With deep historical roots, fascinating architecture, and amazing dining and drinking opportunities, Cincinnati, Ohio, is a must-see city. In the early 1820s, the citizens of Cincinnati were so proud of their beautiful city that they called it The Queen City or the Queen of the West. One of the best ways to learn about the history of Cincinnati as well as hidden places to eat and drink at is to take a walking tour. Book a walking tour with any of these six tour companies for a fun and educational experience.
Women's History Walking Tour
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Women played a big part in developing Cincinnati into a modern city. In the Women's History Walking Tour, the docents from the Over-the-Rhine Museum will take you through back alleys, over broken sidewalks, and through some of Cincinnati's back neighborhoods on this two-hour tour. You'll learn how German immigrants and African-American women moved The Queen City into the 1960s and beyond. Topics include working women, women involved with social activism, and what life was like for mothers and wives in the early parts of the 18th and 19th centuries. The tour begins at the corner of 14th and Race Street at Washington Park, and the tour is free. You'll want to eat breakfast before heading out on this walking tour, so grab a bagel and a cup of coffee to help you power up for your walking tour.
Queen City is Haunted Tour
Enjoy the most fascinating haunted tour of Cincinnati when you book a trip with American Legacy Tours for the Queen City is Haunted Tour. This hair-raising tour brings you to an abandoned cemetery with paranormal activity, to a spot where mysterious human remains have recently been unearthed, and when you take the ultimate haunted tour, you'll stop at one of the most haunted hotel rooms in all of North America. During this walking tour, you'll learn about the most prolific killer in Cincinnati history, find out who the witch of Washington Park is, and hear haunting tales from the depths of Music Hall. The tours last 90 minutes, and tickets cost $29 per person for the regular haunted tour or $39 each for the ultimate haunted tour. Stop at 1332 Vine St. to begin the Queen City is Haunted Tour.
Ethnic Eats in Over-the-Rhine Food Tour
Go on a culinary adventure when you sign up with Riverside Food Tours and the Ethnic Eats in Over-the-Rhine Food Tour. Start the tour in Washington Park where you'll learn about the immigrants that helped to build Cincinnati and their influence on the cuisine of Cincinnati. You'll stop at locally owned restaurants to sample foods such as Hawaiian ahi poke, Polish pirogues, spicy Thai noodles, or a slice of New York-style pizza. The tour finishes at a Lebanese restaurant where you'll have dessert and a refreshing cocktail. As you walk the 1.5-miles going from restaurant to restaurant, you'll learn some of the histories of Cincinnati, see astounding architecture, and become educated on the German beer brewing heritage and how prohibition impacted the brewing industry. The tour costs $59 per person and includes food, beverages, and the tour.
Mount Adams Walk
Take a tour of one of Cincinnati's most picturesque and historic neighborhoods when you take the Mount Adams Walk hosted by the Mount Adams Civic Association. As you walk through this lovely neighborhood perched high above the city, you'll pass by the Holy Cross-Immaculata church which is famous for its Good Friday pilgrimage. You'll see the Holy Cross Monastery Chapel, Pilgrim Chapel, and the Seasongood Pavilion and amphitheater. You'll pass by Cincinnati's oldest Irish pub, and learn why tequila isn't served at the City View Tavern, which is Mount Adams' oldest tavern. The tour is free and lasts for 2 hours. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes as the tour includes moderate grades and some steps.
Queen City Underground Tour
Walk deep underground to see where some of Cincinnati's first residents were buried when you take the Queen City Underground Tour with American Legacy Tours. The tour takes you through the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood which has some of America's largest set of historical landmarks. Walk through the Gateway District where you'll see over 130 saloons, bars, and beer gardens. You'll then go underground to see the historical crypts and newly discovered tunnels that are part of Cincinnati's important beer brewing heritage. The Queen City Underground Tour ranks as one of the top Cincinnati tours and one of the top five underground tours in the United States. The regular tour runs about 90 to 120 minutes and costs $29 per person. When you take the Ultimate Queen City Underground Tour, it lasts from 2 to 2.5 hours and costs $39 per person.
Wine & Dine in Over-the-Rhine Food Tour
If you love superb food and wine, you'll enjoy the Wine & Dine in Over-the-Rhine Food Tour hosted by Riverside Food Tours. The tour begins in historical Washington Park at 5:30 p.m. and you'll visit four local restaurants and sample award-winning wines. As you walk along, you'll see beautiful artwork, jaw-dropping architecture, and spectacularly landscaped gardens. Your first stop on this tour is at the Ale House where you'll learn about beer making. The next stop is at Revel Urban Winery where you'll taste locally produced wines and take a private cellar tour. Depending on where the guide takes you, you can sample Detroit-style pizza at Taglio's, stop at the Wodka Bar for Russian pirogues and vodka, or stop at HomeMaker's retro-style bar for a glass of wine and tapas. You also get a Cincinnati food guide with a list of recommended restaurants. Adults 21 years of age and older can go on the tour which costs $64 per person. There's our recommend list of six walking tours you should try in Cincinnati. Which walking tour was your favorite? What was the most interesting thing you experienced while on the tour? If there's a walking tour of Cincinnati that we missed, feel free to drop Kings Toyota a line and let us know and we may it to the list!
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