Cincy Brunch & Streetcar Food Tour

Trip Highlights

Brunch Bliss

Local Historical Insights

Take a Streetcar Ride

Description

Enjoy 6 Food Stops
Enjoy dining for brunch at 3 restaurants in historic Over the Rhine.
Take a ride to Findlay Marke and enjoy 3 more local favorites.
Learn the fascinating history of Over-the-Rhine by a local historian.
Choose the #1 top-rated tour with a friendly guide by your side

Itinerary

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Let's Do Brunch

Begin your culinary adventure at a former beer garden in Over the Rhine. This historic space has been transformed into an urban oasis combining a modern craft brewery and a farm-to-table restaurant. Enjoy a serving of their delicious stuffed French Toast!
Next, enjoy an authentic Argentinean empanada. Stroll a few blocks north for a cheesy crispy piece of a Detroit-style pizza.
Next take a short streetcar ride to Findlay Market, the oldest urban outdoor market in Ohio. Visit a German Butcher shop that serves the best German goetta in Cincinnati. Walk through the market enjoying a sample of cheese and fudge and end with dessert at a very unique bakery that is sure to please your sweet tooth.

Be Informed and Entertained

Over the Rhine is one of the oldest neighborhoods in downtown Cincinnati. It has a European appearance due to the huge influx of German immigrants in the mid-1800s. On this tour, you will hear the story of the immigrants, their love of lager beer, and their customs that still influence us today. The rise and fall of this urban neighborhood, as well as the rebirth is a fascinating story. Historic Over-the-Rhine features a large number of unique shops, restaurants, bars and beautiful Italianate architecture.

Ride the Streetcar to Findlay Market

This tour features less than a mile of walking. We walk to the first three restaurants in historic Over the Rhine. The distance is 3 to 4 city blocks from restaurant to restaurant. We hop on the streetcar for a short ride to Findlay Market for the second half of the tour.
Enjoy browsing the Market after the tour concludes. It's a short walk back to the meeting spot

Tour Info

Duration

3 hours

Group Size

2 to 10

Price starts at

$69

Languages

English

Why take this tour?

Start the weekend off with a bang! Combine a delicious brunch with a historical walking tour.

Your guide awaits you in beautiful Washington Park, dating from the 1860's. Discover why Music Hall is one of the most haunted venues in the world. We hope you are not afraid of ghosts.
Savor 6 different dishes on this progressive brunch tour. This is not a small bite grab-and-go franchised tour.
Begin your culinary adventure at a former beer garden in Over the Rhine. Hear the history of the German immigrants as you enjoy delicious stuffed French Toast.
Next, enjoy an authentic Argentinean empanada. Their meat pies are scrumptious. Wait till you dip it in chimichurri sauce!
Find out why Cincinnati has so many hidden tunnels lurking under the streets
Stroll a few blocks north for a cheesy crispy piece of a Detroit-style pizza. Learn the origins of Detroit-style pizza and the meaning behind the name Over the Rhine.
Hop on the Cincinnati Connector for a short ride to Findlay Market, the oldest urban outdoor market in Ohio.
Visit a German Butcher shop and you'll learn why they used to call us Porkopolis as you savor a slice of our very own unique breakfast sausage known as goetta.
Enjoy the sites and fragrances of the market enjoying a sample of cheese and fudge from a 100-year-old business. Learn why the owners drive to Detroit for this special cheese.
We conclude the tour at a French-themed bakery that is one of a kind in Cincinnati. Enjoy our final dessert and find out why it's so unique.
Findlay Market is festive and fun on the weekends. Your guide will be happy to share recommendations, answer questions and point you in the right direction.

Included

Progressive Brunch
Guided Tour of Over the Rhine and Findlay Market
Food Guide and Streetcar Map

Excluded

Gratuities for your Tour Guide
Parking Fees
Additional Beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)

Frequently asked questions

How should I dress? What should I bring?

Wear casual, weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes. Bring an umbrella if needed, a water bottle for hydration in warm weather, and cash for gratuities or small purchases.

Is the tour suitable for children?

We welcome families with children on all our tours! Since it depends on the child’s age and attention span, we leave it to the parents to decide whether a 3-hour walking/streetcar tour is appropriate for their child. In our experience, children 10 and older, interested in history will enjoy the tour. Children five years and younger are free, but do not receive any food. Parents may share or bring snacks. The streetcar is stroller-friendly. Children ages six and older require a ticket.

Is the tour handicap accessible?

The streetcar is accessible, but a few restaurants may require a step up to enter. Due to the distance of the tour, we recommend a motorized wheelchair or scooter. We walk less than a mile in addition to riding the free streetcar.

What is the cancellation policy?

You may cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a FULL refund by calling 513-289-0035. We know plans can change, so we offer a generous cancellation policy. Purchase Trip Protection and cancel up to 1 HOUR before the scheduled tour. Call 513-289-0035 to receive a FULL refund (minus applicable fees).

Things to know

Parking

Parking is available directly underneath the meeting spot in the Washington Park Garage. The address is 1230 Elm Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45202. Two vehicular entrances/exits are located on Race Street and on Elm Street. There are numerous surface parking lots nearby too.

Food Restrictions & Alcoholic Beverages

Vegetarian dishes are available upon booking.
It is a challenge to provide special dishes for vegan guests, or those who require gluten-free, lactose-free, lo-carb foods, or those with nut/food allergies, Celiac disease or diabetes. It is best to contact us directly.
Beverages (alcoh...

Vegetarian dishes are available upon booking.
It is a challenge to provide special dishes for vegan guests, or those who require gluten-free, lactose-free, lo-carb foods, or those with nut/food allergies, Celiac disease or diabetes. It is best to contact us directly.
Beverages (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) may be purchased at the various locations. Ice water is served at all sit-down restaurants.

2777 Reviews Verified

Ray L

27th October 2024

We had an absolute blast. Not only did we get full on the great foods but we learned some great history around the OTR area!!

Mickey Dale

26th October 2024

Excellent tour. Fun, informative and Tasty! Jackie was outstanding.

Kevin W

23rd October 2024

Our guide (David) was knowledgeable and easy to listen to. We saw a tremendous selection of Cincinnati sights and enjoyed several food highlights spaced throughout the tour. Even though it was a walki...

Our guide (David) was knowledgeable and easy to listen to. We saw a tremendous selection of Cincinnati sights and enjoyed several food highlights spaced throughout the tour. Even though it was a walking tour (and I'm 67 with a bad knee!) I was able to keep up without problems. The pace was easy with frequent stops for sightseeing and briefings. I highly recommed this to those interested in seeing and learning about the city and its history up close.

Henderson Alexander

20th October 2024

Excellent time. Did the brunch tour around Cincinnati. Funny and informative tour guide Adrian. So much fun and good food!

Bobby Drake

20th October 2024

I'm a bit late, but I couldn't let this AMAZING tour go without a review! First of all, Laura is the best guide anyone could ask for. She was really friendly and accommodating. She taught us things ab...

I'm a bit late, but I couldn't let this AMAZING tour go without a review! First of all, Laura is the best guide anyone could ask for. She was really friendly and accommodating. She taught us things about Findlay market and Cincinnati that I never knew. And I've lived in Cincinnati my entire life! But I digress. Laura took is to some spectacular restaurants! I even tried Goetta for the first time and it was really good! And she made sure to take plenty of pictures and emailed them to us once the tour was over. I would DEFINITELY recommend taking the food tour with Laura and I would give WAY more stars if I could!

Bobby Drake

16th October 2024

I'm a bit late, but I couldn't let this AMAZING tour go without a review! First of all, Laura is the best guide anyone could ask for. She was really friendly and accommodating. She taught us things ab...

I'm a bit late, but I couldn't let this AMAZING tour go without a review! First of all, Laura is the best guide anyone could ask for. She was really friendly and accommodating. She taught us things about Findlay market and Cincinnati that I never knew. And I've lived in Cincinnati my entire life! But I digress. Laura took is to some spectacular restaurants! I even tried Goetta for the first time and it was really good! And she made sure to take plenty of pictures and emailed them to us once the tour was over. I would DEFINITELY recommend taking the food tour with Laura and I would give WAY more stars if I could!

Nadine H

15th October 2024

The tour was such a treat while in Cincinnati and Laura is an absolute gem. She is so full of historical knowledge, fun facts and most importantly in my book,kind-spirited positive energy. We learned ...

The tour was such a treat while in Cincinnati and Laura is an absolute gem. She is so full of historical knowledge, fun facts and most importantly in my book,kind-spirited positive energy. We learned a lot about Cincinnati and left feel full of facts and good :D! Highly reco!

steve b

15th October 2024

This was the second tour I have taken with Riverside, and even as a native of Cincinnati I learned some more historical facts that I had never heard. Terry was a great guide, he knew his history as we...

This was the second tour I have taken with Riverside, and even as a native of Cincinnati I learned some more historical facts that I had never heard. Terry was a great guide, he knew his history as well as what was happening with all the new renovations and changes going on in downtown Cincinnati. He tied it all together seamlessly. The food was great - and plenty of it. Won't need dinner tonight! We went to different restaurants than last time, and the variety and types of food was spot on. Hioghly recommend!

RFM

15th October 2024

Terry was a great guide. Very knowledgeable about the city and the restaurants we visited. The food was varied as were the locations but everything was delicious.

Carla423

14th October 2024

A must-do if you love learning a city’s: history, both past and recent, heritage and roots, highlights, and famous figures. Then to top it off you experience the tastes of Cincinnati. David was such...

A must-do if you love learning a city’s: history, both past and recent, heritage and roots, highlights, and famous figures. Then to top it off you experience the tastes of Cincinnati. David was such an excellent guide and ambassador for his city. Highly recommend.

Trip Highlights

Brunch Bliss

Local Historical Insights

Take a Streetcar Ride

Description

Itinerary

Tour Info

Why take this tour?

Start the weekend off with a bang! Combine a delicious brunch with a historical walking tour.

Included

Progressive Brunch

Guided Tour of Over the Rhine and Findlay Market

Food Guide and Streetcar Map

Excluded

Gratuities for your Tour Guide

Parking Fees

Additional Beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)

Frequently asked questions

Things to know

Parking

Food Restrictions & Alcoholic Beverages

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