3-Hour History and Food Tour in Atlanta

3-Hour History and Food Tour in Atlanta

Delve into the future of Southern cuisine while exploring Atlanta's deep past in this delicious food tour through Victorian Grant Park and Oakland Cemetery. You'll try 12 modern Southern and Southern fusion tastings at 5 locally owned restaurants and food shops on this 3-hour small group tour, including a jaunt through Oakland Cemetery, while being entertained by our knowledgeable and enthusiastic guides. You'll learn about the founding of Atlanta, from tiny railroad town to the capital of Atlanta, while trying delectable samplings, including shrimp and grits at the city's favorite seafood spot and raspberry hibiscus meringues from a James Beard-nominated bakery. Discover why Atlanta is a city built on food on this unforgettable food tour, a must for food and history lovers! Small-group tour is limited to a maximum of 12 travelers.

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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 neighborhood to try 12 mouth-watering tastings from 5 restaurants and food shops. The 3-hour small group tour will introduce you to the story of Atlanta's founding and why Atlanta truly was a city built on food, while you taste modern Southern and Southern fusion dishes, such as pork belly toast with tomato jam and goat cheese and fried catfish with cucumber wasabi soy sauce.

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: 3 hours

Stop At: Six Feet Under Pub & Fish House, 437 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30312, USA

This fabulous local neighborhood seafood stop blends modern and traditional flavors with incredible cuisine.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Grant Park, Berne Street, Atlanta, GA 30303

Grant Park is a residential district, known for its Victorian mansions and Craftsman bungalows.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Republic Social House, 437 C Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30312, USA

This fun local watering hole serves great wings, including Atlanta's original flavor, plus great drinks.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Oakland Cemetery, 248 Oakland Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312-2292

Historic Oakland Cemetery is Atlanta’s oldest public park and the final resting place of many of the city’s most noted citizens. Unexpected Atlanta's tour guides will bring you on a guided walk through this incredible historic location.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Full Commission, 519 Memorial Dr SE C-01, Atlanta, GA 30312, USA

Full Commission is a lovely cocktail bar that serves guests a taste of Atlanta's long-standing bootlegging culture.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Firepit Pizza Tavern, 519 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30312, USA

Headed by a Food Network-winning chef, Firepit produces incredible fare focused on wood-fired food.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: The Little Tart Bakeshop, 437 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30312, USA

The chef at Little Tart is a James Beard-nominated chef and her pastries are the perfect end to a fun, informative, and beautiful afternoon in Grant Park.

Duration: 15 minutes