Rising From the Ashes: Private Atlanta Architecture Tour


3 hours
Pick-up offered
Free cancellation
2 - 6
Mobile ticket

Overview

Tour Like a Local and observe Atlanta's rebirth as we visit some of Architectural gems that arose in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and discover why the city's official symbol is the mythological Phoenix - consumed by fire and risen from the ashes.

Inclusions

  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Woodruff Park, Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30303

Fairlie Poplar Historic District - the commercial heart of Atlanta includes architectural styles popular in the late 19th and early 20th century and also contains Atlanta’s Flatiron Building, completed 5 years prior to New York’s

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: The Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309-3502

Midtown - Atlanta's 2nd largest business district contains its oldest Jewish Temple, a classical train station, a lavishly restored movie palace, and the hotel which hosted the premiere gala for Gone With the Wind

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Inman Park, Atlanta, GA

Atlanta’s 1st planned ‘suburb’ contains a variety of restored Victorian mansions from the late 19th century including a Civil War Colonel, the founder of Coca-Cola, and even a former bordello

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Grant Park, Berne Street, Atlanta, GA 30303

Home to the Atlanta’s oldest park, it houses the largest collection of Victorian homes and Craftsman bungalows in the city and one of the only homes that predates the Civil War

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: The Olmsted Linear Park, 1788 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307-1736

Druid Hills - this neighborhood designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, landscape designer of NYC's Central Park, includes the historic mansions of some of Atlanta’s early leading families

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Westview Cemetery, 1680 Westview Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30310-1231

The Mausoleum is the largest of its kind ever built under one roof and includes the stunning Abbey Chapel showcasing 27 stained glass panels

Duration: 30 minutes

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Minimum 2-guests per booking
  • Children must be accompanied by a paid adult
  • Near public transportation
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Animals are not allowed
  • We do not allow the special requirements note without prior approval
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Korri J
October 2020

This was a very informative and beautiful experience seeing all the different style homes that Atlanta has to offer

Peter R
May 2019

Derek was great. It’s was all about us. Flexible and fun. Loved it. Will use again. Would recommend to all.

Jessica_E
February 2022

Our guide was knowledgeable, engaging, flexible and detailed. Loved seeing a mix of residential and urban architecture. Will definitely be coming back!

Susan_S
October 2021

Chris was a fabulous guide - we enjoyed every aspect of our tour! He is upbeat and very knowledgeable about Atlanta.

Mary_H
July 2021

We enjoyed learning more about Atlanta history and seeing Atlanta neighborhoods that we didn't know existed! Thanks for a great experience Dan!

camelas2018
October 2018

I took a 3 hour private driving tour of Atlanta and highly recommend it. D.Tours did an excellent job of showing the different areas of Atlanta, both residential and commercial, and showed how Atlanta grew after the Civil War destruction. Street art, Sweet Auburn, lovely residential neighborhoo...

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