10 Best Atlanta Food and Drink Tours in 2024 (and Why You’ll Love Them)

Atlanta, Georgia is a culinary hot spot with a diverse array of cuisines. Get to know the city through your stomach by taking any of these delectable food and drink tours. These top Atlanta food and drink tours will have your mouth watering from start to finish.

Are you looking for a unique and delicious way to explore the city of Atlanta? Why not try an amazing food tour!

Whether you’re a local looking to explore Atlanta’s hidden gems or a visitor eager to immerse yourself in the city’s gastronomic delights, these mouthwatering Atlanta food tours offer an unforgettable journey for your taste buds.

Atlanta is a vibrant city known for its rich culinary scene and diverse flavors. From Southern comfort foods to international delicacies, these 10 top food and drink tours have something to satisfy every palate.

Join us on a culinary journey through some of the most iconic eateries in Atlanta and discover why the city is a top destination for foodies.

Let’s dig in!

Atlanta is a city with an amazing array of cuisine. Here’s the scoop on the best Atlanta food tours and cocktail tours that are sure to tempt your taste buds!

1. Midtown Atlanta Food & Cocktail Tour

Tour length: 3-4 hours | Rating: 5 out of 5 stars | Check rates & availability

Explore Atlanta’s thriving foodie scene on this Midtown Atlanta Food & Cocktail Tour, a gourmet small group walking tour. You’ll try a variety of cuisines as you eat your way through a 4-course meal and craft alcohol pairings.

Discover Atlanta’s gourmet food scene and avoid tourist traps on this tour as you eat like a local with unique dishes at popular establishments and hidden gems.

We had a great tour with Katrina and our fun group. The food and drinks were amazing and we learned some neat facts about Atlanta history. I would totally recommend this tour!

– Tracie (see more reviews)

You’ll enjoy a unique mix of cuisines as you explore the city in a small group setting that’s limited to 10 people to ensure a personalized experience.

This 3 to 4 hour walking tour includes a professional foodie travel guide, all taxes and fees covered, enough food for a full lunch or dinner, and two alcoholic beverages.

2. Grant Park Food and Cemetery Tour

Tour length: 2.5 hours | Rating: 5 out of 5 stars | Check rates & availability

Learn about Atlanta’s history as you sample delicious Southern dishes on this leisurely Walking and Food Tour in Grant Park. You’ll stop into 3 local eateries for 8 food tastings that might include dishes like fried catfish and pork belly toast. This tour takes you off-the-beaten path past striking Victorian homes and the historic Oakland Cemetery.

Your local tour guide will share insights about the food scene and history of Atlanta as you visit local restaurants and food shops in Atlanta’s Grant Park neighborhood.

Great food, great tour and great guide! Our group enjoyed it all and our guide, Joy, was wonderful. Felt like we were hanging out with a friend for the day.

– Mackenzie (see more reviews)

This 2.5 hour tour covers about a 2 mile walk around Grant Park and Oakland Cemetery, so bring good walking shoes! The tour includes 8 tastings and 1 alcoholic beverage.

3. North Georgia Wine Country Tour from Atlanta

Tour length: 10.5 hours | Rating: 5 out of 5 stars | Check rates & availability

Get out of the city and explore the beauty of North Georgia’s wine country on this top winery tour. On this tour, you’ll enjoy a drive through North Georgia’s rolling hills and sample more than a dozen Georgia wines from local vineyards.

This winery day tour includes a visit to three North Georgia wineries, wine tastings for up to 13 wines, and a stop for lunch, shopping, and free time in Helen, a Bavarian-inspired town.

We had so much fun on this tour! We loved all the vineyards and the other guests were great. I would absolutely recommend for a fun day out of Atlanta.

– Kourtney (see more reviews)

This full-day, 10.5 hour tour transports you from Atlanta to North Georgia Wine Country to sample local wines and explore the adorable town of Alpine Helen.

4. Atlanta Beltline Food, Street Art and History Tour

Tour length: 3 hours | Rating: 5 out of 5 stars | Check rates & availability

Walk the streets of historic Inman Park and discover this diverse food neighborhood. On this Inman Park food and history tour, you’ll sample regional dishes and local cuisine from locally-owned restaurants.

Your expert guide will help you navigate the streets like a local. This walking tour features a leisurely stroll through the tree-lined streets of Inman Park where you’ll check out some of the area’s best-loved restaurants.

The food selection was great – very diverse and representative of the community. Our tour guide (Michael) was very knowledgeable and entertaining.

– Tracy (see more reviews)

This 3 hour walking tour includes a local guide, 5 local tasting stops with one cocktail tasting, and a small group for a more personalized experience.

5. Food, History and Street Art Tour of Ponce City Market

Tour length: 2 hours | Rating: 5 out of 5 stars | Check rates & availability

On this Ponce City Market Food, History, and Street Art Tour, you’ll explore the converted historic Sears, Roebuck, & Co. building featuring one of Atlanta’s most popular food halls. You’ll taste samples from some of the city’s best restaurants and take a walk down Atlanta’s Beltline Eastside Trail to explore the street art.

Your local guide will lead you through the historic Ponce City Market building as you sample award-winning food from locally owned and operated restaurants. Between bites, you’ll learn about the chefs, their food, the restaurants where they work, the architectural history of the building, and more.

Loved both the food and the history of Ponce City Market. Very knowledgeable guides. Good for both locals and visitors.

– Karen (see more reviews)

This 2 hour tour includes all your tastings, which add up to a hearty lunch, a locally-guided tour of Ponce City Market, and a guided walk along the Beltline Eastside Trail.

6. Atlanta BeltLine Food, Chocolate and Margaritas Tour

Tour length: 3 hours | Rating: 5 out of 5 stars | Check rates & availability

Explore the Atlanta Beltline on this fun, interactive Food, Chocolate, and Margarita Tour. Sample the different cuisines that make up Atlanta’s foodie scene, from Southern comfort to NOLA beignets and more. Follow your local guide along the Beltline to Atlanta’s most popular neighborhood restaurants and learn about the city’s street art along the way.

This tour includes a stop at a chocolate micro-factory where you’ll taste bites from around the world. You’ll discover Krog Street Market and sip on delicious fruit-infused margaritas at one of the best bars in the city.

This experience rates up there with one of my favorite travel experiences. Nicole is a wonderful and engaging tour guide, who has a great passion for ATL and food, and sharing local experiences. I loved learning about the Beltline, the street art, local restaurants and cuisine.

– Cassie (see more reviews)

This 3 hour food tour of the Atlanta Beltline includes 5 tastings at 5 different eateries that add up to a lunch, 2 margarita tastings, and a stop at the Krog Street Market food hall.

7. Atlanta Brew Bus Tour

Tour length: 5 hours | Rating: 5 out of 5 stars | Check rates & availability

Beer-lovers will enjoy this Atlanta Brew Bus Tour. Spend a day sampling Atlanta’s best beers and get an insider’s take on Georgia’s vibrant craft brewing culture.

This tour includes stops at SweetWater Brewery, Monday Night Brewing, and Atlanta Brewing Company. You’ll spend about an hour at each brewery where you can sample beers, grab a pint, and sit back and relax.

We met some fun people and enjoyed the beer and breweries! We would highly recommend this tour!

– Liz (see more reviews)

This 5 hour brewery bus tour includes stops at 3 unique Atlanta breweries, a tasting at SweetWater, 1 pint at each additional brewery, and free snacks.

8. Half-Day North Georgia Wine Country Tour From Atlanta

Tour length: 5.5 hours | Rating: 5 out of 5 stars | Check rates & availability

Don’t have a full day to spend exploring the wineries of the North Georgia Mountains? No worries! Just take this Half-Day North Georgia Wine Country Tour From Atlanta for a short excursion.

Ideal for those who are only available in the afternoon, this tour takes you to the rolling hills and vineyards that make up Georgia’s wine country. You’ll visit two top wineries and taste approximately 9 wines.

I’ve absolutely loved the experience. And having fun with strangers made the experience that much more fun.

– Dominic (see more reviews)

This half-day tour includes transportation in a shuttle bus from Atlanta to Chateau Miechtry Family Vineyard and Winery and Ott Farms and Vineyard.

9. Mystery Picnic Date Midtown

Tour length: 3-4 hours | Rating: 5 out of 5 stars | Check rates & availability

Midtown Atlanta is the perfect place for an urban picnic! On this Mystery Picnic Date of Midtown Atlanta, you’ll spend the day exploring the city and discovering one-of-a-kind shops and parks. You’ll solve clues and riddles that will take you on a journey to collect picnic food and lead you to your final picnic destination.

This mystery picnic date includes gourmet picnic foods from local artisan producers. Your itinerary for the day is pre-planned and pre-booked for you. You’ll follow riddles and clues through an app to find your romantic picnic destination.

Amazing experience! full day of joy, fun, delicious food & beautiful places we never knew existed until we did this!

– Hayley (see more reviews)

For this mystery date tour of the city, you’ll go at your own pace, but the recommended time is 3 to 4 hours. The app will also include additional activity and walking recommendations to help you explore more fully.

Read my Mystery Picnic review here.

10. Mystery Picnic Date Roswell

Tour length: 3-4 hours | Rating: 5 out of 5 stars | Check rates & availability

Get out of the city and explore what the Atlanta suburb of Roswell has to offer. This Roswell Mystery Picnic Date is the perfect way to spend the day together in this historic neighborhood.

You’ll solve clues and riddles that will lead you to boutique shops, quaint cafes, forest trails, and sweeping views of the Chattahoochee River as you collect items for your picnic and unlock your secret picnic location.

10 out of 10 We had so much fun! Loved that we went to places we hadn’t heard of or had been to before.

– Kasey (see more reviews)

For this mystery date tour of Roswell, you’ll go at your own pace, but the recommended time is 3 to 4 hours. The accompanying app will include additional activity and walking recommendations to help you explore more fully.

Read my Roswell Mystery Picnic Date review here.

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Must-Try Food in Atlanta

Atlanta is such a melting pot of different diverse cuisines that it’s hard to narrow it down to just a iconic foods. But here are a few dishes you’ll definitely want to try on your visit to Atlanta!

Fried Chicken

Atlanta is known for its fried chicken, collard greens, biscuits, and other Southern comfort foods. You’ve got plenty of restaurants to choose from for great fried chicken. Mary Mac’s Tea Room, The Busy Bee Cafe, and Paschal’s are the best places in town to get some good Southern fried chicken.

Lemon Pepper Wet Wings

Sure, buffalo wings are great, but Atlanta is obsessed with lemon pepper wet wings. This riff off the classic dry-rub lemon pepper wing is doused in buffalo sauce with a dash of lemon pepper seasoning. Head to J.R. Cricket’s for the best lemon pepper wet wings in town.

Burgers

The Coronary Bypass burgers from The Vortex, specifically. The Vortex is a funky little eatery (for those 21+) with an iconic line of hamburgers that feature multiple patties, slices of cheese, Texas toast, and tater-tots. The massive Quadruple Coronary Bypass has 4 griddled patty melts, 8 slices of Texas toast, 28 slices of American cheese, and 20 ounces of tots.

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Final Thoughts: Atlanta Food and Drink Tours

Exploring Atlanta through a food tour is an incredible way to experience the city’s diverse culture, history, and cuisine.

From savoring the flavors of Southern comfort food to discovering the global influences in Atlanta’s dining scene, these tours offer a delightful mix of tastes and experiences.

Whether you’re a food enthusiast, a history buff, or simply someone who enjoys trying new things, Atlanta’s food and drink tours have something for everyone.

So why not indulge in a food tour on your next trip to Atlanta? Atlanta awaits with its delectable offerings. Bon appétit!

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Paige

Have you taken any of these food and drink tours of Atlanta, Georgia? Let me know your experience in the comments!