Short North Walking Food Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Take a leisurely stroll with us through Columbus’ hip Short North and savor its culinary delights.

More than just an arts district and home to the monthly Gallery Hop—a famous downtown Columbus event—the Short North also boasts a wealth of dining and shopping opportunities. The Short North is packed full of Columbus’ best restaurants, boutiques, bistros, and nightlife. This local food and walking tour is designed to show off some of the best that the Short North and Columbus have to offer.

We’ll start at the North Market, Columbus’ historic public market, where we’ll meet some of the local food vendors and learn the history of the building. We will then stop at neighborhood eating establishments, sampling some of their signature dishes, and hearing their stories. Stops will include some neighborhood favorites, and some highly regarded new additions including Brassica, Jeni’s Ice Creams and The Guild House.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

This tour includes enough food for a generous lunch

What To Expect

North Market Downtown

We enjoy tastes from several vendors in the market and learn about the history of the 150 year old public market.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Short North Arts District

We visit several restaurants in the Short North as well as learning about the history of the neighborhood and enjoying public art and murals

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Short North Walking Food Tour

Reviews

5.00

4 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Must Do!
garysF7072RF,
Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Delicious food and great host! And a crazy variety of foods - cheese to chicken wings and sour kraut balls to fine food to ice cream!
Delicious Bites and Local Insights
Nicole S,
Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We took this tour with our son and daughter-in-law, who just moved to the area, and it was such a wonderful experience. Our guide, Abby, was absolutely fantastic—so friendly, engaging, and knowledgeable. The food portions were generous, delicious, and offered a great variety. We also loved learning more about Columbus while getting the chance to explore an art gallery and admire some beautiful murals along the way. Pro tips: They validate part of your parking if you use the garage near the Short North Market. We happened to book on a game day, which ended up being a happy accident—it turned into a private tour just for the four of us! Highly recommend this tour for both locals and visitors.
Food tour always a must!
492trudyz,
Aug 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I was visiting Columbus for three days and booked the Short North food walking tour as an activity for Friday August 1st. The tour guide Andy Herbert was very knowledgeable and entertaining and made the tour very fun. Got to taste different foods that I never had before that were very tasty. We started out in the marketplace and then went outside to other places. I learned about Cameron Mitchell hotels and eateries. We walked about the Short North arts area stopping at places to taste their food. We ate enough to be quite satisfied as a lunch and finished up at the ice cream shop. It was a great tour and I thank Andy for being so attentive to this small group of seven.
Columbus Food Adventures
alexsG3459PO,
Jun 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our food tour through Columbus’ Short North District was an unforgettable experience packed with delicious surprises and meaningful moments. We started with unexpectedly amazing spicy chicken at Hot Chicken Takeover, where the manager’s story added depth to the meal. At Black Radish Creamery, pimento cheese won me over, along with a fascinating peek into the science of cheesemaking. Flavor-packed dumplings from Momo Ghar, a satisfying Somali sambusa from Hoyos Kitchen, and the rich aroma of the spice booth kept the momentum going. Our guide Ash led us to The Guild House and then for a slice of vegan coffee cake and iced chai from Park Service Coffee—absolute perfection—followed by a standout falafel plate from Brassica. We ended on a sweet note at Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, sampling flavors before enjoying two generous scoops. Every stop offered not just great food, but heart, culture, and character—none of it would’ve felt quite as inspiring without Ash, our tour guide. Her energy, knowledge, and genuine love for the city turned what could’ve been a simple tasting tour into an experience I’d recommend in a heartbeat.