Take a Vacation with History in Atlanta
For those who choose a staycation around the subject of contemporary Atlanta history, there is
All ages are welcome! There is no minimum age for the tour.
Yes. We want everyone to enjoy themselves. There are portions of the tours that occur on foot, but all surfaces should be safe for wheelchairs. The bus is not equipped with a lift and we ask that you notify us in advance if you need to bring a wheelchair with you or require any other accommodations so we may make necessary the arrangements.
Dress casually and comfortably for the day’s weather. The bus can get a bit chilly, so you will want to bring a light sweater if you tend to get cold.
Of course! Gratuity is greatly appreciated.
The tours will include both walking and riding. The option of remaining on the bus exists if there are ambulatory issues. The amount of walking is fairly minimal and most locations do not require extensive walking.
Our coaches seat 30 passengers. We chose a smaller coach so each guest could experience a more intimate tour, with plenty of Q & A with our guides.
Most of our tours are 3-hours and we make every effort to stick to this, but due to traffic conditions, especially in Atlanta, we can run over so please plan accordingly.
Yes. The buses are stocked with water and we try to stop at least once for a restroom break. You are welcome to bring any other refreshments you’d like to have along for the tour.
We do allow service animals, but please contact us beforehand. Unfortunately, we are not able to allow pets.
There is a small gift shop at the King Center and the National Park Service Visitor Center for shopping before or after your tour.
For those who choose a staycation around the subject of contemporary Atlanta history, there is
Driving change! Civil rights tour guide Tom Houck was the personal driver of the King
What do Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard and John Lewis Freedom
Questions? Email us at houcktom80@gmail.com or give us a call at: (404) 386-0992
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Please use the form below to let us know about your group and event. Our typical bus is a 32 passenger vehicle, but we need to hold 2 spaces for the guide and facilitator. We prefer not touring in the larger motor coaches and prefer using our own buses due to potential audio/visual issues on other coaches. Email us at houcktom80@gmail.com or give us a call at: (404) 386-0992.