Our essential guide to Southern food features 15 delicious tastings from 6 to 7 food stops in Atlanta’s historic Downtown neighborhoods. The 3.5 hour small group food tour will get you off-the-beaten path in Downtown and introduce you to Atlanta’s oldest market.
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Food Tastings Include:

Unofficial headquarters of the Civil Rights movement


Atlanta’s oldest juicery


South African meat pie shop


Popular burger shop


Boutique tea shop


Traditional soul food



New Orleans-style candy shop
*May be subject to change.
Pictures courtesy of Cliff Roles Photography
Tour Details
Cost:
$75 adults; $55 children (ages 12 and younger)
When:
Thursday, Friday, and Monday at 11 a.m.; Saturday at 11 a.m. and 12 p.m.; Sunday at 11:30 a.m.
What’s included:
15 food and drink tastings at 6 to 7 restaurants (enough for lunch), a fun and knowledgeable guide, participant brochure with coupons
Food restrictions:
We can accommodate most food restrictions, including vegetarian, gluten-free, and allergy-restricted diets, with advance notice.
Sales deadline:
9:00 a.m. on the day of the tour
Tour size:
14 people maximum
What to wear:
A mask; weather-appropriate clothes and comfortable shoes
What to bring:
A bottle of water and an umbrella; cash for gratuities for your guide and souvenirs
Weather conditions:
Tour takes place rain or shin
Distance:
2 easy miles with plenty of rest stops
Meeting point:
Castleberry Hill neighborhood (exact location provided with ticket purchase)
Highlights Include:
- Trying Dr. King’s favorite meal at the unofficial headquarters of the Civil Rights movement
- Eating your way through Atlanta’s 93-year old market
- Entertaining and informative stories of Atlanta through the Civil Rights Movement and Dr. King as a foodie
- Walking through Atlanta’s oldest neighborhoods in historic Downtown

“We LOVED this tour! Lots of information about Atlanta's history and DELICIOUS southern food! Our tour guide Jaime was delightful, attentive, and full of interesting stories. She made every step of our our walk through downtown Atlanta fun! Highly recommend!”
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