Cincinnati Streetcar Food Tour: 6 Stops, 3 Hours

Six food stops, one streetcar, half a mile of walking through Cincinnati's German neighborhoods

A 3-hour Cincinnati Streetcar Food Tour combines riding the streetcar, walking through Over-the-Rhine, and sitting down at three restaurants plus stops at Findlay Market, the city's oldest standing market. The tour includes six food tastings (from Scottish bangers and cheese coneys to gourmet burgers and local desserts) plus a 5-ounce craft ale and a local guide who tells the history of German immigration and Cincinnati's architecture. Vegetarian, vegan, and allergy-friendly options are available with advance notice.

Step-by-step itinerary

Cincinnati streetcar food and market tour

• Visit Fountain Square and Tyler Davidson Fountain
• Pass by Carew Tower
• Learn about Contemporary Art Center architect
• See Aronoff Center performing arts venue
• Pass along Central Parkway
• Explore Over-the-Rhine historic neighborhood
• View Cincinnati murals with guide stories
• Pass through Washington Park
• Pass by Cincinnati Music Hall
• Enjoy tastings at Findlay Market

The experience

Three hours means the day stays manageable: you'll ride the Cincinnati Streetcar through downtown and Over-the-Rhine, walk about half a mile total across the neighborhoods, and sit down at three different restaurants where the food actually arrives on a plate. The route moves through Fountain Square and past the Carew Tower, a 49-story Art Deco building from 1931, then heads into Over-the-Rhine, the 360-acre historic German neighborhood where Italianate architecture lines the streets and murals tell the stories of Cincinnati's famous residents and moments. Your guide brings that history alive: stories about the German immigrants who built the neighborhood, quirky city facts, and the hidden corners most visitors miss.

The six food stops rotate depending on the day, but the menu stays consistent: a fresh signature salad, Cincinnati's famous cheese coneys, gourmet burgers, Mexican street tacos, Scottish bangers and mash at a beloved pub, plus fudge, chocolates, and a local dessert. A 5-ounce Scottish ale is included. Findlay Market, built in 1851 and named one of the country's ten best markets by Newsweek, anchors the tasting experience. It's patterned after a German market and still serves as the city's last standing public market, with vendors filling the historic structure. The quantity and quality of food remain the same across all departures, even though which restaurant serves which dish changes from day to day.

The streetcar itself is the transport, so you're not walking between distant stops. The car carries you to the neighborhoods, then you walk to the restaurants and market stalls. Wheelchair accessibility is built in, though an aide or family member may help with the distance between some stops. Infants can ride in a stroller or sit on an adult's lap. The tour runs in all weather, so bring layers and an umbrella if rain is forecast. A water bottle keeps you hydrated across the three hours.

What’s included

• Six food tastings across sit-down restaurants and Findlay Market (Scottish bangers and mash, cheese coneys, gourmet burgers, Mexican street tacos, fudge, chocolates, and local desserts).
• a 5-ounce Scottish ale.
• a local certified guide in English.
• a food guide and streetcar map.
• all Cincinnati Streetcar transport.

Information

Lasts 3h, runs Tuesday to Saturday at 13:00, from US$ 99 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 14 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesTuesday to SaturdayDeparts at 13:00Another time? ›

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Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (6 to 10 years) · Infant (under 6)

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Riverside Food Tours LLC

Is this one for you?The half-mile of walking spread across three hours makes this tour manageable for most fitness levels, and the streetcar does the heavy lifting between stops. You're not covering the city on foot. If you want to taste Cincinnati's signature foods and hear the neighborhood's German immigrant history without spending a full day or arranging your own transport, the fixed route and included streetcar pass keep the logistics simple.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 10 years); Infant (under 6).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly is Cincinnati's cheese coney that shows up on this tour?

Cincinnati cheese coneys are the city's signature hot dog: a chili-topped frank covered with shredded cheddar cheese, a local specialty that defines Cincinnati's food identity. You'll taste one as part of the six stops on the tour.

How much walking is actually involved over the three hours?

The tour includes half a mile of walking total across the three hours, split between moving through Over-the-Rhine's neighborhoods and walking to the restaurants and Findlay Market stalls. The streetcar handles the longer distances between stops.

What is Findlay Market and why is it part of this tour?

Findlay Market, built in 1851, is Cincinnati's last standing public market and was named one of the country's ten best markets by Newsweek. Patterned after a German market and originally built to serve German immigrants, it's a working marketplace with active vendors and is a stop on the food tour where you taste local goods.

Can I do this tour if I'm vegetarian or have food allergies?

Vegetarian and vegan options are available with advance notice, and the tour can accommodate most food allergies if you call ahead to let them know what you need. The restaurants and market vendors adjust the menu to fit your requirements.

Does the tour visit Cincinnati Music Hall and Washington Park?

The tour passes through Over-the-Rhine, where both Cincinnati Music Hall (the 1878 Victorian Gothic building that houses the symphony, ballet, and opera) and Washington Park (an eight-acre green space with fountains and trees) are located. Your guide points out these landmarks and tells their stories as you move through the neighborhood.

What's included in the price, and what costs extra?

The tour includes six food stops, a 5-ounce Scottish ale, a local certified guide, a food guide and streetcar map, and all streetcar transport. Soft drinks, coffee, additional alcoholic beverages, and parking are not included. Gratuities for your guide are not included and are left to your discretion.