Midtown Atlanta Food and Mystery Tour
Description
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.
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Itinerary
Meet your tour guide at the orange tables and chairs at Colony Square just off Peachtree Street.
Have your first 2 tastings at Saints and Council. Plus, receive your dossier/clue sheet with your tour mystery goals.
Discover how the landscape of Atlanta has changed.
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!
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!
Learn about Margaret Mitchell, author of Gone with the Wind, and her mother, Maybelle Mitchell.
Try authentic Chinese cuisine at a top midtown restaurant.
See the gorgeous architecture of the Federal Reserve Bank in Atlanta.
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.
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!
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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(3)
This tour was so much fun! Kristen and Myla were great tour guides! The food was delicious and the mystery puzzle was a great way to learn some of Atlanta’s history!
I joined the Mystery Midtown Restaurant Tour through Unexpected Atlanta. Great way to learn newly shared historical facts about Midtown all while solving mystery items. Food and drinks were all from newer restaurants to me and the best way to meet people is over shared food experiences. We had a shift in weather and they instantly pivoted while still encompassing all highlights. I left stuffed from all the food. Grab friends and go have a blast. It is a deal for all you get. Kristen makes it fun and added to the whole experience.
I loved this tour! I've been in Atlanta for 20 years and had no idea about most of these stories. Additionally, I've never taken the time to walk around the neighborhood side of Midtown and see all the stunning homes in the area. The food was incredible, and I loved how they tied all the stops to a mystery narrative behind it. I highly recommend it. PS You will NOT leave hungry. I could barely walk back to my car ;)
