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You can count on More Than a Tourist to plan your Mississippi Adventure anytime of year. Do you have friends & family in town and want to do something different? Are you in Business and want to show off our city and state to clients and potential customers? Let MTAT show Them around!
Let MTAT help plan your MISSISSIPPI Vacation! From booking your hotels to creating the perfect Mississippi Itinerary, More Than a Tourist can assist you with making the most of your time in our Funky State!
OR Take Advantage of These Services in the Capital City of Jackson
Walking Tours of the Neighborhoods of: Downtown, Belhaven & Fondren
- $30 per person depending on number of people
- Groups of 10 or more can receive a group rate. Please email: mtattravel@gmail.com
Progressive Walking Dinners in the Neighborhoods of Belhaven & Fondren
- Price will depend on what restaurants you choose and how many courses. MTAT can put together a few options to choose from.
Progressive Dinners with Transportation in Jackson (or Even Learned, Yazoo City, or Vicksburg!)
- MTAT can provide transportation for up to 20ppl for a Jackson Progressive Dinner. MTAT will get with the hosts to plan a great dinner at your favorite places!
-Price will included transportation and ultimately depend on where you choose to dine and how many courses
Private Tours of Jackson or Day Trips using MTAT's Transportation
3 hour Tour of Jackson
Special rates for day trip tours to cities such as: Yazoo City or Vicksburg.
MTAT can take care of hiring buses, vans or other modes of transportation if you are wanting to have a large group for a private tour.
2020 Spring Tours
Due to the Covid-19 situation all tours will have a maximum capacity of 8ppl
Must RSVP and Pre-pay for ALL Tours.
Payment methods:
Paypal - mtattravel@gmail.com
Venmo- morethanatourist
Or email me for other payment options - mtattravel@gmail.com
Sat May 16, 23 & Sat June 6 - Downtown Walking Tour
2pm
$30 per person
Join me as we take a 2.5 hour Walk around Downtown Jackson, learning about its Past, Present & Future. You will definitely learn a thing or two:)
Meet under the Hal & Mal's Sign on the Big Brick Wall by 1:55pm.
Treat yourself to a pre-drink and/or snack at Martin's Bar. You will have a choice of places to visit for a tasty beverage or bite to eat Downtown after the tour. I'll tell you all about them!
Sat June 13 - Fondren Tour
1:30pm
Sat May 30 & Sat June 20 - Belhaven Bites & Stroll
2:30pm
Price TBD
We are going to sample 3 restaurants in the Belhaven neighborhood as we take a stroll around the green area learning a bit about architecture, history and what makes this neighborhood so interesting.
Sat June 27 - TOUR-TBD
Waiting to see which tour is the most popular or best option for this date
Scheduled Tours BEFORE Covid-19/Rona
1st Saturdays of the Month: Feb-June. 2pm - 4:30pm
Join me as we take a 2.5 hour Walk around Downtown Jackson, learning about its Past, Present & Future. You will definitely learn a thing or two:)
Meet under the Hal & Mal's Sign on the Big Brick Wall by 1:55pm.
Treat yourself to a pre-drink and/or snack at Martin's Bar. You will have a choice of places to visit for a tasty beverage or bite to eat Downtown after the tour. I'll tell you all about them!
You can pre-pay OR pay Day of! No RSVP necessary, just show up!
$30 per person.
Payment methods:
Paypal (via Friends NOT Service) - mtattravel@gmail.com
Venmo -morethanatourist
Cash Day Of
Or contact me for other payment options at mtattravel@gmail.com
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Fondren Foodie Tours on Saturdays 1:30-5:15pm : Feb 15, March 21 (Canceled), April 25, May 16
Join More Than a Tourist & show your Taste buds a sample of some of Fondren's awesome Restaurants along with a tour of the neighborhood.
10 Stops with a few bites or drinks at each!
$85 Includes:
-All Tastings (water or tea included at 'most' stops)
-tax & gratuity
-a bottled water
-a tour of the area
Who's on the Menu? : Here's a Taste a what we will be sampling. I want it to be a bit of a surprise:)
Green Ghost Tacos - choice of taco & sauce tasting
Aladdin's - 3 fun snacks
Brent's Drugs -Mini Milkshake
Saltine- Well, Oysters of Course & a lil something else
Pig and Pint - Meat!!
La Brioche - Sweet Treat!
Barrelhouse - a classic favorite
Rooster's - Nathan's got us covered:)
Hops & Habanas - Mississippi Beer
Fondren Public - Mini Cathead sampling
Meet by 1:20pm at Green Ghost Tacos and Be ready to EAT!
Payment Methods: Paypal - mtattravel@gmail.com
(use Sending to Friends NOT Service)
Venmo - morethanatourist
or email me: mtattravel@gmail.com for other payment methods
10 people MAX
*at this time MTAT is not able to accommodate different menus for dietary restrictions. We hope to be able in the future so please check back!
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Cancled due to Covid-19
Behind The Scenes Paddy's Day Experience Tour - Friday March 27 & Saturday March 28
Join this small, private tour behind the scenes at Hal's St. Paddy's Parade & Festival!
More Than a Tourist will tell you the history, provide transportation to/from events, introduce you to long-time parade goers and marchers AND show you how Jackson parties during this most wonderful time of Year!
Hal's St. Paddy's Parade & Festival is in it's 37 year! I'll tell ya how it all started and how it's grown.
$250 per person
A portion of this fee will be donated to the Blair E. Batson's Children Hospital. Hal's St. Paddy's Day Parade & Festival has been raising money for this awesome hospital for YEARS! It's what they do! Now you can be apart of what brings us together this weekend!
6 people max for this Tour
Includes:
Fri March 27th - Starts at 4pm at Hal & Mal's
-Transportation Fri March 22nd to Hal & Mal's for the Friday Night Stomp
-Tour of H&M before the Stomp
-Meet & Greet - meet some of the Marching Krewe members
-participation in the Stomp from Cathead Distillery to Hal & Mal's (that's free anyway but you get a private guide!)
Sat March 28th - Starts at 8:30am at Krewe Breakfast
-Transportation to the Krewe Breakfast at 08:45am (pick up times will be before 8:45am and will be worked out prior)
-Food & Drinks at the Krewe Breakfast
-transportation to H&M from the breakfast
-behind the scenes of the pre-parade getting ready party at H&M
-a spot with one of Jackson's Standing Krewes to watch the parade with food, drinks and Porta-Potty on site.
-entry into the Festival after the Parade
What's NOT included:
-Drinks (outside of the Breakfast and Standing Krewe parade site)
- meals except for Krewe Breakfast & food at the Standing Krewe Tent Site
-Transportation from the Festival back to your accommodation both nights. Taxis and UBER will be available and it is up to you to reserve them during or after the Festival.(whenever you feel like leaving!)
-Any tips or gratuities
Payment options:
Paypal - mtattravel@gmail.com
Venmo- morethanatourist
Or email me for other payment options - mtattravel@gmail.com
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Good Friday Downtown Walking Tour - 1pm - 4:30pm Friday April 10th
Let's celebrate a day off at Easter with a Fun & Informative Downtown Jackson Walking Tour! We will be popping in a few places to see what Jackson has to offer & making a fun stop along the way:)
Enjoy Lunch at one of Downtown Jackson's Delicious Restaurants and be ready to relax with a tasty beverage afterwards. I'll tell you where to go!
Meet under the Hal & Mal's sign by 12:55pm so we can get started at 1pm. This special Tour will last apprx 3.5 hours with stops.
Must RSVP to reserve your Spot!
$35 per person
Payment Methods:
Paypal - mtattravel@gmail.com (via Friends NOT service)
Venmo- morethanatourist
or please email me for other payment options: mtattravel@gmail.com
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Jackson City Highlight Tour on Board the Mississippi Party Bus - 1:30pm - 4:30pm Saturday May 9th
Come on Board the Mississippi Party Bus as we discover 4 Jackson's Neighborhoods - Downtown, Belhaven, MidTown & Fondren. We will stop & get out along the way.
$60 per person
Drinks & Snacks provided
Raffle Prizes!!
Meet up in Hal & Mal's/Martin's Bar parking lot.
YOU MUST RSVP!!
Payable by: Paypal- mtattravel@gmail.com
Venmo- morethanatourist
or email me for other payment options -mtattravel@gmail.com
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PAST TOURS
2019 Tours in Jackson & Mississippi
Saturday Dec 21 - Fondren Foodie Tour - 1:30pm -5:15pm
Join More Than a Tourist & show your Taste buds a sample of some of Fondren's awesome Restaurants along with a tour of the neighborhood.
10 Stops with a few bites or drinks at each!
$85 Includes:
-All Tastings (water or tea included at 'most' stops)
-tax & gratuity
-a bottled water
-a tour of the area
Who's on the Menu? : Here's a Taste a what we will be sampling. I want it to be a bit of a surprise:)
Green Ghost Tacos - choice of taco & sauce tasting
Aladdin's - 3 fun snacks
Brent's Drugs -Mini Milkshake
Saltine- Well, Oysters of Course & a lil something else
Pig and Pint - Meat!!
Campbell's Bakery - Sweet Treat!
Barrelhouse - a classic favorite
Rooster's - Nathan's got us covered:)
Hops & Habanas - a Mississippi Beer
Fondren Public - Mini Cathead sampling
Meet by 1:20pm at Green Ghost Tacos and Be ready to EAT!
Payment Methods: Paypal - mtattravel@gmail.com
(use Sending to Friends NOT Service)
Venmo - morethanatourist
or email me: mtattravel@gmail.com for other payment methods
12 people MAX
*at this time MTAT is not able to accommodate different menus for dietary restrictions. We hope to be able in the future so please check back!
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Friday December 13 - Canton Christmas Lights Tour- 5:30pm - 9:30pm
We will be taking the Mississippi Party Bus to enjoy the magic of the Christmas season in the town of Canton. You will have time to enjoy the lights on the Square.
$85 per person
Included:
-Round Trip Transportation on the MS Party Bus
-snacks and drinks on the bus (alcoholic and non)
-A full on Guide with you throughout the tour, ME! We'll be learning a little bit on the way:)
-Dinner at Rich Grain Distillery as well as a Tour & Tasting
-Horse & Buggy ride on the Square
-Time to enjoy the Square and Lights
We will meet at Highland Village on the Northside Dr. side near the Trustmark Bank a little before 5:30pm.
Paypal - mtattravel@gmail.com
Venmo - morethanatourist
or email me for other payment options - mtattravel@gmail.com
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More Than a Tourist's Fall Downtown Walking Tours
1st Saturday of the Month of September, November & December- So Sorry, I will be out of town the 1st Saturday in October!
2pm - 4:30pm
$25
Start/Finish at Hal & Mal's Restaurant. 200 Commerce St. Jackson, 39201
You can park there or it is in walking distance if you are staying at Downtown Hotels.
We will take you around where the City began. Come learn about our past, present and future on this informative Tour!
Please email mtattravel@gmail.com to reserve your spot
You can pay by Paypal: mtattravel@gmail.com / Venmo -@mtattravel / Or pay with Cash Day Of
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Saturday Nov 23 - Fondren Foodie Tour. 1:30pm -5:00pm
Join More Than a Tourist and show your Taste buds a sample of some of Fondren's awesome Restaurants along with a tour of the neighborhood.
10 Stops with a few bites or drinks at each!
$80 Includes:
-All Tastings (water or tea included at 'most' stops)
-tax & gratuity
-Bottled water to take on the tour
-a tour of the area
Who's on the Menu? : Here's a Taste a what we will be sampling. I want it to be a bit of a surprise:)
Green Ghost Tacos - choice of taco & sauce tasting
Aladdin's - 3 fun snacks
Brent's Drugs -Mini Milkshake
Saltine- Well, Oysters of Course & a lil something else
Pig and Pint - Meat!!
Barrelhouse - a classic favorite
Rooster's - Nathan's got us covered:)
La Brioche - choice of a dessert
Hops & Habanas - a Mississippi Beer
Fondren Public - Mini Cathead sampling
Meet by 1:15pm at Green Ghost Tacos and Be ready to EAT!
Payment Methods: Paypal - mtattravel@gmail.com
Venmo - morethanatourist
or email me: mtattravel@gmail.com for other payment methods
14 people MAX
*at this time MTAT is not able to accommodate different menus for dietary restrictions. We hope to be able in the future so please check back!
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Jackson City Highlight Tour on board the Mississippi Party Bus - Sat Oct 26th. 1:30- 4:30pm
$60
Join us as we embark on a Jackson Adventure. On this 3 hour tour we will see 4 different Neighborhoods of Jackson: Downtown, Belhaven, MidTown & Fondren. All are unique. We will make a stop in each area.
Beverages & Snacks Provided
Raffle Prizes!!
You can pay via Paypal - mtattravel@gmail.com or Venmo - morethanatourist
or
email me for other payment options -mtattravel@gmail.com
YOU MUST RSVP and PAY to reserve your Spot!
Sat April 27th - Jackson City Highlight Tour- 1:30pm- 4:30pm
Join MTAT aboard the Mississippi Party Bus for a fun Tour of Sightseeing, Learning & Meeting People!
We'll have stops: Downtown (Hal & Mal's, Old Capital Museum, Merci Train, Capital & Farish Streets) Belhaven (Eudora Welty's House and Belhaven University) MidTown (Visit 1-2 different local businesses) & Take a short Walk around Fondren
Discover Jackson's past & present.
$50 per person
Includes:
-round trip transportation on the Mississippi Party Bus to Downtown, Belhaven, Midtown & Fondren Neighborhoods.
-snacks & drinks on the bus (alcoholic & non)
-raffle prizes
We will meet up at Hal and Mal's Restaurant.
200 S. Commerce Street, Jackson, MS 39201
Tour will start promptly at 1:30pm. Please arrive early to use the restroom and/or get a drink.
Payment options:
Paypal - mtattravel@gmail.com
Venmo- morethanatourist
Or email me for other payment options - mtattravel@gmail.com
Friday April 19 - MTAT's Good Friday Downtown Walking Tour. 2:30-4:45pm
Sign up today to join More Than a Tourist on an informed Downtown Walking Tour. There will be some fun stops along the way!
$25 per person
Tour will last 2 to 2.5 hours
Stop and Start at Hal and Mal's Restaurant. 200 Commerce St, 39201
Please sign up and pay to reserve your spot
Paypal - mtattravel@gmail.com
Venmo - @morethanatourist
OR
email me for more payment options: mtattravel@gmail.com
Fri March 22 & Sat March 23 - MTAT's Behind the Scenes Paddy's Day Experience
Join this small, private tour behind the scenes at Hal's St. Paddy's Parade & Festival!
More Than a Tourist will tell you the history, provide transportation to/from events, introduce you to long-time parade goers and marchers AND show you how Jackson parties during this most wonderful time of Year!
Hal's St. Paddy's Parade & Festival is in its 36 year! I'll tell ya how it all started and how it's grown.
$190 per person
A portion of this fee will be donated to the Blair E. Batson's Children Hospital. Hal's St. Paddy's Day Parade & Festival has been raising money for this awesome hospital for YEARS! It's what they do! Now you can be apart of what brings us together this weekend!
Includes:
Fri March 22nd
-Transportation Fri March 22nd to Hal & Mal's for the Friday Night Stomp
-Tour of H&M before the Stomp
-Meet & Greet - meet some of the Marching Krewe members
-participation in the Stomp from Cathead Distillery to Hal & Mal's (that's free anyway but you get a private guide!)
-transportation back to accommodation
Sat March 23rd
-Transportation to the Krewe Breakfast at 08:45am
-Food & Drinks at the Krewe Breakfast
-transportation to H&M from the breakfast
-behind the scenes of the pre-parade getting ready party at H&M
-a spot with one of Jackson's Standing Krewes to watch the parade with Snacks, drinks and Porta-Potty on site.
-entry into the Festival after the Parade
What's NOT included:
-Drinks (outside of the Breakfast and Standing Krewe parade site)
-All meals except for Krewe Breakfast
-Transportation from the Festival back to your accommodation. Taxis and UBER will be available and it is up to you to reserve them during or after the Festival.(whenever you feel like leaving!)
-Any tips or gratuities
Payment options:
Paypal - mtattravel@gmail.com
Venmo- morethanatourist
Or email me for other payment options - mtattravel@gmail.com
Fri January 25th - Jackson City Highlight Tour - 2pm-5pm
Join MTAT aboard the Mississippi Party Bus for a fun Tour of Sightseeing, Learning & Meeting People!
We'll have stops in Downtown, Belhaven, MidTown (at Lucky Town Brewery) & Fondren including a tasting at Cathead Distillery !
Discover Jackson's past & present. We're a pretty cool city, let me tell you why!
You don't have to be a Blues Marathon Runner to join the tour!
$45 per person
Includes:
-round trip transportation on the Mississippi Party Bus to Downtown, Belhaven, Midtown & Fondren Neighborhoods.
-snacks & drinks on the bus (alcoholic & non)
-raffle prizes
We will meet up at Hal and Mal's Restaurant.
200 S. Commerce Street, Jackson, MS 39201
Tour will start promptly at 2pm. Please arrive early to use the restroom and/or get a drink.
Payment options:
Paypal - mtattravel@gmail.com
Venmo- morethanatourist
Or email me for other payment options - mtattravel@gmail.com
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2018 Jackson & Mississippi Tours
Saturday Dec 22 - Jackson City Highlight Tour - 1:30-4:30pm - GREAT for Family & Friends in Town for Christmas!!
Join MTAT aboard the Mississippi Party Bus for a fun Tour of Sightseeing, Learning & Meeting People!
There will be stops along the way. We won't be riding the whole time:)
$50 per person
Included:
-round trip transportation on the MS Party Bus to Downtown, Belhaven, Midtown & Fondren
-snacks & drinks on the bus (alcoholic & non)
Payment options: Paypal or Venmo at mtattravel@gmail.com
or contact me
mtattravel@gmail.com
Friday Dec 21st - Canton Lights & Dinner Tour - 5:30pm- 9:30pm
We will be taking the Mississippi Party Bus to enjoy the magic of the Christmas season in the town of Canton. You will have time to enjoy the lights on the Square.
$85 per person
Included:
-Round Trip Transportation on the MS Party Bus
-snacks and drinks on the bus (alcoholic and non)
-A full on Guide with you throughout the tour, ME! We'll be learning a little bit on the way:)
-Dinner at Rich Grain Distillery as well as a Tour & Tasting
-Horse & Buggy ride on the Square
-Time to enjoy the Square and Lights
We will meet at Highland Village on the Northside Dr. side near the Trustmark Bank a little before 5:30pm.
Paypal - mtattravel@gmail.com
Venmo - morethanatourist
or email me for other payment options - mtattravel@gmail.com
Saturday Nov 24 - Jackson City Highlight Tour - 1:30-4:30pm - GREAT for Family & Friends in Town for Thanksgiving!!
Join MTAT aboard the Mississippi Party Bus for a fun Tour of Sightseeing, Learning & Meeting People!
There will be stops along the way. We won't be riding the whole time:)
$50 per person
Included:
-round trip transportation on the MS Party Bus to Downtown, Belhaven, Midtown & Fondren
-snacks & drinks on the bus (alcoholic & non)
Payment options: Paypal or Venmo at mtattravel@gmail.com
or contact me
mtattravel@gmail.com
Sat Nov 10, 2018 - "Civil Rights, Art & Vodka" - 1:30pm-4:30pm
Join MTAT as we explore Jackson's many layers.
Stops include: Medgar Evers Home, Wolfe Studio & Cathead Vodka. Each place will tell a story and we will be learning along the way!
$50 per person
Included:
-Transportation on the MS Party Bus,
-Tour,
-Cathead tasting,
-Snacks & Drinks along the way!
We will start and stop in the Duling Hall Parking Lot in Fondren,behind Babalu's.
Tour will start promptly at 1:30 so please arrive at least 15min early.
Payment options: Paypal or Venmo at mtattravel@gmail.com
or contact me
mtattravel@gmail.com
Friday Oct 12 - A Night Out in Livingston. 6:30pm - 10:30pm
More Than a Tourist & the Mississippi Party Bus will be taking you out to the Township of Livingston. Enjoy a tour of the Township, dinner at The Gathering, followed up by some time to enjoy The Briar Patch and perhaps even take a taste of some sweets at Livingston Sweet Shoppe!
$72 per person
Included:
-Round Trip Transportation from Jackson area to Livingston on the MS Party Bus. Meeting point TBD.
-snacks & beverages on board the bus (alcoholic and non)
-Tour of Livingston
-Dinner at The Gathering
-all taxes and gratuities associated with the meal
What's NOT included:
-alcohol with dinner (you may purchase that one your own)
-drinks at Briar Patch (optional)
-sweets from Livingston Sweet Shoppe (optional)
Payment options: Paypal or Venmo at mtattravel@gmail.com / @morethanatourist
or contact me
mtattravel@gmail.com
Saturday May 12 - Tour: "Civil Rights, Art & Vodka"
Join MTAT as we explore Jackson's many layers.
Stops include: Medgar Evers Home, Wolfe Studio & Cathead Vodka. Each place will tell a story and we will be learning along the way!
$45 includes: Transportation on the MS Party Bus, tour, Cathead tasting, snacks & drinks along the way!
Paypal: mtattravel@gmail.com or Venmo: @morethanatourist
Please email me for all the info!
We will start and stop in the Duling Hall Parking Lot in Fondren. Behind Babalu's.
Tour will start promptly at 1:30 so please arrive at least 15min early.
Saturday March 3rd MTAT's Jackson City Tour
starts promptly at 1:30pm at Hal & Mal's and will end at Hal & Mal's at 4:30pm
Join MTAT aboard the Mississippi Party Bus for a fun Tour of Sightseeing, Learning & Meeting People!
$45 includes: The Tour, Transportation on the MS Party Bus, Drinks (alcoholic & non-alcoholic) & snacks.
There will be stops along the way. We won't be riding the whole time:)
Payment options: Paypal or Venmo at mtattravel@gmail.com
or contact me
mtattravel@gmail.com
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