Cincinnati Historic Centre Food Tour with 6 Authentic Dishes





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Experience Cincinnati’s rich flavors on our Secret Food Tour through the city’s vibrant historic district. With 6+ tastings, you’ll discover why locals are so proud of their food traditions. Bite into a warm Goetta, egg, and cheese sandwich—an iconic Queen City breakfast favorite. Savor the legendary Taconey, then indulge your sweet side with handmade cake truffles, a golden Liège waffle, and the city’s most famous scoop: creamy Graeter’s ice cream. As you eat your way through hidden gems and beloved classics, your guide will share the stories, culture, and history that shaped Cincinnati’s unique food scene. And, as always, you’ll finish with our delicious Secret Dish, revealed only during the tour. Join us for a flavorful journey that blends tradition, comfort, and a touch of indulgence in every bite.
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Findlay Market is Ohio's oldest continuously operated public market and one of Cincinnati's most cherished institutions, welcoming more than one million visitors each year. Open Tuesday through Sunday year round, it is home to more than 50 full-time merchants selling meat, fish, poultry, produce, flowers, cheese, deli, ethnic foods and more.
Washington Park is a 6-acre park in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood of Cincinnati built on land that once hosted the city's Presbyterian and Episcopal cemeteries before it was acquired by the city from 1858 to 1863. Today, Washington 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.
Music Hall, commonly known as Cincinnati Music Hall, is a classical music performance hall in Cincinnati, Ohio, completed in 1878. It serves as the home for the Cincinnati Ballet, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Opera, May Festival Chorus, and the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra.
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.
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 abandonded mid-construction and never completed.
The Banks is a mixed-use development along the Ohio River in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, on the land between Paycor Stadium and Great American Ball Park. The Banks Project represents the single biggest shift in thinking and developing the riverfront’s potential since the canal development started in the 1820s.
Great American Ball Park is a baseball stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. It is the ballpark of Major League Baseball's Cincinnati Reds, and opened on March 31, 2003, replacing Cinergy Field, the Reds' former ballpark from 1970 to 2002.
The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center is a museum in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, based on the history of the Underground Railroad. Opened in 2004, the center also pays tribute to all efforts to "abolish human enslavement and secure freedom for all people".
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.
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- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
- Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
- This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
Reviews(87)
We arrived well before meeting time. I even got a confirmation 1 hour before via email. We waited, and also asked for Fj slay market staff help.
Hi Janine, thank you for sharing your feedback. While situations like this are very uncommon, there are rare occasions when an unforeseen vendor unavailability leaves us with no choice but to cancel. We know that doesn't make the disruption any less frustrating, especially when you've already made the time to join us. Our Cincinnati food tour is usually praised for its welcoming guides, local stories, and carefully selected food stops, and this experience was not representative of what we strive to share with our guests. We truly appreciate your perspective and hope you'll consider joining us again in the future so we can provide the experience that so many of our guests have come to enjoy.
Wonderful tour! So much fun to experience downtown Cincinnati for the 1st time wuth a very informative and fun tour guide!! Penny was the best!
Reviews like yours are always appreciated. It's great to hear that your time with us gave you so much to enjoy and remember. We look forward to having you join Secret Food Tours again!
We had an excellent day with Penny! All 6 food stops were delicious and we learned history and interesting facts about the city. We also saw some great architecture and murals. Penny was great about letting us give input when possible. Cincinnati did not disappoint!!
Hearing feedback like this makes our day. We're glad you found so much to enjoy throughout the experience. We look forward to seeing you again with Secret Food Tours!
This was an excellent way to spend the day in Cincinnati. We only had one day and chose this city food tour. We learned much about the history of the downtown, saw a number of sights, and had amazing food as well. Mike was the best tour guide.
We appreciate your review! Knowing that you connected with so many parts of the experience is always great to hear. We look forward to welcoming you back to Secret Food Tours.
Great time and lots of amazing food
We loved coming across your review! We're pleased that your time with us left you with so many positive memories. We hope you'll join Secret Food Tours again soon.
This was a great excursion. Michael did an excellent job telling us about the city as we walked between food stops. The food was delicious and diverse. We would recommend this tour.
We appreciate your feedback! It's always nice to hear when guests walk away with good memories from the day. We look forward to seeing you again with Secret Food Tours.
Great fun. The trolley made the walking not too much.
Guest feedback is one of the most valuable parts of what we do. It's good to know that your day with us left such a strong impression. We hope you'll join Secret Food Tours again in the future!
Karen, our guide, was informative and fun, and had lots of great suggestions for other places to visit and see during our time in the city! We had a great time learning about Cincinnati, trying a bunch of delicious sweet and savory foods, and learning how to use the Cincinatti Bell transit connector. Highly recommend this tour for couples, families, foodies - anyone, really!
Thank you for your review! It's always encouraging to hear when our guests leave with stories they'll remember. We look forward to welcoming you back to Secret Food Tours.
Was 15 minutes late and could not find group. Tour leader did not have my info because I signed up late.
Thank you for sharing your feedback, Edythe. Our food tours begin promptly at the scheduled start time to ensure that all guests can enjoy the full experience and that we stay on schedule with our restaurant partners and planned stops throughout the tour. Still, we hope you were still able to enjoy some of Cincinnati's history and food scene during your visit. Many guests have shared positive experiences about the variety of food stops and the local insights provided throughout the tour. We would be delighted to welcome you back on another tour in the future for the complete experience.
Penny was a fantastic guide. She was gracious and communicated so well when we all met up. It was a lot of fun.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're delighted that you enjoyed exploring the city one bite at a time and discovering what makes it special. We look forward to welcoming you back to Secret Food Tours!



