Atlanta is a booming city known for its unique mix of cultures. Nowhere is this blend more evident than in Atlanta’s cuisine. The city has one of the hottest foodie scenes in the country, and a food tour is a perfect way to discover all of it. When you’re ready to learn more about the city’s history and eat your way through some of the best restaurants in the area, check out one of these top food tours.
Peachtree Food Tour
The Peachtree Food Tour from Flavors of Atlanta offers you a chance to nibble your way down one of Atlanta’s most famous streets: Peachtree Street. During this 3-hour tour, you’ll have a chance to try popular dishes and off-the-menu items prepared just for the tour from four or five top restaurants. You’ll discover Southern classics, like low country shrimp and grits, and modern offerings, such as a honeysuckle-infused craft cocktail. You’ll also have an opportunity to see exciting landmarks, like the Margaret Mitchell House.
Downtown Southern Food Walk
If you’re interested in checking out some of the best Southern cuisines in Atlanta, then the Downtown Southern Food Walk by Atlanta Food Walks is for you. This 3.5-hour tour includes seven stops where you’ll get to try 15 delicious tastings of traditional Southern cooking and contemporary takes on classic dishes. Highlights of the tour include a stop at the unofficial headquarters of the Civil Rights movement to try one of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s favorite meals, and an opportunity to explore Atlanta’s 94-year-old Municipal Market.
Historic Inman Park
The Historic Inman Park food tour from Food Tours Atlanta takes you through beautiful Inman Park, which was voted the best foodie neighborhood in Atlanta by Creative Loafing. During the 3.5-hour walking tour, you’ll stroll down tree-lined streets as you learn more about the history of the neighborhood. You’ll then have a chance to stop at six restaurants to savor some of the best meals the neighborhood has to offer.
Grant Park Past & Future Food Walk
The Grant Park Past & Future Food Walk from Atlanta Food Walks is the perfect tour for anyone who loves food and history. On this 3-hour tour, you’ll explore one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city while learning more about the future of Southern cuisine. The tour includes five stops at locally owned restaurants where you’ll try 12 modern and Southern fusion dishes.
Ponce City Market
Another popular food tour option from Food Tours Atlanta is the Ponce City Market. The Ponce City Market is one of Atlanta’s most popular food halls, and it includes some of the city’s best restaurants. The 2.5-hour tour will take you to six stops to enjoy the offerings from award-winning chefs while you learn more about the history of the iconic landmark.
Whether you’re in the mood to discover some of the best Southern cuisines in the city or to try out the latest contemporary offerings, you can find the perfect food tour in Atlanta to learn something new and enjoy some great meals.
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