Cincinnati Historic Centre Food Tour with 6 Authentic Dishes

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Secret Food Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Iconic Cincinnati Taconey
Included: Handmade Gourmet Cake Truffle
Included: Golden Liège Waffle
Included: Legendary Graeter’s Ice Cream
Included: Classic Goetta, Egg & Cheese Sandwich
Included: Our Exclusive Secret Dish

Not included

Not included: Pick-up and Drop-off
Not included: Gratuity

Itinerary

Findlay Market

one hour

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.
Washington Park

15 min

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.
Cincinnati Music Hall

Passing 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.
Over-The-Rhine

45 min

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.
Stop 5

Passing 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.
Stop 6

one hour

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.
Great American Ball Park

Passing 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.
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

Passing 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".
Roebling Suspension Bridge

Passing 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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The meeting spot is In front of Jane’s at Findlay Market at Elm & Elder, 45202 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH 45202.

End point

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

Using your ticket

We kindly ask our guests to be at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the departure time to check-in with their guide.
Our Secret Food Tours Guide will have an orange umbrella at the meeting point for easy recognition.

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.
We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance.
Gratuities to guides providing excellent service are appreciated.

The legal minimum age for drinking alcohol is 21 years old.
Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.

Options

Cincinnati Small Group Tour

Small Group Food Tour: Choose this option to join our Secret Food Tour Cincinnati in a group of 12 people or less!
Private Tour Upgrade

Private Cincinnati Food Tour: Choose this option to upgrade to a private food tour of Cincinnati for only you and your group