Atlanta, Georgia is known for many things. Fans of "The Walking Dead" know the city as the filming location for the series. The hit TV show was based in the neighboring town of Senoia, Georgia, so fans can visit some of the most iconic sites on their next trip to Atlanta.

Walking Dead tours in the city visit the most famous filming locations and the Walking Dead Museum. Some tours even have guides who served as extras in the hit series. These tours are a must-do for "The Walking Dead" fans from near and far. Keep your eyes open for Walkers!

Check out our complete guide on Walking Dead tours, one of the most exciting opportunities to go sightseeing in Atlanta.

What are the most popular Walking Dead tours in Atlanta?

Every Walking Dead tour in Atlanta provides you with a unique experience. Each one follows its own itinerary and stops at different attractions along the way. When booking, you need to consider whether or not you want a private tour.

Walking Dead tours

The most common option you will come across when booking your tour is a regular Walking Dead tour in Atlanta. Since these are not private tours, you will make your way around the area with other tour group participants from all over the world. These tours are typically the most cost-effective option!

You will make your way to some of the most famous filming locations in Atlanta, as well as the fictitious towns of Woodbury and Alexandria. Each tour provides you with a professional guide who will share interesting facts along the way.

Private Walking Dead tours

If you want to experience all that the tour has to offer in a more intimate setting, consider booking a private Walking Dead tour. These tours follow similar itineraries as day tours, but they are limited to participants from your group. Private tours typically charge per group, not per person.

Most private tours provide you with pickup and drop-off at your Atlanta location. Some even allow you to customize the filming locations and attractions that you visit!

How much do Walking Dead tours in Atlanta cost?

The price of Walking Dead tours in Atlanta varies based on how long the tour lasts, the tour operator and whether or not it is a private tour. You can find an option for every budget and schedule! The Walking Dead tours typically cost anywhere from US$26 to US$350.

You can book a group Walking Dead tour for as little as US$26. This tour lasts for two hours and takes you to many of the major filming locations in the area.

Tour guides who served as extras in the show or lived in the filming areas will guide your group through the set, and give you firsthand knowledge of the filming process!

A handful of tour operators offer slightly longer tours that also take you to the Walking Dead Museum for US$125 to US$155. You will travel around the filming locations in private transportation with a professional tour guide.

If you would rather take a private tour, you can book one for US$31 to US$350. Each tour takes you to different attractions and locations, but they are all limited to just the people in your group. Private tours provide similar experiences as regular tours but in a more intimate setting.

Each tour provides guests with something different, so make sure you book one that checks off all your boxes!

What do Walking Dead tours in Atlanta include?

Every Walking Dead tour in Atlanta follows a slightly different route and itinerary. Some tours require you to meet at a designated location before starting, while others provide pickup and drop-off at your accommodation. All tours provide transportation between the attractions and filming locations.

Each tour includes a professional guide who will take you around the most common places in the "The Walking Dead" TV series. Gratuities are not included. The filming locations that you visit will vary slightly from tour to tour.

If your tour makes a stop at the Walking Dead Museum, your entrance fee may be included in the price of the tour.

Where do Walking Dead tours in Atlanta start?

The departure point varies from tour to tour. Some tours designate meeting locations ahead of time. Tour participants find their own way to the location and then depart with the rest of the group. Other tours provide pickup and drop-off at select accommodations throughout the Atlanta area.

Communicate with your tour operator ahead of time to determine whether or not transportation is included with your booking!

How long do Walking Dead tours in Atlanta last?

Walking Dead tours in Atlanta typically last anywhere from one to three hours. If you want a longer experience, you can book a private VIP experience that lasts seven hours.

The duration of each tour depends on how many stops you make, which filming locations you visit and whether or not you stop at the Walking Dead Museum.

You should book a tour based on your budget and schedule!

When is the best time to go on a Walking Dead tour in Atlanta?

Many of the Walking Dead tours lead multiple groups each day. You usually can find one option to book in the morning, and one option to book in the afternoon.

You should book the tour that fits best with your schedule and weather preferences. Morning tours may be slightly less warm and sunny than afternoon tours. If you book the seven-hour tour, expect to leave in the morning and return in the late afternoon.

Atlanta is known for cold winters and warm summers. December through February boast average temperatures of 12 to 13 degrees Celsius.

March, April, October and November provide visitors with great temperatures between 17 and 25 degrees Celsius, though you may need a jacket some days. Atlanta summers are warm and touch 27 to 32 degrees Celsius on average.

Are children allowed on Walking Dead tours in Atlanta?

Most of the Walking Dead tours allow children to participate, but some of them have age restrictions. In that case, children must be 13+ to take the tour and have to be accompanied by an adult.

Travel tips

Bring a jacket if you visit during the spring or fall!
Determine your budget and which filming locations you would like to visit before booking.
Communicate with your tour operator ahead of time to arrange transportation.

Walking Dead Tours in Atlanta