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 24 Jul

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Starting at $95.00

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Thu 24 Jul

Starting at $95.00

Make a reservation

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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)

JudyL08_11

Mar 2016

We've been on several food tours around the country and Europe. This was one of the best we've been on. Akila was a wonderful host and was extremely knowledgeable about the different types of food and weaved a lot of history into the tour. Akila was extremely personable and was very eloquent in her delivery. She kept the tour moving but also allowing for ample time at each stop. Without giving away each of the food stops, Akila was very conscienous about food allergies and was very accommodating to those on the tour who were gluten free. We thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of the Downtown Atlanta Food Walks Tour with Akila and highly recommend this tour when in Atlanta.

GracePointe

Mar 2016

13 of us girlfriends took a food tour of Atlanta this weekend as part of a gift from my very good friend for my 50th birthday. What an awesome experience that was with Akila, the owner operator, narrating the civil rights history and connecting it to the food and culture of the south. From the 1st meal at Paschals to the last tasting at the municipal market, there was nothing there not to love. The best fried chicken and sweet potatoes this side of the Mason Dixie line, a juice bar, praline tasting, Moonshine tastings and the best barbecue and shrimp and Grits you've ever tasted and great live music - what a pleasant surprise that was! Come hungry. Leave full and satisfied and full of new found knowledge of local history and lore. Thank you Akila. It was a pleasure just to see how invested you were in the local history and bringing it to your visitors. Good luck with the business.

ktalbott

Feb 2016

The food tour took us through historical sections of downtown stopping at several great restaurants where we were served Southern cuisine. Each location was great from the food to the service. Akila's history talk as we walked from place to place was informative and fun. It was a great way to see Atlanta and try some typical Southern food. I highly recommend this tour.