Not a terribly bad way to spend five hours in Atlanta…read more They say to be at the meet up point 15 minutes before the tour start time of 900am. The tour guide didn't show up until 900am. He checked us in, and some of the prepaid people were missing. He calls his boss, who presumably reaches out to the missing. We then spend the next 15 minutes sitting in the Peachtree Center as he describes the center and the surrounding area, just killing time to see if the missing arrive late. We finally get going, and the tour guide talks nonstop, in a booming voice, with the microphone turned up full volume, and he plays the harmonica for brief musical interludes. Quite peculiar. At least the bus had air conditioning, although rather weak at times.

Don and Corey were the best!. We had a small group on our tour and they made it a great experience…read more Don provided both well known and little known facts and anecdotes about the history and culture of Atlanta. It was evident that he was a true native of Atlanta. They both made sure that our experience wasn't rushed, and that we had the opportunity to enjoy ourselves.

I signed up for the 90 Minute Trolley Tour of Atlanta. The trolley is located outside the Hilton…read moreGarden Inn on the corner of Baker Street and Marietta Street. It was cold and windy that day; luckily, the trolley was heated, and the weather did not affect the tour. This tour is a great deal, priced under $40, to get a detailed overview of the main neighborhoods in and around Atlanta. These days, you will pay a lot more to drive around in an Uber or Lyft, and you won't get a tour guide giving you the history behind the landmarks you will see. The only stop made on this tour is at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center. You will have some time to explore the Center, but not enough to see everything in this area. Ebenezer Baptist Church is next to the Center, and the trolley drives by MLK Jr.'s birth home. At the time I visited, the home was temporarily closed for renovations. For a more in-depth tour of the neighborhood, you will need to return on your own.

a great time! it was a nice ride and a great tour. We went through several districts and learned a…read morelot about each one.

Hey Everyone this is my 2nd time doing a tour with Hip Hop Tours Of Atlanta With Ryan Minor. When I…read moreTell You All I Had A Ball With My Friends And Ryan. We Had Alot Of Fun. Ryan As You Know Or If You Don't Know Is An Atlanta Native Who Was Actually Grown Here And Not Flown Here(Grady Baby). He Gives You Such An Authentic And Amazing Tour Of Our Great City Of Atlanta. If You Are Visting,Just Moved To Atlanta,Or Just Looking For Something Fun To Do In Atlanta I Highly Recommend Touring With Ryan Of Hip Hop Tours Of Atlanta. You Will Not Be Disappointed. Leave The Other Tour Companies Alone. A Person From California Can't Tell Me Anything About Atlanta Because They Are Not From Here. Just Flew Out Here Years Ago. Be Yourself And Stop Stealing From Hip Hop Tours Of Atlanta.

Our tour guide Jeff was very informative regarding real happenings in various neighborhoods around…read moreAtlanta We were able to stop, shop & take pictures at very points including the MLK historical museum, Ebenezer Church, & Tyler Perry' Studios The special moment for me was a visit to the African Dress Shop

Well for starters the bus arrived late and pushed the arrival/ start time back. When we got on to…read morethe bus there was a safety hazard with the steps they were already steep but also at the top you could possibly trip. Also when the host gave the introduction he said "If you don't like it the door is down there." He also said "If you fall down you will be on world star." An as we were departing from the bus we didn't even get to go boxes until someone asked. Over all the food was mid . The tumblers we got to take with us were dirty & so were the tables and floors etc. But otherwise the experience was nice along with the whole aesthetic.

Maybe I had my expectations too high, however I don't think so…read more I booked and received and email that the day got cancelled and they would book me for another day or refund me. Thankfully we were able to rebook as we were celebrating a birthday and she really wanted to do this. The address in the link is WRONG! It takes to you to a location that is not the pick up spot and when you but in Traders Vs it wants to take you inside the Hilton, however if you just keep walking down the side walk of John Portman and the pick up is on the side of the parking garage across the street from Traders Vic's. We were able to spot a bunch of ladies dressed for tea all looking lost, hence we knew we were in the right place. The bus pulled up and having VIP meant absolutely nothing as everyone boarded the bus and you were told what table to sit at as you checked in. All seating was on top with the VIP being towards the back of the bus. Apparently they knew that someone was lost because we waited beyond the take off time for folks to show up. There wasn't much instruction given like today you will be tasting ALL the teas as we come around and give you a sip (literally a sip) ~ no sugar or honey or milk on the table. Asked for sugar as was given two packets. The food was meh . . . I can't say it was worth upgrading to the VIP as we left numerous things untouched. Nothing was mentioned as far as what we were having. It was wrapped in plastic and we unwrapped it and dug in. The placemats serve a purpose and we need more placemats or y'all need to rethink the table coating because anything not on the placemat will slide away. No rinsing cups between drinks so sip up even if you didn't like what was served. We were offered left over tea when we left but it was first come, first serve. I had expected more insight to the places we were passing by, instead I got A LOT of singing. At one point t I had to ask the significance of a statue as was met with "it really isn't important" - we approached Centennial Park and I had to let my guest know as the host was busy taking selfies with guest. I feel like we finished faster than what we had anticipated and it left me feeling like a rushed experience versus a nice tea. The food was lackluster and these extra bites didn't seem to equate to what we paid for. There were items online (such as the deviled egg) that we didn't get and we were told that the menu is t always the same. So I can say this with confidence, been there done that, got me once, won't get me again.

I am starting on my 4th year here in Atlanta. I find myself to be a social, community driven,…read morevolunteering type of person. Transitioning to Atlanta was somewhat difficult for me. It was hard to make friends (keep in mind, I am social type of person) and do the things I love. I met Steve on Facebook. He was so kind and you could tell from his posts, that he just wanted to help people. I finally reached out to him and attended an event. It was an event that was the beginning to my "normal." It was the first event I attended and honestly was a bit nervous bc I have been to "meet-up" groups and well they weren't all pleasant experiences. Everyone was so nice, inviting, down to earth just good people. Everyone has their own personality, no one judges, we come together do fun events, events that help our community, we learn at these events...it's just an awesome experience. I could write a whole page!! The point is...I got involved with this group looking to make friends. Not only did I make friends, but these friends turned into my second family here in Atlanta. I can't explain the type of gratitude I feel towards everyone in this group. If you are looking for fun, adventurous, community helping type of people, your search has finally ended!

The adventures that Steve plans for Urban Explorers are not only fun but informative too. I am…read moreproud to be part of such an active club that gives back to the community. I would highly recommend Urban Explorers to anyone who loves meeting new people, seeing hidden gems of Atlanta, and loves fine food and drinks. UXATL never disappoints!

Nick was a great driver and guide. We loved his commentary throughout the city. We were so lucky to…read morehave great weather and the electric car was comfortable.

Absolutely loved this tour. Our tour guy was amazing. The training was amazing. I felt like a pro…read moreriding around the town on the Segway. Another unforgivable moment in Atlanta for me. This tour takes you to a lot of places in Midtown that I would've never seen before but now I want to experience these places as well. I've never been to Piedmont Park and I will be going back to visit. But the tour guy was amazing. He knew a lot on the tour and I will say he knew all of our names. It's hard to learn one person's name, but having to learn that seven people that were on the tour and being correct every time it was impressive. They give you a helmet and teach you from the beginning how to ride, slow down, come to fast stop so you are comfortable before you even start the tour. I absolutely enjoyed every moment of it. I highly recommend you take this tour if you're ever in Atlanta.

I highly recommend! We had such a great time with Don as our guide and the "real estate lady" as…read moreour driver (I forget her name, but she was super nice). This was such a great way to learn about different parts of Atlanta and its history. Don is an awesome guide: knowledgeable, funny, loves his Georgia Bulldogs, and plays the harmonica.

I purchased and showed up without issue. Thank you to Corey and Don. They made the tour fun!! I…read moreappreciate you both!!

The BeltLine Tour is a FREE 3-hour bus tour of the BeltLine which I learned is a 22-mile loop of…read morehistoric rail lines that will eventually create parks, trails, transit, and new development for Atlanta. We took the tour last wknd, and enjoyed learning about the BeltLine project while driving through the Atlanta neighborhoods like Glenwood, Grant Park, Boulevard Crossing, Capital View, Peachtree Hills, etc. and some historic sites, too. Highlight of the tour was seeing the Bellwood Quarry which will be the centerpiece for the future Westside Reservoir Park - the largest park in Atlanta. I was amazed - not to the level like when I first saw the Grand Canyon - but almost, just b/c I never knew such a gem existed INSIDE Atlanta. In case you're wondering about the location, it's behind Marietta Blvd and right now it's fenced off to the public. They say the only way you can see it is taking this tour. Check out the photos - beautiful, right?! The BetlLine project is huge, and has the potential to transform Atlanta. They say it will ultimately connect 45 neighborhoods. I also learned that Atlanta is the one of the most underparked cities - we're at 3.8% whereas most cities are 10-15%. Check out the website to get more info on the project. The tour is a great way to spend your Friday or Saturday morning, and then grab some brunch afterwards :) They book fast and advanced reservations are required. Our tour guide was great and highly knowledgeable but she does talk non-stop. Three hrs is a long time and honestly, I did doze off a few times :) But seeing the Quarry was totally worth it, and I definitely learned a lot about Atlanta.

Yes, the tour is a whole 3 hours. But if you have any interest in Atlanta, mass transit, and/or…read moreurban design, you will quickly get immersed in the tidbits that the tour guide feeds your group and the time will fly by. This was my case during the FYLA event that I attended. The shuttle that we boarded was comfortable and air-conditioned (for those worried about suffering through Atlanta summer temperatures or having to weather a rough ride). Our guide, Shanté (or Shauntay maybe?), was a doll, knew a lot about the project and the city as a whole. She seemed to be seasoned, as she spoke clearly and timed everything she said just right, as she stood with her back to the front, to face our group. I learned a lot and saw neighborhoods that I had never seen or heard of. The architecture of Atlanta is something to admire, as it is unique. I enjoyed seeing the Bellwood Quarry Reservoir (look at our photos, it is gorgeous) and the Old Fourth Ward Park. Now I am hoping that I can convince my landscape architect-in-training sister to join me for this tour. I was told to wait a couple months before going again, to get some new information. Keep in mind that the tours book to capacity at least a month in advance, to plan wisely (though our guide said that if you are really interested, show up and see if some people who have reserved dropped out the last minute--she said this happens quite frequently). If you want, take along some snacks. Just make sure to empty your bladder and any other organs that may need to be voided before arriving to the start point of the tour. The closest bathroom before taking off from the Inman Park MARTA station is at Dough Bakery and the staff restrict bathroom use to patrons. Don't judge me for getting a grapefruit scone so that I could relieve myself. You will make a stop a little bit before the halfway point of the tour at a Kroger (is this murder Kroger? I'm unsure), where you can pick up nourishment and use the facilities. But it can be an uncomfortable first hour or so, if you are thinking you can just hold it. Okay, let's move past the bathroom thing... You should learn more about the A, its history, its neighborhoods, and the progress of the BeltLine. This tour will help you do all those things in a span of just 180 minutes, give or take.

Aaron (Atlanta) our bus driver was absolutely TOP NOTCH! Not only was he professional, skilled,…read moreand safe, he was friendly and kind to our middle schoolers. He drove us to Hidden Lake this past Friday. The road is a bit curvy, but he handled those twists and turns like a pro! If I could, I would request him for all of our field trips. Beth H St. Joseph Catholic School - Marietta

The customer service is always great! The buses are always clean, the drivers are friendly and…read morepunctual.