Top 10 Sites + Bites of Cincinnati Tour with Riverside Food Tours
Enjoy 6 food stops, the top 10 sites, a streetcar ride, and an entertaining guide on this morning city tour! Is this your first time in Cincinnati? This is a fast paced tour that kids enjoy too. Come hungry and wear comfy shoes because we cover a lot of ground - 2 miles of walking. Be entertained by a friendly local guide as you explore the city's natural riverfront beauty and amazing architecture while learning about its rich history. Enjoy 6 of Cincinnati's favorite foods. Throw in a streetcar ride, an historic urban market, beautiful parks and you'll be ready to put down roots! All food, transportation and a 3 hour guided tour is included. Foods may include a Belgium waffle, a Cincinnati chili dog, Graeter’s raspberry chocolate chip ice cream, German goetta, a French macaron or a homemade cookie from the Market. Plus a sweet and savory item too! Findlay Market is closed on Mon. Alternate tasting is provided.
Departure Point
- Meeting/Ending Point: We meet at 9:45AM outside the Taste of Belgium Bistro at the Banks at 16 West Freedom Way, Cincinnati OH 45202. Make sure you have the correct location.
Do not park on the street. The Central Riverfront Underground Garage is located 182 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202.
Return Details
- Meeting/Ending Point: We meet at 9:45AM outside the Taste of Belgium Bistro at the Banks at 16 West Freedom Way, Cincinnati OH 45202. Make sure you have the correct location.
Do not park on the street. The Central Riverfront Underground Garage is located 182 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202.
Duration
3 hours - 3 hours and 20 minutes
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: The Banks
145 East 2nd Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
The Banks is a mixed-use development along the Ohio River in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, on the land between the Bengals Football Stadium and Great American Ball Park. The Banks Project represents the single biggest shift in thinking and developing the riverfronts potential since the canal development started in the 1820s.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Roebling Suspension Bridge
Ohio River Trail, , Cincinnati, Ohio
Spanning the Ohio River, view the magnificent Roebling Suspension Bridge, a prototype for another famous bridge! See and hear the fascinating history.
Duration: 8 minutes
Stop At: National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
50 E Freedom Way, Cincinnati, Ohio
On the outside of the Center is a piece of history that symbolizes the end of the cold war era. See and hear the interesting story.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Great American Ball Park
100 Joe Nuxhall Way, , Cincinnati, Ohio
We visit the outside the Great American Ballpark. It serves as the home stadium of the Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball (MLB). See the beautiful plaza, statues of former players and hear all the fun stories about the Reds!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Carew Tower
35 W 5th St, Cincinnati, Ohio
Carew Tower is a 49-story, 574-foot Art Deco building completed in 1931 in the heart of downtown. It is being remodeled into luxury apartments. The architecture and history is amazing.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Fountain Square
520 Vine Street, 5th and Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Fountain Square is the center of downtown Cincinnati. The centerpiece is the huge Tyler Davidson Fountain. See and experience a secret feature of the Tyler Davidson Fountain.
Duration: 8 minutes
Stop At: Contemporary Arts Center
44 E 6th St, , Cincinnati, Ohio
Hear the story of the world-famous architect of the Contemporary Art Center. The center is free and open to visitors on select days.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Aronoff Center for the Arts
650 Walnut St, Cincinnati, Ohio
The Aronoff Center is a large performing arts center in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. Events that can typically be found at the Aronoff Center include: plays, ballet, popular music concerts, stand-up comedy shows, and musicals. The center was designed by renowned architect César Pelli and named in honor of Cincinnati native and Ohio senator Stanley Aronoff.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Central Parkway
Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH
Central Parkway is one of Cincinnati's major parkways in a citywide network envisioned in the 1907 park plan by George Kessler. Extending along the former route of the old Miami & Erie Canal, central Parkway was developed in conjunction with a rapid transit railway, which was to run in a tunnel created in the old canal bed, however, the subway was abandoned mid-construction and never completed.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Over-The-Rhine
Cincinnati, Ohio
We enjoy a streetcar ride through this historic neighborhood on our way to Findlay Market. The area is full of unique local restaurants, shops and bars. Your guide will point out Italianate architecture and hand painted murals.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Washington Park
1230 Elm St, Cincinnati, Ohio
We ride by Washington Park on our way to Findlay Market. It is a scenic 8-acre park in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood of Cincinnati. It was originally built as cemeteries. It was acquired by the city in the mid 1800's and turned into a beautiful Victorian Park. Today, the Park welcomes millions of individuals each year from all over, hosting over 300 events annually, including live music, public markets, outdoor fitness classes, children's activities and more.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Cincinnati Music Hall
1241 Elm St, Cincinnati, Ohio
We pass by Music Hall on our way to Findlay Market. Cincinnati Music Hall, is a classical music performance hall in Cincinnati, Ohio, completed in 1878 to host concerts, expositions and political events. It also has a haunted past! It now serves as the home for the Cincinnati Ballet, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Opera, May Festival Chorus, and the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Findlay Market
1801 Race St, , Cincinnati, Ohio
We have our final tasting at the market and tour the market before returning to our starting point. Please note: Findlay Market is closed on Mondays, therefore we enjoy the sample of goetta along with the waffle at The Taste of Belgium Bistro.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This particular tour involves a total of 45-60 minutes of walking over the course of 3 hours. Wear comfortable shoes.
- Children 0-5 are free, but do not receive any food. Parents may share of bring snacks. Children 6 yrs+ require a ticket and do recieve full servings. Contact supplier after booking to notify of child aged 0-5
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Bring a water bottle for hydration if needed.
- Not recommended for physically challenged walkers. The entire tour involves 60 minutes of walking over the course of 3 hrs
- We cannot accommodate nut, food allergies, low carb, diabetes, gluten free, vegan or lactose free restrictions.
- This is a motorized wheelchair accesible tour.
- Food guide and streetcar map
- We regret we cannot accommodate guests who require special dietary dishes due to allergies
- Local certified guide
- All guests must check-in 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour.
- 6 Food Stops
Exclusions
- Gratuities for your guide are not included. Please make sure to take care of your guide.
- Drinks such as soda, coffee, tea (available to purchase)
- Findlay Market is closed on Mon. We provide alternatives.
- Parking fees
Redemption Instructions
We gather 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour at Taste of Belgium Bistro at the Banks, 16 West Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202. Please check to make sure you are at the right address as there are multiple locations. An underground parking garage is located across the street. You will see multiple entrances. Do not park on the street. Any guest who has an aversion to pork or is a vegetarian, must notify Riverside Food Tours 48 hours prior to the tour to request a meatless option. We cannot accommodate those with food allergies, diabetes, celiac disease and other special dietary requirements. This is a walking tour which includes a ride on the streetcar. Guests will be required to be physically fit enough to walk a total of 2.5 miles over the course of the 3 hour tour. Questions, call 513-289-0035.
Findlay Market is closed on Mondays. We substitute an alternate stop for you to enjoy.
Gratuities for your tour guide are not included and much appreciated.
You may bring water bottles for hydration along the way.
Tour takes place rain or shine. Wear comfortable shoes and appropriate outerwear. The tour includes 2.5 miles of walking.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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