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Grant Park Food and Cemetery Tour

437 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30312, USA
Duration

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

14 people

Languages

English

Overview

Sample delicious Southern dishes and learn about Atlanta's history during a leisurely walking and food tour in Grant Park. Stop into local eateries for tastings that might include dishes fried catfish and pork belly toast. Stroll past striking Victorian homes and the historic Oakland Cemetery. Your guide shares insights about the food scene and history of Atlanta on this small-group tour with generous eats.

  • Visit local restaurants and food shops in Grant Park
  • See stately Victorian homes and the historical Oakland Cemetery
  • Get the inside scoop on Atlanta’s food scene as you taste innovative Southern dishes
  • Includes food tastings, guide, and walking tour

What To Expect

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Six Feet Under Pub & Fish House – Grant Park



This is the meeting point for the tour. Guests will meet their tour guide outside Six Feet Under restaurant, directly across from Oakland Cemetery, and head around the corner for the introduction to the tour. Street parking nearby is encouraged.
Then, 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.

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Grant Park



Discover Victorian houses and learn history of the city on our way to Oakland Cemetery. This does not go to the park in Grant Park neighborhood.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Oakland Cemetery



Discover the early notables of Atlanta, now the residents of Oakland Cemetery, and how food impacted the growth of the city during this 40 minute guided tour of Oakland. Your ticket price includes a donation to the Historic Oakland Foundation, dedicated to preserving the historic cemetery.

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Firepit Pizza Tavern



Compare a modern take on a popular dish early Atlantans would have eaten and a modern pizza dish! You’ll also enjoy a cocktail sample from a local distillery. Firepit Pizza Tavern is owned by Leslie Cohen, who won Cutthroat Kitchen.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

The Little Tart Bakeshop



Try two to-go desserts from this James Beard nominated bakery, which is heavily involved in the local community and dedicated to improving the working conditions of the food service industry.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • 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
  • Any food restrictions must be put in your booking notes or customers must contact us 24 hours before the tour for any menu changes to be acommodated.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

Included/Excluded

  • 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
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

Durations

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour's Location

437 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30312, USA
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