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!

Kristen was a great guide and had us laughing and smiling all the time. The biscuit making class…read morewas a lot of fun and something we will do at home too.

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 such a fun time on this tour, Our guide Cat was very knowledgeable about local history and…read morewe thoroughly enjoyed all of the awesome ghost stories we were told at the different bars. The atmosphere was amaze, the cemetery was hauntingly beautiful and our guide was wonderful. Try it out!

Cat was an amazing tour guide! I went as part of a bachelorette party and everyone had a great…read moretime. It was fun to be able to stop at bars but still learn history/ghost stories.

It was fine. We were across the street from the most of the…read morehaunted locations so it was pointless to rent the monitor. The tour guide was friendly and sweet, but I would have preferred a spookier version of the tour.

$26 per person for the weakest "ghost" tour I've ever taken. We met at a brunch spot and the guide…read moreopened with a pitch for the restaurant, then launched into a lot of "a house that used to be here" stories. One stop was literally a gas station where we heard about "creepy dolls" and a haunted mirror. Yes, we did see real landmarks - Fox Theatre and the Georgian Terrace, + a couple more - but the Fox tale was pure fluff and nothing about the Terrace or any of the others was remotely eerie. We mostly stood around on a slow Monday night and watched delivery robots up and down the streets that were more interesting than the tour. No sources, no access, no atmosphere. Also, the "tour guide" told us it's rumored that Wayne Williams of the Atlanta Child Murders took some of the boys he killed to St. Mark United Methodist Church on Peachtree St. and briefly left them there in the basement before he disposed of their bodies. She then went on to say that the church now holds children's services in the same part of the church and that it's "creepy." Give me a break. I've lived in Atlanta for a quarter century and have researched that case extensively, and I've never heard of anything so ridiculous until now. There's also nothing online to support it. If you're expecting legitimate stories, a little theater, or even one genuinely spooky stop, this isn't it. Cut the sales pitches, pick actual sites we can experience, and tell fewer, better stories with citations. Until then, hard pass.

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.

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!

The Birth home of Martin Luther King. The security that watched over the property was very cool. It…read morewasn't open yet but we were able to look around and snap some pics. Cool part of History. Long Live the King!

"Martin Luther King Jr." what more can I say about this man. But being in front of the house that…read morehe grew up in, standing on the streets that he walked. Was an important moment in my life; one I will never forget. His house is under restoration so the next generation of young minds wanting to know how we got our freedom can come see it. I will definitely return to take the tour. This is a trip everyone should make in once in their life.

This hike was the bomb Mr Donta was very knowledgeable of the woods we walked 5 miles and ended…read morethe outting with wine My friend and I was elated and very pleased with everything

Four of us purchased the LivingSocial for the easy hike. None of us had been hiking in Georgia…read morebefore, so we thought this might be a nice introduction. When I contacted the outfit for scheduling and requesting an easy hike on a Saturday, Dante (the guide and the person behind the company, I think) emailed back letting me know there would be an easy hike on the following Sunday. We figured that was fine, even though that meant skipping church and doing something that would take several hours on the day before we're all supposed to be back at work. I read these other two reviews and got a little nervous, so I tried to prepare everyone in the group. We brought additional food with us. First, I get really hungry. Second, I'm vegetarian and I figured that wouldn't necessarily be accommodated, so I didn't bother to ask.. Also, I had to not let the spelling and punctuation in the emails bother me. So I got over that. Thursday before the hike, we got an email letting us know we would be doing our hike at Virginia Bryant State Park in Royston, GA and the wine tasting at Boutier Winery, about 12 miles away from the park. He also told us what he was bringing for lunch, and told us to bring our own water. I thought that specificity was helpful. That state park is 90 miles away from Atlanta, so we carpooled and gave ourselves plenty of time. We found the group pretty easily (just drive toward the ranger station and look for a group of people). The guide is really nice and friendly. He had us all introduce ourselves. During the hike, he also walked his way up and down the line of folks, making sure to talk to everyone, and, I think, keeping track of folks so no one was left behind. We stopped twice so people could have water and a snack (that we brought ourselves - that wasn't provided) and so we could take some photos. Our group paced together pretty well, so staying together was easy. We had lunch together at a covered area in the park. He set out the food (wraps, turkey, mustard, carrots, arugula, kale, dates, pomegranates). It was the perfect hiker's lunch, light, not too much. I didn't really need to have brought additional food for the meat-eaters. I did have my own no-meat sandwich. We then drove over in a caravan to the winery. We got the six tastes, which were pretty generous pours. We could have paid for additional tastes or glasses of wine. The wine was pretty decent. Previous encounters with Georgia wines had been with wines made of muscadine, which is super-nasty. This stuff was all right. I would never pay $95 for this, but it was fine for $39. Now that we know about that park and winery, we can do it on our own. I would recommend this for folks who are hesitant about hiking alone or don't know the area.

I love bike tours & have been on many worldwide. This was an outstanding one as the staff were all…read moresuper friendly and very careful re: safety for everyone. I booked this for our 1st ATL visit. Really great mix of historical info and sites as well as contemporary movie locations and urban artist works. so glad we got to see so many areas that we would like to return to again. Easy enough that kids & my friend who hasn't been on a bike in 10+ yrs could do the tour - invigorating enough that more athletic types don't feel bored. Highly recommend

I went on the Civil Rights tour last weekend and it was FABULOUS! Our guide, Robyn, was a great…read morestoryteller who wove a saga starting from the Civil War to today while guiding us to places I have never been and facts I never knew even though I've lived in Atlanta for 36 years. The story was at times difficult to hear but she told it sensitively and took time for questions at each stop. Even though the tour might sound intimidating at 8 miles and 2.5 hours, it was very manageable for those who had not been on a bike in a long time. We would ride about 10-15 minutes between stops in the shade. The other guide, Toby, was also top notch, keeping all of us safe as we navigated the streets. Everything was handled professionally. Would not change a single thing. Highly 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.