Brunch your way through Over-the-Rhine and ride the streetcar to Findlay Market
3 Hours
Food tastings, streetcar, guide
Explore Over-the-Rhine on a guided Saturday brunch walk, then hop the streetcar to Findlay Market for more tastings and local stories. Enjoy six stops featuring a mix of sweet and savory bites, with optional drinks available to buy along the way.
Children 5 and under are free but do not receive tastings (parents may share or bring snacks). Vegetarian dishes are available upon booking, but dietary needs cannot be guaranteed at every stop. Gratuities, parking fees, and additional beverages are not included.
Refundable Ticket: refundable up to 24 hours before the tour; within 24 hours, refunds are no longer available. Standard Ticket: no refunds or exchanges.
Substitutions are not available. You may give the beverage to a friend. Ice water is provided at sit-down locations.
Yes, booking in advance is recommended as tours can fill up
Gluten-free dishes are available at the majority of stops, but cross-contamination cannot be guaranteed. Guests with Celiac Disease may be asked to sign a waiver
1390 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH
Findlay Market sits at the heart of Cincinnati's Over-the-Rhine neighborhood, and it serves as one of the most memorable stops on the Cincy Brunch Streetcar Food Tour. As Ohio's oldest continuously operated public market, Findlay Market has been feeding the city since 1852, and its iron-and-glass pavilion still hums with the same energy that drew German immigrants here generations ago. Stepping inside, you are greeted by the aroma of fresh-baked bread, sizzling meats, locally roasted coffee, and produce piled high at family-run stalls, a sensory introduction to the food culture that defines this part of Cincinnati.
On the tour, Findlay Market becomes more than a backdrop, it becomes a tasting room. Guests sample brunch-worthy bites from longtime market vendors, hearing the stories behind each shop and the families who have poured decades into their craft. You will weave between stalls of artisan cheeses, smoked sausages, hand-pulled pastries, and small-batch sweets, with your guide pointing out the details a casual visitor might miss. The streetcar makes reaching Findlay Market effortless, and the contrast between the sleek modern ride and the historic market hall captures exactly what makes this part of Cincinnati so compelling: old-world tradition thriving alongside a creative, fast-evolving food scene.
This stop is perfect for curious eaters, weekend explorers, couples looking for something different than a sit-down brunch, and visitors who want to understand Cincinnati through its flavors rather than just its skyline. Families enjoy the lively atmosphere, foodies appreciate the depth of local sourcing, and history lovers connect with the layers of immigrant heritage built into every brick. By the time you leave Findlay Market, you have eaten well, learned the neighborhood's backstory, and gathered a short list of places you will want to return to on your own. It is the kind of stop that turns a food tour into a lasting memory of Cincinnati.
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