The Atlanta Beltline

The Atlanta Beltline

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Atlanta 5 Hour City Tour by Air-Conditioned Bus

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. 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: Downtown, Midtown or Eastside Segway Tour

Atlanta: Downtown, Midtown or Eastside Segway Tour

Discover Atlanta in a fun and exciting way by gliding around on Segway. Learn about the rich culture and history as you explore some of the eclectic neighborhoods of this fascinating southern city. Choose one of three tours to explore different parts of Atlanta. Each segway tour begins with a 15-20 minute training session so that you feel safe and comfortable as you hit the streets on these vehicles.  On the Eastside Atlanta 2.5-hour tour, see the historic sites and neighborhoods of Atlanta on a relaxed tour that takes an in-depth look at the city’s history and culture. Meet your group at the meeting point and set off, avoiding the busy sidewalks and congested streets. Go to the Inman Park neighborhood to explore Atlanta's first planned suburb, established back in the 1890’s. Continue to the Martin Luther King National Park, located at his boyhood home on Auburn Avenue. Explore the traditionally African American neighborhood of Old Fourth Ward (O4W), where King grew up. Go to the Historic Oakland Cemetery, one of Atlanta’s largest green spaces. Cruise through Grant Park, Atlanta’s oldest public park, and look out for the renovated mill in the artistic Cabbagetown district. Along the way, your guide will stop to introduce you to some of the city's specialty stores and there may even be the chance for food tastings along the way.  On the Midtown Atlanta 2.5-hour tour, experience the soaring skyscrapers and leafy neighborhoods of Atlanta and enjoy great views of architecture and urban nature. Pass the modern skyscrapers of the Midtown Business District en route to the lovely houses of Ansley Park. Marvel at a diverse range of building styles, from opulent Tudor homes to Craftsmen and Italian Renaissance buildings in the heart of the city. Discover one of the fastest growing areas of Atlanta at Centennial Olympic Park, bordered by many of the city's top attractions. Glide into Midtown, known for its diversity of restaurants that you cane come back and visit some of them after the tour. Pass the Georgia Institute of Technology, one of America’s top research universities, distinguished by its commitment to improving the human condition through advanced science and technology. Then, escape the hustle and bustle of the city center as you roll past the lush landscape of Atlanta Botanical Garden. Continue to Piedmont Park, Atlanta’s “Common Ground” since 1904, always alive with a range of outdoor activities.  The Downtown Atlanta 90-minute evening tour is a leisurely journey through historic Downtown Atlanta. From Atlanta’s early beginnings, the Centennial Olympics, and current day expansion. Come and see why the city is noted as the Capitol of the south. See sites including the Centennial Olympic Park, Georgia Aquarium, CNN Headquarters, World of Coke, Mercedes Benz Stadium, and Georgia State University. Venture into the historic Fairlie Poplar district of downtown. This tour is great for picture opportunities. You will learn, explore, and get sound recommendations on restaurants and other things to do in the area.

Atlanta: Beltline Food, Street Art, and History Walking Tour

Atlanta: Beltline Food, Street Art, and History Walking Tour

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: Ponce City Market 2.5-Hour Weekend Food Tour

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: BeltLine Food and Street Art Tour

Atlanta: BeltLine Food and Street Art Tour

Explore Atlanta’s acclaimed restaurant scene with this walking tour on the popular Atlanta BeltLine! Discover secret Southern recipes by award-winning chefs, sample a dish invented in Atlanta, and see why our restaurants are getting national attention. Along the way, uncover vibrant murals and pass through the infamous Krog Tunnel, where you can take part in an interactive art activity. You will see how the BeltLine, a renowned urban renewal project, is completely transforming the city. This tour is led by locals, and is an authentic way to experience Atlanta!

Atlanta Beltline Rooftop Cocktail and Bites

Atlanta Beltline Rooftop Cocktail and Bites

Sip and Savor as we walk along the Atlanta Beltline's Eastside Trail. We'll hit two panoramic rooftops where you can bask in city views and we'll visit another hidden bar that exudes chic luxury. Each stop includes a unique craft cocktail and a nosh. As we stroll along the Beltline to each stop your local tour guide will tell you about Atlanta's history and vibrant street art scene. There will be time to get all Insta worth pics along the way.

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An Unforgettable 5-Hour Atlanta City Tour I had the pleasure of experiencing a 5-hour city tour of Atlanta, and it exceeded all my expectations! From the moment the tour began, it was clear that the guide was knowledgeable and passionate about showcasing the best of Atlanta. The itinerary was well-crafted, offering a perfect blend of history, culture, and modern highlights. We started with iconic landmarks like the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, where the stories shared were both inspiring and deeply moving. Next, we explored Atlanta’s vibrant neighborhoods, from the upscale Buckhead district to the trendy Beltline area, each with its unique charm. The guide’s narration brought the city to life. They expertly balanced facts with intriguing anecdotes, making every stop along the way engaging. There were also plenty of opportunities for photos and a chance to immerse ourselves in the local culture.

This tour brought such a smile to my face. I had never been to Atlanta before, and the experience exceeded my expectations. The tour guide was friendly, educational, knowledgeable, professional, and demonstrated excellent work ethics. I felt truly happy to attend, and by the end, I wished the tour could have lasted longer because it was so enjoyable! I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a memorable tour—it’s worth every penny! Showing gratitude at the end is also important, especially in a year that has been challenging for so many. Moments like these, filled with joy and laughter, remind you to appreciate life’s beautiful experiences. Thank you for an amazing tour of Atlanta!

I thoroughly enjoyed the 5hr tour of Atlanta. It was a relaxing and enlightening experience. Mary, the tour guide, was engaging, pleasant and knows the city very well. I usually do Hop On/Hop Off tours but the GYG tour is more my speed as it’s thorough and doesn’t feel rushed or frantic. I was delayed the morning of the trip but the shuttle driver was kind enough to give me a call and wait for my arrival.

Both, Amanda and the driver were great. Amanda is very kind, friendly and has a lot of knowledge about Atlanta and everything that the tour covers. Thank you!

Great tour guide and driver. Wish we had another 1/2 to 1 hr at Ponce Market.