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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 fruit gallettes 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!
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Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Atlanta, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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 fruit gallettes 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!
Itinerary
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Stop At: Six Feet Under Pub & Fish House, 437 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30312, USA
Enjoy incredible shrimp and grits and fried catfish and okra with a cucumber wasabi soy sauce at Grant Park’s most popular restaurant and one of the city’s top seafood spots. The patio is legendary with stunning views of both the city and the cemetery and guests will be seated in their bubbles at separate outdoor tables.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Grant Park, Berne Street, Atlanta, GA 30303
Enjoy the quaint neighborhood of Grant Park while your guide tells you about some of Atlanta’s founding history including one of the worst real estate deals in American history.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Oakland Cemetery, 248 Oakland Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312-2292
Explore Atlanta’s oldest Victorian cemetery, see Maynard Jackson’s, Margaret Mitchell’s, and Bobby Jones’ grave, and learn about the history of the Civil War in this stunning location.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Firepit Pizza Tavern, 519 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30312, USA
Try mouthwatering pork belly on toast with a housemade tomato jam, handmade pretzel with dipping sauce, and a pink cocktail with a local gin made from juniper berries in Oakland Cemetery.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: The Little Tart Bakeshop, 437 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30312, USA
Finish up with the city’s best chocolate chip cookie and an apple cheddar turnover from one of the city’s most pre-eminent bakeries.
Duration: 30 minutes
