Top 10 Sites + Bites of Cincinnati Tour with Riverside Food Tours
Save time and money on this excursion that includes a guided tour of Cincinnati's top sights, from the banks of the Ohio River to downtown and Findlay Market; food tastings at some of the city's best restaurants, and an all-day streetcar pass so that (armed with some insider tips from your guide) you can spend the rest of the day exploring independently.
Highlights
- ✓Small-group tour ensures a more personal experience
- ✓Includes a full-day streetcar pass so that you can continue exploring without cost
- ✓Combine a sightseeing tour with food tastings
- ✓Get insider tips from your guide
What you'll see & do
- ✓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.
- ✓The John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge is a suspension bridge that spans the Ohio River between Cincinnati, Ohio, and Covington, Kentucky. When it opened on December 1, 1866, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world at 1,057 feet main span, which was later overtaken by John A. Roebling's most famous design, New York's Brooklyn Bridge, which opened in 1883 at 1,595.5 feet.
- ✓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.
- ✓Fountain Square is the symbolic center of Cincinnati since 1871, with a stunning fountain and a thriving entertainment district. it is surrounded by signature restaurants, bars, events, and ice skating at the heart of downtown.
- ✓View story-high murals like astronaut 'Neal Armstrong' among others created by Cincinnati Artworks. Youth Apprentices have completed more than 230 murals in over 36 Cincinnati neighborhoods and seven nearby cities.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓The Lois & Richard Rosenthal Center for Contemporary Art is a striking building on the corner of Sixth and Walnut Streets, just a block from Fountain Square in the heart of downtown Cincinnati. The Rosenthal Center was designed by the late Zaha Hadid and holds the distinction of being the first U.S. museum designed by a female architect.
- ✓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.
- ✓Over-the-Rhine, also known as "Cincinnati's Rhineland", and the "Rhineland of America", is a German cultural district of Cincinnati, Ohio. Well-preserved 19th-century buildings pepper this historic neighborhood, making it among the largest, most intact urban historic districts in the United States. This onetime working-class German neighborhood is now home to craft breweries, hip gastropubs, and trendy bars.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
What's included
- ✓Food guide and streetcar map
- ✓Local Friendlly Guide
- ✓6 Food Stops: Belgium waffle, ice-cream, goetta, fudge, cheese, secret surprise.
What's not included
- ✓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)
- ✓Parking fees
Good to know
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 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, or lactose free restrictions.
This is a motorized wheelchair accesible tour.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Top 10 Sites + Bites of Cincinnati Tour with Riverside Food Tours
Save time and money on this excursion that includes a guided tour of Cincinnati's top sights, from the banks of the Ohio River to downtown and Findlay Market; food tastings at some of the city's best restaurants, and an all-day streetcar pass so that (armed with some insider tips from your guide) you can spend the rest of the day exploring independently.
Highlights
- ✓Small-group tour ensures a more personal experience
- ✓Includes a full-day streetcar pass so that you can continue exploring without cost
- ✓Combine a sightseeing tour with food tastings
- ✓Get insider tips from your guide
What you'll see & do
- ✓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.
- ✓The John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge is a suspension bridge that spans the Ohio River between Cincinnati, Ohio, and Covington, Kentucky. When it opened on December 1, 1866, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world at 1,057 feet main span, which was later overtaken by John A. Roebling's most famous design, New York's Brooklyn Bridge, which opened in 1883 at 1,595.5 feet.
- ✓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.
- ✓Fountain Square is the symbolic center of Cincinnati since 1871, with a stunning fountain and a thriving entertainment district. it is surrounded by signature restaurants, bars, events, and ice skating at the heart of downtown.
- ✓View story-high murals like astronaut 'Neal Armstrong' among others created by Cincinnati Artworks. Youth Apprentices have completed more than 230 murals in over 36 Cincinnati neighborhoods and seven nearby cities.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓The Lois & Richard Rosenthal Center for Contemporary Art is a striking building on the corner of Sixth and Walnut Streets, just a block from Fountain Square in the heart of downtown Cincinnati. The Rosenthal Center was designed by the late Zaha Hadid and holds the distinction of being the first U.S. museum designed by a female architect.
- ✓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.
- ✓Over-the-Rhine, also known as "Cincinnati's Rhineland", and the "Rhineland of America", is a German cultural district of Cincinnati, Ohio. Well-preserved 19th-century buildings pepper this historic neighborhood, making it among the largest, most intact urban historic districts in the United States. This onetime working-class German neighborhood is now home to craft breweries, hip gastropubs, and trendy bars.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
What's included
- ✓Food guide and streetcar map
- ✓Local Friendlly Guide
- ✓6 Food Stops: Belgium waffle, ice-cream, goetta, fudge, cheese, secret surprise.
What's not included
- ✓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)
- ✓Parking fees
Good to know
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 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, or lactose free restrictions.
This is a motorized wheelchair accesible tour.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.