Atlanta History and Latin Food Walking Tour Tastes and Tales

3 h 15 min Free cancellation

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About this activity

Explore Atlanta's vibrant history and culinary landscape on this guided walking tour. Delve into the city's rich cultural tapestry as your local guide shares engaging stories about Atlanta's neighborhoods and the Latin American influences that shape its food scene. Savor a variety of Latin-inspired tastings from locally owned restaurants, sampling dishes like flautas, empanadas, and more while uncovering the cultural traditions behind each flavor. Perfect for food lovers and history enthusiasts, this immersive experience offers a unique perspective of Atlanta's vibrant community.

Duration: Approximately 3 hours of guided exploration
Group size: Intimate tours with 1–10 participants
Enjoy multiple tastings of Latin American cuisine
Discover Atlanta’s history and cultural influences on foot

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At a glance

Duration: 3 h 15 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Pena Travel and Tours, LLC

Ages: Adults (12–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: Lunch: Foods will vary with Latin foods including a Cuban Latte

Not included

Not included: Alcoholic Beverages

Itinerary

Atlanta

1 h 30 min

Discover the history and cultural character of Midtown Atlanta on a guided walking tour that combines fascinating stories, historic landmarks, and the vibrant flavors of Latin cuisine.

Your experience begins at the Renaissance Atlanta Midtown Hotel and continues on foot through some of Midtown’s most notable locations, including Biltmore Hotel, Georgia Tech, The Georgian Terrace, the Fox Theatre, St. Mark United Methodist Church, the Margaret Mitchell House, the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Colony Square, and Politan Row and various restaurants along the way

Along the way, your guide will share stories about Atlanta’s past, architecture, neighborhoods, influential people, and the transformation of Midtown. At selected points along the route, travelers will also enjoy a variety of Latin foods, discovering different flavors, ingredients, and culinary traditions.
Georgia Institute of Technology

15 min

Walk through the Georgia Tech area and discover how this historic institution has helped shape Atlanta’s identity as a center for innovation, education, and technology.
Fox Theatre

15 min

Travelers will visit the iconic Fox Theatre & Georgian Terrace Hotel and learn about one of Atlanta’s most recognizable historic landmarks.
Saint Mark United Methodist Church

Passing by

Travelers will stop at historic St. Mark United Methodist Church & Luthern Church of the Reedemer and learn about its connection to Atlanta’s history and the development of the Midtown community.
Margaret Mitchell Square

15 min

ravelers will stop at the historic Margaret Mitchell House and learn about its connection to Atlanta’s literary and cultural history.
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

15 min

Travelers will see the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta and learn about its role in Atlanta’s financial history and its place within the Federal Reserve System.
Stop 7

15 min

Travelers will explore Colony Square and Politan Row, a lively Midtown Atlanta destination where history, modern urban development, and diverse culinary experiences come together.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet at the Renaissance Hotel on West Peachtree St, between 6th and 7th St.

End point

If you would like to walk back to the meeting point (parked vehicle, etc), feel free to continue the walking journey back with me.
Colony Square is a mixed-use development with various bars, restaurants, and movie theatre.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.