Ethnic Food Tour in Over the Rhine, Cincinnati with Riverside Food Tours
by Riverside Food Tours
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This three-hour walking food tour takes place in Cincinnati’s Over the Rhine neighborhood and is operated by Riverside Food Tours. The tour begins in Washington Park, an eight-acre Victorian-style park that was once a cemetery site. Participants visit five locally owned restaurants to sample a variety of ethnic dishes. Tastings may include a Hawaiian-style steamed bun with barbecue, bubble tea, Mexican street tacos, Argentinean empanadas, New York-style pizza slices, French macarons, Lebanese baklava, and German snacks at a modern beer garden. The guide leads a walk through Over the Rhine, sharing information about the neighborhood’s German immigrant history. The route passes Cincinnati Music Hall, built by German immigrants in the mid-1800s and now home to several performing arts groups. The tour continues along Central Parkway, a major city roadway developed over the former Miami & Erie Canal, and includes stops to view several outdoor murals that depict local history. Guests receive a map and advice on using the free Cincinnati Streetcar for further exploration. The tour includes about 45 to 60 minutes of walking. A local professional guide leads the group, and lunch is included. The tour operates in all weather conditions, and all participants must check in 15 minutes before the start time. Dietary restrictions such as nut allergies, gluten-free, vegan, or lactose-free cannot be accommodated, but a vegetarian option is available if requested when booking.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Washington Park
The tour begins in Washington Park, an eight-acre green space in Over the Rhine. Originally established as cemeteries, the city acquired the land in the mid-1800s and redesigned it as a Victorian-style park. Today, it hosts more than 300 events annually, including live music, markets, fitness classes, and activities for children.
15 min
Cincinnati Music Hall
This stop features Cincinnati Music Hall, constructed in the mid-1800s by German immigrants. The hall is known for its haunted reputation and serves as the home for groups such as the Cincinnati Ballet, Symphony Orchestra, Opera, May Festival Chorus, and Pops Orchestra.
10 min
Over-The-Rhine
The group takes a walk through the center of the Over the Rhine neighborhood, passing local shops and restaurants while learning about the history of German immigration in the area.
15 min
Central Parkway
The tour continues along Central Parkway, a main Cincinnati road developed as part of a 1907 park plan by George Kessler. It follows the old Miami & Erie Canal route, where a subway tunnel for rapid transit was started but never finished.
5 min
City Murals
The guide points out several outdoor murals around Cincinnati that depict stories of notable residents, landmarks, and city events through colorful artwork.
10 min
Cincinnati
Though the tour is on foot, guests receive a map and advice on using the free Cincinnati Streetcar to explore the city further on their own.
5 min
Meeting point
We will gather at the NW corner of Washington Park, at the intersection of 14th and 1390 Elm Street (across from Music Hall)
End point
We will gather at the NW corner of Washington Park, at the intersection of 14th and 1390 Elm Street (across from Music Hall)
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Ethnic Food Tour in Over the Rhine, Cincinnati with Riverside Food Tours
by Riverside Food Tours
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 walking food tour takes place in Cincinnati’s Over the Rhine neighborhood and is operated by Riverside Food Tours. The tour begins in Washington Park, an eight-acre Victorian-style park that was once a cemetery site. Participants visit five locally owned restaurants to sample a variety of ethnic dishes. Tastings may include a Hawaiian-style steamed bun with barbecue, bubble tea, Mexican street tacos, Argentinean empanadas, New York-style pizza slices, French macarons, Lebanese baklava, and German snacks at a modern beer garden. The guide leads a walk through Over the Rhine, sharing information about the neighborhood’s German immigrant history. The route passes Cincinnati Music Hall, built by German immigrants in the mid-1800s and now home to several performing arts groups. The tour continues along Central Parkway, a major city roadway developed over the former Miami & Erie Canal, and includes stops to view several outdoor murals that depict local history. Guests receive a map and advice on using the free Cincinnati Streetcar for further exploration. The tour includes about 45 to 60 minutes of walking. A local professional guide leads the group, and lunch is included. The tour operates in all weather conditions, and all participants must check in 15 minutes before the start time. Dietary restrictions such as nut allergies, gluten-free, vegan, or lactose-free cannot be accommodated, but a vegetarian option is available if requested when booking.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Washington Park
The tour begins in Washington Park, an eight-acre green space in Over the Rhine. Originally established as cemeteries, the city acquired the land in the mid-1800s and redesigned it as a Victorian-style park. Today, it hosts more than 300 events annually, including live music, markets, fitness classes, and activities for children.
15 min
Cincinnati Music Hall
This stop features Cincinnati Music Hall, constructed in the mid-1800s by German immigrants. The hall is known for its haunted reputation and serves as the home for groups such as the Cincinnati Ballet, Symphony Orchestra, Opera, May Festival Chorus, and Pops Orchestra.
10 min
Over-The-Rhine
The group takes a walk through the center of the Over the Rhine neighborhood, passing local shops and restaurants while learning about the history of German immigration in the area.
15 min
Central Parkway
The tour continues along Central Parkway, a main Cincinnati road developed as part of a 1907 park plan by George Kessler. It follows the old Miami & Erie Canal route, where a subway tunnel for rapid transit was started but never finished.
5 min
City Murals
The guide points out several outdoor murals around Cincinnati that depict stories of notable residents, landmarks, and city events through colorful artwork.
10 min
Cincinnati
Though the tour is on foot, guests receive a map and advice on using the free Cincinnati Streetcar to explore the city further on their own.
5 min
Meeting point
We will gather at the NW corner of Washington Park, at the intersection of 14th and 1390 Elm Street (across from Music Hall)
End point
We will gather at the NW corner of Washington Park, at the intersection of 14th and 1390 Elm Street (across from Music Hall)
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.