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Unexpected Atlanta Walking Tours
Unexpected Atlanta Walking Tours
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City ToursHistorical & Heritage ToursWalking ToursSightseeing ToursFood Tours
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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Unexpected Atlanta offers Atlanta Food Walks and Atlanta History Tours. With Atlanta Food Walks, you'll get: Amazing food, unexpected places, and powerful storytelling. Discover Atlanta on this delicious tour through Historic Downtown and Grant Park. We'll sample over 12 tastes at 5 to 7 restaurants and talk about the history and culture of Southern food and Atlanta. With Atlanta History Tours, you'll get: Immersive storytelling, unexpected places, and the best way to discover the history of the city. See Dr. King's neighborhood and learn how Atlanta changed the world on an easy two mile walking tour.
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2 hours
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Food & Drink
2–3 hours
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2–3 hours
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Food & Drink
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Brian B
Marietta, GA57 contributions
May 2020 • Solo
I really enjoyed this virtual food tour, the hosts were very personable and kept things interactive and fun! I am an Atlanta native and learned some new spooky facts about some landmarks around the city. If you get the treat box, you can make delicious smores along with the group and includes a way to craft a mock fire pit which is fun for kids and adults alike. Give this virtual tour a shot, you won't be disappointed!
Written June 4, 2020
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Hi Brian! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our virtual haunted and s'mores tour! It's great to know that our hosts made the experience interactive and fun for you. Thank you for taking the time to share your kind feedback, we really appreciate it!
Written July 26, 2023
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Bekah J
14 contributions
Jun 2020
My family just finished the Juneteenth + BBQ virtual tour and it was fantastic. We learned a lot we didn't know about Harriet Tubman, emancipation day celebrations, barbecue, and so much more. I do regret not booking the ATL Treat Box to go with it! Next time we will not make that same mistake. Tour guides Jen and Margaret were well-matched and were a great duo who played well off each other as well as the audience. We got a kick out of the passing of the drink, LOL. Well done to all involved!
Written June 19, 2020
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Hi Bekah J! Thank you so much for the amazing review. We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic time on our Juneteenth + BBQ virtual tour. We appreciate your kind words about our tour guides, Jen and Margaret. Next time, make sure to book the ATL Treat Box to complete the experience!
Written July 26, 2023
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Cameron R
Atlanta, GA4 contributions
Sep 2020
Our tour guide Kristin was amazing- so enthusiastic, easy to talk to and she went above and beyond in answering our many questions and sharing snippets of history along the tour complete with laminated pictures. The food was amazing- so filling (you might want to skip breakfast) and I tried many unusual but pleasantly tasty things (fried catfish and okra to name a few). I highly recommend these tours- such an immersive way to experience Atlanta’s food, surroundings and history.
Written October 6, 2020
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Hi Cameron! Thank you so much for your amazing feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fun experience with our tour guide Kristin. She is truly passionate and knowledgeable about the history of Atlanta. We're also glad you enjoyed the delicious food. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back for another immersive experience!
Written July 26, 2023
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jgray
Alpharetta, GA4 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
First of all, Arielle was the utmost! One of the best presentations about history - she delivered with such simplicity, theatrics, and fun to learn. She had all of us, especially the young ones, honed in on the different historical timelines. Thank you Arielle...well done! Food was very good toooo :)
Written July 24, 2023
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Hi! Thank you so much for your awesome review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fun and educational experience with Arielle, who delivered a fantastic presentation with simplicity, theatrics, and lots of fun. We're glad you enjoyed the food as well. Cheers!
Written July 25, 2023
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arindameeks
Atlanta, GA1 contribution
Jan 2020 • Couples
We did for an adult Christmas with my children and granddaughter and her husband. We do something different every year and always in January each couple gets a chance to pick their choice and everyone has to come .We done this 12 years.Deigh Martin chose and we all enjoyed this it was very educational.Food was delicious.Our your guide Margaret Spencer was amazing and we would use her again.I would recommend this for everyone to do this.
Written January 7, 2020
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Thank you for your glowing review, Arindam! We're delighted to hear that your experience with our company was enjoyable and educational. We're thrilled to know that Margaret Spencer was an amazing guide and that you would recommend our services to others.
Written July 26, 2023
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Steven S
1 contribution
Aug 2024 • Couples
Leigh was our guide with a passionate approach to street art around the Atlanta area. Her knowledge was excellent and very professional. My wife and I enjoyed the short time to introduce us to Atlanta Street Art
Written August 24, 2024
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Linda P
3 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
It was my Mom’s birthday and I thought it would be fun to do something we’ve never done - a tour in a city we’ve been a part of for over several decades. We had a BLAST! Arielle and Kristin were so personable and attentive, they really brought the history of the Municipal Market to life. And my Mom had a new experience on her 83rd birthday! Thanks for the joy and laughter! -Love, Linda & Brenda🩵
Written August 23, 2024
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Cindy K-H
5 contributions
Oct 2022 • Family
The tour was so well done! We were late arriving and the office staff associate was wonderful in keeping the tour guide informed and making sure I connected with the group upon my arrival. Our tour guide, Joy, was great - informative, knowledgeable, and clearly enjoyed her work. My whole family from age 12 to 72 enjoyed our time on the tour.
Written October 19, 2022
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It's great to hear your family enjoyed their walking tour of the Old Fourth Ward! It's such important American history, I know Joy is enthusiastic about sharing it. Thank you for including us in your family outing.
Written November 11, 2022
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Quick_Trip_Traveler
1 contribution
Oct 2021
I had no idea what to do in my trip to Atlanta, and luckily stumbled upon this gem of a tour. Kennedy was a vibrant, fun, and enthusiastic tour guide. The food was excellent. We even went back to one of the restaurants for dinner. Walking is minimal and doable for all ages. Really enjoyed learning about the history of Atlanta. Oakland cemetery would have looked like any cemetery, so I'm grateful for the stories Kennedy was able to share with us. We enjoyed the other guests on the tour, which made the 3 hours go by fast. It's a great deal and would highly recommend.
Written October 19, 2021
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Thank you for your kind words, Quick_Trip_Traveler! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic time on our tour and enjoyed the food, the guide, and the history of Atlanta. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again soon!
Written July 25, 2023
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morethanVMI
2 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
Joy led us on a one-mile walk through Grant Park. We stopped at five restaurants for small samples of tasty bites. She showed us the sights and gave us an interesting history lesson. The three hours went by quickly.
Written March 3, 2020
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Thank you, MorethanVMI, for your amazing review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your tour of Grant Park with Joy. It sounds like the perfect combination of food, history, and sightseeing. We hope to see you again soon!
Written July 26, 2023
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Do you have an age requirement for this tour?
Written May 30, 2019
We wondered about this question....but thinking about the upper end of the age range. We signed my mother and father-in-laws up for the tour...both in their mid 70’s.
We were told if they could stand for long periods of time they would enjoy the tour. Both were able bodied so we bought the tickets. Father-in-law had a great time and would Kiley do another Segway Tour. Mother-in-law had a slightly scary experience (not feeling in control of the Segway when disembarking) that made he feel a bit of tension throughout the tour. Although she was obviously cautious the remainder of the trip, and will probably never attempt such a tour again...she still had a good time and kept up with the group.
The beautiful part was my mother-in-law was able to go a long distance, see and hear everything we did, smile for photos at all the same spots...basically she got to do everything the group did,,,without walking. She would not have been able to keep up had we been walking. (Down deep inside, I think she thoroughly enjoyed the tour.)
Written June 1, 2019
Hi there! Yes, we absolutely have vegetarian options and we love accommodating everyone and showcasing our favorite cuisine. Just let us know when you book that you are vegetarian and we will follow up and make sure we take great care of you!
Written February 27, 2019
Is the good included at the stops or is that separate cost?
Written October 14, 2017
All food is included and lots of it...just go you won't be disappointed
Written October 15, 2017
I'd like a little more information concerning the tour itself, where it begins,how many stops,length of tour.
I'd like to give this as a gift,for life long Atlanta resident's,would it be fun for them?
Thank you
Written December 12, 2016
Sue, Thanks so much for your question. The tour starts at Paschal's and includes 7 restaurants along the way. The total tour time is 3.5 hours, but we recommend giving yourself 4 hours as a bit of leeway and to get back to your car if you drove. We have loads of Atlanta residents who love the tour and come again and again on it! (We have had folks take it 3 or 4 times with different guests). To purchase a gift certificate, just head over to our website and click on "Buy a Gift Certificate." Thanks and we hope to see your guests soon!
Written December 12, 2016
sherrylynnmac
Buena Vista, Georgia
Tell me about the walking food tour. How much does it cost and is there a discount for groups? Where does it start and end?
Written March 18, 2016
There is usually a groupon or living social deal you look for. It typically costs $65.00 per person. It starts at Pascales and ends at the Sweet Auburn market
Written March 18, 2016
Tezra, The tour includes 15 tastings at 7 food stops, a Downtown Restaurant guide with coupons, as well as a complete 3.5 hour guided tour through Downtown Atlanta. There's more information on the restaurants included on the website at the Downtown Southern Food Walk page.
Written May 29, 2015
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