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Wed 5pm, Sat 1pm ~ Cincy Bourbon, Beer & Wine Tour

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Trip Highlights

Enjoy your choice of award-winning wines

Enjoy your choice of award-winning wines

Enjoy a flight of 3 beers of your choice

Enjoy a flight of 3 beers of your choice

Create your own Bourbon!

Create your own Bourbon!

Ride the Streetcar to historic Over-the-Rhine

Ride the Streetcar to historic Over-the-Rhine

Enjoy your choice of award-winning wines

Enjoy your choice of award-winning wines

Enjoy a flight of 3 beers of your choice

Enjoy a flight of 3 beers of your choice

Create your own Bourbon!

Create your own Bourbon!

Ride the Streetcar to historic Over-the-Rhine

Ride the Streetcar to historic Over-the-Rhine

Description

Are you looking for fun things to do in Cincinnati? Enjoy a guided streetcar tour, enjoying bourbon, beer, wine, and spirited history. Every moment will delight your senses and leave you smiling. Over three relaxed, flavor-filled hours, you’ll sip, savor, and connect your way through the city’s most celebrated destinations. You’ll smell the rich, smoky aroma of handcrafted bourbons, taste sweet vanilla and toasted oak notes as you sip Willow Run’s signature pours, and even blend your own custom bourbon, feeling the warmth and pride of Cincinnati’s heritage in your hands. The streetcar glides beneath your feet, carrying you to Revel Winery, where the crisp, fruity scents of small-batch wines mingle with soft chatter and the touch of a chilled glass, paired with salty, savory bites that melt on your tongue. At Mellotone Beer Project, the hoppy aroma of craft beer and the soft crunch of a German pretzel fill the air as you laugh, sip, and connect with fellow guests. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of Irish immigrants, German brewers, and local wine pioneers, feeling a joyful mix of curiosity, nostalgia, and celebration. By the end of the three-hour tour, you’ll leave full of flavor, knowledge, and the excitement of discovering Cincinnati’s spirited past and present—a truly memorable night that tastes as good as it feels.

Itinerary

1
Meet your guide for a brief introduction to Cincinnati, once known as the “Queen City of the West,” and an overview of the evening ahead.
2
Stroll to Willow Run Bourbon in the heart of the Backstage Entertainment District to uncover Cincinnati’s bourbon legacy. Dive into a hands-on bourbon experience exploring Cincinnati’s role in shaping America’s favorite spirit. Taste three uniquely finished bourbons from the Willow Run Series—Curious Cask, Opulent Oak, and Smokey Stave—along with William J. McRoberts, a premium sipping bourbon. Create Your Own Bourbon with guidance from the bourbon “wizard”. Answer a few fun questions and blend your own custom bourbon, just as Cincinnatians did in the 1800s. Sip and enjoy your creation. (Optional) Design a custom label and have your bourbon blended, bottled, and labeled while you wait for $49.99.
3
Over-the-Rhine, often abbreviated as OTR, is a historic neighborhood located just north of downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. It is recognized as one of the largest and most intact urban historic districts in the United States, featuring a rich architectural heritage primarily from the 19th century. Your tour guide will entertain and inform you with the history of the German immigrants who settled this area in the 1800's.
4
Enjoy a glass of award-winning wine at the Revel Urban Winery. Revel is a boutique urban winery, that specializes in handcrafted small batch wines including their Sangiovese and Sauvignon Blanc Blend. Both were gold medalists at the 2023 Cincinnati International Wine Festival. Revel wines are made 100% onsite. The fruit is sourced from fields and vineyards all over the world, including places like California, Washington State, and Chile.
5
The Mellotone Beer Project is a modern brewpub, known for bringing a fresh twist to the American brewpub experience. Opened in late 2024, it has quickly gained a reputation for serving quality craft beers paired with an innovative menu.

Tour info

Duration
3 hours
Group Size
2 to 8 people
Price starts at
$99 USD
Languages
English
Meeting Point
38 Fountain Square Plaza
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Why take this tour?

Your shortcut to Cincinnati’s best bourbon, beer, and wine stops—no map, no stress, no risk — and this tour raises a glass to where it all began.

Why You'll Love This Tour

Why You'll Love This Tour

Our guides are warm, knowledgeable, and passionate about Cincinnati culture. Expect good stories, big laughs, and the kind of genuine hospitality that feels like family.

Support Local with Every Sip

Support Local with Every Sip

From woman-owned distilleries to small-scale artisans, your tour directly supports local makers, small business owners and the communities who keep Cincinnati refreshingly authentic.

Gain Perspective & Dive Deeper

Gain Perspective & Dive Deeper

Whether it’s your first time in Cincinnati or your tenth, our local guides will help you get oriented—sharing insider tips, restaurant recommendations, and hidden gems to explore long after your tour ends.

Included

  • Willow Run Flight 4 Bourbon Tastings
  • Willow Run - Create your own Bourbon Tasting
  • Revel Winery 2 glasses of wine
  • Light Bites Revel Winey
  • Mellotone Beer Project Flight of 3 beers
  • Light Bites Mellotone
  • 3-hour Guided Tour
  • Food Guide + Streetcar Map

Excluded

  • Gratuities for your tour guide
  • Parking fees

Frequently asked questions

This is not a food tour. You’ll enjoy a few light bites during your tour, but we suggest that you eat a hearty lunch or snack before your tour and plan to go to dinner afterwards.
When you sign the waiver, you are stating you are taking full responsibility for your safety and welfare on the tour. Drink responsibly, be mindful of your limit and don’t drink and drive if intoxicated. We encourage guests to come with a full stomach and well hydrated
The Cincy Bourbon, Beer & Wine Tour is a streetcar/walking tour. Over the course of three hours, guests walk less than one half mile with stops along the way.
A few of the stops may require a step up to enter and a flight of stairs to climb.
Plans change - we get it. Refundable Ticket: This ticket can be refunded up to 24 hours before the tour. To request a refund or to reschedule, please call or text 513-289-0035. After the 24-hour window, refunds are no longer available. Standard Ticket: This ticket does not include refunds or exchanges.
Our guides greatly appreciate tips. Most guests tip their tour guides between 10-20%. Your tour price does include a 20% gratuity for the staff of our restaurant partners, but NOT for your tour guide. Another way to demonstrate your appreciation for a fantastic tour guide is by leaving a 5-star review that mentions them by name, which earns them a paid bonus.
No, unfortunately, this tour is for adults only 21+ years and older. Please bring a valid ID.
Wear casual, weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes. Bring an umbrella if needed, and cash for gratuities or small purchases.
Our bourbon flight is pre-selected at Willow Run. You may choose two wines and 3 beers at the following stops.
We don’t offer mocktails on this tour, but soft drinks can be substituted. You’ll enjoy a few bites and a lot of fun history and information.
Yes, each guest must purchase a ticket to participate in the tour, whether or not they plan to enjoy the spirited beverages. Unfortunately, guests without a ticket are not permitted to join the tour.
No, we end at Mellotone Beer Project in Over-the-Rhine. The streetcar platform is a short walk from Mellotone. The streetcar stops at Fountain Square Plaza, our meeting spot.
Our tours run rain or shine, in hot or cold weather. Since about 70% of the tour takes place indoors, we limit outdoor time as much as possible during inclement weather. Please dress for the conditions. In the case of severe or life-threatening weather, we will contact you by text or email if a tour must be canceled or rescheduled.

Things to know

Parking

Parking: The Fountain Square Garage, located directly beneath the Square, features 600 spaces spread across four underground levels. Rates: 2-4 hours – $11 Entrances: The garage's two entrance/exit ramps are located on northbound Vine Street between Fifth & Sixth Streets, and on southbound Walnut Street between Sixth & Fifth Streets.

Dietary Restrictions & Alcoholic Beverages

Vegetarian dishes are available upon booking. We do our best to accommodate dietary needs, but we cannot guarantee it at every stop. Please call or text 513-289-0035 in advance to discuss your options.

Recent Reviews

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Grace Owen
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Grace Owen

April 1, 2026

Adeah Parker
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Adeah Parker

March 22, 2026

If you’re thinking to book this tour don’t walk run!! Excellent well thought out tour. Juliann was amazing extremely knowledgeable about all things Cincinnati & a wonderful tour guide. Thank you so much for an amazing memorable time.

Lynne Merk
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Lynne Merk

March 21, 2026

What a fun experience! The food and venues were great, but the historical facts Beth provided on this tour were the highlight! I learned many new things about my hometown that provided a new perspective. I look forward to trying another tour with this company in the future! Thank…

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