Cincinnati Streetcar Food Tour and Findlay Market with Riverside Food Tours
by Riverside Food Tours LLC
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
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This three-hour Cincinnati tour combines walking and riding the Cincinnati Streetcar to visit several neighborhoods and food locations. The tour begins at Fountain Square downtown, where participants spend about 15 minutes viewing the Tyler Davidson Fountain and learning about a secret feature. The group then boards the streetcar to travel through downtown and the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood. Along the route, the guide points out landmarks including Carew Tower, the Contemporary Arts Center, and the Aronoff Center for the Arts. The tour also passes Central Parkway and features stops to view colorful outdoor murals that depict notable people and events in the city. Participants visit Washington Park and Cincinnati Music Hall before arriving at Findlay Market, Cincinnati’s historic marketplace, where they spend approximately 30 minutes exploring various vendors. The walking portion covers about half a mile, making it manageable while providing a mix of food, local history, and architecture. The tour includes six food stops at three sit-down restaurants offering dishes such as Scottish bangers and mash, Mexican street tacos, gourmet burgers, Cincinnati cheese coneys, and local desserts. The exact restaurants vary daily but maintain the same variety and quality. A local, certified guide from Riverside Food Tours leads the tour and provides a food guide and streetcar map. Soft drinks, coffee, alcoholic beverages, parking, and gratuities are not included. The tour operates in all weather conditions and is wheelchair accessible with assistance recommended for the walking distance.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Fountain Square
Fountain Square is downtown Cincinnati's central plaza featuring the large Tyler Davidson Fountain. The tour highlights a secret aspect of this fountain during a 15-minute stop.
15 min
Carew Tower
Carew Tower is a 49-story, 574-foot tall Art Deco skyscraper completed in 1931. Located in downtown Cincinnati, it is currently being converted into luxury apartments. The guide discusses its architecture and history.
Contemporary Arts Center
The Contemporary Arts Center was designed by a world-famous architect. Visitors learn about its design and can visit the center on select free days during a 10-minute stop.
10 min
Aronoff Center for the Arts
The Aronoff Center is a large performing arts venue hosting plays, ballet, concerts, comedy shows, and musicals. It was designed by architect César Pelli and named after Ohio senator Stanley Aronoff.
5 min
Central Parkway
Central Parkway is a major Cincinnati road developed along the former Miami & Erie Canal. It was planned with a rapid transit railway tunnel that was never completed.
Over-The-Rhine
Over-the-Rhine is a 360-acre historic German neighborhood north of downtown Cincinnati. It contains Italianate architecture and landmarks such as Music Hall and Washington Park.
Murals
Cincinnati has many outdoor murals depicting notable residents, places, and events. The guide points out these murals and explains their stories during the walk.
10 min
Washington Park
Washington Park is an eight-acre urban park with fountains, mature trees, a bandstand, dog park, playground, refreshment area, and sports lawn.
Cincinnati Music Hall
Built in 1878, Cincinnati Music Hall hosts the symphony, ballet, opera, and Pops Orchestra. The Victorian Gothic building is a city landmark.
Findlay Market
Findlay Market, established in 1851, is Cincinnati's oldest market building. It was designed after German markets to serve immigrant communities and features many vendors. The tour includes a 30-minute visit.
30 min
Meeting point
NEW Meeting Point!! Arrive at 12:45pm on Fountain Square, 520 Vine Street, Cincinnati OH. Your guide will be standing on the north side of the big fountain in the shady area. Please arrive on time: Please don't be late, making others wait.
End point
Meeting Point: Arrive at 12:45 p.m. at Fountain Square, 520 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH. We will gather in front of the entrance to 5/3rd Bank, at 38 Fountain Square Plaza. It's easy to spot. Please arrive on time. Please don't be late and make others wait.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Cincinnati Streetcar Food Tour and Findlay Market with Riverside Food Tours
by Riverside Food Tours LLC
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$198Overview
This three-hour Cincinnati tour combines walking and riding the Cincinnati Streetcar to visit several neighborhoods and food locations. The tour begins at Fountain Square downtown, where participants spend about 15 minutes viewing the Tyler Davidson Fountain and learning about a secret feature. The group then boards the streetcar to travel through downtown and the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood. Along the route, the guide points out landmarks including Carew Tower, the Contemporary Arts Center, and the Aronoff Center for the Arts. The tour also passes Central Parkway and features stops to view colorful outdoor murals that depict notable people and events in the city. Participants visit Washington Park and Cincinnati Music Hall before arriving at Findlay Market, Cincinnati’s historic marketplace, where they spend approximately 30 minutes exploring various vendors. The walking portion covers about half a mile, making it manageable while providing a mix of food, local history, and architecture. The tour includes six food stops at three sit-down restaurants offering dishes such as Scottish bangers and mash, Mexican street tacos, gourmet burgers, Cincinnati cheese coneys, and local desserts. The exact restaurants vary daily but maintain the same variety and quality. A local, certified guide from Riverside Food Tours leads the tour and provides a food guide and streetcar map. Soft drinks, coffee, alcoholic beverages, parking, and gratuities are not included. The tour operates in all weather conditions and is wheelchair accessible with assistance recommended for the walking distance.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Fountain Square
Fountain Square is downtown Cincinnati's central plaza featuring the large Tyler Davidson Fountain. The tour highlights a secret aspect of this fountain during a 15-minute stop.
15 min
Carew Tower
Carew Tower is a 49-story, 574-foot tall Art Deco skyscraper completed in 1931. Located in downtown Cincinnati, it is currently being converted into luxury apartments. The guide discusses its architecture and history.
Contemporary Arts Center
The Contemporary Arts Center was designed by a world-famous architect. Visitors learn about its design and can visit the center on select free days during a 10-minute stop.
10 min
Aronoff Center for the Arts
The Aronoff Center is a large performing arts venue hosting plays, ballet, concerts, comedy shows, and musicals. It was designed by architect César Pelli and named after Ohio senator Stanley Aronoff.
5 min
Central Parkway
Central Parkway is a major Cincinnati road developed along the former Miami & Erie Canal. It was planned with a rapid transit railway tunnel that was never completed.
Over-The-Rhine
Over-the-Rhine is a 360-acre historic German neighborhood north of downtown Cincinnati. It contains Italianate architecture and landmarks such as Music Hall and Washington Park.
Murals
Cincinnati has many outdoor murals depicting notable residents, places, and events. The guide points out these murals and explains their stories during the walk.
10 min
Washington Park
Washington Park is an eight-acre urban park with fountains, mature trees, a bandstand, dog park, playground, refreshment area, and sports lawn.
Cincinnati Music Hall
Built in 1878, Cincinnati Music Hall hosts the symphony, ballet, opera, and Pops Orchestra. The Victorian Gothic building is a city landmark.
Findlay Market
Findlay Market, established in 1851, is Cincinnati's oldest market building. It was designed after German markets to serve immigrant communities and features many vendors. The tour includes a 30-minute visit.
30 min
Meeting point
NEW Meeting Point!! Arrive at 12:45pm on Fountain Square, 520 Vine Street, Cincinnati OH. Your guide will be standing on the north side of the big fountain in the shady area. Please arrive on time: Please don't be late, making others wait.
End point
Meeting Point: Arrive at 12:45 p.m. at Fountain Square, 520 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH. We will gather in front of the entrance to 5/3rd Bank, at 38 Fountain Square Plaza. It's easy to spot. Please arrive on time. Please don't be late and make others wait.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.