15 Atlanta Tours That Still Read Well a Year On

1.Georgia Aquarium Skip-the-Box-Office Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,476 reviews · 1 day · from $64Our pick

Enter Georgia Aquarium at the Baker Street main entrance, bypass the ticket-purchase line, and go straight to security. Spend the day across eight aquatic galleries, from whale sharks and manta rays to belugas, sea lions, touch pools, and a huge reef exhibit. Reserve seats for the dolphin and sea lion presentations, then explore at your own pace.

“I loved it! I didn’t want to leave, a breathtaking experience!”

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2.90-Minute Narrated Sightseeing Trolley Tour in Atlanta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,127 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36Top rated

Ride a comfortable trolley from Centennial Olympic Park through downtown Atlanta and nearby neighborhoods. Your English-speaking guide covers the 1996 Olympics, Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthplace, Ebenezer Baptist Church, the State Capitol, arts venues, and more. Morning and afternoon departures are available, with groups capped at 26 people.

“Purchase tickets online, location pick up is outside a business look for a cart that has the trolley tour name on it, address is fairly accurate”

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3.Atlanta’s Black History and Civil Rights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,330 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $74

Spend four hours touring Atlanta’s Black neighborhoods, Civil Rights landmarks, HBCUs, Olympic sites, and local businesses in an air-conditioned vehicle. Guides such as Jeff, Ibrahim, Ebby, and Omar bring local stories and humor, while stops at the King Center, Municipal Market, West End, and Sweet Auburn add depth. Expect a lively, fast-moving introduction rather than long museum visits.

“Jeff was Amazing and was very knowledgeable about our Ancestors! The tour was great and the bus was nice, comfortable and clean! Jeff was very helpful and took photos for us to help create memories with my family. We were able to stop for food and discounted drinks 😜. I highly recommend this tour if you’re interested in OUR Beautiful Black History in Atlanta 💯 Thanks Jeff🫶🏽”

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4.World of Coca-Cola General Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,070 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.)

Visit Atlanta’s World of Coca-Cola independently with a mobile ticket and about two hours to explore Coca-Cola Stories, the Vault of the Secret Formula, the Polar Bear, AI photo fun, Beverage Lab, and drinks from around the world. It suits fans, families, and curious first-time visitors, though crowded exhibits can slow the visit.

“Very easy to book and to get checked in. Will use this service again. No issues during the visit and family had a great time.”

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5.90-Minute Guided Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,004 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45

Cruise 15 miles of Atlanta by electric car or minibus with a local driver-guide. You’ll pass Inman Park, Old Fourth Ward, Midtown, the Capitol, CNN Center, Fox Theatre, and World of Coca-Cola, with a brief stop at the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site. Guides such as Jamal and Jason add history, trivia, food tips, and film facts.

“It was nice. Not a lot to see with traffic construction. Guide was very helpful. Very informative. Plan ahead when you visit.”

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6.Atlanta Sightseeing Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 837 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $69

See Atlanta’s major sights by climate-controlled coach, with a 45-minute visit to the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park, a short BeltLine walk, Buckhead mansions, Krog Street Market, Ponce City Market, and city history from guides such as Don and Amanda. The small-group tour starts at 9 a.m. and costs $69.99, with lunch extra.

“Tour guide was excellent I came to know the beauty of Atlanta Visited historic places in Atlanta Interesting!”

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7.1.5-Hour Highlight Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 718 reviews · 1h 30m · from $36

Ride through Atlanta with an English-speaking guide and driver, passing Centennial Olympic Park, Inman Park, Ansley Park, Old 4th Ward, Krog Street Market, and Ponce City Market. You may have time at the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial area. Guides such as Brendan, Steve, Luke, and Shauna are known for lively stories, local facts, and humor.

“Our Guide Steven was very entertaining. He made things fun by asking trivia questions. Lester was a great driver, he slowed down at all the right places. MLK Jr.'s memorial is beautiful.”

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8.2.5 Hour Atlanta Local Food + Victorian Cemetery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 693 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Spend about 2.5 hours tasting shrimp and grits, catfish, okra, pizza, cocktails, and bakery treats while walking through Grant Park and Oakland Cemetery. Guides such as Ariel, Kristen, Courtney, and Paris bring Atlanta’s past to life. The pace is easy, the group is limited to 14, and the total walk is about 1.2 miles.

“Great for locals or out of towners! Great food and great history of the area! Delany was super-friendly.”

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9.Martin Luther King Jr. History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 687 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $40

Spend about 2.5 hours walking Atlanta’s Sweet Auburn with guides such as Zoe, Joy, Jessica, Jay, and Nic. See Ebenezer Baptist Church, the King Center, Prince Hall Grand Lodge, Jackson Street Bridge, and the National Historical Park while hearing personal stories, speech excerpts, and Civil Rights history. Expect about 1.5 miles of walking, small hills, and an outdoor tour in all weather.

“Kirsty was such a joy. She told the story with such depth and feeling. The area came alive. I will come back again, and this time with more South Africans”

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10.Midtown Atlanta Food & Cocktail Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 681 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $119

Walk Midtown Atlanta with guides such as Corey or Katrina while sampling a four-course meal and three alcoholic drinks. Expect dishes that may include chicken and waffles, pizza, paella, tapas, cocktails, beer, sangria, and dessert, along with stops at St. Mark’s Church, Margaret Mitchell’s House, and the Federal Reserve Bank.

“Our tour guide was a lot of fun. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Got to learn a few things, definitely will recommend!”

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11.SkyView Ferris Wheel Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 547 reviews · from $22Best value

SkyView Atlanta carries up to six people nearly 20 stories above Centennial Olympic Park in a private, climate-controlled gondola. Choose a 7 to 12-minute general ride or a 20-minute VIP experience with leather seats, hardwood floors, and skip-the-line access. Bring a camera, then pair the ride with nearby attractions and dinner downtown.

“I loved the whole experience! And I’m very happy I wasn’t afraid of heights! It was a blast and I got to see quite a bit of the area close by. I would do it again!”

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12.World of Coca-Cola Skip-the-Ticket-Line Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 545 reviews · from $25

Spend a self-guided day at World of Coca-Cola in downtown Atlanta. See more than 1,200 artifacts, learn how the secret formula became a global legend, explore Beverage Lab, meet the 7-foot Polar Bear, and taste over 100 drinks from around the world. Advance tickets let you go to the main entry line.

“It was great! Budget about an hour and a half for this. A little bit more if you love gift shops.”

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13.City Lights Atlanta Night-Time Tour with Photos & Dinner Stop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 485 reviews · 3 hours 20 minutes (approx.) · from $69

Spend about 3 hours and 20 minutes touring Atlanta after dark with guides such as Jeff, Omar, Naveen, or Chef Diana. Ride in an air-conditioned vehicle, stop for skyline photos, hear local stories, and enjoy free time for dinner at Krog Street Market Friday through Monday or East Atlanta Village on Thursdays. Food, drinks, parking, and tips cost extra.

“Awesome seeing so much of Atlanta. Chief Diana was entertaining and knowledgeable of the city. Gave me a new appreciation for Atlanta.”

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14.Fun Spot America Atlanta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 464 reviews · from $145

Spend about four to six hours at Fun Spot America Atlanta in Fayetteville with an all-rides armband covering roller coasters, go-karts, bumper boats, and kiddie rides. You can also find three mini-golf courses, laser tag, arcade games, batting cages, and a Topgolf Swing Suite, but several activities cost extra. Check operating status before paying, since the park is currently listed as temporarily closed.

“The young lady at the party station was the best ,friendly ,helpful and full of energy! Hope when go again we see them again. Well everybody was great from check in and the young men running the rides!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 445 reviews · 5 hours · from $55

Spend five hours touring Atlanta with an English-speaking guide and driver. Visit the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park, Krog Street Market, the BeltLine, Ponce City Market, Inman Park, Downtown, and Buckhead. Guides such as Don, Mary, and Amanda are known for lively storytelling, while the bus gives you a welcome break from Atlanta traffic.

“Excellent tour--our guide Mary was not only informative in her presentation but also able to respond to our various questions with additional interesting comments. She was very accommodating and had a good sense of humor.”

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