Atlanta Food Walks offers immersive food tours led by passionate local experts with deep knowledge of the city’s culinary history. They’ve literally written the book on it! These tours delve into Atlanta’s hidden culinary gems, revealing secrets only discovered through extensive research and firsthand experience.
The Downtown Southern Food Tour explores the evolution of Southern cuisine from colonization to the Civil Rights era. Over 3.5 hours, participants visit seven restaurants, savoring 15 diverse food and drink samples. From soul food and contemporary barbecue to lowcountry cuisine and Creole candies, the tour offers a taste of Atlanta’s rich culinary heritage. Gourmet teas and specialty juices add a refreshing twist to the experience.
The Grant Park Past & Future Food Walk takes a different approach, exploring the future of Southern food while honoring its past. This 3-hour journey through one of Atlanta’s oldest neighborhoods features 12 modern and Southern fusion tastings from five local establishments. Participants enjoy dishes like shrimp and grits with sweet and sour vinaigrette and Nashville hot chicken, while exploring the historic Oakland Cemetery. The tour highlights Atlanta’s enduring connection to its food-centric culture.
