Step into history and learn about the landmarks that make Macon such a soulful city. Find a guided van tour, interactive walking tour or enjoy a self-guided tour perfect for your friends & family.
Some tours and trails are only available at seasonal times. If you do not find a booking date for a tour you wish to attend, call out visitors center at 478-743-1074 to learn more when it may become available.
How Do Visit Macon Tours Work?
Rock Candy tours is a nationally recognized tour service that takes visitors on a journey through Macon to learn about sites we cherish, preserve and the reasons why. These tours are offered in a variety of forms so you can find the option that works best for you!
Using the Rock Candy van, our tour guides will take you on a scenic drive throughout the city on our riding tours. If you would rather step through the streets yourself, our guides offer walking tours! If you're interested in more in-depth excursion, definitely check out our experience tours, which allow you explore each location on the tour and engage with more detailed history.
Not interested in a guide tour? Check out the Tour Macon app for our self-guided trails!
Riding Tours
Sit back, relax and take everything in as our certified tour guides show you Macon's most notable gems! From the comfort of the Visit Macon van, learn about the history of the city, the many movies that were filmed at our historic landmarks and the music history that makes Macon the place where soul lives.
African American Heritage Van Tour
Explore architectural sites and music heritage on the African American Heritage Van Tour. Learn about the rich history, culture and trials and tribulations of African Americans in Macon.
Listen to stories about pillars of our community who faced heavy odds, but made undeniable impacts nonetheless. This tour is about paying respects, acknowledging the past and shedding light on pivotal pieces of Macon history.
Film Macon Tour
Hop into our comfy van and buckle up for an unforgettable ride through Macon’s star-studded streets! Cruise past iconic film locations like the dazzling Douglass Theatre, the stately Capitol Theatre and the majestic Terminal Station — each brought to life on the silver screen in unforgettable films like The Color Purple (2023) starring Taraji P. Henson, 42 with Chadwick Boseman, Tyler Perry’s A Jazzman’s Blues, The Best of Enemies, HBO’s Watchmen, Superman, Wise Blood and more.
Along the way, you’ll hear behind-the-scenes stories, filming secrets and discover the Southern charm that keeps Hollywood coming back to Macon again and again.
Rock & Soul Riding Tour
Explore Macon's rock & soul music history on this two-hour riding tour through the Downtown Macon and Intown residential districts.
This guided van tour is available Monday through Thursday from 11am to 1pm.
Soul Sights Van Tour
Come see the sights that helped create this thing we call 'soul'. From architectural masterpieces to the places that inspired musical legends, this one hour journey through the heart of Georgia is a can't-miss.
En Espanol available upon reservation request!
Walking Tours
Explore the city with a trusted expert at your side! Walk the streets of Macon with a Visit Macon tour guide. Stepping on easy terrain, get to know the local neighborhoods, Southern Rock history and the best kept ghost stories in Macon.
Free Birds & Night Owls Walking Tour
This two hour public “easy walking” music history tour focuses on the downtown Macon commercial and nightlife district that brought about the birth of Southern Rock in a dynamic city!
This experience is available every Friday, from 7pm to 9pm.
Macon Macabre Walking Tour
This hour and a half public “easy walking” ghost, murder and mayhem history tour focuses on the downtown Macon commercial and nightlife district. Uncover Macon's better kept secrets during this occult and ghost tour.
Experience Tours
Experience Macon in an intimate setting and live the lives of locals for a day. With guidance from a Visit Macon tour guide, travel through time at the places that shaped our city, meet the local growers that keep everything running and see Macon in a new light!
African American Music Experience
Join us to tour Macon's African American music heritage and history! From the iconic Otis Redding Museum and Foundation to the legendary Douglass Theater, prepare to be transported through time as we explore stories and places that have shaped Macon's musical landscape.
This unforgettable passage across decades operated every Thursday from 2pm to 4pm.
Kegs & Stills Tasting Tour
Who doesn’t love homespun cocktails, being behind the scenes of a distillery and tasting craft beer made right here in the heart of Georgia? Kegs & Stills Tasting Tour is a two and a half hour public “easy walking” tour that focuses on Macon’s three breweries and a distillery: Fall Line Brewing Co., Piedmont Brewery and Kitchen & Ocmulgee Brewpub and Longleaf Distilling Co.
Each tour includes taste sampling some staple brews, seasonal specials of the brewer’s choice and some small bites! This experience is available every Saturday from 3pm to 5:30pm.
Self-Guided Trails
Want to explore the city at your own pace? Try our self-guided trails! Download the Tour Macon app to uncover our city's hidden gems. Complete trails to learn what Macon is all about, and sometimes even win prizes!
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Black Heritage Trail
Explore 37 historic and cultural African American sites that make up the very fabric of Macon's Black community during the 19th & 20th centuries.
Discover the stories and history from the historic Pleasant Hill District, which has significant connections to iconic figures such as Little Richard, Lena Horne and many others. Learn about the various churches, squares and historic businesses that represent groundbreaking moments in Black history.
Film Macon Trail
The Film Macon Trail provides a comprehensive collection of some famous blockbusters, independent films, television shows and more that feature sites within Macon, Georgia. Take the same steps as your favorite stars on this self-guided trail!
Macon, Georgia has served as the backdrop for numerous film/tv productions. Our tree-lined streets, beautifully restored downtown area, multiple industrial locations and rich history – plus 5,500 National Register historic structures in 11 historic districts – make Macon the perfect place to film.
Kegs & Stills Trail
Pick up your Kegs & Stills Trail Passport from the Downtown Visitors Center for a guide to the spirits you’ll find at Longleaf Distillery and then on to sample the staple brews and a featured seasonal selection at Fall Line Brewing Co., Ocmulgee Brewpub and Piedmont Brewery & Kitchen. You’ll also receive a brief history of Macon, Georgia’s soulful origins, where musical legends were made and Southern Rock was born.
Collect stamps for each sampled beverage! Return your filled passport to the Downtown Visitors Center to win you an exclusive “Kegs & Stills Trail” growler, two Macon tasting glasses and (while supplies last) a complementary growler fill courtesy of Just Tap’d!
Lights On Macon Architectural Tour
Remember fireflies, lemonade and the front porch culture of yesteryear? Now for the first time in America, you can recapture those pleasures with a relaxed evening stroll through Macon's historic intown neighborhood.
Some of the city's most resplendent homes are dramatically lit 365 nights a year to showcase their unique architectural features on this free self-guided tour.
Macon Art Trail
The Macon Art Tour takes you to the collection of art that makes our special city bright and full of joy. Follow along on the map and find pieces that speak to you!
Macon's art scene has exploded over the last few years! Around our city, local and international artists have made their mark through vibrant storytelling with their murals and sculptures.
Macon Bacon Trail
A one-of-kind food trail only in Macon, Georgia! The Macon Bacon Trail celebrates the key ingredient that has quickly become synonymous with the city "Where Soul Lives."
Wrapped, sprinkled, topped, or even as the star of the show, the dishes along the trail are sure to pack the tastiest punch. Follow along the trail to collect points and win prizes from the Downtown Visitors Center!
Macon Music Trail
The Macon Music Trail is a self-guided tour that takes visitors to the spots where iconic music was created in Macon. The tour features the homes of Macon music legends, iconic album cover locations and legendary performance venues.
Macon Photo Spots
Here is your guide to the prettiest pictures in Macon. Each of these picture-perfect locations are marked with 'Photo Spot' decals.
Share your photos on social media, and don't forget the hashtags #VisitMacon and #MaconMemories.
Then and Now Tour
Learn about the city's preservation history and see some of its most iconic landmarks, including the Grand Opera House, the City Auditorium and Terminal Station.
Step back in time and explore the rich architectural heritage of downtown Macon, Georgia, on this guided walking tour.
