Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Cincinnati Sights & Stories
Wandering Tours
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Our smartphone-guided tour brings the facts and stories behind Cincinnati to life because we've taken the same stops and sights we share with our friends and families when they come to town and created an interactive web-based tour for you! Read the stories behind the city, answer questions to reveal fun facts, and experience what makes Downtown Cincinnati incredible! Purchase your tour and then navigate to our website to enter your access code and launch the tour. You can either start immediately or create an account and come back when you are ready to explore. Please note that you and your group read the tour aloud - there is no audio functionality at this time.
Departure Point
- The plaza outside of Carol Ann's Carousel in Smale Riverfront Park
Return Details
- Fountain Square
Duration
1 hour and 30 minutes - 2 hours
Languages Available
- Printed guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Roebling Suspension Bridge
Ohio River Trail, , Cincinnati, Ohio
Our tour starts at the iconic first bridge across the Ohio River. This bridge speaks to Cincinnati's rich history, global influence (it should look familiar to a bridge in NYC) and rich artistic heritage.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Smale Riverfront Park
166 West Mehring Way, Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati isn't known as one of the greenest cities in the US for nothing! Explore this phenomenal park that also fights flooding, from carousels to labyrinths to memorials.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Great American Ball Park
100 Joe Nuxhall Way, , Cincinnati, Ohio
Baseball is a competitive sport, the debate over its origins more so. However, Cincinnati absolutely claims the first professional team in the world, and today the Reds play right here.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
50 E Freedom Way, Cincinnati, Ohio
People often wonder why this 'national' museum is in Cincinnati - what they don't know is that the Ohio River was the final barrier to freedom seekers and Cincinnati a hot spot for abolitionists and a key stop on the Underground Railroad.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: The Mercantile Library
414 Walnut St, , Cincinnati, Ohio
What do unused subway tunnels and the invention of modern soap have in common? The 1890s right here. With origins in the Industrial Revolution, this city's growth was founded on those two intertwined stories, which we'll tell you all about!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Contemporary Arts Center
44 E 6th St, , Cincinnati, Ohio
We love a good secret library. Eleven stories above you exists a member's library with nearly 20,000 books and a unique founding. You can even go visit, just take the elevator up!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Fountain Square
520 Vine Street, 5th and Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
When do world famous architects and nationally reported lawsuits come together? At the non-collecting Contemporary Arts Center, which with free admission has been a site for Cincinnatians for decades.
Duration: 15 minutes
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a fully walking tour covering approximately 1.5 miles on city sidewalks. Please judge your participation ability accordingly. Luckily, you can go as quickly or slowly as you'd like.
- Easy-to-use web interface
- Family friendly stops and questions
- 24/7 support by phone or email
Redemption Instructions
Thank you for your purchase! Your access code is DXA8TF. Please follow the steps below to validate and start your tour.
1. Navigate to https://wanderingtours.com/go
2. Enter the above code (DXA8TF) in the 'Access Code' box
3. Click 'Go'
Note, you may enter the code to validate your tour at any time prior to starting. You will be prompted to create an account, which can be used to retrieve your tour at another time or on another device.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Wandering Tours in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
Need To Know Info
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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