Atlanta Food and Cemetery Tour

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150 minutes

Atlanta

Basic Information

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Magpie ID: BPTHAC

Category: Tours & Sightseeing

Trip difficultly: Easy

Currency: USD

Language: English

TimeZone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Booking Cutoff: 2 hours before start time

Highlights

Guided tour through historic Oakland Cemetery
Progressive lunch through popular Grant Park restaurants
To-go desserts in case you're too full from lunch to finish
Background of Atlanta's name changes
Learn the impact food had on the city

Included

8 food tastings and one alcoholic beverage from 3 locally-owned restaurants
A friendly and insightful food expert who will guide you through the history of Southern food and Atlanta
Walking and historical tour through Oakland Cemetery and Grant Park
Small group tours
Lunch
Photos emailed after the tour
Ponchos in case of rain

Excluded

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities

Commentary

Guide: English

Summary Description

In just 2.5 hours, you'll get an understanding of how food has been important in Atlanta's past and where Southern fusion cuisine is headed! Come hungry, because you'll get a hearty lunch on this walking food tour.

Description

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 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!

Start / End Location

Start Location: 437 Memorial Drive Southeast, Six Feet Under Pub & Fish House - Grant Park, Atlanta, US

Start Location Notes: Meet outside Six Feet Under Restaurant

Start Location Direction:

Start Location: 437 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA, USA

Start Location Notes:

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End Location: The Little Tart Bakeshop, Memorial Drive Southeast, Atlanta, GA, USA

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Points of interest

Six Feet Under Pub & Fish House - Grant Park, Memorial Drive Southeast, Atlanta, GA, USA

Firepit Pizza Tavern, Memorial Drive Southeast, Atlanta, GA, USA

The Little Tart Bakeshop, Memorial Drive Southeast, Atlanta, GA, USA

Oakland Cemetery, Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA, USA

Pricing

		RETAIL PRICE	NET RATE
GRANT PARK FOOD AND CEMETERY TOUR
Adult	11-99 years	$95.00	Available on request
Child	3-10 years	$65.00	Available on request

Know before you book

Small group size
Tour runs rain or shine
Dietary restrictions can be accommodated

Know before you go

Free parking is available on the street or in the overflow parking lot 2 blocks away from the meeting point.
Wear comfortable walking shoes.
Food allergies or restritions must be communicated in advance.

Cancellation

Cancellation Policy: standard
Cancellation Cut-off: 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

Additional Information

Not wheelchair accessible, 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

Redemption Information

• Call 470-223-2203 at least 24 hours before your tour for food allergies, restrictions, or aversions.
• Meet at Six Feet Under in Grant Park at 437 Memorial Dr, Atlanta 15 minutes before your tour time.
• Parking in the lot directly behind the restaurants is not recommended. There is plenty of on-street parking, as well as an overflow lot located at 408 Woodward Ave SE Atlanta, GA 30312.
• Gratuities are greatly appreciated.
• Please wear comfortable shoes
• Operates rain or shine