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Overview
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.
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Unexpected Atlanta Tours & Stories
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Fun time learning Midtown history while sampling food and drinks
669ritchiec, Sept 2025
I joined the Mystery Midtown Restaurant Tour through Unexpected Atlanta. Great way to learn newly shared historical facts about Midtown all while solving mystery items. Food and drinks were all from newer restaurants to me and the best way to meet people is over shared food experiences. We had a shift in weather and they instantly pivoted while still encompassing all highlights. I left stuffed from all the food. Grab friends and go have a blast. It is a deal for all you get. Kristen makes it fun and added to the whole experience.
Great way to discover Midtown!
Sightseer59378140915, Aug 2025
I loved this tour! I've been in Atlanta for 20 years and had no idea about most of these stories. Additionally, I've never taken the time to walk around the neighborhood side of Midtown and see all the stunning homes in the area. The food was incredible, and I loved how they tied all the stops to a mystery narrative behind it. I highly recommend it. PS You will NOT leave hungry. I could barely walk back to my car ;)
Itinerary
Meet your tour guide at the orange tables and chairs at Colony Square just off Peachtree Street.
15 minutesHave your first 2 tastings at Saints and Council. Plus, receive your dossier/clue sheet with your tour mystery goals.
30 minutesAdmission IncludedDiscover how the landscape of Atlanta has changed.
15 minutesPiedmont Park
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 minutesTry 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 minutesAdmission IncludedLearn about Margaret Mitchell, author of Gone with the Wind, and her mother, Maybelle Mitchell.
15 minutesTry authentic Chinese cuisine at a top midtown restaurant.
30 minutesAdmission IncludedFederal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
See the gorgeous architecture of the Federal Reserve Bank in Atlanta.
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 minutesWalk 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 minutesAdmission Included
Experience
Inclusions
- Friendly and knowledgeable expert tour guide
- Alcoholic beverages
- Dinner
- Interactive puzzles and games
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Parking fees
Additional Information
- 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
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.