Cincinnati 3 Hour City And Food Morning Tour

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!

Meeting Point

16 West Freedom Way

16 West Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA

Meeting/Ending Point: We meet at 9:45AM outside the Taste of Belgium Bistro at the Banks at 16 West Freedom Way, Cincinnati OH 45202. Make sure you have the correct location.
Do not park on the street. The Central Riverfront Underground Garage is located 182 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202.

What's included:

• Food guide and streetcar map
• Local certified guide
• 6 Food Stops: Belgium waffle, ice-cream, goetta, fudge, cheese, cookie

Not included:

• Gratuities for your guide are not included. Please make sure to take care of your guide.
• Drinks such as soda, coffee, tea (available to purchase)
• Parking fees

What to expect:

Duration: between 3 hours and 3 hours, 20 minutes

The Banks

145 E 2nd St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA

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.

10 minutes

Roebling Suspension Bridge

Ohio River Trail, , Cincinnati, Ohio

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.

8 minutes

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

50 E Freedom Way, Cincinnati, 45202-3413, Ohio

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.

Pass by without stopping

Fountain Square

520 Vine Street, 5th and Vine Street, Cincinnati, 45202, Ohio

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.

8 minutes

Contemporary Artworks

3812 East St, Cincinnati, OH 45227, USA

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.

10 minutes

Carew Tower

35 W 5th St, Cincinnati, 45202, Ohio

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.

Pass by without stopping

Aronoff Center for the Arts

650 Walnut St, Cincinnati, 45202-2517, Ohio

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.

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Contemporary Arts Center

44 E 6th St, , Cincinnati, 45202-2518, Ohio

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.

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Central Parkway

Central Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH, USA

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.

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Over-The-Rhine

Cincinnati, 45201, Ohio

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.

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Cincinnati Music Hall

1241 Elm St, Cincinnati, 45202-7531, Ohio

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.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Washington Park

1230 Elm St, Cincinnati, 45202-7550, Ohio

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.

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Findlay Market

1801 Race St, , Cincinnati, 45202-5932, Ohio

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.

10 minutes