Auburn Avenue Tour: Exploring Atlanta's Black History

Discover Atlanta’s rich Black history on the Auburn Avenue African American All Inclusive Tour. Explore the impact of Juneteenth, the Civil Rights Movement, and the Rosenwald educational system. Visit historic HBCUs, Booker T Washington High School, and learn about the community’s efforts to create educational opportunities for Black students.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Herndon Home - The Historic Herndon Mansion Museum built in 1910 by Alonzo Herndon and wife Adrianne Herndon. Alonzo Herndon was born/enslaved in 1858 on a plantation in Georgia. Alonzo Herndon story is a story of success and dignity. Come to the Herndon Home and see how a man overcame racism and enslaved to become Georgia first Black millionaire.
What's Included
  • Air-conditioned transport
What's Not Included
  • We do not pick up at Atlanta Airport
Additional Information

The Auburn Avenue African American Comprehensive Journey is designed to provide guests with an encompassing view of African American life and traditions in Atlanta, starting from the Emancipation Day/Juneteenth of 1865 to the era of the Civil Rights Movement in Atlanta in 1965. The tour places substantial emphasis on the Rosenwald educational…

Location
Herndon Home
587 University Pl NW,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Judy_t
Mar 30, 2023
Shelly was very... - Shelly was very passionate of her city and what is going on with it. Her history is exciting information. The tour was exciting she was patient and took her time to let us take pictures.
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Ericca_t
Feb 22, 2023
Great tour - Shelley was early to pick us up, communication was great. She called me about 30 minutes before start time. Shelley was extremely knowledgeable about Atlanta. The history, present and future. We toured Carter center, MLK park and many other places. This was my family's first time here and after the tour , they got a true since of Atlanta.
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Lakeshia_b
Apr 21, 2022
First Time to ATL Successful - Our tour guide Shelly was very informative! We saw all of Black Atlanta and then some. My family and I had a great time! Thanks Shelly!
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Jamie_f
Feb 16, 2022
Great tour. - Shelly was a fabulous tour guide. She knows so much about Atlanta and its history and shared so much information. She was a joy to spend an afternoon with and I learned so much. Thank you.
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Brinsen_w
Aug 2, 2023
Was not worth the money. - The van was having engine problems and the air conditioning barely worked. My dad is an Atlanta native and probably knew more about the history than the tour guide.
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From $69
up to 13 guests
2 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).