How do I buy tickets?
You can purchase advance tickets (tour booklets) online through this website from Friday, November 8, 2024, for $30 each through midnight on Friday, December 13, 2024.
During the Tour, you may purchase a Tour Booklet at the Ticket Table in the Sanctuary of St. Paul United Methodist Church (UMC) for $35 each.
We also offer a VIP ticket with a special one-hour tour of Historic Oakland Cemetery on Saturday, December 14 at 4:00 p.m. only in addition to the Grant Park Candlelight Tour of Homes. Tickets are $40 each and must be purchased in advance.
Are children allowed to attend the Tour?
We don't recommend bringing babies or small children on the Candlelight Tour of Homes.
For some reason, kids don't seem interested in architecture, home decor, or renovation. Crazy, right? What four-year-old doesn't dream about paint chips and fabric samples?
We suggest leaving the kids at home so that you can enjoy walking through each home without distraction.
If that's not possible, contact us about childcare availability at St. Paul UMC.
If you need to bring a child with you on the Tour, you must purchase a Tour Booklet for them and supervise them at all times.
Where do I pick up my tickets?
If you purchased an advance online ticket, you actually bought a Tour Booklet at an early bird price.
To receive your Tour Booklet, go to the Ticket Table in the Sanctuary of St. Paul UMC during the Tour.
St. Paul UMC is at 501 Grant St SE, Atlanta, GA 30312.
Ticket Table hours are 5:30-9:00 p.m. on Saturday and 4:30-8:00 p.m. on Sunday.
If you need to purchase a Tour Booklet during the Tour, go to the Ticket Table in the Sanctuary of St. Paul UMC during the Tour. Tour Booklets are $35 each. We accept cash and most major credit cards.
If you purchased a VIP ticket in advance, meet at the Bell Tower in Historic Oakland Cemetery on Saturday, December 14, 2024, shortly before 4:00 p.m. A Ticket Chair will give you a Tour Booklet for each VIP ticket purchased before the Oakland Cemetery Tour begins.
Do I need a Tour Booklet for each person in my group?
Yes, each person in your group must present a Tour Booklet to the volunteer at each home on the tour to go inside. The volunteer will check the stop on the back of your Tour Booklet and admit you.
Tour Booklets may not be shared.
Are the homes on the Tour accessible?
Grant Park includes a variety of homes built over the last 100 or so years.
Please remember that some homes might have steps, so determine whether that will challenge you or someone in your group.
St. Paul UMC has an elevator accessed from Sydney St SE or St. Paul Ave SE.
How does the Tour work?
Once you have your Tour Booklet, you may visit any of the homes on the Tour on either day in any order you like during Tour hours.
Will I be able to see the inside of the featured homes on the Tour?
Yes, after presenting your tour booklet to the volunteer at the entrance, you’ll be able to walk through the featured homes. However, homeowners might have some areas closed off for your safety, to confine pets, or for other reasons.
What if I don't finish the Tour on Saturday?
You may finish the Tour on Sunday. Present your Tour Booklet to the volunteer at any stops you have not seen previously.
You cannot revisit homes that were checked off your Tour Booklet previously.
Are restrooms available during the Tour?
Restrooms are available at St. Paul UMC. Unfortunately, bathrooms are unavailable in the homes featured on the Tour.
You cannot revisit homes that were checked off your Tour Booklet previously.
Is there a shuttle service during the Tour?
No shuttle service is offered during the Tour. Some featured homes may be close enough to one another that you can walk to them; however, you’ll most likely need a car to drive to all featured houses. Street parking should be available near all of the featured homes.
Is food available for purchase during the Tour?
During the Tour, the Mad Greek Food Truck will sell food outside St. Paul UMC again.
The Artist Market will also feature a bake sale to get a baked good and hot beverage for a donation.
You may also consider stopping by one of our sponsors, Agave, Grant Park Market, Little Tart, Mediterranea, Mezcalitos, or Six Feet Under Pub & Fish House.
Still have a question?
Please contact us with any unanswered questions. Our Web Chair usually responds by email within 24 hours or less.