Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a walk through historic Oakland Cemetery — whether you’re coupled, single, or looking for a family-friendly outing. The “Love Stories of Oakland” tour has been a popular event in past years, for good reason.
In 2022, the tours have very limited capacity, so you’ll want to buy your ticket quickly — they sell out every year.
Tickets are on sale now.
As you stroll through Oakland Cemetery, a guide will recount some of the cemetery’s tales of everlasting love and point out the frequent symbols of undying devotion found on many of the stone markers.
Symbolism was important in Victorian times. Clasped hands are often seen on grave stones from that era; the symbol reflects the eternal unity of love.
♥ Tour Dates
In past years, Love Stories of Oakland tours only took place on February 14th, Valentine’s Day.
But in 2022, the offering has been expanded to include the following dates and times:
- Saturday, Feb. 12 at 12:30 p.m., 1 p.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2 p.m.
- Sunday, Feb. 13 at 12:30 p.m., 1 p.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2 p.m.
- Monday, Feb. 14 at 11 a.m and 11:30 a.m.
- Monday, Feb. 14th — special Twilight Tour at 4:30 p.m.
The tour includes a sweet treat when you check in.
PRICES:
♥ Tickets for the mid-day tours from Feb. 12-14 are $16 via Eventbrite, and taxes plus fees brings that to $19.80 per person.
♥ Tickets for the Valentine’s Day Twilight Tour are $24 via the Oakland website, and come to $28.99 with taxes and fees.
♥ If you’re a member, you can save a few dollars on tickets, depending on your membership level.
Note the Eventbrite page doesn’t clearly designate tour start times, so be sure you know which time you’re buying tickets for.
The 75-minute tour will start at Oakland Cemetery’s main entrance (corner of Oakland Avenue and MLK Jr. Drive.)
This is a rain or shine event.
This event always sells out, so RESERVE NOW.
While you’re there…
Check out the Oakland Cemetery Museum Shop for plenty of Valentine-themed gifts.
All Love Stories ticket holders will receive a 10 percent discount in the Museum Shop!
Combine your tour with a meal deal
Make it a date to remember with a pre- or post-tour meal at Agave and Petit Chou, right in the neighborhood.
Both are offering specials to ticket holders.
About the venue
Historic Oakland Cemetery is Atlanta’s oldest public park, and the final resting place for many notable citizens — including author Margaret Mitchell, former Atlanta mayors Maynard Jackson and Ivan Allen, sports legend Bobby Jones, and Civil War soldiers.
Less than a mile from downtown Atlanta, Oakland’s 48 acres are a treasure trove of history, gardens, sculpture, architecture, and ancient oaks and magnolias.
Oakland Cemetery is located at 248 Oakland Avenue, in southeast Atlanta, near Grant Park.
Oakland Cemetery is home to over 1400 trees, some of them nearly 200 years old. Many reflect Victorian symbolism, including those with a “weeping” form or tall columnar shape that points toward heaven.
While you’re there…
Check out the Oakland Cemetery Museum Shop for plenty of Valentine-themed gifts.
All Love Stories ticket holders will receive a 10 percent discount in the Museum Shop!
Combine your tour with a meal deal
Make it a date to remember with a pre- or post-tour meal at Agave and Petit Chou, right in the neighborhood.
Both are offering specials to ticket holders.
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This is a question – are dogs allowed on this tour?