Brewers & Barons Trail Tour
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover the people and places that made brewing a cornerstone of the Queen City’s history with a guided tour of our unique historical trail, featuring art installations and historical signage along the way! Beginning at the Hop On Trail Sign at Findlay Market, we follow the Brewing Heritage Trail along the eastern portion of the Brewery District, sharing stories of the workers, brewmasters, and beer barons from the 19th and early 20th century. Experience the places they worked, learn the dangers they faced, and the empires they built by producing America’s best brews.
Tours include a visit into the subterranean lagering cellars of the historic (non-operating) Schmidt Brothers/Crown Brewery, as well as outdoor visits to historic Hudepohl and Kauffman Brewery structures, and concludes with a pint of beer at Findlay Market. Those joining us in the underground cellar will need to be able to traverse a series of stairs leading in and out, but all guests have the option to remain topside.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Over-The-Rhine
Walk along the Brewing Heritage Trail past historic breweries, including a visit into one of the pre-Prohibition breweries' underground lagering cellars.
What‘s Included
Visits to multiple historic brewing sites.
This tour concludes at Findlay Market's Race Street Station Bar for a beer or soft drink, which is included with the tour.
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Brewers & Barons Trail Tour
Reviews
22 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great time
V1403FWmatts,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Miranda was awesome! Super informative and tons of fun! Learned so much about my hometown. Loved the sprinkle of ghost stories too
We learned so many new things about the city that we have lived in all of our lives!
Scenic31897739099,,Jul 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Michael was so incredibly knowledgeable! We have lived in Cincinnati all of our lives, but never knew about all of these brewing, tunnels right beneath our feet! The walk around downtown taught us so much about the city that we live in, and the rich history all around us. Everyone’s favorite part was going down into the limestone tunnel! We booked this trip with friends and family and had so much fun that we can’t wait to book another one.
A random Thursday night
stacygP5223CD,,Dec 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was such a fun experience! Mike was a wonderful tour guide and gave so much knowledge and history of beer in Cincinnati! Who knew it was a big deal in our city! Great tour would recommend to any group. Start with a beer and end with a beer, so very much fun and got to learn a little more about our amazing city! Definitely worth your time, energy and money! Great great experience!
Great event for business outing or holiday event!
RichV1962,,Dec 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We arranged a custom tour for our office team's holiday outing and it was a thoroughly enjoyable experience. The event included a tour of a microbrewery and the fascinating Jackson Brewery lagering tunnels. Our tour guide Mike did a super job. Our team loved the tour and loved Mike’s deep knowledge and witty, light hearted delivery!
Brewers & Barons Tour!
annacH4937TB,,Jun 18, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful tour with Lisa celebrating Father’s Day! Going down into the lager tunnels was great. She gave great history of brewing in Cincinnati and ended with a cold beer!
Great History Tour
Elizabeth T,,May 24, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.0090 minute private group walking tour. Aaron was very knowledgeable and shared some great stories about Cincinnati. Newcomers and long-timers alike will learn something new about the Queen City. The highlight for the group was the underground cellar!
Beer Tour Big Hit
clpjr2000,,Jan 30, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.0090 minute walking tour were you will see and hear about Cincinnati Over The Rhine beer history. Very informative and interesting history. Our guide was awesome with history, stories and current information about the area. Easy walk and the beer cellar underground was really cool to see. If beer history is an interest go on this tour.
Great Sunday in a historic neighborhood
TeddyLindner,,Dec 12, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very knowledgeable guides. Rob and his lovely wife conducted the tour on a Sunday afternoon. Passionate about the legacy and history of breweries in Cincinnati. Area is semi-gentrified, but perfectly safe. Highly recommended.
Much recommended!
derbycreek,,Nov 22, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very informative and unique! Aaron was a great tour guide, really fun. Definitely a "must-see" when you visit Cincy. A visit to underground brewing cellars is combined with a tour of the very informative museum.
Great experience detailing Cincinnati’s brewing history.
Julie F,,Nov 12, 2021
- Review from Viator
5.00Love the underground cellar/ tunnel and all the history along with that. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable.
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