9 Best Atlanta Movie Tours: Go Behind-the-Scenes!

Ever wanted to stand where superheroes battled villains, zombies roamed the streets, or Hawkins, Indiana came to life? These top Atlanta movie tours take you behind the scenes of your favorite films and TV shows, from The Walking Dead and Stranger Things to blockbuster Marvel hits.

Known as the “Hollywood of the South”, Atlanta has exploded into one of the top filming destinations in the world. These Atlanta film tours don’t just show you filming locations, they let you walk in the footsteps of your favorite stars, explore real studios and sets, and uncover insider stories you won’t hear anywhere else.

Whether you’re a die-hard movie buff or just looking for a fun, one-of-a-kind Atlanta experience, my list will help you choose the best movie tour for your interest, from zombies to superheroes to sci-fi mysteries.

Best Filming Location Tours in Atlanta

1. 3-Hour Private Atlanta MCU Comics Inspired Film Location Tour

Tour length: 3 hours | Rating: 5 out of 5 stars | Check rates & availability

If superheroes are your thing, then this 3-Hour Private Atlanta MCU Comics Inspired Film Location Tour is the perfect Atlanta movie tour for you! There are a ton of Marvel movie locations in Atlanta.

The tour is completely tailored to your interests, so you can pick out your stops based on your favorite Marvel movies and shows. Some stops include Peter Parker’s high school from Spider-Man: Homecoming, the battle scene outside the Sanctum Sanctorum from Avengers: Infinity War, and the headquarters of the Time Variance Authority from Loki.

I recommend booking early as this is a popular tour that books up fast! This is an awesome tour with a new location stop every 10 minutes. Greg, the tour guide, is so knowledgeable about all the locations, and he even comes prepared with a video of the scene queued up in case you need a refresher.

This 3 hour tour includes private transportation, a knowledgeable tour guide, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Best for: Marvel fans who are into all things superhero.

2. Private Stranger Things “The Upside Down” Film Locations Tour in Atlanta

Tour length: 3 hours | Rating: 5 out of 5 stars | Check rates & availability

On this Private Stranger Things “The Upside Down” Film Locations Tour in Atlanta, you’ll fit a so many Stranger Things filming locations into just half a day.

You’ll see the homes of the Wheelers, Sinclairs, and Hendersons and the neighborhood streets where the boys rode their bikes; Hawkins Middle School and Hawkins High School (standing outside the schools feels so surreal!); Hawkins Public Pool; and even Screen Gems, the studios where Stranger Things is filmed.

This private tour is great — I always prefer a private tour since they give us more time at each stop than a rushed group tour. Francesca, one of the guides, is incredible and she is full of insider info and fun behind-the-scenes facts about the show.

This 3 hour tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, transportation between filming locations, and complementary bottled water.

Best for: Stranger Things super fans.

3. Walking Dead Walking Tour on Private Filming Backlot

Tour length: 45 minutes | Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars | Check rates & availability

For super exclusive access, take this Walking Dead Walking Tour on Private Filming Backlot to see some of the filming locations from The Walking Dead Seasons 2 through 5 in Haralson, Georgia.

You’ll visit filming locations like where Rick bet with the Governor and the cotton gin where Merle died. Over a dozen scenes were filmed on this backlot, so there’s a lot to cover! You’ll get plenty of behind-the-scenes information from tour guide Pam who has fun stories about the cast and crew.

I think the best part about this tour is that you visit filming locations that aren’t offered on any other TWD tour. This tour has private backlot access you can’t get on your own. Plus, you get to walk around with a prop weapon, so it really feels like an immersive experience.

This 45 minute walking tour is led by a professional guide and covers 0.33 of a mile on a private filming backlot.

Best for: Hardcore The Walking Dead fans who want behind-the-scenes access.

4. Y’allywood 3 Hour Private Movie and TV Locations Tour

Tour length: 3 hours | Rating: 5 out of 5 stars | Check rates & availability

Get a custom tour on this Y’allywood 3 Hour Private Movie and TV Locations Tour where you can pick and choose your favorite films and TV shows to see locations from — that’s right, you don’t have to stick to just one genre!

Atlanta has hosted so many movies, and there are so many filming locations to see. For your custom tour, you get to choose from Marvel movies and shows, Netflix shows, The Walking Dead, The Fast And The Furious franchise, The Hunger Games, Venom, and so many more.

I love that this tour is customized and lets you get a look at all the different types of projects filmed in Atlanta. And the tour guides really go the extra mile to personalize the tour for you, getting to know your preferences and making sure everything is tailored to your specific likes.

This 3 hour driving tour includes pick-up and transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, an amazing tour guide, and a complimentary bottled water.

Best for: Movie buffs who want a well-rounded experience.

5. The Walking Dead in the City: Private Atlanta Film Location Tour

Tour length: 3 hours | Rating: 5 out of 5 stars | Check rates & availability

See filming locations from across all seasons of The Walking Dead on this The Walking Dead in the City: Private Atlanta Film Location Tour. This tour covers so much in just half a day!

You’ll visit locations like the hospital Rick woke up from his coma in, the iconic Jackson Street Bridge where you can image Rick entering downtown Atlanta on horseback, Rick and Morgan’s homes in Grant Park; and the site used as the CDC in the show.

I also love this tour because the guides are so much fun. They’ll try to test your knowledge of the show and see if you can recognize what the filming location was used for, plus they’ll give you a ton of local info about Atlanta itself, from the history to the city becoming the Hollywood of the South.

This 3 hour includes private transportation with a knowledgeable guide and complementary bottled water.

Best for: TWD fans who also want to learn a little Atlanta history.

6. 7-Hr The Walking Dead Private VIP Tour in Atlanta and Senoia with Transportation

Tour length: 7 hours | Rating: 5 out of 5 stars | Check rates & availability

Get the VIP treatment on this 7-Hr The Walking Dead Private VIP Tour in Atlanta and Senoia with Transportation. On this tour, you’ll cover the must-see locations in Atlanta and nearby Senoia and get the lowdown on the scenes, episodes, cast, and more.

You’ll visit many of the same Atlanta locations that The Walking Dead in the City tour covers, plus you’ll also visit sites in Senoia like the filming locations of Woodbury and Alexandria, as well as The Walking Dead Museum and Greg Nicotero and Norman Reedus’ restaurant (which you can eat at!).

I recommend this tour as the whole package if you’re a huge fan of the show — this is probably the most amount of TWD filming locations you can possibly fit into one day!

This 7 hour tour includes private transportation with a knowledgeable guide and complementary bottled water.

Best for: TWD superfans who want a full-day adventure.

7. The Walking Dead: Private Film Locations Tour of Senoia

Tour length: 3 hours | Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars | Check rates & availability

Take the drive from Atlanta to Senoia on this The Walking Dead: Private Film Locations Tour of Senoia (don’t worry, transportation is provided!).

You’ll see the fictional towns of Woodbury and Alexandria, surrounding rural film locations, the official The Walking Dead store, and Nic & Norman’s restaurant.

If you’re staying in Atlanta and want to see TWD filming locations in Senoia, it’s almost impossible to do without renting a car, so I love that this tour provides the transportation and makes it an easy day trip. Plus, the guides are so great and can give you a lot of history about Georgia along the way.

This 3 hour tour provides private transportation from Atlanta to Senoia, a knowledgeable tour guide, and complementary bottled water.

Best for: TWD fans who have already seen it all in Atlanta and are ready to get out of town.

8. Trilith Foundation Studio Tour Experience

Tour length: 1.5 hours | Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars | Check rates & availability

If you’ve ever wanted to go onto an actual movie studio, you can do that with the Trilith Foundation Studio Tour Experience. This unique studio tour at Trilith, a creative community in Fayetteville, takes you onto the private studio where some of the highest grossing films of all time were created (think Spider Man: No Way Home and Avengers: Endgame).

You’ll peek behind the scenes and learn about what Trilith Studios has that other studios don’t, learn about the new urbanist Town at Trilith that supports the studios, and even visit inside a blank sound stage (if it’s available and nothing is filming there!).

I loved taking this tour, and it’s so unlike all the other filming location tours in Atlanta. On this tour, we got to see where the majority of the magic happens, from the enclosed sound stage to the outdoor special effects pad. And since it’s an active studio, you never know who you might see on set.

This 1.5 hour trolley tour takes you from Town at Trilith into the private studio lot of Trilith Studios. No photos are allowed at Trilith Studios, except in a couple approved areas which your guide will let you know about.

Best for: Film fanatics who want a behind-the-scenes look at where the magic happens.

9. Margaret Mitchell & Gone With the Wind Private Tour

Tour length: 3 hours | Rating: 5 out of 5 stars | Check rates & availability

You can follow in the footsteps of Margaret Mitchell in this Margaret Mitchell & Gone With the Wind Private Tour. While this tour focuses on the novel, you’ll be able to imagine yourself in the heart of the film as you explore the areas that inspired Margaret Mitchell.

You’ll see the apartment where Mitchell lived when she wrote Gone With the Wind, drive past the Victorian homes of Inman Park where the Battle of Atlanta was held, and visit Mitchell’s final resting place at Oakland Cemetery.

As a literature nerd, I love this tour! It’s such a great way to get to know Margaret Mitchell’s Atlanta that inspired Gone With the Wind.

This 3 hour driving tour includes pick-up within Atlanta city limits and transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, an incredible tour guide, and a complimentary bottled water.

Best for: Fans of Gone With the Wind, both the novel and the movie.

Final Thoughts: Atlanta Movie Location Tours

Atlanta is Hollywood’s hottest set — don’t just watch it on screen, book your tour now.

Known as the Hollywood of the South and Y’allywood, Atlanta is a must-visit destination for TV and movie fans. And as Atlanta continues to be a leader in the film industry, many more film tours and experiences are sure to come.

So grab your popcorn, hop on an Atlanta film tour, and create your own unique movie experiences.

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Paige

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