Cincinnati Historic Centre Food Tour Tasting 6 Local Delicacies
Overview
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3 hours
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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.
Additional Info
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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.
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.
What‘s Included
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
Options
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
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!
Reviews
62 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Thorough, full of wonderful Cincinnati insights.
annkO2558OO,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Penny was our guide. Top Notch!
Cincinnati
M9963IAjeremym,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Penny was delightful, knowledge and attentive. Would recommend it. Great food, did mot leave hungry. Still not a fan of Cincinnati chili though.
A great tour in a small great town - Never knew Cincinnati was so nice.
689archies,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great tour. Michael was an excellent guide. His knowledge of Cincinnati's local food scene is excellent and his food selection was great. Hearing the local history and the walk through the downtown of Cincinnati gave wonderful tour experience. I highly recommend this tour. The city is great and a very nice place to walk through.
Wonderful tour on a chilly day
Tourist627854,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Penny was a fantastic guide! Due to a little bit of bad weather - some of the stops we were going to head to were closed but Penny improvised beautifully and took us to great alternatives. Everything was delicious and we learned a lot about Cincinnati along the way.
Great experience
O7973SVchrisr,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Me and my wife had a great time. Every stop we made offered up a great dish with a hint of the history and creativity of the area. Karen was a great host, who offered up plenty of history of the area to make it more than just a food tour. Highly recommend.
4th secret food tour
stylin trina,,Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We love learning about different cities and getting the chance to taste food we have never had before. This tour was just what we were looking for. We started at the Findlay Market. Then we took the street car so we could continue to explore downtown. We got to try several foods Cincinnati is known for like the goetta, skyline chili, Graeter's ice cream and so much more. Thank you Mr Michael J. We really enjoyed the tour.
Our day was filled with...
Rita K,,Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our day was filled with not only sunshine but historical facts of the area that we had not known before. Michael was not only gracious but outstanding
Cincy Food Tour
370bethf,,Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Karen was a wonderful guide! We enjoyed some amazing food spots and loved learning about Cincinnati history, culture and traditions. We do food tours most places we travel to and this one ranks as one of the best! Also enjoyed riding the Connector and seeing so many different areas as part of the tour.
wonderful walking tour
Barbara G,,Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Penny was great! Knowledgeable about the city and its history! She explained all the food history in the city
Pick a Penny!
debisham,,Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Penny was amazing! She provided us with so much history, and moved at a pace where we didn't feel rushed. All while making sure everyone was comfortable. Our group was at ease and had so much fun!
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