In just two hours, you'll try 8 delicious tastings from 4 food vendors in Atlanta’s oldest market and become Southern cooks with a hands-on Atlanta cooking class making classic Southern biscuits.
2 Hour Historic Market Food Tour and Hands-on Biscuit Class
- History of Georgia produce including pecans, and collards.
- History of bread and the impact on civilization.
- Hands-on cooking class
- Friendly and personable guide exuding Southern hospitality
- Small group experience
You won’t want to miss this Atlanta food experience. In just two hours, you will try 8 delicious tastings from 4 food vendors in Atlanta’s oldest market and become Southern cooks with a hands-on Atlanta cooking class. You’ll learn fascinating Atlanta history and get a close look at Southern cooking and Georgia’s most famous foods, including peaches, collards, and pecans. And, you will love learning how to make the perfect Southern biscuit, with enough to take some home! Plus, you'll get a take home recipe card to ensure you can replicate the recipe again and again. **For December bookings, you'll make snowman biscuits!
- 8 tastings from 4 food vendors
- A hands-on Southern biscuit class
- Guided tour of the Municipal Market
- Take-home recipe card
- Water
- Alternative Options available with 24 hours notice: Vegetarian, Vegan, DF, GF
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Parking cost - $7
Start Location: 209 Edgewood Avenue Southeast, The Municipal Market, Atlanta
Start Location Notes: This is the Municipal Market, also known as the Sweet Auburn Curb Market.
Guide : English
- Parking costs are not included in ticket price - $7.
- This tour has a maximum of 10 guests.
- Please communicate about dietary restrictions in advance
- The tour is held completely indoors
- This is enough for a hearty lunch, come with an appetite!
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Weekday pricing at $67.50 for two people; weekend pricing at $90
2 Hour Historic Market Food Tour + Biscuit Class | RETAIL PRICE |
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Adult (12 - 100 years) | $67.50 |
Child (5 - 10 years) | $67.50 |
Guests can cancel with a full refund up to 24 hours before the start of the tour, and up to 12 hours before the start of the tour (minus ticketing and insurance fees) with the purchase of Cancellation Insurance.
- Tours booked after 24 hours without the purchase of Cancellation Insurance will not be eligible for refunds.
- Tours booked with the purchase of Cancellation Insurance will not be eligible for refunds 12 hours before the start of the tour.
**We cannot give refunds or partial refunds for guests that:**
- Do not arrive on time.
- No Show.
- Or, join a different tour out of their own error.
- Unexpected Atlanta reserves the right to cancel tours at any time should there be Force Majeure events, including weather that may impede the operations of tours, or impact the safety of guests. In this event, Unexpected Atlanta will reach out to guests to resolve issues with any affected reservations.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Walking is involved, but is limited to the market and immediate surrounding area. Please wear comfortable shoes. Operates in all weather conditions, rain or shine; please dress appropriately. Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
What is a food tour?
Our food tours of Atlanta combine history, delicious food, and street art. It mashes together a great meal with sightseeing and history.
This cooking class and market tour is a completely unique experience!
Do you offer vegetarian options?
Yes, we can accommodate vegetarian guests for the Curb Market Tour + Biscuit Class. Simply note your food restriction in the booking notes.
Do you offer gluten-free options?
We can accommodate food restrictions and allergies on this tour and class as long as we know about them in advance.
Can my children participate in this tour and class?
Yes! Children love this fun experience, which gives them a true taste of Southern cooking. We generally recommend that children be at least 5 years old in order to fully participate in the Atlanta cooking class.
Is the cooking class messy?
Not at all! There's a bit of flour and butter to handle, but most guests find that no flour ends up on their clothing, and it's easy to brush off. If you are concerned, we have aprons available for guests.
How long is the walk? Are there places to rest if I get tired?
0.2 miles, almost all indoors! You will be standing for at least an hour during the cooking class, but there are stools for resting if needed.
- Duration: 120 minutes
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Category: Tours & Sightseeing



