Atlanta Then and Now Private History Tour
Overview
On this private, guided tour we will dig into Atlanta's history while also looking ahead at where Atlanta is now and where the city is headed. Through exploring some areas such as city centers, historic neighborhoods, a national park, and a cemetery, we'll cover the founding of the city, the destruction of the city during The Civil War, rebuilding during Reconstruction, the Civil Rights movement and beyond. We'll also talk about some of the drivers of Atlanta's current boom. After this tour you'll have a good idea of where Atlanta came from and where it's headed.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Your guide will contact you 24 hours before your tour to confirm your pickup deals.
What To Expect
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Centennial Olympic Park (pass by)
Krog Street Tunnel (pass by)
Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Must bring own infant seat or child booster seat
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Bottled water.
- Private transportation.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 3..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Atlanta Then and Now Private History Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Atlanta Then and Now Private History Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Must bring own infant seat or child booster seat
