Are children allowed on the tour?

Yes. Children 5 and under are free but do not receive food tastings. Those 6 and older require a ticket and can enjoy the full experience.

Is the streetcar accessible for wheelchairs or strollers?

Yes, the Cincinnati Connector streetcar is stroller-friendly and accessible, but a few restaurants may have steps at their entrance.

Can dietary restrictions be accommodated?

Vegetarian options are available with advance notice. Vegan, gluten-free, or allergen-specific accommodations require direct contact before booking.

Are alcoholic beverages included in the tour price?

No, alcoholic beverages can be purchased at select stops but are not included in the tour cost.

How much walking is involved?

The walking portion totals about 2 miles, mostly over flat terrain with some short city blocks between stops.

Where does the tour start and end?

The tour starts and ends at Washington Park, at the corner of 14th and Race Streets in Cincinnati's Over the Rhine district.

Cincy Brunch & Food Tour with Riverside Food Tours

Cincinnati’s historic neighborhoods come alive first thing Saturday mornings with Riverside Food Tours’ Cincy Brunch and Streetcar Food Tour. This three-hour culinary stroll begins in Over the Rhine, a district famous for its vivid industrial architecture and rich German immigrant roots. Guests convene at Washington Park, a lively green space that buzzes with local activity and overlooks Cincinnati Music Hall—a building whispered to be among America’s most haunted theaters.

Your guide leads you through just a few blocks, but every step tells a story. Stops include a former beer garden transformed into a modern craft brewery and farm-to-table restaurant, where you savor stuffed French toast. The flavor journey continues with authentic Argentinean empanadas, crispy Detroit-style pizza slices, and freshly crafted tacos reflecting Cincinnati’s diverse food scene.

A short ride on the iconic Cincinnati Connector streetcar transports the group to Findlay Market, Ohio’s oldest urban outdoor market. Here, the tour delves deeper into Cincinnati’s past with a visit to a 6th-generation German butcher shop serving local specialty goetta—a savory breakfast sausage that celebrates the city’s heritage as “Porkopolis.” Further tastings at century-old cheese and fudge vendors round out the experience, culminating in an indulgent dessert from a French-themed bakery beloved by locals.

What distinguishes Riverside Food Tours is its commitment to showcasing authentic, locally owned eateries paired with compelling historic context, making it more than a food tour—it’s a cultural immersion. The walk covers less than a mile and is accessible, with the streetcar bridging key locales. For anyone visiting Cincinnati or locals keen on a fresh take, this tour blends history, transit, and flavor into one satisfying Saturday adventure.

About Riverside Food Tours

Riverside Food Tours is a Cincinnati-based company that leads guided culinary and cultural tours across Over-the-Rhine, Findlay Market, downtown neighborhoods, and nearby Covington, Kentucky. The company curates immersive walking and streetcar tours showcasing local restaurants, bars, historic sites, murals, and neighborhood stories.

Tours vary in length and focus, including wine and cocktail experiences, brunch outings, themed seasonal events, and multi-stop 'sites and bites' city walks. Each experience pairs tastings with local history, covering landmarks such as Findlay Market and the Roebling Suspension Bridge, and highlights regional specialties like Cincinnati chili, goetta, Belgian waffles, and global street food. Guides provide narrative context about architecture, immigrant history, and cultural points of interest mentioned on tours, including stories about Music Hall and Over-the-Rhine's historic district. Riverside Food Tours operates public group tours and neighborhood-specific routes in both Ohio and northern Kentucky. The business emphasizes curated local partnerships with restaurants, markets, and beverage purveyors to create authentic tasting menus. Reservations are offered for scheduled tour times; private bookings are available when offered on specific tours. As a locally focused operator, Riverside Food Tours leverages on-the-ground knowledge of Cincinnati's culinary scene to introduce visitors and residents to established favorites and hidden gems. The company's tour descriptions clearly list estimated duration, neighborhood focus, and sample tastings to help guests choose the right experience. Staffed by local guides familiar with Cincinnati history and food culture, tours offer approachable pacing and curated stops suitable for visitors and locals seeking genuine neighborhood flavors and storytelling, and beverage pairings included.