Midtown Atlanta Food and Mystery Tour

Overview

This one-of-a-kind 3.5-hour Atlanta adventure from Unexpected Atlanta Tours blends gourmet food, mind-bending puzzles, and jaw-dropping stories in one of Atlanta’s most dynamic neighborhoods. You’ll enjoy nine delicious tastings at four top Midtown restaurants—each stop part of the bigger mystery. As you savor creative spins on classic Southern flavors, your group will team up to solve riddles, follow hidden clues, and uncover the untold stories of Midtown’s past. From the scandalous secrets of Margaret Mitchell to the fabulous rise of RuPaul, you’ll discover how women, rebels, and change-makers shaped the streets you’re walking. Along the way, keep your eyes peeled—historic clues are hiding in plain sight, from forgotten architecture to sidewalks with stories. This tour is part food crawl, part scavenger hunt, and all fun. By the end, you’ll see Midtown through new eyes—and you might even be hungry for more mystery.

Itinerary

1. Meet your tour guide at the orange tables and chairs at Colony Square just off Peachtree Street.

   · 15 min

2. Have your first 2 tastings at Saints and Council. Plus, receive your dossier/clue sheet with your tour mystery goals.

   · 30 min· Admission included

3. Discover how the landscape of Atlanta has changed.

   · 15 min

4. Piedmont Park

   See the Peace Monument, understand how the Cotton States Expo changed Atlanta, including hearing about a speech by Booker T. Washington. Spot a clue for your dossier!

   · 30 min

5. Try 3 more tastings at The Nook off Piedmont Park, a favorite local spot for midtowners, plus do a crossword puzzle to get your next clue!

   · 30 min· Admission included

6. Learn about Margaret Mitchell, author of Gone with the Wind, and her mother, Maybelle Mitchell.

   · 15 min

7. Try authentic Chinese cuisine at a top midtown restaurant.

   · 30 min· Admission included

8. Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

   See the gorgeous architecture of the Federal Reserve Bank in Atlanta.

   · Non-stop passage

9. Learn about Margaret Mitchell's history and story about how she came to write the iconic Gone with the Wind novel. This tour stops outside the home only.

   · 15 min

10. Walk the last few blocks learning about the integration of Georgia Tech, see RuPaul Charles's early home, and see murals paying homage to the rise of hippie counterculture before heading to King of Pops for your last taste- the iconic popsicle of Atlanta!

    · 30 min· Admission included

How to use your ticket

You do not need a ticket to check in with your tour guide. If your name is on the roster, you're in! Please be sure to notify Unexpected Atlanta Tours of any food restrictions for anyone in your party at least 24 hours before your tour, or we may not be able to accommodate menu changes.

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What to know before you go

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather.

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