Take a walk with us.

History Afoot Atlanta offers walking tours delivered by historians showcasing what exists now, what came before, and how the two come together. We offer engaging and accurate walking tours that expand the narrative of Atlanta’s stories. In our small groups we engage in conversation about the people who lived in and shaped Atlanta. Our focus is on social history, exploring the lives and experiences of a wide range of individuals.

Looking for the perfect gift?

A gift that is easy to buy from home? And requires no decisions about what the right size is? And can be delivered electronically or you can wrap up with a gold bow?

Gift certificates could be used on a holiday walks between Christmas and New Year’s - check the calendar on our website for details. Or save them for a walk on the weekend of the MLK holiday. Or anytime this year. A special and flexible gift!

To purchase, select the red “Book a Tour” button above and you will see a gift certificate option, with more details.

Frequently Asked Questions -

Where? The Beltline, Downtown, and historic areas or landmarks such as the Old Fourth Ward and Ponce City Market. For aviation fans, consider our tour at the Delta Flight Museum. For more details, see our “Tours” page.

When? We offer public tours on Thursdays, Fridays and weekends, with most offerings on the second and fourth weekend of the month. Check our calendar for specifics - and let us know if there is a tour that interests you that isn’t on the schedule.

Why take a walk with History Afoot? We combine fun and factual information to see the Atlanta we find fascinating. Telling stories of the many diverse people who have lived in Atlanta, we hope you’ll go home with new ways to see your own family history or ways your community history connects to Atlanta history.

“...GREAT energy and everything is so well researched! She has a way for personalizing and making it fun for people who know Atlanta or who do not. ”

— Sarah, Atlanta Visitor

“I love to see traces of the previous worlds that existed - the curve of the train tracks, the railroad signal, the small houses that still exist....”

— Claudia, Atlanta