Grant Park Food and Cemetery Tour

Overview

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 8 or 9 modern Southern and Southern fusion tastings from 3 locally owned restaurants and food shops on this 2.5-hour small group tour, including a jaunt through Oakland Cemetery, while being entertained by our knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide. You'll learn about the founding of Atlanta, from tiny railroad town to the capital of Georgia, while trying delectable samplings, including shrimp and grits at the city's favorite seafood spot and southern pastries 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! The afternoon food tour includes a full-size specialty peach cocktail!

City: Atlanta

Thu 03 Jul

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Starting at $95.00

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Thu 03 Jul

Starting at $95.00

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What's Included

Alcoholic Beverages

A friendly and insightful food expert who will guide you through the history of Southern food and Atlanta

Dinner

Small group tours

Walking and historical tour through Oakland Cemetery and Grant Park

8 or 9 food tastings and one alcoholic beverage from 3 locally-owned restaurants

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.

What To Expect

Grant Park

Discover Victorian houses and learn history of the city on our way to Oakland Cemetery. This does not go to the park in Grant Park neighborhood.

Oakland Cemetery

Discover the early notables of Atlanta, now the residents of Oakland Cemetery, and how food impacted the growth of the city during this 40 minute guided tour of Oakland. Your ticket price includes a donation to the Historic Oakland Foundation, dedicated to preserving the historic cemetery.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (664)

shamruck1

Sep 2017

Joy, our guide, loved what she does and it shows. She was very knowledgeable about Atlanta history and the food we tried. There's a lot of food so make sure you come hungry. The walk was nice and took us through many neighborhoods. The tour was organized and professional. I would recommend this for anyone looking for a new experience while visiting Atlanta.

Antipodean351

Aug 2017

What an excellent tour guide Joy was. It was a brilliantly paced tour with fantastic food. So much food too! The fried chicken and Brunswick stew were my favourite. Oh, and a hearty meat pie. Great memories. Also learnt fascinating details about Atlanta's history. Especially the weaving in of Martin Luther King's life in Atlanta. Strongly recommended.

SGGNYC

Aug 2017

The Saturday afternoon of our weekend getaway to Atlanta was spent on Atlanta Food Walks' Downtown tour. It was an excellent way to see the city, learn about its history, and taste some delicious food. During our trip, we also did tours at World of Coca-Cola, CNN, and the High Museum of Art. We joked that all of our other tour guides should take a master class from our AFW guide, Joy, whose enthusiasm for the city was palpable. She was incredibly knowledgeable, warm, and personable, coaxing even the shyest people on the tour out of their shells to make for a delightful communal experience. The food we sampled ranged from excellent to satisfactory, but was still worth the price. As a lovely finishing touch, AFW electronically shares photos they've taken during the tour, including shots of the whole group and the individual groups who have participated.