I signed up for the 90 Minute Trolley Tour of Atlanta. The trolley is located outside the Hilton…read moreGarden Inn on the corner of Baker Street and Marietta Street. It was cold and windy that day; luckily, the trolley was heated, and the weather did not affect the tour. This tour is a great deal, priced under $40, to get a detailed overview of the main neighborhoods in and around Atlanta. These days, you will pay a lot more to drive around in an Uber or Lyft, and you won't get a tour guide giving you the history behind the landmarks you will see. The only stop made on this tour is at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center. You will have some time to explore the Center, but not enough to see everything in this area. Ebenezer Baptist Church is next to the Center, and the trolley drives by MLK Jr.'s birth home. At the time I visited, the home was temporarily closed for renovations. For a more in-depth tour of the neighborhood, you will need to return on your own.

a great time! it was a nice ride and a great tour. We went through several districts and learned a…read morelot about each one.

We went to the new location on Luckie Street. We did the southern biscuit class and boy was it…read morewonderful! Jessica was a great guide and the space is so beautiful and clean! I would highly recommend this! My husband and I did it together but I think my ten year old daughter would have loved it. It was a great integration of history and cooking! Thank you, Jessica for making our day!

We had the best time making biscuits with Glen! He told us all the secrets to a flakey, flavorful…read morebiscuit (which none of us knew). We had a fun history tour at the market, learned a lot there too! This tour was fun because it wasn't too early or late so having dinner at the market was perfect. For the cost, you get quite a lot! We tried all the best dishes, including a dessert from most vendors inside- huge bonus! Definitely book with Unexpected Atlanta!

Don and Corey were the best!. We had a small group on our tour and they made it a great experience…read more Don provided both well known and little known facts and anecdotes about the history and culture of Atlanta. It was evident that he was a true native of Atlanta. They both made sure that our experience wasn't rushed, and that we had the opportunity to enjoy ourselves.

Not a terribly bad way to spend five hours in Atlanta…read more They say to be at the meet up point 15 minutes before the tour start time of 900am. The tour guide didn't show up until 900am. He checked us in, and some of the prepaid people were missing. He calls his boss, who presumably reaches out to the missing. We then spend the next 15 minutes sitting in the Peachtree Center as he describes the center and the surrounding area, just killing time to see if the missing arrive late. We finally get going, and the tour guide talks nonstop, in a booming voice, with the microphone turned up full volume, and he plays the harmonica for brief musical interludes. Quite peculiar. At least the bus had air conditioning, although rather weak at times.

I am starting on my 4th year here in Atlanta. I find myself to be a social, community driven,…read morevolunteering type of person. Transitioning to Atlanta was somewhat difficult for me. It was hard to make friends (keep in mind, I am social type of person) and do the things I love. I met Steve on Facebook. He was so kind and you could tell from his posts, that he just wanted to help people. I finally reached out to him and attended an event. It was an event that was the beginning to my "normal." It was the first event I attended and honestly was a bit nervous bc I have been to "meet-up" groups and well they weren't all pleasant experiences. Everyone was so nice, inviting, down to earth just good people. Everyone has their own personality, no one judges, we come together do fun events, events that help our community, we learn at these events...it's just an awesome experience. I could write a whole page!! The point is...I got involved with this group looking to make friends. Not only did I make friends, but these friends turned into my second family here in Atlanta. I can't explain the type of gratitude I feel towards everyone in this group. If you are looking for fun, adventurous, community helping type of people, your search has finally ended!

The adventures that Steve plans for Urban Explorers are not only fun but informative too. I am…read moreproud to be part of such an active club that gives back to the community. I would highly recommend Urban Explorers to anyone who loves meeting new people, seeing hidden gems of Atlanta, and loves fine food and drinks. UXATL never disappoints!

We had a delightful experience taking the foraging tour this past weekend. It was fun to learn…read moreabout the uses of so many wild plants growing in the Atlanta area. Our guide, Morgan, was very knowledgeable and explained each plant so well along with its nutritional and medicinal uses and how it should be prepared. Our tour finished with a fun picnic to sample the teas and foods that can be found in the wild. We look forward to touring again with Flourish and Flora!

Found this class through a friend of mine and I have to say, it was an amazing experience! The…read moreguide, Morgan, was super informative and very knowledgeable about the various plants and all of their various uses and made it a fun time to learn. Can't wait to sign up for another class soon!

Stop 1 Publik Draft House…read more Peach martini was a little sweet shrimp & grits were pretty good but could use more spice The first several bits were nice and cheesy -- but the cheese did not feel infused through the grits cypress brewery --anniversary lager not bad -- crispy keene donut burger. needed additional acid to break the sweetness. -- bbq sauce added to sweetness -- excellent sweet potato fries nicely salted bulla potato peach martini a little sweet shrimp could use more spice real cheesy good -- cheese did not feel infused through the grits cypress brewery --anniversary lager not bad -- crispy keene donut burger. needed additional acid to break the sweetness. -- bbq sauce added to sweetness -- excellent sweet potato fries nicely salted bulla potato bravas--. pretty good. spice was real good built up right amount of crema --potato tortillas really good almost hot potato omelet vibe -- old fashion too sweet -- chicken paella -- preparation good in special pan, crisp up rice. artichoke was different but good, seafood with the paella would have been perfect Henry's for dessert Had the toffee ice cream pie. Really good, the atmosphere was fun. Real good experience overall and a lot of fun to try the different places. Bring your appetite.

We had a great time on the Midtown Atlanta Food and Cocktail Tour! Katrina was a great guide and…read morewe definitely visited some unique spots. We loved hearing about the area and seeing the sights. Loved the atmosphere of the Rowdy Tiger! We had a nice variety of different food and cocktails. Would definitely recommend!

Absolutely loved this tour. Our tour guy was amazing. The training was amazing. I felt like a pro…read moreriding around the town on the Segway. Another unforgivable moment in Atlanta for me. This tour takes you to a lot of places in Midtown that I would've never seen before but now I want to experience these places as well. I've never been to Piedmont Park and I will be going back to visit. But the tour guy was amazing. He knew a lot on the tour and I will say he knew all of our names. It's hard to learn one person's name, but having to learn that seven people that were on the tour and being correct every time it was impressive. They give you a helmet and teach you from the beginning how to ride, slow down, come to fast stop so you are comfortable before you even start the tour. I absolutely enjoyed every moment of it. I highly recommend you take this tour if you're ever in Atlanta.

This is my first and only negative review. It takes a lot for me to do this. We had a very…read moredisappointing experience with this company. Our group of four booked a Segway tour weeks in advance and arrived as scheduled, only to be told upon arrival that the tour could not proceed because their tour guide was unavailable that day. We were informed that they had attempted to notify us the day prior, while we were in transit, but no meaningful effort was made to ensure we actually received that message. A voicemail was left while in transit that only gave the name of the person to call back. We did respond message the company back but no message of details was sent to us. There was no information given us that the tour had been cancelled and there was no effort by the company to call us back this morning to indicate the tour was canceled. Instead this company allowed us to show up. When we showed up this morning, the office was dead quiet. The one staff easily could've contacted us before we arrived, to have allowed us to make alternate plans. As a result, we showed up expecting a confirmed booking. While an apology and refund were offered, that is the minimum one would expect in this situation. There was no attempt to find a replacement guide or propose an alternative solution, despite the significant inconvenience caused. What was most concerning, however, was how the situation was handled. As we calmly discussed next steps among ourselves, we were unexpectedly told that we were making the staff member, Sammi, "uncomfortable". Despite the fact that even though we were highly disappointed we remained polite and measured. We were then asked to leave, and the door was locked behind us, which felt offensive as well as entirely unwarranted given our demeanor. She should've called us that morning and if anything that would possibly be why she was uncomfortable because of her own mistake. Our disappointment was warranted and we were not in any way aggressive, moreover never have any of us been called that. It's preposterous that her mistake, resulting in our disappointment and regrouping could be attributed with making her uncomfortable. She could have a higher tolerance for customers and customer service vs blaming validly disappointed customers for frustration which she caused. We are reasonable, respectful customers and simply expected clear communication and a basic level of customer service. Unfortunately, neither was demonstrated here. I would not recommend relying on this business if your plans depend on them.

The BeltLine Tour is a FREE 3-hour bus tour of the BeltLine which I learned is a 22-mile loop of…read morehistoric rail lines that will eventually create parks, trails, transit, and new development for Atlanta. We took the tour last wknd, and enjoyed learning about the BeltLine project while driving through the Atlanta neighborhoods like Glenwood, Grant Park, Boulevard Crossing, Capital View, Peachtree Hills, etc. and some historic sites, too. Highlight of the tour was seeing the Bellwood Quarry which will be the centerpiece for the future Westside Reservoir Park - the largest park in Atlanta. I was amazed - not to the level like when I first saw the Grand Canyon - but almost, just b/c I never knew such a gem existed INSIDE Atlanta. In case you're wondering about the location, it's behind Marietta Blvd and right now it's fenced off to the public. They say the only way you can see it is taking this tour. Check out the photos - beautiful, right?! The BetlLine project is huge, and has the potential to transform Atlanta. They say it will ultimately connect 45 neighborhoods. I also learned that Atlanta is the one of the most underparked cities - we're at 3.8% whereas most cities are 10-15%. Check out the website to get more info on the project. The tour is a great way to spend your Friday or Saturday morning, and then grab some brunch afterwards :) They book fast and advanced reservations are required. Our tour guide was great and highly knowledgeable but she does talk non-stop. Three hrs is a long time and honestly, I did doze off a few times :) But seeing the Quarry was totally worth it, and I definitely learned a lot about Atlanta.

Yes, the tour is a whole 3 hours. But if you have any interest in Atlanta, mass transit, and/or…read moreurban design, you will quickly get immersed in the tidbits that the tour guide feeds your group and the time will fly by. This was my case during the FYLA event that I attended. The shuttle that we boarded was comfortable and air-conditioned (for those worried about suffering through Atlanta summer temperatures or having to weather a rough ride). Our guide, Shanté (or Shauntay maybe?), was a doll, knew a lot about the project and the city as a whole. She seemed to be seasoned, as she spoke clearly and timed everything she said just right, as she stood with her back to the front, to face our group. I learned a lot and saw neighborhoods that I had never seen or heard of. The architecture of Atlanta is something to admire, as it is unique. I enjoyed seeing the Bellwood Quarry Reservoir (look at our photos, it is gorgeous) and the Old Fourth Ward Park. Now I am hoping that I can convince my landscape architect-in-training sister to join me for this tour. I was told to wait a couple months before going again, to get some new information. Keep in mind that the tours book to capacity at least a month in advance, to plan wisely (though our guide said that if you are really interested, show up and see if some people who have reserved dropped out the last minute--she said this happens quite frequently). If you want, take along some snacks. Just make sure to empty your bladder and any other organs that may need to be voided before arriving to the start point of the tour. The closest bathroom before taking off from the Inman Park MARTA station is at Dough Bakery and the staff restrict bathroom use to patrons. Don't judge me for getting a grapefruit scone so that I could relieve myself. You will make a stop a little bit before the halfway point of the tour at a Kroger (is this murder Kroger? I'm unsure), where you can pick up nourishment and use the facilities. But it can be an uncomfortable first hour or so, if you are thinking you can just hold it. Okay, let's move past the bathroom thing... You should learn more about the A, its history, its neighborhoods, and the progress of the BeltLine. This tour will help you do all those things in a span of just 180 minutes, give or take.

While in the area we visited the Martin Luther King Jr. Birth Home which was a memorable and…read moreinspiring experience. It was closed that day for tours however, being able to stand outside of the home where Dr. King spent his early years provided a deeper appreciation for his life, legacy, and impact on history. The site is well preserved, and the surrounding historic district adds to the experience.

We visited the Birth Home on the second day it reopened and were glad the timing worked out! The…read moreRanger tour was so well done, providing such insight into the childhood and life of Martin Luther King in a way that was engaging, interactive, and made the time fly by. Our ranger found a way to bring everyone - from the oldest to the youngest participants - into the discussion and clearly was passionate about the subject!

Very informative and tasty!!…read more We really enjoyed this experience!! Looking forward to making my chocolate drink

I went here as a meet up with my Wanderful ladies and we thoroughly enjoyed!…read more I loved how the tour kicked off with giving history of cacao and how it is sourced at their factory for production. It was also very informative to know they go above and beyond to source from ethically correct farms. After the introduction, we put on our hair nets to go on a tour of the chocolate production area. This was so cool to see how they start from the cacao seed to the final product! I felt like I was in a mini Willy Wonka movie . After the tour and learning more about the production, it was time for a tasting! We started with a stronger more pure version of chocolate and worked ourselves down with more and more sugar with a side of wine and water. During the tasting, we all discussed what flavors we tasted inside each piece such as a toffee, cherry, wood and other flavors. During the tasting, I found the chocolate I enjoyed and had to buy me some to take home! Very good! Inside the factory, it's a factory. So you know work is being done inside! It isn't fancy, so come casual and ready to learn....and eat lol! There is plenty of parking outside for free inside an area with a few other businesses. And it is located in building 5. Definitely come and check out Xocolatl!