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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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your tour guide will meet you near the orange chairs and tables just off Peachtree Street and 15th at the front of Colony Square.
Itinerary
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1Colony Square
Meet your tour guide at the orange tables and chairs at Colony Square just off Peachtree Street.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Have your first 2 tastings at Saints and Council. Plus, receive your dossier/clue sheet with your tour mystery goals.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3
Discover how the landscape of Atlanta has changed.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
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 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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 minutes • Admission ticket included -
6
Learn about Margaret Mitchell, author of Gone with the Wind, and her mother, Maybelle Mitchell.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
Try authentic Chinese cuisine at a top midtown restaurant.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta (Pass by)
See the gorgeous architecture of the Federal Reserve Bank in Atlanta.
Admission ticket free -
8Margaret Mitchell House
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 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9
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 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- 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
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Additional info
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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