The 10 Best Tours in Ohio, United States

Turn Columbus into a giant game board with this fun scavenger hunt adventure! This challenge combines the excitement of the Amazing Race with a 2-3 hour city walking adventure. Guided from any smart phone, teams make their way among well known and overlooked gems of the city, solving clues and completing challenges while learning local history. Your adventure will begin at one of the city's historic churches and takes you through the expansive Capitol grounds and war memorials. Your Quest route will make its way to historic theaters, famous hotels and other locations with incredible outdoor art to show you the hidden gems of this city. The tour requires approximately 2.0 miles of walking. Using a smartphone as “the guide” allows participants to start when they want and determine their own pace of play. Note: Pricing is per individual, but teams must book together in order to be included in the same adventure.

Inclusions: One Scavenger hunt Tour for a team of 2-5 people.

Exclusions: Must have a smart phone with a cellular data service plan. Smart Phone not provided with tour.

Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led scavenger hunt company. Walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and solving challenges. Work with your team or compete against them, as you learn new facts and create memorable experiences. Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts are great as an everyday activity, or for bachelorette parties, birthday parties, corporate team building events and more! Each player chooses an interactive role, with challenges varying by person.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Digital Copies of your scavenger hunt photos, Local taxes

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions

We have a hunch you'll love our Saturday morning Brunch Tour. Learn the history of Cincinnati while enjoying great food along the way! Maximize your time on this 3 hour guided walking tour and visit Over the Rhine and historic Findlay Market. We enjoy wonderful food from 6 local eateries: We promise you won't leave hungry on this tour. Experience the beauty and hear the stories about Washington Park, Music Hall, and the history of Over the Rhine. Highlights: *Experience colorful multi story murals throughout the city and the free art exhibits that you can return to. *Stroll through Findlay Market and hear the story of the oldest urban market in Ohio. Stay and shop awhile. You're only a few blocks north of our starting point. *Enjoy dining at locally owned restaurants and eateries.. *Receive a food guide with map, list of restaurants and advice from a local guide who knows the city. *Our promise to leave you full - both mind and body!

Inclusions: Brunch dishes at 6 local eateries, Food guide with map, Children 5 and under are free if sharing from parents plate

Exclusions: Parking (parking garage located underneath the meeting spot), Gratuities for your guide, Beverages (Water is served; other beverages may be purchased)

This tour covers all the highlights of downtown Cleveland in one great, two-hour tour! The tour discusses a brief history of Cleveland, the buildings on Public Square and along the Mall, the Cleveland Public Library, the Cleveland Federal Reserve, Playhouse Square, with a visit inside the Arcade and the Cleveland Trust Company Building (Heinen's), as well as tales of Cleveland’s most famous residents. This walking tour is approximately 2 hours long. Some stops on the tour offer the opportunity for participants to sit. A walking tour with a knowledgeable guide is one of the best way's to experience Cleveland!

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes

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Is this your first visit to Cincinnati? This is the tour for you! We retrace the restaurants and enjoy 5 of the foods seen in the show Bizarre Foods Delicious Destinations ‘Cincinnati’. On this tour, we enjoy a variety of foods that are unique to the city along with a local German beer. We share the history, the stories and the folklore behind these famous dishes. Hear stories about the German immigrants, their food and customs that left a lasting impact on Cincinnati. Stroll through Findlay Market and hear the story of the oldest urban market in Ohio. See and hear stories about Washington Park, Music Hall, Crosley Square and City Hall. Experience colorful multi-story murals. Enjoy dining at a variety of local restaurants and enjoy a local craft beer. Receive a food guide with map and advice from a local host who knows the city. Our group tours, led by friendly guides, provides you with a VIP experience. Our promise is to leave you full – both mind and body!

Inclusions: We enjoy generous tastings of CIncinnati foods at 5 locations, plus a small local beer., We use the climate controlled Cincinnati Streetcar on parts of the tour.

Exclusions: Gratuities for your guide are not included and are much appreciated., Additional beverages are not included, but may be purchased.

Brewing high quality beer was an art form to many Cincinnati breweries and the buildings that housed their operations needed to be an extension of this passion. This tour shares the evolution of the brewing industry through the size, complexity, and architectural grandeur of the city’s historic breweries. We follow the Brewing Heritage Trail and marvel at the many remaining 19th and early 20th century structures, while sharing stories of those who built or doomed these brewing empires during beer’s industrial revolution. Tours include a visit into the vast subterranean lager cellars of the historic (non-operating) Jackson Brewery.

Inclusions: Visit into a historic pre-Prohibition brewery lagering cellar., Discount on merchandise in the Brewing Heritage Trail store.

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With no in-person contact, our smartphone-guided experience brings the real facts and stories behind Cleveland to life with the quality of a personal private tour crafted by Cleveland-locals. 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 - read the stories behind the city, answer questions about what you've seen to reveal fun facts, and experience what makes Downtown Cleveland 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've reached the starting location and are ready to explore.

Inclusions: Family-friendly stops and questions, Easy-to-use web interface, 24/7 support by phone or email

Exclusions: But we'll point you to some of our favorite places!

Is this your first time in Cincinnati? Well do we have the tour for you! The Top 10 Tour crams all of Cincinnati into one big morning adventure. It is a fast paced tour that kids enjoy too. Come hungry and wear comfy shoes because we cover a lot of ground. You are entertained by a friendly local guide as you explore the city's natural riverfront beauty and amazing architecture while learning about its rich and diverse history. To add to the fun, you enjoy 5 of Cincinnati's favorite foods. Throw in a streetcar ride, a visit to 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 in your ticket cost! Foods may include a Belgium waffle, a Cincinnati chili dog, a serving of Graeter’s ice cream, a Holtman’s donut, German goetta sauage or a French macaron. Please note: Findlay Market is closed on Mondays.

Inclusions: 5 Food tastings, Local certified guide, Food Guide and map

Exclusions: Parking fee (payable at the time of tour check-in), Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities for your guide , Drinks such as soda, coffee, tea (available to purchase)

Travel the world without leaving Cincinnati! If you’re looking for fun things to do in Cincinnati, this guided culinary tour will introduce you to some of the best ethnic food in town.  Historic Over the Rhine is home to dozens of entrepreneurs. It truly is a place where different worlds collide. The Ethnic Eats Tour begins in beautiful Washington Park, where the heart of Over the Rhine congregates. Here at the northern edge of Cincinnati, we'll enjoy dishes at 6 different restaurants and at the final stop - a  craft cocktail.  Bring your appetite for this savory tour! From centuries old buildings to new business opening every day, this tour will expose you to several modern-day artisans, from designers to shop keepers. By the end of the tour, you’ll have some amazing photos in front of iconic buildings and landmarks, an insider’s local knowledge of the food and drinks scene, and where to shop to find the most unique hand crafted items.

Inclusions: Local taxes, 6 Food tastings with one alcohol tasting, Local Professional guide, Shopping Guide

Exclusions: Gratuities for your tour guide, Additional Beverages may be purchased

The Cincinnati Streetcar afternoon tour is a culinary adventure that features sit-down dining at local downtown restaurants, tasting Cincinnati craft beer, a trip to historic Over the Rhine and ends with a tour of Findlay Market and a yummy dessert! The food featured on this tour is varied and plentiful. From Indian to Scottish to California cuisine to NY style pizza and much more, we promise you won't leave hungry! On the Cincinnati Streetcar tour, we explore the city at a more leisurely pace by utilizing the streetcar as we stroll through 3 different neighborhoods. Our friendly local guides entertain you with history, interesting stories and fun facts. Our guides are Certified Tourism Ambassadors who know this city inside and out. Learn about the German immigrants whose love of beer and food have influenced our city for over 200 years. Receive a food guide with a streetcar map, list of restaurants and advice from a friendly guide.Our promise is to fill you – both mind and body!

Inclusions: Food tasting at 6 local restaurants/eateries, One alcohol tasting (additional alcohol available for purchase), Local, friendly, certified guide, 3-hour guided tour , Streetcar Ride

Exclusions: Gratuities for your guide not included and are much appreciated, Soft drinks, coffee