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(672)
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!
What a fun tour! Beth, our tour guide, was a wealth of information and the perfect compliment to the yummy food stops. We enjoyed all six places and learning about Cincy history. The tour went at the perfect pace and offered a variety of foods that each told a bit of the city’s story.
Thanks, Nancy, for choosing Riverside Food Tours in Cincinnati. We appreciate your wonderful review. We hope you can join us again on a different Riverside Food Tour. We have eight to choose from!
One of the best food tours we have experienced! Beth (our guide) was very knowledgeable about the history of Cincinnati, the architecture of the various buildings on our tour, and the restaurants we visited. The food at each stop was excellent, and the variety was also great - we were definitely full by the end of the tour! We also appreciated Beth's willingness to talk us through the Connector (streetcar) and offer other restaurant / tourist site recommendations for the remainder of our stay in Cincinnati. Nicholson's and Findlay Market were highlights for us on this tour.
Thank you for the 5-Star review! Seeing a new city with a friendly local guide is invaluable. By the end of the tour, you feel like a local, armed with a multitude of information and suggestions to keep exploring!
This was an awesome tour and experience! Beth was so communicative and friendly from before the tour even started. It was obvious how much she knows about Cincinnati and it was fascinating to learn all the history. And all the food was amazingly delicious. Perfect mix of everything. I highly recommend to anyone wanting to get a feel for Cincinnati - both past and present!
Thank you. I'm glad you had an awesome time!
