Streetcar Food Tour and Findlay Market with Riverside Food Tours
Description
Join us for an exciting afternoon on the Cincinnati Streetcar Food Tour, where delicious bites, rich history, and vibrant neighborhoods come together in one unforgettable experience! This 3-hour culinary journey includes a mix of walking, riding the streetcar, and relaxing at 3 sit-down restaurants—plus more tasty stops at the iconic Findlay Market. What’s on the menu? From a fresh signature salad to Cincinnati cheese coneys to gourmet burgers, Mexican street tacos, or bangers and mash at a beloved Scottish pub, every bite is a flavor-packed surprise. Our restaurants vary from day to day, but the quantity and quality remain the same! As you explore historic Over-the-Rhine, your local guide brings Cincinnati’s fascinating past to life—with stories about German immigrants, quirky city facts, and hidden gems along the way. With just .5 mile of walking over 3 hours, this tour is fun, filling, and totally manageable. Come hungry, bring your curiosity, and get ready to eat like a local!
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Fountain Square is the center of downtown Cincinnati. The centerpiece is the huge Tyler Davidson Fountain. See and experience a secret feature of the Tyler Davidson Fountain.
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.
Hear the story of the world-famous architect of the Contemporary Art Center. The center is free and open to visitors on select days.
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.
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 is a 360 acre historic German neighborhood just a few blocks north of downtown Cincinnati. It is filled with beautiful Italianate architecture and home to Music Hall and Washington Park.
Cincinnati is a city of murals that tells the story of its famous residents, places and moments! Along the way, your guide will point out story-high colorful outdoor murals that each have a unique story to tell!
Washington Park is an eight acre oasis filled with fountains, stately trees, a bandstand, dog park, playground, refreshment area and sports lawn.
Cincinnati Music Hall, built in 1878 is home to Cincinnati symphony, ballet, opera and Pops Orchestra. This beautiful Victorian Gothic Castle like structure is a Cincinnati icon.
Findlay Market, built in 1851 is Cincinnati's last standing market. It was named one of the best 10 Markets in the Country by Newsweek magazine. It is patterned after a German Market and meant to serve the immigrants north of the city limits. It has been beautifully maintained and home to a large number of vendors.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Vegetarian options are available with advance notice.
- A moderate amount of walking (.5 mile) is involved in addition to the streetcar
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Bring a water bottle for hydration and umbrella if desired
- This is a wheelchair accesible tour, but an aid or family member may be required to help with the distance between stops.
- We cannot accommodate nut, food allergies, low carb, diabetes, gluten free, vegan or lactose free restrictions.
Reviews(675)
I loved this tour so much last October when I went with 4 friends that I brought my husband to Cincinnati last week to experience it. I was so excited to see Laura as our tour guide again, as she does an amazing job. Not only does she do a superb job of picking the restaurants and the food at each one that makes it unique, and explaining some local history, and showing you how to get around on the Connector, and giving recommendations on other things to do while you’re in town, she does it all with a love of her city that shines through, all while making you feel like her new friend. If you’re looking to do an amazing food tour in Cincinnati, this is it!
OMG! Beth was an absolute delight! Her knowledge of the foods, city, culture, history, futurism and so MUCH more of the city simply amazing! And her energy! WOWSWERS! her smile and laugh was so contagious! I felt like I had known her for years! She took us to some amazing spots and was careful to honor those in the group who had dietary restrictions. The food....well, it spoke for itself! Hands down best food tour I have been on and I have been on lots! Beth, if I lived in Cincinnati...she knows rest of sentence! Excellent!!!!
Thank you for the excellent review! We love the compliments and your enthusiasm! We hope you can join us again on a different Riverside Food Tour!
Adrienne was wonderful and very knowledgeable about the city and history. Food was delicious but would have liked to have tried more off the beaten path items.
Thank you for the 5-star review! A Riverside Food Tour is a fun and delicious way to learn about Cincinnati!
My husband and I were stopping through Cincinnati on our way home and decided to do the Streetcar Findlay Market Food Tour since we’ve never been here. The tour was fantastic and Beth, our tour guide, was AWESOME!! She was so pleasant, funny and very knowledgeable and told us about the interesting history of Cincinnati as well as the back stories of the restaurants we stopped at. First 3 stops were for savory tastings downtown and last 3 for sweets at Findlay Market. Riding the streetcar was easy & convenient. Wish we were staying another day so we could do their bourbon, beer & wine tour!
Thanks for sharing. A Riverside Food Tour is the best way to see Cincinnati. Having a friendly and knowledgeable guide by your side, makes it even better!
Our guide, Jackie, was awesome! She clearly communicated our meeting place and we all gathered for a great experience in Cincy. We began, on foot, with Cincy chili at Sliver Ladle, then bangers and mash at Nicholson's, followed by tacos at Mazunte. We then hopped onto the streetcar for a trip to Over the Rhine. We sampled chocolates, Belgium waffles, cheese and fudge in Findlay's Market. You can't go wrong with this tour. Jackie knows her Cincy history and is a great storyteller. Our group was small (6) but engaging. Great activity for the mid-afternoon. The tour lasts a couple of hours and will assist you in getting the lay of the land.
Thanks for the great review. The Cincinnati Streetcar Food Tour by Riverside Food Tours is one of eight unique tours that feature wonderful local food, great stories, engaging guides and a lot of fun. We appreciate your detailed feedback and hope you can join us again on a different tour!
Had the best time on our Streetcar Food Tour! Our guide, Jackie, was outgoing and gave us so much history about the city and the food was great. Would definitely recommend for anyone visiting or even if you are a Cincinnati local!
Thank you. A Riverside Food Tour is full of sightseeing, history, and food. Thank you for the high recommendation!
Beth was amazing!! This tour mixes history and great facts with awesome food that shaped Cincinnati. It is a must do!!
Thank you, Stacy, for the 5-star review! We strive hard to make every Riverside Food Tour in Cincinnati an amazing adventure filled with great food and stories. We hope you can join us again on another tour.
We had a great time on the Cincinnati Riverside Streetcar and Findlay Market Food Tour! Beth was a wonderful and passionate guide, and we loved learning about the area's history. The food was delicious—our favorites were the bangers and mash and the banana pudding. Highly recommend!
Thanks for sharing. A Riverside Food Tour promises a great time with great food. The Bangers and mash at Nicholson's Scottish Pub is always a favorite. The banana pudding from Makers Bakers is so famous that it's been on TV. Thank you for the high recommendation!
Fantastic! Jackie did a great job and we enjoyed her generous sharing of Cincinnati’s rich history and great foods.
Thank you for sharing on the Cincinnati Streetcar Food Tour + Findlay Market. A Riverside Food Tour is the perfect way to see the city and enjoy great food along the way!
Our guide Jackie was amazing! We enjoyed the history of Cincinnati and she gave us suggestions of things to do after the tour. All the sample bites were outstanding!
Thank you. We love seeing 5-star reviews!
