Ethnic Food Tour in Over the Rhine with Riverside Food Tours

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3 hours
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1 - 8 guests
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English
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Explore Cincinnati's culinary scene with a diverse ethnic food tour in Over the Rhine. Visit unique eateries and enjoy dishes from around the world while learning local food insights.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Travel the world without leaving Cincinnati! If you’re looking for fun things to do in Cincinnati, this guided culinary tour will introduce you to some of the best ethnic food in town. 

We may begin with Hawaiian-inspired steamed bun filled with a delicious BBQ, a glass of bubble tea, a Mexican street taco. Other unique tastings may include an Argentinean empanada, or a slice of NY style pizza. We may feature French macarons or a piece of Lebanese baklava. Or visit to a modern day beer garden for a sample of German delights!

The Ethnic Eats Tour begins in beautiful Washington Park, where the heart of Over the Rhine congregates. We'll enjoy dishes at 5 unique locally owned restaurants. 

(Please note: Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate nut, food allergies, low carb, diabetes, gluten free, vegan or lactose free restrictions).


By the end of the tour, you’ll have some amazing photos in front of iconic buildings and landmarks, and insider’s local knowledge of the food and drinks scene.

What You Get

Local Professional guide
Lunch
Steamed Buns pork BBQ, Bubble tea, Okonomiyaki, Tacos, Lebanese pitas, French Macarons
Local taxes
Gratuities for your tour guide are not included. Please make sure to take care of your guide.
Additional Beverages may be purchased
Parking Fees

Good To Know

  • We cannot accommodate nut, food allergies, low carb, diabetes, gluten free, vegan or lactose free restrictions.
  • The tour includes a total of 45-60 minutes of walking throughout the 3 hour experience.
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • All guests must check-in 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

What You’ll Experience

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Washington Park

We begin the tour in Washington Park. It is a scenic 8-acre park in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood of Cincinnati. It was originally built as cemeteries. It was acquired by the city in the mid 1800's and turned into a beautiful Victorian Park. Today, the Park welcomes millions of individuals each year from all over, hosting over 300 events annually, including live music, public markets, outdoor fitness classes, children's activities and more.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

Cincinnati Music Hall

Cincinnati Music Hall, was built in the mid 1800's by German immigrants. Known for its haunted past, it serves as the home for the Cincinnati Ballet, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Opera, May Festival Chorus, and the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included
3

Over-The-Rhine

We stroll through the heart of this vibrant ethnic neighborhood, past local shops and restaurants hearing stories of the German immigrants
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

Central Parkway

Central Parkway is one of Cincinnati's major parkways in a citywide network envisioned in the 1907 park plan by George Kessler. Extending along the former route of the old Miami & Erie Canal, central Parkway was developed in conjunction with a rapid transit railway, which was to run in a tunnel created in the old canal bed, however, the subway was abandoned mid-construction and never completed.
5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
5

ArtWorks

Cincinnati is a city of murals that tells the story of its famous residents, places and moments! Along the tour your guide will point out story high colorful outdoor murals that each have a unique story to tell!
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
6

Cincinnati

Although this is a walking tour, guests will receive a streetcar map and tips on how to explore the city using the free Cincinnati Streetcar if they desire.
5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Washington Park, Elm Street, Hamilton County Ohio, United States, US, 45202

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We will gather at the NW corner of Washington Park, at the intersection of 14th and 1390 Elm Street (across from Music Hall)
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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Best tour ever!
July 27, 2025
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This tour was fabulous. The walking is easy, the food is yummy and Jackie was an amazing guide. It is great to have a guide who knows the city so well! I live here and she taught us things I never...read more

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YES! Highly recommend!!!!
July 06, 2025
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This was amazing!!!! Our guide was Jackie. She reached out to everyone early to give us all the details. Her knowledge of the city and the history of the food was fantastic. She was personable and...read more

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Great experience in OTR
June 18, 2025
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The tour was a great experience for the whole family, including my 8 year old son. Jacklyn was very knowledgeable and taught us a lot about the city along with taking us for some great food!

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Great food, great company and city history
June 07, 2025
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Laura was a great host/guide. Our food stops were all very good and learned so much history of the city. It was a small group so we had plenty of time for chit chat and questions.

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Great experience with lots of local knowledge!
May 10, 2025
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Laura was an amazing guide - we learned so much about the history, architecture, and neighborhood. And the food was amazing! We’ve been on several food tours and this was the best one we’ve done!

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