Grant Park Food Tour: Southern Cuisine and Atlanta History
4.9
639 Ratings
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.
Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

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 short rib grilled cheese with slow braised beef and pimento 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.

Tasting Locations Include:
• Six Feet Under: the neighborhood’s top seafood joint
• Augustine’s: local gastropub
• My Friend’s Growler Shop: local-focused beer store
• Republic Social House: neighborhood watering hole
• Little Tart Bakeshop: French inspired pastry shopImportant Note: If you have food allergies or restrictions (such as vegetarian, gluten-free, or allergy restrictions) or if any person in your group doesn’t drink alcohol, please advise prior to the tour. Tour includes beef, shellfish, and nuts, but there are substitutions if you notify local operator in advance by specifying at the time of booking in the ‘special requirements’ field.

Points of Interest

  • 437 Memorial Dr SE
What's Included
  • 8 food tastings and one alcoholic beverage included
  • Expert guide on Southern food and Atlanta’s history
  • Lunch covered
  • Intimate small group experience
  • Walking tour of historic Oakland Cemetery and Grant Park
  • A range of alcoholic beverages available
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in the future of classic Southern cooking while journeying through Atlanta’s rich history on this tantalizing food tour around the Victorian-esque Grant Park and the historic Oakland Cemetery. On this 2.5-hour intimate group tour, you’ll savor 8 modern Southern and fusion bites from three local establishments and food stores while our well-informed and energetic guide keeps you engaged. Learn about Atlanta’s transformation from a small railway township to Georgia’s state capital, and feast on delectable treats like the city’s beloved seafood joint’s shrimp and grits and a Southern fruit gallette from a James Beard nominated bakery. Experience why Atlanta’s foundation rests on food through this memorable culinary tour - an absolute delight for both foodies and history enthusiasts!

  • 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
  • Any food restrictions must be put in your booking notes or customers must contact us 24 hours before the tour for any menu changes to be acommodated.
Location
437 Memorial Dr SE
Memorial Drive Southeast
We will meet in front of the restaurant, Six Feet Under at 437 Memorial Drive SE. DO NOT meet at the Midtown Six Feet Under location.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Dana_w
Jun 8, 2024
Interesting History - Paris did a very nice job. The tour and the history of the area and the cemetary were very interesting.
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Kathyhz9026if
May 26, 2024
Great food tour - We had a great experience! Courtney was a wonderful guide, knowledgeable and charismatic. Restaurants and food choices were just right. Highly recommend!
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Juanayvette_d
May 19, 2024
Best Tour in Atlanta - Everything was wonderful! Kristine was knowledgeable, funny, and so much fun! Best Tour combining food and history.
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Thomas_c
May 13, 2024
Lovely - Courtney was so vibrant and bubbly. She made the tour special and enjoyable experience for my mom and I. This was a special Mother’s Day to learn about Grant Park’s history. All of the restaurants dishes were amazing and the staff were friendly.
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Carlamg1712fw
May 6, 2024
Great food and a cemetery too?? Sign me up!! - This tour was a great time!! Ariel was our guide and she was fantastic. She entertained us with her engaging personality. We learned so much, SO many interesting facts and history about the city I’ve lived in for 25 years! Oakland Cemetery was my favorite part of the tour and as a foodie, to discover 3 great restaurants I hadn’t tried yet was a big icing on the cake. I will absolutely do another tour with this company.
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Resort61635869415
Apr 28, 2024
Great taste of Atlanta history - This was a great tour! Kristen was a great guide, the food was delish, and we will be back to further enjoy the Oakland Cemetery! Walking distances were very manageable.
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Seaside19615061061
Apr 28, 2024
Grant Park Food / Oakland Cemetery- Great Experience - Great Experience and a unique perspective looking at the history of Atlanta through food - this was our second experience with Unexpected Atlanta and both were well worth the time and money and a great way to spend a couple hours. Our guide, Kristin was wonderful- we were lucky to have her on our first tour experience in February this year. Genuinely looks to make sure everyone is having a good time and comfortable. Looking forward to a new tour that is coming on Prohibition.
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Lou_c
Apr 15, 2024
Yummy Walking Tour - Gorgeous Sunday morning walking in and around the beautiful Oakland Cemetery. Regular guide, Kristen, and apprentice guide, Paris, were extremely knowledgeable about the famous and infamous “residents” as well as the history of early Atlanta. The food at all 3 stops was delicious with generous portions.
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Ra12014
Apr 14, 2024
Very Tasty and Informative - Oakland Cemetery was beautiful with the azaleas in full bloom! Kristin and Paris were both extremely knowledgeable about the history of Atlanta and the residents in the cemetery. The food portions at Six Feet Under, Still Fire and The Tart were quite generous as well as delicious! It was an amazing way to spend a lovely Sunday!
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995ravent
Apr 9, 2024
Foodie from the bronx 😋 - I'd like to start off by saying Courtney, our tour guide was a gem. She is so sweet, informative, and helpful. She made our tour feel very intimate and we had a ball. Her energy was amazing and I would definitely recommend this tour if you're interested in FOOD and HISTORY!!!! The food was soooo good from both restaurants and the cocktail was an added sweet treat. This is definitely worth your while!
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