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

Fri 04 Jul

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Starting at $95.00

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Fri 04 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)

kat-tdot

Apr 2016

I'm very impressed - their website, ticketing system, text reminder message, knowledge of Atlanta history and the email follow up with tour pictures. Our guides were awesome. Oh and the food - wonderful! This is much more than a food tour; this tour will give you a new appreciation for Atlanta and its history.

Response from Host

Jul 2023

Thank you so much for your fantastic review, Kat! We're thrilled to hear that you had a memorable experience on our tour and enjoyed our website, ticketing system, text reminders, knowledgeable guides, and delicious food. We hope to see you again soon for another unforgettable adventure in Atlanta!

knowHow55

Apr 2016

This is a fun thing to do in Atlanta if you are looking for something more personal than the big tourist attractions. Think of it as a hike (2 miles), civics lesson, and food & drink experience. It was a nice leisurely stroll with many interesting talks along the way. I am not really a fan of civics talks, but the guides wove in the local history very well, even tying things in with some of the food & drinks that we had. If this were a class in school I would be happy to go to it! Akila and Joy clearly love giving this tour. Their enthusiasm made for a good time, and it was nice to be escorted around without having to worry about planning our next steps ourselves. If you are looking for a relaxing way to spend a few hours during your time in Atlanta this is a great activity to include.

Response from Host

Jul 2023

Thank you so much for your kind words, Howard! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our Atlanta tour and that our guides, Akila and Joy, were able to provide a memorable experience for you. We pride ourselves on offering a unique and informative tour that goes beyond just food tasting. We hope you'll join us again in the future!

Sean O

Apr 2016

I have just finished the tour and don't think I've written a review so excitedly before. Our guides Akila and Joy were amazing and have so much passion for the tour they give, eloquently taking you on a journey through the city, the civil rights movement, US history and of course the food available in Atlanta. Food tours are a great way to navigate a new city and these two made me feel right at home - a must do!

Response from Host

Jul 2023

Thank you Seanny for your amazing review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time on our tour and that our guides, Akila and Joy, were able to make you feel at home while sharing their knowledge and passion. We agree that food tours are a great way to explore a new city and we're glad you enjoyed it.