Cincinnati Brunch Food Tour to Findlay Market
Taste Cincinnati's German heritage on a guided brunch walk
Duration
3 hours
Includes
Food tastings, streetcar, guide
Highlights
Explore Over-the-Rhine through its German immigrant history, architecture, murals, and local food. Follow a local guide’s stories and take home a food guide for more Cincinnati exploring.
- Discover stories behind Washington Park, Music Hall, and Over-the-Rhine
- View colorful multi-story murals and free art exhibits you can revisit
- Learn how German immigrant customs shaped Cincinnati food and beer culture
- Receive a food guide and streetcar map for further exploring
- Browse Findlay Market after the tour concludes
Itinerary
Meet at Washington Park We begin in beautiful Washington Park, dating back to the 1860s. Learn why the iconic Music Hall is considered one of the most haunted venues in the world.
Progressive Brunch Begins This is a true sit-down, progressive brunch tour featuring six generous dishes—not a grab-and-go experience.
Over-the-Rhine Culinary Stops Start at a former beer garden in historic Over-the-Rhine, where you’ll hear stories of German immigrants while enjoying decadent stuffed French toast. Next, sample either a chef-owned deli serving sandwiches made with oven-fresh bread and freshly sliced meats, or savor an authentic Argentine empanada—especially delicious when dipped in chimichurri sauce.
History & Hidden Stories Discover why Cincinnati has hidden tunnels beneath its streets, then stroll a few blocks south for a crispy, cheesy slice of Detroit-style pizza while learning the origins of both the style and the neighborhood name, Over-the-Rhine. We pair the pizza with what else, but Pizza Lager made in Cincinnati at Northern Row Distillery. The Pizza Lager is a classic German Pilsner. Prost!
Streetcar Ride to Findlay Market Hop aboard the Cincinnati Connector for a short ride to Findlay Market, Ohio’s oldest urban outdoor market.
Findlay Market Tastings Visit a German butcher shop and learn why Cincinnati was once called Porkopolis while tasting goetta, our signature breakfast sausage. Enjoy the sights and aromas of the market with samples of artisan cheese and fudge from a century-old business.
Sweet Finale Conclude at a one-of-a-kind French-inspired bakery for a memorable dessert and its unique story.
Your guide will happily share recommendations as you enjoy the lively weekend atmosphere at Findlay Market.
What's Included
- Progressive brunch with six food stops
- German pilsner
- Streetcar ride to Findlay Market
- Professional tour guide
- History tour of Over-the-Rhine and Findlay Market
- Food guide and streetcar map
Important details
- Arrive by 10:15 AM for check-in
- Requires walking 3–4 city blocks between restaurants; a few entrances require a step up
- Use a motorized wheelchair or scooter if needed; the streetcar is accessible
- Bring a valid photo ID to sample alcoholic beverages; alcohol samples are for ages 21+ only
- Children ages 6 and older require a ticket; children 5 and under receive no tastings
- Infants must sit on laps; the streetcar is stroller-friendly
- Leave pets at home
- Tour runs rain or shine in hot or cold weather; dress for the conditions
- Dietary accommodations cannot be guaranteed at every stop
- Accept the required waiver acknowledging risks including weather, food illness, injury, and death
Cancellation Policy
Refundable tickets are refundable up to 24 hours before the tour. Within 24 hours, refunds are not available. Standard tickets do not include refunds or exchanges.
FAQs
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
Meeting details
1390 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH
More about Findlay Market
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.
