Riverside Food Tours is a locally owned team of passionate Cincinnati insiders who turn a meal into a moving story of the Queen City. Since 2016, founders Laura and Mike Noyes have hand-picked family-run eateries, scenic streetcar...
Cincinnati's food tour scene has a genuinely strong team behind it, with guides like Laura, Jackie, Beth, David, and Juliann consistently earning glowing praise from visitors and locals alike. What stands out most is how these guides weave together food, history, architecture, and local storytelling into something that feels far more personal than a typical tour. Longtime residents regularly mention being surprised by how much they learned about their own city, which says a lot. The tours cover distinct neighborhoods and themes, from Findlay Market and OTR to cocktail and bourbon experiences, giving groups plenty of options depending on their interests. Food quality and variety get high marks across the board, with tastings focused on independent, locally-owned spots rather than chains. For anyone visiting Cincinnati or even someone who's lived there for years, this is a genuinely fun way to spend an afternoon. The guides clearly care about the city and bring that enthusiasm into every stop along the way.
This was an amazing tour! David was a fabulous guide! He made us all fall in love with his city! He shared so many stories and insights, and the food was delicious! My favorite was Taste of Belgium’s waffles!
Frieda Martin
May 21, 2026
This was an amazing tour! David was a fabulous guide! He made us all fall in love with his city! He shared so many stories and insights, and the food was delicious! My favorite was Taste of Belgium’s waffles!
Frieda Martin
May 21, 2026