Taste your way through Ponce City Market while walking the Eastside BeltLine’s best murals. This two-hour food and history tour pairs five tastings and one local beer with stories about the building’s past and the neighborhood’s creative present.
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Morning light slips between red-brick pilasters as the old Sears building exhales the city’s working-class past into a bustling food hall.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels—light walking and standing for tastings; accessible routes available.
Wildlife
History
Ponce City Market occupies a 1920s Sears, Roebuck & Co. building — one of the largest brick warehouses in the Southeast — later repurposed as a mixed-use market during the 2010s revitalization.
Conservation
The BeltLine is both an arts corridor and a park initiative focused on reclaiming former rail corridors; visitors are encouraged to pack out waste and support local vendors to keep impacts low.
Reserve your spot on the 2-Hour Food, History and Street Art Tour of Ponce City Market today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Wear comfortable, broken-in shoes
The tour covers paved indoor and outdoor surfaces with light walking between stops; supportive shoes keep you focused on the food and stories.
Bring a refillable water bottle
Tastings add up—stay hydrated between stops, especially in summer when temperatures spike.
Plan for parking fees
Public parking near Ponce City Market charges at machines; allow time to pay before the tour departs.
Notify dietary restrictions in advance
The operator needs 24 hours' notice to adjust tasting menus for allergies or preferences.
Comfortable walking shoes
Supportive shoes handle indoor hall floors and short outdoor stretches along the BeltLine.
Refillable water bottle
Staying hydrated during tastings and sunny sections of the BeltLine is important.
summer
Light rain jacket
Spring showers are common—thin waterproof layers keep you comfortable without bulk.
spring
Small daypack or crossbody bag
Keeps personal items, purchased snacks, and a phone handy while you move between stops.