There is so much to do when you visit the Cincinnati area.
As a local, I have learned so much from taking a variety of tours. They have given me a greater appreciation for the area and local pride.
I’m sharing the best tours to take around Cincinnati that are wonderful for both tourists and locals alike.
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1. Cincinnati Reds Ballpark Tour
Learn more about the history of the Cincinnati Reds on a guided tour. You’ll explore areas of the ballpark not accessible to the public.
A few of the Cincinnati Reds Ballpark Tour highlights are:
- Walking on the warning track behind home plate
- Visiting the press box
- Sitting in the dugout
Admission to the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum is also included with your Scotts Great American Ball Park Tour.
2. Take a Cincinnati Food Tour
This is one of my favorite ways to experience a city!
Learn more about the history of the area, meet the owners of local restaurants, and enjoy the best part, which is sampling menu items at popular restaurants.
Discover your favorites and come back again for another meal.
Cincinnati Food Tours offers several tour themes:
- Taste the World at Findlay Market
- Self-guided tour of Findlay Market
- Street Stroll through Over-the-Rhine
- Signature Over-the-Rhine Walking Tour
- Wander Walnut Hills
- Taste the Streetcar Tour
Check out Riverside Food Tours if you want to explore more options on the Kentucky side.
3. Take a Spirits Tour Around Cincinnati
Discover local distilleries, wineries, and breweries with a rich history in Cincinnati without the worry of driving. Some of these tours are Cincy Wine Wagon, Cincy Brew Bus, or Cincy Bourbon Bus.
There are also several guided walking tours on Brewing Heritage Trail that offer the option to purchase a local drink.
Northern Kentucky also has a great Craft Bourbon Trail that you can explore on The B-Line.
For a unique mode of transportation between breweries, try the Cincinnati Pedal Wagon for a public or private tour that holds up to 13 people.
4. Take a Segway Tour Around Cincinnati
Everything is more fun on a Segway!
Cincinnati Segway Company has a Riverfront and Eden Park tour. The guided tour will share the history of the area while you glide along on the segway.
The Riverfront Tour is on flatter terrain and starts downtown and then takes you along the Ohio River.
If you want to experience steeper inclines with less congestion check out the Segway Tour in Eden Park tour.
5. Go on an Underground Tour
The Queen City Underground Tour takes you back in time with stories of Cincinnati’s past above and below ground.
Your tour will take you underground into a crypt below a church where some of Cincinnati’s first residents are buried. Another highlight is exploring a former lager tunnel used pre-prohibition.
The tour ends with a behind-the-scenes visit to the Christian Moerlein bottling plant and taproom. After your tour concludes, you can linger a little longer and discover your favorite beers to try.
American Legacy tours also offer ghost tours in Cincinnati and Covington if you like scary things.
6. Behind the Scenes with Animals
Love aquatic life?
Explore the aquarium from areas not accessible to the public. Get up close with adorable penguins during a penguin encounter.
Another option is The Backstage Animal Experience where you learn more about the daily care of animals. You can also take a behind the scenes tour at the Cincinnati Zoo.
Did you know that you can also experience a unique overnight at the Newport Aquarium and the Cincinnati Zoo?
7. Take a Mural Tour
Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky have fantastic murals located throughout downtown.
Take a self-guided tour on the quest for the perfect selfie with the free downloadable map.
Another option is to take a guided walking mural tour that covers 10-12 murals within a mile. The walking tour will give you more in-depth information about the murals and the artists.
8. Enjoy a Scenic Tour on the Ohio River
Enjoy a relaxing riverboat cruise down the Ohio River. BB Riverboat guests get to enjoy fantastic views of both the Kentucky and Ohio side.
Go for a scenic cruise, take a family-friendly themed cruise, lunch or dinner cruise, or a specialty themed cruise.
9. Take a Historic Cemetery Tour
I know that it might sound odd to tour a cemetery.
Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum is not only beautiful, but it’s also a great place to learn about the interesting lives of the people buried there dating back to 1845.
Sign up for a walking Twilight tour or a Public Tram themed-tour available each month for a small fee.
10. Take a Gangster Tour
Newport Gangster Tour recalls the history of the area while you walk the streets that were once heavily populated with criminal activity.
Learn about notorious criminals who once roamed the streets in this Kentucky city that was part of changing the modern gaming industry.
Tips for Finding Discounts on Tours in Cincinnati
With a little research, you can score a discount and save on an upcoming tour in Cincinnati.
Sign Up for the Tour Email List
Newsletters from the tour company will often share about special discounts and flash sales for upcoming tours.
Follow the Tour on Social Media
This is another great way to learn about incentives and discounts provided exclusively for fans.
Search for Giveaways
Check on social media and websites for tour giveaways.
Become a Repeat Customer
Many tours offer special discounts to previous customers as an incentive to try another tour in the future.
Check the Cincinnati USA Official Travel and Tourism Website for Exclusive Offers and Discounts
The Cincinnati CVB is a great place to find packages, special offers, coupons, and discounts on local attractions.
Search These Local Cincinnati Deal Sites For Discounts on Cincinnati Tours
I would also recommend signing up for emails for the deal sites that you are interested in. Their emails will keep you updated about the best deals on tours and attractions more often.
- Local Flavor
- CincySavers
- Groupon – Cincinnati Deals
- Half Off Cincy
- Living Social
- Sweet Deals
- Perkopolis
How to find the Best Deals on Hotels in Cincinnati
Looking for a cheap hotel in Cincinnati that doesn’t compromise in quality?
Check out these deals on hotels and Airbnbs in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.
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These are a few fun ones https://adventuremomblog.com/4-dining-gems-cincinnati-cincinnati-need-visit/ . You have to try Cincinnati style chili too. I can give you more specific recommendations if you share the types of places/foods you like.
I’m headed to Cincy for the first time at the end of the month. Thanks for these great tour recommendations. What restaurants should be on my “don’t miss” list? I already have Graeter’s at the top! 🙂
Thanks for sharing! I haven’t tried the Streetcar food Tour yet so that’s another one to add to my list!
We’ve done the Underground tour, the BB Riverboats tours and have taken several groups of out of town guests on the Newport Gangster Tour. They are all excellent. Our guests have had a great time and we all learned a lot! We love the city of Cincinnati and feel fortunate to live here! I’d love to do the streetcar food tour!
The Underground tour is one of my favorites Connie. You definitely need to go on it!
Thanks for sharing Lindsay. Let me know if you need any additional tips if you are in the area.
Let me know if you need an additional ideas when you plan your visit.
Thanks Greta! Come and visit soon!
It’s one of my favorites Connie. Great excuse to visit Cincy.
Thanks for sharing Lindsay!
Thanks for sharing Jen! Let me know if you need any additional help when it’s time to plan your visit.
Thank you so much Greta! Come visit!
Nedra your photos are always so awesome! Love that one of the bridge! This is such a great list of things to do Cincinnati- looks like I need to put it on my bucket list and get there soon 😉
We would love to visit Cincinnati! I have a Road Trippers plan that includes it. 🙂 Thanks for the tour ideas!
What a fun idea for a post! Love that there is something for everyone and I think that tours are always a great way to experience cities. Thanks for sharing!
These all look like great tours, but the Underground Tour looks especially fascinating.