Historic Downtown Atlanta Walking Tour Celebrates 50 Years

The Atlanta Preservation Center leads a guided tour of the city's landmark architecture and business district history.

Mar. 20, 2026 at 4:00pm

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The Atlanta Preservation Center is hosting a guided walking tour of historic downtown Atlanta on March 20, 2026, showcasing the city's iconic skyscrapers, landmark structures, and architectural styles from the Victorian era to Art Deco to contemporary. The 2-hour tour will explore how Atlanta's early business district developed through the efforts of prominent businessmen, architects, and families in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Why it matters

This walking tour highlights Atlanta's rich architectural heritage and the evolution of its downtown core over the past century. As the city continues to rapidly develop, events like this help preserve awareness of Atlanta's historic buildings and the stories behind their construction and use.

The details

The tour will meet at the intersection of 133 Peachtree Street NE and John Wesley Dobbs Avenue NE, in front of the Georgia-Pacific Plaza, across the street from the historic Candler Building. Participants will tour the interiors and exteriors of several of Atlanta's landmark structures. The tour has a capacity of 20 people, and those interested who can't get a spot are encouraged to sign up for the waitlist.

  • The walking tour will take place on Friday, March 20, 2026 from 12 pm to 2 pm.

The players

The Atlanta Preservation Center

A nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving Atlanta's historic buildings, neighborhoods, and cultural heritage.

Georgia-Pacific Plaza

The location where the walking tour will meet, situated across from the historic Candler Building.

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What’s next

The Atlanta Preservation Center encourages those interested in the tour but unable to attend to sign up for the waitlist, as spots may become available.

The takeaway

This walking tour offers a unique opportunity for Atlantans and visitors alike to explore the city's rich architectural history and gain a deeper appreciation for the landmark buildings that have shaped downtown Atlanta over the past century.