Over & Under the Rhine Tour

Overview

Over-the-Rhine is a historic neighborhood comprised of amazing structures both above and below the ground. Come and explore with us as we walk (approx. one mile total) and ride the streetcar to major topside landmarks such as Findlay Market, Music Hall, Washington Park, and the location of the Miam-Erie Canal. We'll also learn about it's underground history as we stop by several places from above, including the pre-Prohibition lagering facility of the Lafayette Brewery and Cincinnati's abandoned subway system below Central Parkway. Then we'll go three stories underground, where the Gerke Brewery fermented and cold-stored their beer dating back to the 1850s. This requires guests to traverse a series of steep stairs and is not recommended for young children or those who have difficulty with stairs, but anyone in attendance is welcome to remain topside. Our journey concludes at a local taproom, where we'll have a pint, before returning to the Brewing Heritage Trail Tour Center.

City: Cincinnati

Fri 20 Sep

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Starting at $39.00

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Fri 20 Sep

Starting at $39.00

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What's Included

Discounts on Brewing Heritage Trail Merchandise for all tour guests!

At the end of the tour we'll stop at a nearby taproom for a pint of local beer. Soft drinks are available for anyone who prefers this option.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff

What To Expect

Findlay Market

We'll stop by to check out Ohio's oldest, continually operated public market, constructed in 1855.

Washington Park

Washington Park has been a neighborhood gathering place since the mid-19th century. Discover its hidden past as a potter's field cemetery and the many modern activities that take place there today.

Cincinnati Music Hall

Music Hall is one of the city's most historic and iconic landmarks. Learn about its creation and how it has become known as one of America's most haunted places.

Over-the-Rhine

Over-the-Rhine is one of the United State's largest historic districts, come explore it from both above and below the ground!

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (12)

Convertible_Girl

Oct 2022

Adam was our tour guide. He gave great details about the history of the Over the Rhine district. If you have difficulty with stairs this is NOT the tour for you. The best part was descending into a large, cave/tunnel that was used for storage of beer and other items. The tour ended with a stop at Sam Adams where we were given a free beer. Adam was knowledgeable and a lot of fun! I highly recommend this tour.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

So glad to see you had a great time on your tour and I'll be sure to pass along the compliment to Adam!

547scottk

Sep 2022

We did this tour for a team event with numerous individuals coming from out of town. Our tour guide, Adam, did a really nice job of giving everyone a flavor of Cincinnati's unique history. I've lived in Cincy for multiple years and even taken a separate tour -- and still learned quite a bit. Visiting the underground brewing caverns, Findley Market, Washington Park, and Cincinnati Music Hall and learning a bit about them was quite interesting. Nice blend of walking and tram. My team was MUCH MORE EXCITED about this than your typical Reds game and really enjoyed it.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Thanks for taking a tour with us and I'm so pleased to know you had a great time on your tour with Adam! I'll be sure to pass along your compliments to him and hope we'll see you again sometime soon!

cindykelley59

Aug 2022

I’ve done several walking tours in Cincinnati and this one was the least informative. Our guide seemed to ramble and was not engaging. The steps down into the lagering tunnel was very steep and long. Would be impossible for anyone with even the slightest mobility issue.Website states that tour ends at Sam Adam’s Brewery so that’s where we parked. It did not end there.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Hi Cindy, I apologize for the tour not being what you expected and I will be sure to pass your thoughts on to the guide for their benefit. We recently added a new location for pints at the end of the tour on Wednesdays to Jane's at Findlay Market, just a block from Sam Adams, but I neglected to update the description to reflect this change and will do so immediately. In regard to the stairs in and out of the lagering cellar, we describe them on the website as being three stories underground, very steep, and not recommended for guest who have difficulty with stairs, along with images of the them, as we want to be transparent about what is involved on our tours. However, I will re-examine the description to see if we can make it a little more clear. Thank you for your feedback and we will use it to make the necessary improvements to our tours.