Experience ATL! Food & History Tour
New tour I designed for residents and visitors who would like to KnowATL, Connect w/ ATL and ExperienceATL more fully
Will debut as an “AirBnB Experience” in March 2022
Feb. 13 tour will be a “trial run”
Your feedback will help me fine tune the final AirBnB experience
Feb 5 Black Leaders of Atlanta tour is almost full
Last day to get premium subscription is this Monday, Jan 31
Overview
Celebrate Atlanta's past, present and future with this adventure-driven walking tour. You will have fun, learn some new things and eat well!
The adventure begins in Downtown ATL, where the city began. During the first hour, you will learn about the city's origins as a bustling railroad town. You will also see some of its most historic buildings and streets.
Next, we board the MARTA train, which runs alongside the historic Georgia Railroad. During our short train ride, you will get to see and learn about the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and Historic Oakland Cemetery. Our destination is Inman Park, Atlanta's first 'suburb' and site of the Battle of Atlanta, which took place in 1864. Here, you learn about this pivotal battle that would prove to be the tipping point of the American Civil War.
After visiting key battlefield sites, we will explore Inman Park on foot. This is one of ATL's most beautiful neighborhoods so you can expect to see magnificent homes including 'Callan Castle' home of Asa Candler, founder of the Coca-Cola Co.
Our third and final destination is the Atlanta Beltline Eastside Trail, where you will get to experience some of ATL's best bars, breweries and restaurants. Our stops include Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall, New Realm Brewing and Ponce City Market, where the tour ends. The total walking distance is approximately four miles.
Details
Tickets: $15/person (tickets are non-refundable but they are transferrable)
Your ticket includes one beer or appetizer during the "food & beverage" portion of the tour
The regular price, as an AirBnB experience, will be higher.Does NOT include MARTA pass (see below)
Complimentary tickets available to ATLsherpa subscribers
Maximum # of participants: 15
Minimum age: 21
Distance covered: 3-4 miles at a moderate pace (hills, stairs, uneven pavement)
Tour duration: Four hours
Exact meeting location and tour route will be sent to registered participants 48 hours before the tour (including tips on how to get there by MARTA, etc.)
Great way to get to KnowATL, Connect w/ ATL and ExperienceATL
You will have FUN, make new FRIENDS and get some EXERCISE.
If you want to take some cool PHOTOS you will love this tour.
NO PETS please (for their safety)
Logistics*
Register via Eventbrite (tickets are non-refundable but they are transferrable)
Tour registrants will receive a final email with the exact meeting location and other details about 24 hours before the tour
Tour begins at 10:00AM and ends about 2:00PM
This tour involves a one-way ride on the MARTA train. If you don't have a Breeze Card, you can purchase one during the tour.
As always, wear sturdy walking / hiking shoes, bring water, hat, etc.
Masks are optional for now (will advise if that changes)
Weather: Tour will go on as planned if dry and temps are above 40 at start time. If not, registrants will have the option of receiving a full refund or going on the new date, if rescheduled.
Tour designed and led by Steve Saenz (aka, ATLsherpa)
* Times, distances and all other details subject to change based on various group size, number of stops, weather, etc.