Midtown Atlanta Food & Cocktail Tour

Overview

Have a great time in Atlanta’s thriving foodie scene on an fun walking food tour complete with alcohol/food pairings and eat like a local at well-known establishments and hidden gems. Our small groups of 4-15 guests create an intimate, boutique experience (leave the herding to the farmers!) and get you closer to your entertaining foodie host, restaurant partners and your fellow food enthusiasts. Dine on a mix of Southern classics and cuisine unique to beloved Midtown. The progressive meal is enough for lunch or dinner with the added benefit of learning Atlanta's history and local tidbits that will make you feel more acquainted to Atlanta in a short 3 1/2 hours.

City: Atlanta

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $114.99

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $114.99

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What's Included

Professional Local guide

Sufficient food for a full lunch/dinner

All taxes, fees and handling charges

3 alcohol drinks

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please contact the Tour Operator with any allergies/diet restrictions that your guide should be aware of ahead of tour time.
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Infant seats are availabilty based
Cannot accommodate VEGANS
VEGETARIAN options can be accommodated with previous notice
Not recommended for travelers with limited mobility as there are areas with uneven terrain and steps.
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas

What To Expect

Margaret Mitchell House

Learn the basics about Margaret Mitchell and her impact on Atlanta's history

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

Guests will learn a little about this important landmark during our food tour

Southern Culinary Tours

St Mark's United Methodist Church is not only the Southern Culinary Food Tours- Atlanta's meeting location but also a historic place of interest. Guests will learn about its interesting historical roots and architectural elements.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (576)

MadeByMark

Jan 2015

We’re on Peachtree Street, joining Tour Guide John Hannula and three strangers for a Saturday morning food tour with Peachtree Food Tours. We live a block off of Peachtree Street, and I walk up and down Peachtree Street almost every day. So I think of myself as someone who knows a lot about my neighborhood — and, particularly, about the dozens of restaurants that line the streets we think of as “ours.” As the tour gets going, though, I find out that I have a lot to learn — both about the history of Peachtree Street (which didn’t get its name because of a peach orchard, by the way) and about the broad range of great food that has escaped our notice in the seven years we’ve lived here. Part of the joy of a Peachtree Food Tours event is the way the experience unfolds. John doesn’t reveal up front which restaurants you’ll visit — and, in this review, neither will I. I will tell you, though, that the mystery (“Where are we headed next?”) adds a great deal to the fun of sampling some of the best food Midtown has to offer. Today’s menu includes shrimp and grits. The shrimp may no longer be swimming in the sea, but he arrives at our table swimming in butter (and pillow-soft grits … and greens .. and andouille sausage). Clyde is the World’s Pickiest Grits Eater — he’s turned them down or sent them back in great restaurants all over the world — but these disappear without the slightest complaint. One member of our tour group is surprised the chef pairs the dish with a Riesling, but instead of being sticky sweet, this vintage is rounded and citrusy — the perfect compliment for such a rich entree. My favorite stop serves an award-winning burger — regularly featured on any number of “World’s Best Lists” — that has a donut for a bun! The texture of that sweet donut gives way to gooey cheddar, crunchy strips of bacon, and a fat, savory patty of medium-rare ground beef. The restaurant chops each burger into fourths, then skewers each quarter burger to make it easier to eat appetizer-style. I love the results … and I’m glad the tour is portion-controlled, because we’re only steps away from buttermilk-soaked jalepeno fried chicken and home fries at our next stop. The chicken is as crispy as it is juicy. The touch of jalepeno pepper gives it a nice, warm glow — like an ember, not a bonfire — which I think makes it as good or better than “Atlanta’s Best Fried Chicken” (the Monday night special at Roxx on Cheshire Bridge) or the tasty but inconsistent yard bird being served up nightly at the Colonnade. A lot of people must share this opinion, because the joint is packed. (Good thing they’ve saved seats for us!) After snagging dessert at a European-themed local coffee house, we end up at a bakery, loading up a bag full of exotic pastries (ever had a bacon-infused, cheese-filled Black Pig?). All told, we stop in at six places. Despite the fact I live right smack in the middle of it all, four of the six are new experiences for me. Unlike many food tours we’ve taken, the stops are well-spaced, with just enough (easy) walking from Point A to Point B. Between bites, John shares the history of the street in his charming and enthusiastic way. He’s a storyteller through and through, and he knows how to pace and scale each surprising snippet. How did Ponce de Leon Avenue get its name? (It’s not named after the Spanish explorer, you know.) What Peachtree Street property prompted Doris Day to sue The Mob? (Yes, that Doris Day.) Which Midtown property has the highest security? (It’s not the Federal Reserve!) And Margaret Mitchell met a violent end practically in my own front yard. (Who knew?) As the tour ends, everyone's delighted with the experience — and it's really apparent that, with Peachtree Food Tours, John's found his calling. We’ve taken food tours all over the planet, and John’s ranks right up there with the very best. Just enough food … just enough alcohol … just enough history … just enough walking … and all of that offered up by a guy who clearly loves his city, this food, and his work. By the end of the tour, you’ll count John among your own friends. If you’re looking for an engaging, educational, and delicious way to learn more about Midtown Atlanta … you should book a Peachtree Food Tour now.

She's E

Dec 2014

This tour should definitely be in your list of things to do in Atlanta. My SO and I were born and raised in Atlanta but learned so much on this tour. Our favorite thing to do is try out new restaurants so this was so much fun for us! We got to try out several restaurants in one day! Everything was so good and being out walking around town gave us that vacation high. John, the guide, is super nice and made us feel like we were just walking with a friend and not being led by a tour guide. Very personable! He is very knowledgeable of the area you would think he's been around for 100 years lol Really neat experience highly recommended! You'll definitely be full and maybe a little tipsy!

rosskie

Dec 2014

Great food tour. Great conversations, great food and lots of interesting stories about the restaurants.