Cincinnati Bourbon, Beer & Wine Streetcar Tour

Sip your way through Cincinnati’s spirited history without lifting a map or a worry.

A 3-hour guided streetcar tour of Cincinnati tasting bourbon, beer and wine at four stops, starting at Fountain Square and moving through Over-the-Rhine. The tour includes a flight of four bourbons at Willow Run Bourbon, three beers of your choice at Mellotone Beer Project, two glasses of wine paired with charcuterie at Revel Winery, streetcar rides between neighborhoods, a food guide and map, and a professional local guide. Minimum age is 21. About 30 minutes of walking is spread across the three hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Cincinnati bourbon, beer, and wine tour

• Begin tour at Fountain Square
• Enjoy flight of 4 bourbons and blend
• Take streetcar to Over-the-Rhine
• Enjoy two glasses of wine with charcuterie
• Enjoy flight of 3 beers with German pretzel

The experience

Three hours is tight enough to fit between lunch and dinner, which matters because this is a spirits tour, not a meal. You start at Fountain Square, where the guide walks you through the history of the Tyler Davidson Fountain before heading to Willow Run Bourbon, a modern Cincinnati distillery where you blend your own custom bourbon from a flight of four. The streetcar carries you next to Over-the-Rhine, the neighborhood known for 19th-century brick buildings and craft culture, where Revel Winery pours two glasses of wine paired with light charcuterie, and Mellotone Beer Project rounds out the tasting with three beers of your choice and a German pretzel.

The streetcar itself is part of the route. You ride the Cincinnati Connector between stops instead of walking the whole way, which breaks up the tasting and gives you a moment to talk about what you just drank. A professional local guide leads the whole thing and handles the education and storytelling. You show up, pick your pours, and move on. The tour operates in any weather, so bring an umbrella if rain is forecast. About 30 minutes of walking happens over the full three hours, spread across the stops.

This is a beverage tour built around spirits, so the food is small: gourmet popcorn with the bourbon, a pretzel with the beer, charcuterie with the wine. The operator suggests a light dinner afterward. A vegetarian option is available if you call ahead with advance notice. Gratuities for your guide are not included in the price.

What’s included

• Ride on the Cincinnati Connector Streetcar between stops.
• flight of four bourbons at Willow Run Bourbon with gourmet popcorn.
• flight of three beers of your choice at Mellotone Beer Project with a bowl of fries.
• two glasses of wine of your choice at Revel Winery paired with light charcuterie.
• 3-hour guided tour led by a professional local guide.
• food guide and streetcar map.

Before you book

Days and timesWednesday and SaturdayDepartures at 13:00 and 17:00

AgesAdult (21 and older) · Under 21: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Riverside Food Tours LLC

Is this one for you?The three-hour window leaves room for a meal before or after, but not both. Plan a light dinner afterward and book this for late morning or early afternoon. You'll walk about 30 minutes total, broken across the stops, so it suits anyone comfortable on their feet for short stretches. The streetcar handles the longer distances between neighborhoods.

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Top questions

What is Willow Run Bourbon and what do I taste there?

Willow Run Bourbon is a modern Cincinnati distillery known for uniquely finished bourbons and hands-on tastings. You taste a flight of four bourbons and create your own custom blend, paired with gourmet popcorn.

How much walking is involved over the three hours?

About 30 minutes of walking is spread across the three hours, with the streetcar carrying you between the main stops in Fountain Square and Over-the-Rhine.

What is Over-the-Rhine and why do we go there?

Over-the-Rhine is Cincinnati's historic neighborhood, known for 19th-century architecture, arts, craft breweries and dining. The tour takes you there to visit Revel Winery and Mellotone Beer Project, two of the four tasting stops.

Can I choose which beers and wines I taste?

Yes. At Mellotone Beer Project you choose three beers from their selection, and at Revel Winery you choose two glasses of wine, both paired with food.

Is this tour suitable if I don't drink much?

The tour is built around tastings (flights and pours), so it is designed for people who want to experience bourbon, beer and wine. The operator suggests a light dinner afterward, and non-alcoholic beverages are available to purchase if you want them.