Things to do in Cincinnati, Ohio (OH): The Best Tours

March 12, 2022 Frederic Celentano

Hilly Cincinnati boasts a thriving arts scene, major league sports teams, a world-class zoo and aquarium and a revitalized riverfront with shopping, clubs and restaurants. Located on the Ohio River in southwestern Ohio, Cinci claims more than 4,000 restaurants, and more chili restaurants than any other city in the world. Adrenaline-junkies will want to visit the nearby Kentucky Speedway and Paramount's Kings Island, home of the tallest and fastest wooden roller coaster in the world.
Restaurants in Cincinnati

1. Roebling Point Food and Culture Tour in Covington KY

Molly Malone's Irish Pub & Restaurant, 112 E 4th St, Covington, KY 41011, USA Riverside Food Tours
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Join us on this culinary adventure as we will stroll through the historic Licking Riverside neighborhood, view the magnificent John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge as well as the Roebling Murals at the Covington Waterfront and hear fascinating stories of the history of this city founded in 1815.  We will taste a specially-selected variety of foods from top rated, privately owned, local restaurants that may include Molly Malone's Irish Pub, Lil's Bagels, Smoke Justis, Keystone Bar & Grill, The Gruff, and Blinkers Tavern and Butlers Pantry. One alcohol tasting is included and guest may purchase more on their own. As stops may vary, it is important that our Viator guests contact us personally upon booking.  Why?  Because information such as vegetarian requests, beer or no beer, physical challenges or any other pertinent information is very helpful.  Please contact Laura your guide at:  [email protected]

Inclusions: Local taxes, Food tasting, Professional guide, One alcohol tasting

Exclusions: The listed price does not include a parking fee, payable at the time of tour check-in., Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Bring your own face mask. It is mandatory when entering public spaces. It is not mandatory outdoors., Gratuities for your guide are not included and are very much appreciated.

Reviewed By Storyteller756024

Amazing food, amazing host and amazing city!! This food tour was so much more than I expected. Our host was super friendly and so knowledgable about the history of the beautiful Queen City! Very highly recommend. Glad we took the tour beginning of our tip, gave us so many more ideas of what to see, do and where to eat!!! This is a must do!!!

2. Craft Brewery 3 Stop Hop

Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati, 1000 Broadway St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA Cincy Brew Bus
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We will cover Cincinnati Brewing History, talk beer, and taste 9 different beers along the way. Each stop comes with 18 ounces of fresh, locally made craft beer all manufactured in house. Cincinnati has a rich brewing heritage we wish to share with you and your guests. Join us for a fun filled afternoon or evening!

Inclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Bottled water, Pretzel, Air-conditioned vehicle, Souvenir Glass

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Reviewed By kfraley2021

Had so much fun! Can't wait to do this again! Mike was awesome and very knowledgeable. Recommending this to all my friends and family!

3. Saturday Cincy Brunch, History and Streetcar Tour

Washington Park, 1230 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA Riverside Food Tours
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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)

Reviewed By Storyteller756024

Amazing food, amazing host and amazing city!! This food tour was so much more than I expected. Our host was super friendly and so knowledgable about the history of the beautiful Queen City! Very highly recommend. Glad we took the tour beginning of our tip, gave us so many more ideas of what to see, do and where to eat!!! This is a must do!!!

4. Tour of Historic Wesleyan Cemetery

4003 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45223, USA The Necro Tourist
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Take a walking tour with Ken Naegele, the Necro Tourist at the historic Wesleyan Cemetery. Visit the grave sites of significant people who impacted US and Cincinnati history. Hear their stories and see how they are memorialized.

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5. Cincinnati Scavenger Hunt: True America

520 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA Let's Roam Cincinnati
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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

Reviewed By Roam697042

My wife and I did this together. It was fun, easy to solve clues, educational, and helped us see and experience new areas in Cincy. The GPS in the app was a little difficult to use, it kept pointing the wrong direction, but other then that the app was very easy to use. I would not recommend doing this particular one with kids. It does take you through a couple of rough areas that we would not want to take our young children through. Over all it was great!

6. 1919: The year that changed baseball tour

Graeter's Ice Cream, 511 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA American Legacy Tours
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This tour focuses on the events and activities surrounding the controversial 1919 World Series that matched up the Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago White Sox. Join us as we explore how that series and Cincinnati changed baseball forever.

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Reviewed By 156janicep

We thoroughly enjoyed our underground tour today with Miranda. We are low goals and learned so much about the beautiful Over the Rhine area in Cincinnati. Thank you so much for a great afternoon!

7. Cincy Vegan Streetcar Food Tour in Cincinnati

Fountain Square, 520 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA Riverside Food Tours
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The Cincinnati Vegan tour is the only food and culture tour that features plant based dishes from 6 local privately owned restaurants and eateries. Whether you are a vegan or curious about vegan dishes, you will enjoy the food on this tour! As we stroll through historic Over the Rhine and Findlay Market, you'll learn the history, see prominent landmarks, and be entertained by our local friendly guides. This is a one of a kind experience. While our other food tours focus on balancing local cuisine with Cincinnati favorites, this tour is unique in that it’s a 100% vegan. Ranging from vegan soups, sandwiches to vegan fudge, we guarantee you won't be bored and you won't leave hungry! The tour is a 2 mile total walk with stops in-between.

Inclusions: We visit 6 local restaurants and eateries. The tour provides enough for food for an ample lunch!., Children 5 and under are free if sharing from parents plate

Exclusions: Parking is provided underneath our starting point. Parking fees are not included, Gratuities for your guide are not included and are much appreciated., Water is privided at most stops. Additional beverages such as coffee, soda, or alcoholic drinks are avaialble for purchase., Bring your own face mask. It is mandatory when entering public spaces. It is not mandatory outdoors., Bring a water bottle for hydration and umbrella if needed.

Reviewed By Storyteller756024

Amazing food, amazing host and amazing city!! This food tour was so much more than I expected. Our host was super friendly and so knowledgable about the history of the beautiful Queen City! Very highly recommend. Glad we took the tour beginning of our tip, gave us so many more ideas of what to see, do and where to eat!!! This is a must do!!!

8. "Built on Beer" Walking Tour

1939 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA Brewing Heritage Trail
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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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Reviewed By Excursion95825

Bill and Mike were our tour guides and they were both terrific. They gave us great historical info and made it interesting for everyone . I. Additionally, they played off of each other like a comedy team :) The tour was lively and the 1+1/2 hour flew by . Thank you !! We would definitely recommend this tour !

9. The Foods of Zinzinnati Tour

West 14th Street & Elm Street, W 14th St & Elm St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA Riverside Food Tours
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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.

Reviewed By Storyteller756024

Amazing food, amazing host and amazing city!! This food tour was so much more than I expected. Our host was super friendly and so knowledgable about the history of the beautiful Queen City! Very highly recommend. Glad we took the tour beginning of our tip, gave us so many more ideas of what to see, do and where to eat!!! This is a must do!!!

10. Top 10 Sites + Top 5 Foods of Cincinnati Morning Tour

16 West Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA Riverside Food Tours
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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)

Reviewed By Storyteller756024

Amazing food, amazing host and amazing city!! This food tour was so much more than I expected. Our host was super friendly and so knowledgable about the history of the beautiful Queen City! Very highly recommend. Glad we took the tour beginning of our tip, gave us so many more ideas of what to see, do and where to eat!!! This is a must do!!!

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