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Cincinnati Ethnic Food Tour 3 hr

TourTruth score 9.2 out of 10

ExcellentTop 8% in Cincinnati

170 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Cincinnati
  • 3 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Over-the-Rhine on a Cincinnati food tour with five local restaurants, global-inspired tastings, and a professional guide.

About this tour

Taste your way around the world in Cincinnati’s Over-the-Rhine, where neighborhood streets and locally owned restaurants set the scene for a lively culinary outing. This Cincinnati Ethnic Food Tour begins at Washington Park and pairs global flavors with local insight from a professional guide.

Over three hours, visit five locally owned restaurants and sample a changing selection of dishes. Tastings may include steamed pork BBQ buns, bubble tea, tacos, empanadas, Lebanese pitas, and French macarons, along with a Lebanese Zarita cocktail. The exact food selection can vary. Along the way, enjoy 45–60 minutes of walking and discover the area’s food and drink scene, with time to take photos near its landmarks.

A vegetarian option is available when requested at booking, but several other dietary restrictions and allergies cannot be accommodated. Arrive 15 minutes early, dress for the weather, and come ready to explore Cincinnati Ethnic Food Tour highlights one bite at a time.

Highlights

  • Taste dishes inspired by cuisines from around the world
  • Visit five locally owned restaurants in Over-the-Rhine
  • Explore the neighborhood with a local professional guide
  • Enjoy a Lebanese Zarita cocktail and a variety of food tastings

What's included

Included

  • Friendly local professional guide
  • Lebanese Zarita cocktail
  • Local taxes
  • Food tastings: steamed pork BBQ buns, bubble tea, empanadas, tacos, Lebanese pitas, and French macarons

Not included

  • Guide gratuities
  • Additional beverages
  • Parking fees

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Important information

  • Vegetarian option available; advise at booking
  • Nut, food allergy, low-carb, diabetes, gluten-free, vegan, and lactose-free dietary needs cannot be accommodated
  • 45–60 minutes of walking during the 3-hour experience
  • Check in 15 minutes before the tour starts
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  • Operates in all weather; dress appropriately
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
  • Nearby public transportation is available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Meet at the northwest corner of Washington Park, near 14th Street and 1390 Elm Street, across from Music Hall

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The experience lasts 3 hours and includes 45–60 minutes of walking.

Where does the tour meet?

Meet at the northwest corner of Washington Park, near 14th Street and 1390 Elm Street, across from Music Hall.

Can dietary restrictions be accommodated?

A vegetarian option is available if requested at booking. Nut, food allergy, low-carb, diabetes, gluten-free, vegan, and lactose-free needs cannot be accommodated.

What should I wear?

The tour operates in all weather, so dress appropriately.

When should I arrive?

Check in 15 minutes before the tour starts.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.98 on Viator and 5.00 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

How the score works and rating distribution in Cincinnati
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 9.2. Top 8% in Cincinnati means it ranks in the top 8% of tours in Cincinnati by this score.

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