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

Sat 17 May

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Starting at $95.00

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Sat 17 May

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)

Michael S

Jul 2015

Akila was a great, attentive tour guide. The history she recounts is principally about the history of African-Americans in Atlanta, and of MLK Jr. in particular. The food was good, diverse, and satisfying. The best part of the tour for me was walking through different parts of the city and having someone point out interesting aspects of the city planning (or not), architecture, and history. Great for people from Greater Atlanta as well as for guests from outside the city.

Response from Host

Jul 2023

Thank you for your fantastic review, Michael! We're thrilled to hear that Akila provided great service and made the tour informative and enjoyable. We're happy you had a wonderful experience exploring downtown Atlanta with us!

Matt T

Jul 2015

My family and I took the Atlanta Food Walks tour on July 10th. Akila was an excellent guide and extremely knowledgeable about not only food, but Atlanta history and architecture that we passed along the way. Several of the restaurants were particularly amazing, such as the shrimp and grits from Sweet Auburn Seafood. All in all it was a wonderful experience, and we would definitely recommend it for anyone travelling to Atlanta.

Response from Host

Jul 2023

Hi Matt! Thank you for joining our Atlanta Food Walks tour and sharing your wonderful experience with Akila as your guide. We're glad you enjoyed the delicious food and learned about Atlanta's history and architecture along the way. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you and your family again!

Sunnie H

Jul 2015

My husband and really enjoyed the food tour. The restaurants that were chosen were all great and we can't wait to go back to visit them. Our guide Akila was very knowledgeable about the history of the food and Atlanta as well. We learned alot. Can not wait to do it again.

Response from Host

Jul 2023

Thank you, Sunnie! We're thrilled you and your husband had a great time on our food tour. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to Akila. We can't wait to have you back for another delicious adventure!