Pick a class, tour, walk, or large event, add any extras, and tell us about your group. We email your pricing within minutes.
Our team follows up to customize your proposal. Review it, finalize the details, and your date is secured when your deposit is received. Need transportation or hotel suggestions? We’ll help.
On the day, we take care of the details. Your guide keeps the group together and connecting, so your team can simply enjoy a taste of Atlanta.
Escape rooms can be done in any city. Give your team a local taste of Atlanta instead: cook Southern classics together, eat your way through local restaurants, or walk the neighborhoods that shaped the city, all led by local Atlanta expert guides.
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Every experience is private to your group and can be customized. Private groups start at 8 guests and larger groups are welcome.
Cook, blend, and make something together. Your team rolls up its sleeves in our downtown kitchen, entirely indoors, for a class that gets everyone talking and ends with something to eat or take home. This is not intimidating and easy cooking experiences that everyone will enjoy.
Taste your way through Atlanta as a team, with enough food and drink to make a meal, conversation at every stop, and nobody waiting on a table. Add extra cocktails or skip them entirely.
See Atlanta through its stories. Walk the neighborhoods that shaped the city with a local guide, and inspire your team to new heights.
Bringing hundreds of people together? We turn a big room into an easy way to meet, with a taste of Atlanta for every guest.
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Only in Atlanta: Your team won’t be doing something it could do in any city. Local guides tell Atlanta’s stories at every stop and your group tastes, makes, and walks the places that make the city what it is.
Connection not a lecture: No stiff reflections or boring talks. your guide starts with an easy icebreaker and keeps the conversation going while your team cooks, tastes, make street art, or solves a mystery together.
We handle the details: From the first email to the last stop, we take care of the planning, timing, and booking.
A supplier you can count on: NMSDC certified and WOSB certified. Hosting groups since 2015, rated 5.0 from 3,500+ reviews on Tripadvisor and Google, and ranked #1 of 307 Tours & Activities in Atlanta on Tripadvisor.
What is a unique team building activity in Atlanta?
Unexpected Atlanta offers team building you can only do in Atlanta: a hands-on Southern cooking or spice-blending class in its downtown kitchen, a food and cocktail tour through local restaurants, or a guided walk through the neighborhoods that shaped the city, such as the King Historic District or Cabbagetown’s murals. Local guides tell Atlanta’s stories at every stop, so your team shares something it couldn’t do in any other city. For more ideas, read the Unexpected Atlanta blog.
Why choose a tour or class instead of an escape room or axe throwing?
Escape rooms and axe throwing are fun, and they work in any city. An Unexpected Atlanta tour or class gives your team a shared experience that’s specific to Atlanta: you taste the food, make something together, and hear the stories behind the places, so people have something to talk about long after the event. Unexpected Atlanta’s guides start with an easy icebreaker and keep the conversation flowing, so quieter team members join in naturally.
What kind of team building activity is involved? Is it just a lecture?
No. Unexpected Atlanta’s experiences are active, not lectures. Your guide starts with a basic icebreaker and encourages natural conversation throughout. On the Historic Market Food Tour, your team makes biscuits in a hands-on class; on the Atlanta Art & Mural Tour, your team designs its own street art; and in Unexpected Atlanta’s cooking and spice classes, everyone makes something together.
What is a good team building activity for employee resource groups or DEI programs?
Unexpected Atlanta’s Martin Luther King Jr. History Walking Tour is popular with employee resource groups, DEI programs, and summer associate programs. It’s a guided walk through the Old Fourth Ward and the King Historic District that explores Atlanta’s role in the Civil Rights Movement, and it can be customized for your group.
What is a good team building activity for summer associates and interns in Atlanta?
Unexpected Atlanta’s Martin Luther King Jr. History Walking Tour is very popular with summer associate and intern groups. It’s a guided walk of about 2.5 hours through the Old Fourth Ward and the King Historic District that gives associates and interns a meaningful introduction to Atlanta and its role in the Civil Rights Movement, and it gives the group something to talk about together. Unexpected Atlanta’s history walks have hosted corporate groups of 24, 35, and 60 guests, and the tour can be customized and paired with a catered dinner or reception.
What are good team building activities in downtown Atlanta?
Unexpected Atlanta’s downtown visitor center and kitchen at 121 Luckie Street NW is two blocks from Centennial Olympic Park and about a 10-minute walk from the Georgia Aquarium and the World of Coca-Cola. Hands-on cooking and spice-blending classes are held there, entirely indoors, and the Prohibition Progressive Dinner starts there. The Historic Market Food Tour at the Sweet Auburn Curb Market and the Martin Luther King Jr. History Walking Tour in the Old Fourth Ward are a short ride from downtown hotels.
What is a good team activity near the Georgia World Congress Center?
Unexpected Atlanta’s downtown visitor center and kitchen at 121 Luckie Street NW is about half a mile from the Georgia World Congress Center, an 11-minute walk or a 7-minute drive. Its hands-on classes are held entirely indoors there, and the Atlanta Spice Lab can also come to your venue. For larger conference groups, Unexpected Atlanta offers Conference Networking Games.
What is a relaxed, social team building activity in Atlanta?
Unexpected Atlanta’s food tours, classes, and walks are social without being competitive: your team tastes, makes, or walks together, and a local guide keeps the conversation going with an easy icebreaker. Teams that like a little competition can add games or friendly challenges.
What is a good team building activity for a small group of 10 to 20?
Unexpected Atlanta’s Southern Essentials Cooking Class, Historic Market Food Tour, Grant Park Food & History Tour, and Atlanta Art & Mural Tour all work well for groups of 10 to 20. Private groups start at 8 guests, and the experience is customized for your team.
What is a good team building activity for 20 to 50 people?
Unexpected Atlanta’s Southern Essentials Cooking Class hosts private groups of up to 45, and its Atlanta Spice Lab hosts up to 140. Its history walks have hosted corporate groups of 24, 35, and 60 guests. Tell Unexpected Atlanta your group size and goal, and it will recommend the best fit.
What is a good team building activity for 50 to 150 or more people?
Unexpected Atlanta’s Atlanta Spice Lab hosts up to 140 guests and can come to your venue. For larger groups, Unexpected Atlanta offers Conference Networking Games and the 1920s Big Bash, which hosts 100 to 750 guests at the Municipal Market. Unexpected Atlanta Tours also has hosted up to 140 attendees on the Martin Luther King Jr. Walking Tour.
Do you offer games, scavenger hunts, or team competitions?
Yes. Unexpected Atlanta can add friendly competitions and team games to its experiences. The Historic Market Food Tour includes a custom market photo game, the Midtown Food & Mystery Tour is built around puzzles, and Conference Networking Games bring Olympic-style games to large groups.
Can Unexpected Atlanta bring a team event to our office or venue?
Yes, in some cases. Unexpected Atlanta can bring the Atlanta Spice Lab to any venue with tables, for up to 140 guests. Its other experiences take place at its downtown kitchen, at restaurants, and in Atlanta neighborhoods, and the 1920s Big Bash is held at the Municipal Market. Ask about a custom option for your venue.
How much does team building in Atlanta cost per person?
Most Unexpected Atlanta team events range from $54 to $400 per person, depending on the experience, the group size, and extras such as a catered dinner. Pricing is custom to your group, and it includes a 20% service charge, which covers gratuity. Fill out the form above, and Unexpected Atlanta emails your pricing within minutes.
How do I find out the pricing?
Fill out the form above, and Unexpected Atlanta emails your pricing within minutes. Then a team member follows up to customize your proposal for your experience, your group size, and any extras.
What do I need to do to book a team event?
First, fill out the form above. Second, Unexpected Atlanta emails your pricing within minutes, and a team member contacts you to learn more about your event. Third, Unexpected Atlanta sends your custom proposal and itinerary. Proposals are valid for 4 days, and your date is secured once the deposit is received.
How many guests can you host, and what is the minimum group size?
Private groups start at 8 guests. Unexpected Atlanta’s standard minimum booking is 10 guests or the equivalent cost, so groups of 8 and 9 are welcome, and exceptions are possible. The maximum depends on the experience: the Southern Essentials Cooking Class hosts up to 45 guests, the Atlanta Spice Lab hosts up to 140, and the 1920s Big Bash hosts 100 to 750. Tell Unexpected Atlanta your group size and goal, and it will recommend the best fit.
We have a tight budget. Can you work with us?
Yes. Share your budget in the form, and Unexpected Atlanta will look at ways to bring your event within your price range, such as adjusting the amount of food or choosing a simpler experience.
How and when do I pay?
After you approve your proposal, Unexpected Atlanta sends an invoice by secure link. Your date is secured when the deposit is received, and the final payment is due 30 days before your event. Unexpected Atlanta accepts ACH (no extra fee), credit card (a 3.6% processing fee applies), and check. Your proposal includes the full terms.
What is the cancellation policy for private events?
You can cancel any time up to four weeks before your event. Unexpected Atlanta withholds a $300 cancellation fee from your deposit and returns the rest, and the $300 can be applied to another booking within one year. Refunds are not available for lower-than-expected attendance or no-shows. If you need to cancel closer to your event, please contact Unexpected Atlanta right away.
Can I reschedule my event?
Yes. Please contact Unexpected Atlanta as soon as you know. Rescheduling within two weeks of your event date has a $100 fee, and Unexpected Atlanta reschedules once you both agree on a new date and time.
Can I change my headcount or add guests?
Yes, with notice. Send Unexpected Atlanta your final headcount, dietary needs, and any added guests at least 24 hours before your event. Changes inside 24 hours can’t be guaranteed, and guests added then are charged at 125% of the original ticket price.
What if guests arrive late?
Guests who arrive more than 15 minutes late may cause Unexpected Atlanta to adjust the itinerary, and the event still ends at the agreed time. Guests more than 30 minutes late are considered no-shows, so please share the meeting location and start time with your group in advance.
Can I add or remove cocktails on a food tour?
Yes. Unexpected Atlanta can add more cocktails to a food tour, or keep the experience alcohol-free, and customize the drinks for your group.
Do you accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies?
Yes. Unexpected Atlanta can accommodate all dietary restrictions and allergies, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, pork-free, and nut allergies. Please send them at least 24 hours before your event, and let Unexpected Atlanta know about any severe food allergy.
Can you add a catered dinner to my event?
Yes. Unexpected Atlanta can pair your class or tour with a catered meal or a reception, so the evening becomes a full event. Tell Unexpected Atlanta what you’d like in the form.
Why should we pay for a food tour? Couldn’t we just go to a restaurant?
On an Unexpected Atlanta food tour, your team sits down at several stops, chats while walking between restaurants, and does a team building exercise that keeps everyone connecting. At a restaurant, guests usually talk with only one or two people. On a food tour, everyone gets a chance to talk with everyone.
How do I know the food will be good?
Unexpected Atlanta pre-selects dishes with each restaurant to highlight what it does best, and every stop serves your team directly, so there’s no waiting for a table. Unexpected Atlanta’s founder wrote A Culinary History of Atlanta, and its team includes two historians who help tell the stories behind what you’re eating.
Where do the experiences take place?
Unexpected Atlanta’s hands-on classes are held at its downtown visitor center and kitchen at 121 Luckie Street NW, two blocks from Centennial Olympic Park and across from the Luckie at Cone Atlanta Streetcar stop. Food tours and walks start in the neighborhood they explore, such as Grant Park, the Sweet Auburn Curb Market, Midtown, the Old Fourth Ward, or Cabbagetown, and the Prohibition Progressive Dinner starts at the visitor center. Unexpected Atlanta emails the meeting location when your event is confirmed.
How long are the experiences?
Most Unexpected Atlanta experiences run 1.5 to 3.5 hours. Classes are about 1.5 hours, the Historic Market Food Tour is about 2, Grant Park and the history and art walks are about 2.5, Beltline tours are about 3, and the Prohibition Progressive Dinner and Midtown Food & Mystery Tour are about 3.5. Unexpected Atlanta can customize the length with advance notice.
How much walking is involved, and are the experiences accessible?
Unexpected Atlanta’s walking experiences cover 0.2 to 1.7 easy miles at a comfortable pace, with limited hills and plenty of stops, and the longest tours can reach about 2 miles. The experiences are wheelchair accessible, so please share your group’s needs when you book. The classes are entirely indoors.
What if it rains?
Unexpected Atlanta’s tours and walks run rain or shine, so your team should dress for the weather and bring an umbrella if needed. The hands-on classes are held entirely indoors.
Is there a dress code?
The Prohibition Progressive Dinner has a dress code (no gym attire, tank tops, beachwear, flip flops, ball caps, or ripped clothing), and guests must be 21 or older. Unexpected Atlanta’s other experiences are casual: wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothes and very comfortable shoes.
Are you a certified diverse supplier?
Yes. Unexpected Tours and Training LLC, which operates Unexpected Atlanta Tours & Gifts, is NMSDC certified and WOSB certified.
Do you help with transportation, hotels, or meeting planning?
Unexpected Atlanta can help arrange transportation and suggest hotels near your event. Unexpected Atlanta does not offer meeting planning, so you stay in charge of the rest of your agenda.
Who leads Unexpected Atlanta’s experiences?
Local guides who know Atlanta and are experienced with corporate groups lead every Unexpected Atlanta experience. They’re backed by the founder, who wrote A Culinary History of Atlanta (a 2020 Georgia Author of the Year Awards finalist in History), and two historians on staff. Your guide keeps your group together, on time, and connecting.
Is Unexpected Atlanta the same company as Atlanta Food Walks and Atlanta History Tours?
Yes. Unexpected Atlanta Tours & Gifts was formerly known as Atlanta Food Walks and Atlanta History Tours. It’s the same company, and it has hosted Atlanta groups since 2015.
