Top 8 Historical & Heritage Tours in Cleveland, Ohio (OH)

July 2, 2021 Esmeralda Fenner

Whether rocking out to music legends inside the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame or viewing Monets and Picassos at the Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland is a city that mixes equal parts grit and sophistication. Nosh award-winning food in historic buildings, tip back some craft beers amid a Lake Erie beach party or cheer on a championship team with a hardball of locally distilled spirits. All in Cleveland.
Restaurants in Cleveland

1. Hidden Sights and Stops of Cleveland

See-Cle
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5.0 based on 7 reviews

This 3-hour trip is a combination of driving and walking to some of the best sights and views of Cleveland you won’t see from Main Street. You will walk some the unique attractions of Cleveland while driving by our most popular sites. Get ready to take some photos. Highlights of tour include: Euclid Avenue- Heinen’s Lobby, The Flats- Bridges, Edgewater Park- Cleveland Script, West Side Market, A Christmas Story House Museum and many more!

Inclusions: Private transportation

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Reviewed By GeorgeByrne4

Steve's tour was fantastic and I had a great time chatting with him. He is very knowledgeable about the history of Cleveland and really loves what he does.

2. Guided Walking Tour: Downtown Highlights

116 Rockwell Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114, USA Tours of Cleveland, LLC
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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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Reviewed By Dbuck24

We decided to stay in Cleveland for the weekend. We love coming downtown for something but wanted to learn more about our city . And we so did very cool ! And educational would so do this trip again.

3. Private Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Cleveland

116 Rockwell Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114, USA Wandering Tours Cleveland
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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!

4. Tremont Neighborhood Food Tour

1109 Starkweather Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113, USA Taste Cleveland Food Tours
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4.8 based on 5 reviews

Our Tremont Food Tour explores progression of the neighborhood's cuisine, from its ethnic working class roots to the high end gastronomic experiences available today. The tour is 3.5 hours.

Inclusions: Food tastings

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Reviewed By pollyj708

It was a cancelled without warning. We drove 3 1/2 hours to get there. When we arrived there was no tour guide. WE went to the manager of the market. She had no idea about tours. She called the number and we were informed that the guide couldn't make it because of covid and we would be getting our money back.

5. Little Italy Neighborhood Food Tour of Cleveland

Tony Brush Park, 12002 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA Taste Cleveland Food Tours
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Our Little Italy Food Tour will explore the Cleveland Italian culture that has existed for generations; its people, its philosophies, and most importantly its food. We will enjoy specialized dishes from a variety of restaurants; some long standing, some new to the area, while we take time to appreciate the contributions of Cleveland's rich Italian culture. The tour lasts 3.5 hours long.

Inclusions: Food tastings

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Reviewed By pollyj708

It was a cancelled without warning. We drove 3 1/2 hours to get there. When we arrived there was no tour guide. WE went to the manager of the market. She had no idea about tours. She called the number and we were informed that the guide couldn't make it because of covid and we would be getting our money back.

6. BYOV-Follow the Guide

Downtown, Cleveland, OH, USA See-Cle

This tour allows you to follow me in your vehicle while communicating by cellphone and making stops that include short narratives. Handouts are also available. You will walk some the unique attractions of Cleveland while driving by our most popular sites.

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Reviewed By GeorgeByrne4

Steve's tour was fantastic and I had a great time chatting with him. He is very knowledgeable about the history of Cleveland and really loves what he does.

7. Virtual Tour of the Lake Erie Shoreline via Coastal Trail

Town Tours Cleveland

Take a tour of the Lake Erie Shoreline, Via the Coastal Trail, and see and learn about the towns that dot the Ohio Coast. This tour is an expansion of our very popular Cleveland Lakefront tour, as you will experience the majority of what that Cleveland Tour offers, along with the expanded Lake Erie Shoreline tour which takes you from the Eastern ohio border to Toledo. In this tour, You will discover the rich history of the Various towns along the lake erie shoreline. We will touch upon lighthouses, pop culture, the indigenous peoples of the area, the underground railroad, to the modern era. you will also get a good overview of what to do at each location, what you will see, where are the best spots to eat, to stay for the night, and the most interesting and scenic way to travel from town to town. This is a very comprehensive tour, that is in a documentary movie format which you can view at home or use as a guide as you travel from place to place.

Inclusions: This is a virtual recorded tour which you will be able to download to use as a guide.

Exclusions: This is a virtual tour and there is no food or beverage on this tour.

Reviewed By dovik_13

lackluster, lazy, clueless, boring, can I say anymore. vindictive, I would be doing anything with this tour "company"

8. Full-Day Space and Flight Guided Tour in Northeast Ohio

21000 Brookpark Rd, Cleveland, OH 44135, USA Mountain Man Journeys LLC

A Space & Flight epic journey. There are some amazing locations and we will immerse ourselves into the history. Bring your vehicle for stops across part of Ohio to uncover... Flights into extinction. Astronauts. Origins of Flight. Dirigibles. Air Force One. An early fighter ace. And more. Join the Mountain Man and Gemma "Pocahontas" as we bring these events to life. Come away with a renewed understanding of these critical times in American history. Our journeys are a museum to 500+ near-secret places throughout the Northeast - woven & spun into immersive significant authentic thoughtful explorations that linger in the mind... Photo Tips for picture taking, compelling depth for your FB / IG / YT / TW / Pin followers!

Inclusions: All activities Listed, Professional Guide (English)

Exclusions: No pickup/drop-off is offered, No transportation provided - Drive your own vehicle between stops, Gratuities, Lodging / Your personal expenses./ tolls and parking fees, Neither food or drink is included, Entrance Costs

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