continue on to the Ansley Park neighborhood which was the birthplace of Margaret Mitchell. Admire the winding roads, beautiful landscaping, and a variety of architecture predominantly from the early 20th-century.  Next head over to the Olmsted Linear Park which was developed by Frederick Law Olmsted, landscape architect of NYC’s Central Park. This impressive park is known as the 'front yard' to stately homes in the Druid Hills neighborhood. Finally, explore Grant Park, the oldest park in the city and home to Zoo Atlanta. The 131-acre park is surrounded by the largest collection of Victorian cottages and Craftsman bungalows in the city.

Atlanta: Private City Highlights Tour

8. Atlanta: Private City Highlights Tour

Climb into a private vehicle and begin your tour of downtown Atlanta. Begin on Peachtree Street located along Atlanta’s main thoroughfare and home to one the South’s oldest private clubs, several historic churches, and the site of the deadliest hotel fire in US history. Then head into the Fairlie Poplar Historic District - the commercial heart of the city which contains a range of architectural styles popular in the late 19th and early-20th centuries including Atlanta's Flatiron Building. Then head to the Centennial Olympic Park to see The World of Coke, Georgia Aquarium, National Center for Civil Rights, and CNN. Finally, witness the imposing Mercedes Benz Stadium which is home to the Falcons and Atlanta United. Continue the tour with a drive through midtown, where you will see the apartment where the Pulitzer-Prize winning author Margaret Mitchell wrote Gone With The Wind. Admire the Fox Theater & Georgian Terrace, a lavishly restored 1920's movie palace. Head into the Ansley Park neighborhood known for its winding roads, beautiful landscaping, and a variety of architecture predominantly from the early 20th-century. Finish this section of the tour at Piedmont Park and the Atlanta Botanical Gardens. Next, see some of the finest architecture in the city in the exclusive neighborhood of Buckhead and Tuxedo Park including the 1920's Swan House which featured in The Hunger Games movies. See numerous sites related to the life of Martin Luther King Jr., the leader of the Civil Rights Movement and step inside the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library. Make a quick stop in the Ponce City Market which hosts a vibrant mix of restaurants, shops, apartments, and offices. End the tour with a drive through the Eastside district of the city. Pass by Cabbagetown, one of the 1st textile processing mills built in the South and the restored mansions at Inman Park. End the day with a tour of Grant Park - Atlanta’s oldest city park, home to Zoo Atlanta and a large collection of restored Victorian and Craftsman homes.

Atlanta: From Civil War to Civil Rights Private Tour

9. Atlanta: From Civil War to Civil Rights Private Tour

Start the tour with a stop at Cabbagetown - a historic cotton mill-town established in the late 19th century which still retains its unique and historical architecture. Then head over to Inman Park to see the site of the Battle of Atlanta. Marvel at the many decorative Victorian homes in the neighborhood including the home of the founder of Coca Cola.  Next, continue on to Oakland Cemetery - a garden cemetery which is the final resting place for various historical figures including Civil War soldiers, the author of Gone with the Wind, and the founder of The Masters Golf Tournament. Visit numerous locations associated with the life of Martin Luther King Jr., the leader of the Civil Rights movement including his birthplace, church, and final resting place. Finally, end the tour at Sweet Auburn Curb Market - Atlanta's only public market located on what was known in the early 20th century as the richest African-American street in the world.

Atlanta: Grant Park Food and Cemetery Tour

10. Atlanta: Grant Park Food and Cemetery Tour

Delve into the future of Southern cuisine while exploring Atlanta’s deep past in this fun food tour through one of Atlanta’s oldest neighborhoods. Try 8 modern and Southern fusion tastings from 3 locally owned food stops on a 2.5 to 3-hour small-group tour, including a jaunt through historic Oakland Cemetery. Start out with a tasting at a restaurant and then proceed to beautiful Oakland Cemetery; full of history and gardens, sculpture and architecture, ancient oaks and magnolias. Next, stop for a flavorful cocktail, and another tasting. Lastly, finish with a mouthwatering dessert at a bakery which has received a James Beard Award for their delicious treats. After a 1.2-mile walk, end the tour in the same place you started from.

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Wonderful guide! Michael paid attention to the vibe of the group as he elegantly led the tour laced with local history, current events and fabulous local food. Very knowledgeable of the local community, it’s history and relevance to big events that shaped the city and the region. Food was amazing- great selections! Very entertaining walk and perfect sampling of local fare. Thank you so much!!

The tour guide was exciting, knowledgeable, enjoys Atlanta, gave great tidbits, and made the tour very enjoyable. He and the lady driver were very professional and considerate.

Don shares a world of Atlanta history! He is so informed and knowledgeable . One would never think to ask the things he shares!!! Pam was an exvellent bus driver!

We had the best time..The guide was so helpful and funny...

Easy, fun, no waiting, very friendly and helpful staff