15 Tours in Atlanta Worth Booking

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

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

Use your voucher at the Georgia Aquarium’s Baker Street entrance, skip the ticket-purchase line, and go to security. Plan two to three hours for eight galleries, including the whale shark and manta ray habitat, cold-water species, touch pools, dolphin and sea lion presentations, and temporary exhibitions. Show seating is first come, first served.

“Amazing aquarium! Staff is very knowledgeable, friendly and very personable!”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.90-Minute Narrated Sightseeing Trolley Tour in Atlanta

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

Ride The Peachtree Trolley for 90 minutes through central Atlanta, beginning near Centennial Olympic Park. Your guide covers the Olympics, Dr. King’s birthplace, Ebenezer Baptist Church, the State Capitol, Midtown arts venues, and more. Morning and afternoon departures are offered, with a short stop at the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park.

“Very informative. Shawna was a great tour guide. Funny and knowledgeable. The driver, I think Angela, was fantastic. Smooth driving!”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.Atlanta’s Black History and Civil Rights Tour

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

Travel by air-conditioned vehicle from the Atlanta Marriott Marquis through Sweet Auburn, West End, Summerhill, Castleberry Hill, and the Atlanta University Center. Guides such as Jeff, Ibrahim, Ebby, and Omar share local stories, point out film sites, and stop for photos, food, and Black-owned businesses. The tour includes the King Center area and ends where it began.

“Jeff was AWESOME! His love and knowledge of his City and its history came through. He was extremely patient with our rowdy group. He had a great sense of humor and really incorporated the behind the scenes stuff, with an opportunity to support local small local businesses. He went out of his way for our group making our tour a blast. One note: the tour is long (but fun)—- if you are like my hangry group- eat before you go. Snacks are provided but my crew should have had breakfast… in all fairness, Jeff dropped us off at a great spot for brunch/lunch when it was all over and the…”

Check availability →Read our full review

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 at your own pace with mobile admission. See the Vault of the Secret Formula, learn Coca-Cola’s story, try drinks from around the world, experiment in Beverage Lab, use the AI Soda Fountain mirror, meet the Polar Bear, and browse the Coca-Cola Store. Plan about two hours.

“It was fun and interesting to see all the different Cola bottles from around the world. It was even more interesting to taste so many different Coke products from around the world.”

Check availability →Read our full review

5.90-Minute Guided Sightseeing Tour

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

Ride about 15 miles through Atlanta with a local driver-guide, stopping at the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site and passing Inman Park, Old Fourth Ward, Midtown, the Capitol, CNN Center, Fox Theatre, and World of Coca-Cola. Guides such as Jason, Jamal, Blue, and Steve are known for history, humor, food tips, and film facts.

“The tour guide was very informative and energetic. He made the trip fun and pleasant. He had information about several movies and series that had been recorded in the area. He even provided movie clips of the locations that we were viewing. There were plenty of Atlanta history as well as restaurant recommendations.”

Check availability →Read our full review

6.Atlanta Sightseeing Bus Tour

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

This five-hour Atlanta coach tour combines the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park, Buckhead mansions, Krog Street Market, the BeltLine, Ponce City Market, and major downtown sights. Guides such as Don and Amanda add history, humor, music, and local color. Lunch is on your own, and the group is limited to 20 people.

“Amanda was so friendly and knowledgeable. Both she and Jay are great ambassadors of Atlanta. I think for some of the tour Amanda may need a microphone just so people in a large group can hear. There were parts of the tour I couldn't hear a word she said, and that was a bummer because when I could hear her she was awesome. Also after lunch there was no air in the bus and it was incredibly uncomfortable. At one point I just wanted to get off. I know that's out of their control and I'm sure they addressed it immediately. I would definitely recommend the tour”

Check availability →Read our full review

7.1.5-Hour Highlight Trolley Tour

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

Spend 90 minutes touring Atlanta from a comfortable trolley with an English-speaking guide. You’ll pass Centennial Olympic Park, Inman Park, Ansley Park, Old 4th Ward, Krog Street Market, and Ponce City Market, with a stop connected to Martin Luther King Jr. Guides such as Brendan, Steve, Luke, and Shauna are known for lively stories and local detail.

“Perfect overview of Atlanta - only wish I’d taken it the day before so I’d have had a better idea of what I wanted to see! Both guide and driver were excellent.”

Check availability →Read our full review

8.2.5 Hour Atlanta Local Food + Victorian Cemetery Tour

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

Pair shrimp and grits, catfish, okra, pizza, cocktails, and bakery treats with Atlanta stories on a small-group walk through Grant Park and Oakland Cemetery. Guides such as Ariel, Courtney, Kristin, and Paris bring the past to life, while the 1.2-mile route includes seated food stops and plenty of breaks.

“Paris did a very nice job. The tour and the history of the area and the cemetary were very interesting.”

Check availability →Read our full review

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 Sweet Auburn with guides such as Zoe, Joy, Jessica, Jay, and Nic. Visit the King Center, Ebenezer Baptist Church exterior, Prince Hall Grand Lodge, Jackson Street Bridge, and the National Historical Park while hearing stories about Dr. King, Coretta Scott King, and Atlanta’s Civil Rights movement.

“Wonderful tour! Kristin was phenomenal! She told great stories, was knowledgeable beyond and could answer most of our questions. She was very kind and accommodating, I would do this tour again!”

Check availability →Read our full review

10.Midtown Atlanta Food & Cocktail Tour

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

Spend three to four hours walking Midtown Atlanta with a guide such as Corey or Katrina, stopping for a four-course meal and three alcoholic drinks. Expect chicken and waffles, pizza, paella, cocktails, sangria, and dessert, plus stories about Margaret Mitchell House, the Federal Reserve, and historic St. Mark’s Church. Vegetarian options need advance notice, but vegan meals are not available.

“The food tastings and cocktails were amazing. Katrina was a great tour guide, knowledgeable, funny and very nice!”

Check availability →Read our full review

11.SkyView Ferris Wheel Ticket

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

Ride Atlanta’s SkyView Ferris wheel in a private, climate-controlled gondola for up to six people. A standard ticket gives you 7 to 12 minutes in the air, while the VIP option adds a 20-minute ride, leather seats, hardwood floors, and skip-the-line access. It is close to the Georgia Aquarium and makes an easy daytime or nighttime stop downtown.

“Had a fun experience even with my slight fear of heights it wasn’t that bad”

Check availability →Read our full review

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. You will see more than 1,200 artifacts, learn about the secret formula, meet the 7-foot Coca-Cola Polar Bear, and sample over 100 drinks from around the world. Advance tickets let you head to the main entry line, though busy days can still bring a wait.

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

Check availability →Read our full review

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

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

Explore Atlanta after sunset in an air-conditioned vehicle with a guide such as Jeff, Omar, Naveen, or Chef Diana. Visit Little Five Points, the BeltLine, Krog Street Market, the King Center, Centennial Olympic Park, and skyline photo spots. The $69 tour lasts about 3 hours and 20 minutes, with dinner at your own expense.

“Amazing tour and Jeff was great! Definitely recommend. Having visited ATL a lot this tour gave me so much insight to the richness of the city and culture.”

Check availability →Read our full review

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

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

Spend five hours touring Atlanta by air-conditioned bus, with guided stops at the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park, Krog Street Market, the BeltLine, and Ponce City Market. Guides such as Mary, Don, and Amanda add local history, humor, and useful context, while the bus reaches Buckhead mansions and sites that are hard to cover on foot.

“This was a great tour that did exactly what the itinerary and reviews show that it did: provide a comfortable and very interesting and informative introduction to Atlanta for visitors! Glad I took this tour”

Check availability →Read our full review

15.Guided Bike Tour in Atlanta with Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 394 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $75

Spend about 2.5 hours riding Atlanta with guides such as Lisa, Tim, or Robyn. You’ll visit Oakland Cemetery, Krog Street Tunnel, the BeltLine, Inman Park, Jackson Street Bridge, and the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site. Bikes, helmets, water, and snacks are included.

“Great introduction to downtown Atlanta neighborhoods, landmarks, and places of historical significance. Friendly and knowledgeable guide.”

Check availability →Read our full review