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)

Praveen R

Dec 2014

Peachtree Food tours is food tour for restaurants in the midtown area of Atlanta! but calling it just the food tour doesn't do justice to what we have experienced. John has been living on peachtree in midtown for more than 20 years and he probably knows even stories behind every bricks in that neighborhood. He know every restaurant owners by name, history of the building, locations and how it changed over time and even down to who sponsored to build iconical buildings and churches. The tour started at the entrance of north ave station - and from there John has interwoven narratives, stories and food items and, yes you guessed it, more stories! Our first stop was at Varsity where we were treated with FO(Fresh orange) slush and fried pies! It's probably one of very few places where you can get fried pies. Very southern beginning! Our second stop was at Livingston's restaurant in the famous Georgia terrace hotel. Between varsity and GA terrace hotel there was so many churches, fine examples of high rise architecture buildings. We were treated with shrimp & grits and Riesling wine! I won't review much about food but lets just say, we generally liked everything we have tasted, throughout the tour. He pointed out ball rooms and the significance of the hotel over several decades and it's location being right across the street from Fox theater! Next stop was at Saint mark church and John explained the significance of the church in the community for not being conservative and pushing for progressive ideas. I won't give much details here, for that needs to be experienced with John explaining it! Then stopped at cypress street pint & plate joint and we were treated with draft beer and their famous donut burger with bacon and caramelized onions.(Not the whole burger but just a quarter each but given there are other places to taste food at, it's perfect portion size). If you ever get to the restaurant, it's a sin if you don't try that burger! Next stop was at Villains, where we were treated with one of best tasting kale salad I have ever put in my mouth! And we also had a drink that they call, 'Forbidden at turner field'. Why they call it, is something you need hear from the bartender herself! Have you ever had peanuts in coke? yeah, I didn't either! Then we wandered into Max's wine dive where we had one of the most succulent and tender fried chicken, paired with prosecco! And our last stop was at cafe intermezzo for coffee and dessert! We passed Margaret Mitchell house, spinning rocks, federal reserves and so many old buildings and John had stories about every one of those! I can't stress this enough but highlight of the tour is not the food but our guide John Hannula himself! He is full of energy and knows so much information only a keen observant local would know! He is witty, fun and presents his stories in cohesive manner - in nutshell, a great story teller. I bet his grand kids love having him around for that! He even had maps of old Atlanta and pictures of old buildings, it really gave unique perspective to us! The whole 3+ hours flew so fast but never felt rushed! The number 100 might scare some people off but it was on par with food tours with alcohol pairings in other cities(Not that there are much to compare with, in Atlanta) And We thoroughly enjoyed it! I highly recommend it, especially for travelers from other cities and towns! John will even give suggestions on other things to do in Atlanta!

phulst

Dec 2014

This is, without a doubt, the best food tour I’ve ever been on. However, to call it just a food tour is an understatement. The three hour (beginning at 11:45 a.m.) plus walking tour (about 1 mile and limited to a maximum of 7 people) does include a variety of food and alcoholic beverage samples at 6 different locations, including on the day I went: The Varsity, the world’s largest drive-in restaurant and a well known Atlanta institution (FO (frosted orange and fried peach pie); the Livingston at the historic Georgian Terrace Hotel (shrimp and grits w/andouille sausage and wine); Cypress Street Pint and Plate (probably the best hamburger I’ve ever eaten, with fries and a beer sample); Villains (a tasty kale salad and peanut infused bourbon and coke beverage); Max’s Wine Dive (fried chicken, mashed potatoes and Prosecco); and finally Cafe Intermezzo for the dessert of your choice and coffee. Non alcoholic substitutions can be provided at each restaurant. But beyond the food and introduction to restaurants, it’s as much a tour of the sights and history of midtown Atlanta. John Hannula, the owner and tour guide, and his wife have lived in midtown for 15 years, and he knows the area and its history like the back of his hand. Never boring, the conversation provide interesting and sometimes funny facts about the area and its residents, both past and current. John’s personality, knowledge of food, restaurants, facts/interesting stories about the midtown area, and attention to his guests are all exemplary. In addition to the restaurants on the tour, he also identifies other restaurants in midtown and the greater Atlanta area that are worth a trip. Living in midtown myself, I was a bit unsure as to whether or not the tour would be for me. However, after taking the tour and learning new things about the area, I will recommend it highly to Atlantans and visitors alike and will definitely include the tour on my “must do” list for my out of town visitors. On first glance, the tour may seem a bit pricey, but compares favorably with food tours in other cities, and is definitely worth every penny!

r1toby

Nov 2014

John was a fantastic tour guide ... I've lived in Atlanta for over thirty years and I learned so much about my city in just a few hours. Tasting and experiencing delicious food and making new friends at the same time.