2.5-Hour History and Food Tour in Atlanta 10 reviews • Atlanta, United States
- Refundable
- Printed Voucher/E-Voucher
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
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Stop At: Unexpected Atlanta Walking Tours, 180 Northside Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30313-1312
This food tour takes you off-the-beaten path to Atlanta's gorgeous Victorian cemetery to try 9 mouth-watering tastings from 3 restaurants and food shops. Meet your guide with contactless check-in and free parking in Grant Park.
Your guide will entertain and inform you on the easy 2 mile walk with stories and insights into Atlanta's settlement and the Civil War, Atlanta yesterday and today, and the city’s food culture. In fact, many guests tell us that this is the best value in the city because it's both a food tour and a history tour in one! You'll be introduced to neighborhoods and stories about Atlanta that even locals don’t know! Feed your belly and your mind with Atlanta's most unique culinary experience.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Six Feet Under Pub & Fish House, 437 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30312, USA
Enjoy incredible shrimp and grits and fried catfish and okra with a cucumber wasabi soy sauce at Grant Park's most popular restaurant and one of the city's top seafood spots. The patio is legendary with stunning views of both the city and the cemetery and guests will be seated in their bubbles at separate outdoor tables.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Grant Park, Berne Street, Atlanta, GA 30303
Enjoy the quaint neighborhood of Grant Park while your guide tells you about some of Atlanta's founding history including one of the worst real estate deals in American history.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Oakland Cemetery, 248 Oakland Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312-2292
Explore Atlanta's oldest Victorian cemetery, see Maynard Jackson's, Margaret Mitchell's, and Bobby Jones' grave, and learn about the history of the Civil War in this stunning location.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Firepit Pizza Tavern, 519 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30312, USA
Try mouthwatering pork belly on toast with a housemade tomato jam, handmade pretzel with dipping sauce, and a pink cocktail with a local gin made from juniper berries in Oakland Cemetery.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: The Little Tart Bakeshop, 437 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30312, USA
Finish up with the city's best chocolate chip cookie and an apple cheddar turnover from one of the city's most pre-eminent bakeries.
Duration: 15 minutes
- 8 food tastings and one alcoholic beverage from 3 locally-owned restaurants
- A friendly and insightful food expert who will guide you through the history of Southern food and Atlanta
- Walking and historical tour through Oakland Cemetery and Grant Park
- Small group tours
- Lunch
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking • Wheelchair accessible • Children must be accompanied by an adult • A moderate amount of walking is involved. The tour is over 1 easy miles through Grant Park with plenty of rest stops. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a bottle of water! • Operates in all weather conditions, rain or shine; please dress appropriately and carry an umbrella. • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking • Stroller accessible • Service animals allowed • Near public transportation • Transportation is wheelchair accessible • Most travelers can participate • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers • Face masks required for travelers in public areas • Face masks required for guides in public areas • Face masks provided for travelers • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff • Social distancing enforced throughout experience • Guides required to regularly wash hands • Regular temperature checks for staff • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- Robyn Son Jul 12, 2021
I've lived in Atlanta for over 30 years and have never been to Oakland cemetery. It was so interesting and our guide, Kristen was great. Engaging and informative and the food was amazing.
- Mayon Jul 5, 2021
The History of the Tour and the Food Tastings was excellent. Our Tour Guide (Jamie) was second to none.
- Lilia Gon Jun 8, 2021
Our guide did a wonderful job bringing the history of Atlanta to life. The food was excellent and really enjoyed meeting everyone on the tour
- Jessica Ron Jun 7, 2021
We had such a fun group and Kristen was able to get everyone involved. Loved the theatrics! Great for teenagers and adults.
- Rhonda Bon Apr 28, 2021
The tour guide had a lot of energy and was very knowledgeable. The food samples were substantial and varied. Tour through cemetery was unexpected (maybe I missed it in the description) but informative.
- Richon Apr 5, 2021
Amazing tour! Great history sharing, food was delicious and our tour guides Kristin and Kevin were fun, knowledgeable and engaging. Our two 16 year old daughters had a blast!
- Sidney Won Mar 16, 2021
The tour was amazing. Our tour guide, Christin, was awesome. Enjoy the time. Food and drink were good
- Discoon Feb 19, 2020
Fun to learn about Grant Park history and the role in Atlanta’s early roots. Margaret was friendly and informative and the neighborhood food fare was great
- Lisaon Aug 21, 2019
Loved the restaurants and would go back to each one. Loved all the history I learned about Atlanta. I just moved to Atlanta and really enjoyed going through the cemetery.
- Mary Lon Oct 15, 2018
Although we enjoyed the tour. I am still waiting to receive the email with the pictures that were taken by Margaret as promised. Disappointing.
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