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Cincinnati Historic Centre Food Tour with 6 Authentic Dishes

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Overview

Experience Cincinnati’s rich flavors on our Secret Food Tour through the city’s vibrant historic district. With 6+ tastings, you’ll discover why locals are so proud of their food traditions. Bite into a warm Goetta, egg, and cheese sandwich—an iconic Queen City breakfast favorite. Savor the legendary Taconey, then indulge your sweet side with handmade cake truffles, a golden Liège waffle, and the city’s most famous scoop: creamy Graeter’s ice cream. As you eat your way through hidden gems and beloved classics, your guide will share the stories, culture, and history that shaped Cincinnati’s unique food scene. And, as always, you’ll finish with our delicious Secret Dish, revealed only during the tour. Join us for a flavorful journey that blends tradition, comfort, and a touch of indulgence in every bite.

What's Included

  • Iconic Cincinnati Taconey
  • Handmade Gourmet Cake Truffle
  • Golden Liège Waffle
  • Pick-up and Drop-off
  • Gratuity
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45202 Elm Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA

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100 Theodore M. Berry Way
Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA

Our tour ends at the Sing the Queen City Sign at The Banks, located at 100 Theodore M. Berry Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202.

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Findlay Market

Findlay Market is Ohio's oldest continuously operated public market and one of Cincinnati's most cherished institutions, welcoming more than one million visitors each year. Open Tuesday through Sunday year round, it is home to more than 50 full-time merchants selling meat, fish, poultry, produce, flowers, cheese, deli, ethnic foods and more.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Washington Park

Washington Park is a 6-acre park in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood of Cincinnati built on land that once hosted the city's Presbyterian and Episcopal cemeteries before it was acquired by the city from 1858 to 1863. Today, Washington 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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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cincinnati Music Hall (pass by)

Music Hall, commonly known as Cincinnati Music Hall, is a classical music performance hall in Cincinnati, Ohio, completed in 1878. It serves as the home for the Cincinnati Ballet, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Opera, May Festival Chorus, and the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra.
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Over-The-Rhine

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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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Central Parkway (pass by)

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 abandonded mid-construction and never completed.
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The Banks

The Banks is a mixed-use development along the Ohio River in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, on the land between Paycor Stadium and Great American Ball Park. The Banks Project represents the single biggest shift in thinking and developing the riverfront’s potential since the canal development started in the 1820s.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Great American Ball Park (pass by)

Great American Ball Park is a baseball stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. It is the ballpark of Major League Baseball's Cincinnati Reds, and opened on March 31, 2003, replacing Cinergy Field, the Reds' former ballpark from 1970 to 2002.
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National Underground Railroad Freedom Center (pass by)

The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center is a museum in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, based on the history of the Underground Railroad. Opened in 2004, the center also pays tribute to all efforts to "abolish human enslavement and secure freedom for all people".
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Roebling Suspension Bridge (pass by)

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.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
  • Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
  • This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Cincinnati Historic Centre Food Tour with 6 Authentic Dishes?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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What's Included

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  • Iconic Cincinnati Taconey
  • Handmade Gourmet Cake Truffle
  • Golden Liège Waffle
  • Legendary Graeter’s Ice Cream
  • Classic Goetta, Egg & Cheese Sandwich
  • Our Exclusive Secret Dish
  • Pick-up and Drop-off
  • Gratuity

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
  • Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
  • This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
  • Operated by a business

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