Top 10 Sites + Bites of Cincinnati Tour with Riverside Food Tours





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Discover Cincinnati on a 3-hour adventure through the heart of the Queen City! This fast-paced tour features 6 mouthwatering food stops, Cincinnati’s Top 10 must-see sights, and a fun ride on the modern streetcar — all led by a friendly, local guide who knows the city inside and out. Along the way, savor Cincinnati icons like a Belgian waffle, a chili cheese dog, Graeter’s raspberry chocolate chip ice cream, German goetta, a French macaron or Market cookie, and more sweet & savory bites. (Findlay Market is closed Mondays — but don’t worry, we’ve got delicious alternatives!) Come hungry and wear comfy shoes — we’ll cover about 45 minutes of walking as we explore stunning architecture, colorful murals, and sweeping riverfront views. Whether it’s your first time here or you’re a local looking for something new, this tour is a hit with all ages — yes, even kids love it! Your guide will share the hidden stories, history, and insider tips. You might just fall in love and want to stay!
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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.
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- 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, vegan or lactose free restrictions.
- This is a motorized wheelchair accesible tour.
Reviews(519)
Overall the Tour was very nice. No fault of the organizers, it rained during our morning tour. We noticed the Trolly Ride did not provide recorded messages for each stop. That would be nice. I would take the tour again. Julie
David, our guide, was so helpful and accommodating! He deserves 10 stars!
Thank you for the 5-star review. Riverside Food Tours in Cincinnati, Ohio, is proud of its team of guides. They are professionals who enjoy sharing their love of the city. A food tour is informative, entertaining, and delicious!
Had such a great time on our tour of Cincinnati! Our tour guide David was fun & made it interesting with all his history knowledge! We really got a feel for the city! Loved all the stops we made, the sites we saw, the murals, the architecture, the food was great, would highly recommend! Only thing is I wish we could’ve spent more time at Findlay market but that’s me, I’m a huge foodie & I know these tours are timed, so I get it. Overall it was an awesome time!
If this is your first time to the Cincinnati area this tour is fantastic!!!! So much information and history was given. The food we tried was delicious. 10 out of 10 recommend. David our tour guide was top notch and fantastic
David was outstanding. His knowledge of the city was top notch. The food stops along the way where excellent. This is a must do tour.
Great informative tour. Our tour guide, David, was very knowledgeable and entertaining. He presented a lot of facts and background about the various sites and locations. The choice of food stops was good and included the iconic tastes of Cincinnati. Don’t eat breakfast before the tour!
David was a great guide. Learned a lot about the city.
Thank you for sharing! This is more than a delicious food tour. It's a 3-hour sightseeing and history tour too!
David was our tour guide. We had a wonderful time! There was a music festival later the same day that had some roads closed so he messaged us ahead of time to make sure we knew and had a route to get to the meeting spot. We got to try so many delicious treats while learning some great history and facts about Cincinnati. I get pretty nervous in crowded places and David did great at making sure we were all together and prepared for the next stop. Waffles, cheese coneys, ice cream, cheese, fudge, and chocolate chip cookies were all part of the tour.
Thanks, Katie, for your thoughtful and well-written review. A Riverside Food Tour is the perfect way to see and learn all about Cincinnati. The food is wonderful too!
Outstanding tour. The guide was very knowledgeable and explained things in great detail. Would do this again
Thank you for the wonderful feedback. Riverside Food Tours in Cincinnati has a team of exceptional guides who love showing off their city. We look forward to seeing you again!
Mike was excellent—he took good care of all our group, was interesting as he related information and history of Cincinnati, and chose delicious items for us to sample. I would recommend this tour to anyone!
Thanks, Susan, for the wonderful review! The Cincy Top 10 Sites and Bites Tour is full of history, sightseeing and delicious food. It's the best way to see Cincinnati for the first time!



