TOURS AROUND TOWN BY LIESL MERKEL
The weather in Atlanta is perfect for outdoor exploration and what better way to see the city than on a tour? These tour groups will present the most enjoyable spin around Atlanta whether you go by bicycle, electric car, Segway or on foot. You’ll learn little-known facts about Atlanta’s street art, culinary secrets or even the latest news from Atlanta’s film scene. When you’re finished with your tour, you’ll know all the best insider secrets of our great city.
UNEXPECTED ATLANTA TOURS Akila McConnell
Founder and Owner Unexpected Atlanta Tours include Atlanta Food Walks and Atlanta History Tours. You’ll enjoy a guided tour by storytellers who are experts in the culinary scene and Atlanta’s history.
Where is one of the most popular spots on your tour? On our Grant Park Food Walk, people love eating at Six Feet Under. The grits are
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out of this world and convert grits haters. Plus, the patio gives an incredible view of downtown Atlanta and Oakland Cemetery.
What is the best tour for families? Our best tour for families is our King Historic District Tour, which focuses on the story of how Atlanta changed the world with a focus on the civil rights movement. And, it showcases hidden treasures in the city that even locals don’t know, like Dr. King’s elementary school and his office. How have your offerings changed due to COVID-19? We have limited group size to eight people, require masks for all attendees and guides, encourage social distancing, require signed waivers from guests agreeing to wear masks, our guides do daily temperature checks and/or are fully vaccinated. MORE TOURS! The Unexpected Virtual Tours let you explore Atlanta from the comfort of your home with very interactive virtual experiences that include local treats and hands-on
activities shipped directly to you. www.unexpectedatlanta.com
ATL-CRUZERS Stephen Chester
Owner Guided tours of Atlanta are offered by ATL-Cruzers via unique modes of transportation: by electric car or Segway.
Where is one of the most popular spots on your tour? The historic homes of Inman Park are a big hit. Many people don’t expect Atlanta to have that old architecture. Just as impressive are the buildings and history of Sweet Auburn Avenue. What is the best tour for couples, families or simply the most unique? The historic Eastside Segway Tour truly is the best for all categories. However, my favorite is the 90-minute car tour because it covers so much and we have access to talk to the guests for a straight 90 minutes. Not too many tours in general allow that type of connection with the guest and guide.
BICYCLE TOURS OF ATLANTA
Bicycle Tours of Atlanta at Historic Oakland Cemetery
