Cincinnati Ethnic Food and Culture Tour in Over the Rhine

I did this tour with friends to be 'tourists' in our own town, and it was interesting and enjoyable. Laura, our guide, fit a lot of information about local history and characters into our walk. The selection of restaurants was great - and not just for the food. It really gave you a sense of what the older buildings and architecture have to offer in the revitalized areas of OTR. We barely fit all six stops in, but the actual walking is pretty minimal, and along the way you keep passing other places you want to go back to. One small cocktail was included at the end of our tour, but you could order drinks at every place you stopped - which is probably why we ran a bit short on time. To be faster, bring cash so you can pay for drinks and tips without waiting for change or for a server to run a card. You will definitely not be hungry when you are finished, but you may just decide to stick around for music and drinks at one of the great bars in the area. Whether you live here or are looking for something to do with visitors or are a visitor yourself, this is a great way to spend an afternoon and support fantastic local eateries at the same time.