Atlanta Plantation Tour with Southern Dinner: Roswell History

Wander historic plantations in Roswell, then unwind with a true Southern dinner

A guided plantation tour from Atlanta covers three preserved homes in Roswell, Georgia, each with distinct Civil War and antebellum history, ending with a complimentary Southern dinner. The tour runs 4 to 7 hours with hotel pickup included and a live English-speaking guide throughout. Bottled water and onboard WiFi are provided.

Step-by-step itinerary

Tour southern plantations and dinner

• Tour grand home used by Union officers
• Visit home of Theodore Roosevelt's mother
• Explore authentic southern plantation
• Enjoy complimentary local southern dinner

The experience

What does a plantation tour actually show you? This one moves through three properties, each telling a different piece of Southern history. You'll start at a grand home that served as a Union officers' headquarters during the Civil War, then visit the former residence of Theodore Roosevelt's mother, and finish at one of the last plantations still operating close to its original model. The guide walks you through the architecture and social life of each era, and the small-town setting of Roswell, about 20 minutes north of Atlanta, keeps the day grounded in a specific place rather than a museum version of the South.

The tour itself runs between 4 and 7 hours depending on how long you spend at each stop and how much ground the guide covers. Hotel pickup is included, so you don't arrange your own transport from Atlanta. Onboard WiFi and bottled water are available throughout the day. At the end, you sit down to a complimentary Southern dinner. The meal comes with the ticket, not as an add-on.

The guide is live and speaks English, so you're getting context and stories rather than walking through on your own. Roswell itself has a quieter, more deliberate pace than central Atlanta, which is part of what makes this tour different from a quick city stop. If you're looking to understand how people actually lived in the antebellum South and during the Civil War, rather than just seeing the buildings, this tour gives you that scope.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup from Atlanta.
• a live English-speaking guide.
• entry to all three plantations.
• bottled water and onboard WiFi.
• complimentary Southern dinner at the end of the tour.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to SaturdayDeparts at 13:00

Book up to4h before

GroupUp to 9

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Explore Atlanta Tours

Is this one for you?This tour works best for small groups or families who want to move beyond Atlanta's downtown and spend a full morning or afternoon understanding Southern history through the places where people lived. The fixed itinerary and included dinner mean the day is already planned. You show up and the guide handles the stops and the timing.

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Top questions

What exactly will I see at each of the three plantations?

The first stop is a grand home that Union officers occupied during the Civil War; the second is the former home of Theodore Roosevelt's mother; the third is one of the last plantations in the area that still reflects authentic plantation-era living and operations in the South.

Is the Southern dinner included in the tour price, or do I pay extra for it?

The Southern dinner is complimentary and included with your tour. It's served at the end of the day as part of the experience.

How far is Roswell from Atlanta, and will I have time to get there?

Roswell is about 20 minutes north of Atlanta, and hotel pickup is included, so you don't need to arrange your own transport to the tour's starting point.

Do I need to be in good physical condition for this tour?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. However, it is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, so consider your own comfort before booking.

Can I bring my young children or a stroller on this tour?

Yes, infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller throughout the tour.