We had a great experience with Barb at Cincinnati Food Tours. She was very knowledgeable on the city itself as well as the food. We needed to make some changes due to dietary issues and she was very accomodating. All in all, a great day in Cincinnati! read more

We had a group of 12 that had a great day touring some great places in Cincy. Our guide, Barb was friendly and knowledgeable. We met at Findley Market, walked to The Empanada Box, took the street car Connector to City Urban gourmet, walked to Urbana Coffee, moved along to Mazunte and finished at Ruby's Chocolates. Wonderful food! I would highly recommend this tour! read more

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We had a great tour guide, her name was Heidi and she loves what she does and it shows all the way through the tour. If you like art, trying local foods in a new place, learning some of the history of the area and having a good time all while walking then this should be on your list. We tried four different local pizza places. Had pizza from three of them and a cannoli from the fourth. It was a fun and filling day. Thanks Heidi! read more

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My dad and I did the Findlay Market tour and loved it! Barb is an excellent tour guide. So knowledgeable and has a great relationship with the vendors. We arrived a couple minutes early and got going. I go to Findlay Market quite a bit and I thought the tour was excellent. A good mix of vendors that are staples and vendors that are newer. The samples had a great variety and were all delicious. I have recommended this tour to everyone I've talked about it with. read more

I just completed a small group food tour of Milford, OH that was planned, organized, and led by Barb Cooper. Barb is always friendly and welcoming. She knows and shares the history of the area being visited with the group verbally and sometimes with photos. Barb visits with the staff of each restaurant who participate in the Food Tour prior to the tour and plans the foods and drinks that will be shared. In doing so, the actual tour goes very smoothly and stays on schedule. I have done many tours with Barb and highly recommend her and this company. I hope to do future tours with her. She is the best! read more

Barb was great! Our office really enjoyed the Walnut Hills food tour, great food and great company with new knowledge what's not to love. Looking forward to booking another one. read more

What a great evening with Cincinnati Food Tours and it's first Salazar restaurants progressive dinner. Starting with appetizer and drink at Salazar, then Tapas and drink at Mita's and finally for decadent dessert treats at Goose & Elder. Transported to each by Brewhaus tours and appearances by Jose to welcome us to his restaurants. Thx to Barb Cooper for getting this tour organized. Reach out to see her many tours at Cincinnatifoodtours.com read more

Excellent!!!! Our tour guide Heidi was so friendly and knew so much history about the OTR. You could tell her love for food when she talked which was so exciting to see. She was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions we had along the way. We stoped at 4 places and we're full by the end. Will definitely be doing more tours in the future read more

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My husband and I planned a spur-of-the-moment road trip to several Ohio cities for our 10th wedding anniversary, including Cincinnati. We found the listing for Cincinnati Food Tours through a Google search. Since I contacted Barb regarding availability for our August date, she was quickly responsive and accommodating with all aspects of planning for our Food Tour experience. She provided clear information on the parking situation and where to find our tour guide, Amy. Now there's Amy: she was a dynamo and absolute pleasure! Amy was one of the best tour guides we have ever experienced! She was knowledgeable, dynamic, and kept us engaged from the moment we met up with her at Findlay market to when she left us at the last stop. We were fortunate enough to have her to ourselves, and she was attentive to our touristy interests related to the city. The food stops were excellent: French Crust (the LA FCC salad was delicious!); Taft Ale House (for an alehouse, their sauvignon blanc was perfect, along with the awesome beef slider in a rich jus); great tacos at a beautiful Mexican restaurant Mazunte Centro; and the perfect dessert at Aladdin's. Amy went above and beyond to show us the city and describe vital elements of its rich culture and history and provide us with rich information regarding each restaurant. We are so grateful to have experienced the Cincinnati Streetcar Food Tour (oh, and the streetcar itself was fun!). We look forward to joining again the next time we're in town. read more

Barb was a wonderful guide! She got to know us and was very engaging. This was a great way to learn about Cincinnati history through food!

The owner of this company is a very nice lady who is quite the entrepreneur. I think what she's trying to do is great. She utilizes the free tram to take us to some restaurants where we can get a sample of the food. As we're waiting at stops she will tell us some history and some stories which is really great. What we had to eat was a half of a burger. An empanada. A glass of beer or wine. A small dessert at a Mediterranean place. A taco. And I think that was it. The food places were very good. Utilizing the tram was pretty cool. I totally wish her the best. read more

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This was an excellent food tour, and Anne was a wonderful tour guide! The selection of stops and the food choices were great - after starting with an interesting & informative orientation to Findlay Market as well as the history and culture of Cincinnati, we then enjoyed flavorful soup at the charming French Crust Cafe & Bistro, a delicious burger in the stylish Street City Urban Gourmet, a refreshing coffee from Urbana Cafe while enjoying the sights of downtown & Fountain Square, a fantastic taco & guacamole at Mazunte, and we finished with a rich waffle from Taste of Belgium for dessert! read more

We took the Findlay Market Food Tour. It was so much fun! Ann(e), our guide did an excellent job. We learned about food and local history, tested some great dishes and met some wonderful small business owners. read more

What a wonderful evening hosted by Barb Cooper dining at Salazar, Mita and Goose & Elder, all by Chef and James Beard nominee, Jose Salazar. Next time you host a progressive dinner like this, Barb, sign us up! read more

My husband and I went on the Beyond the Market Tour and it was fantastic! We chose this tour because we hadn't been to any of the potential stops and that was a fantastic choice. Our tour started at Harvest Pizzeria with a margherita pizza and beverage of choice. We then moved onto French Crust (after a quick peek into The Rhined!), for a cup of the creamiest chicken soup I've ever had the pleasure of tasting. We then trekked to Skelton Root which was a hidden gem that we never would have found on our own! We finished off with refreshing BanaSun smoothies! Throughout the tour Barb filled us in with lots of fun trivia and historical reference points. I highly recommend this company for a tour, whether you're a tourist or a local, this was well worth it!! Barb has a passion for what she's doing and it shows! read more

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We took the Pendleton tour. Barb was great, full of interesting tidbits about the history of the neighborhood, and the eateries we visited. Loved sampling the fares at the various locations. By far my favorite was Lucius Q's. We will definitely be back there soon. We are looking forward to booking another tour soon! read more

My friend and I were inspired after going on a culinary tour during a recent trip to Charleston, so we decided to be tourists in our own city and check out a Cincinnati tour! We landed on the "Beyond the Market" tour in OTR because we hadn't been to a few of the potential stops, and figured we could learn a thing or two about the OTR history and heritage. We met Barb - the owner of Cincinnati Food Tours - along with two other couples inside Findlay Market, where we made our way to our first stop: Jean-Robert's restaurant, French Crust. I had been wanting to check out one of his restaurants, yet somehow have heard little about French Crust. Having been to Paris, I can honestly say I felt like I had been transported to France. All of the artwork and knick-knacks came straight from Jean-Robert's travels and made the place truly authentic. We spotted a table of diners sipping a cup of coffee while completing a crossword puzzle - I just loved the cozy feel and true sense of a Parisian cafe. We got to sample his Creamy Chicken Soup (YUM) and after peaking at the menu and seeing the VERY affordable pricing, I quickly added French Crust to my must-visit list of brunch spots. Next, we checked out the new Mikey's Late Night Slice. While the restaurant decor definitely has its own personality and quirks (much like their locations in Columbus), we got a guided tour of the basement, which includes the site of a future speakeasy! Our third spot was Skeleton Root, where we got another tour of the facility. Fun fact: did you know Cincinnati was once the wine-making capital of America? (Can't wait to throw that in the winemakers' faces next time I'm in Napa!) They named it "Skeleton Root" because they're trying to bring the vines back to life - how cool is that? We ended on a sweet note at Harvest Pizzeria, which I am not a huge fan of for some reason (based off one previous dining experience). I am not really a dessert fan either, so I could've done without that particular stop, but it did make it a nice well-rounded tour. The main difference I noticed in comparison to our Charleston tour (the only thing I have to compare it to) was the amount of history. Of course, Charleston, by nature, has more history and stories to share, so I won't fault Cincinnati (or the tour) for that. Barb seemed very knowledgeable about the history that the city has to offer, and I'd love to check out another one of our tours! read more

Highly recommend Barb and her tour. She is easy to communicate with, has such deep knowledge of the city, the culture, and foods. I ask a lot of questions and she handled them all like a pro. Thanks! read more

The Over the Rhine Cincinnati tour was fantastic. Heidi was a lonely, interesting, and very knowledgeable tour guide. I loved hearing not only about each restaurant's unique signature item but also the rich history of the local area. I particularly enjoyed the art walk bonus! read more

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We did our 2nd tour today, Beyond The Market, and it was amazing. Our tour guide was the wonderful Nicki. She was so nice and full of information regarding the history of the city and buildings. We started at French Crust for the chicken mushroom soup- so good!! Pastries looked amazing here as well! Then walked over to Mikey's Late Night Slice for a slice of delicious NY style pizza and an adult beverage from the adjoining bar, Oddfellows. The place is a cool vibe with an eclectic feel of decoration. Highly recommend. We then went to a winery, Skeleton Root, and enjoyed a flight. I highly recommend heading here for a nice sip. We ended at Harvest Pizza for done incredible dessert samples. We had a to die for butterscotch, hazelnut, caramel pudding along with an equally yummy s'mores brownie. If you're looking for something to do in Cincy, I'd highly recommend any of the food tours. I've done the Signature OTR one along with this one. Also have the Streetcar one booked for October. Both Nicki and the owner, Barb, are excellent hosts and a wealth of information and smiles!! #eatwalkrepeat read more

The self-guided food tour was wonderful! My family and I a enjoyed the audio and all of the samples!

Absolutely loved this! I have lived in Ohio for 30+ years and it was great to explore new things in my own town! Sampled some new foods and drinks to me and found some new favorite spots to hang out!!! Our guide was funny, fun, and informative. We were one big group- she could totally read the group right and knew when to hang back and when to give us more information! Totally enjoyable!!! Will be doing more!! read more

Great tour in Hyde Park Square in Cincinnati. Five establishments in close proximity to one another, all with fine offerings. Relaxed pace and discussions with owners in each. I'd return to any of them for a meal (or cup of tea). read more

This tour was probably one of my favorite CINCINNATI tours! I've done several Segway tours and beer tours. But this OTR food tour really gave us an insider feel getting great information from restaurant owners etc. Barb gave us some great history during the tour as well. The restaurants, bakery, and bars were perfect! We had more food than we could eat and felt this was a great value for our money. We actually booked a group tour for a celebration and Barb kept it personal for us. If you're looking for something fun, different and interesting do one of these food tours. I look forward to booking another tour! read more

Great experience with a work event. I have done a lot of team building events over the years but as a foodie this one really hit home. I discovered some new dishes and restaurants that I have not tried but will most likely try on a date night. read more

Awesome experience. Visiting from out of town. We did the Findlay Market Tour. It was a great way to experience the market and hear the history. Our tour was 12 people and it started at 3pm and was an hour and a half. The pace was great and everything but I wish it had started a bit earlier because some of the vendors were torn down or closed by the time the tour ended. Our tour guide was very nice and pleasent. She was hard to hear at times due to the busy nature of the market. To be expected but a little disappointed. I would totally recommend this to anyone visiting or unfamiliar with the market. Great job! read more

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We could not have been happier than the time we spent with Barb, our guide thru Findlay Market. We live in Northern Kentucky and forget about this great gem just minutes away. Not only was the sampling of the different food along the way great, but to meet the shop owners and get a sample of their personalities was a real treat. The tour usually consists of 6 different stops on your tour thru Findlay but Barb has 16 different shop owners that she rotates so your tour can be different each time. Make sure you have plenty of time after as you will want to go back and spend more time with the owners and reach out to shops that were not on the tour that specific day. Findlay Market is a historic place and a great way to support local, fresh, organic, healthy cuisine ( or not so healthy ) read more

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Fabulous foodie tour with lots of history detailed by our guide Barb. Met several shop owners and Chefs and got to chat with them about their shops while sampling their hand crafted and FRESH creations. A magical tour and then we went SHOPPING!!! Very enjoyable tour and not pricey! read more

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For anyone new to the Cincinnati area or unfamiliar with the OTR scene or have out of town guests coming in or just want something fun to do on a random Saturday afternoon with friends and family, I HIGHLY suggest checking out the OTR food tour by Cincinnati Food Tours! Kelly was our tourguide and we couldn't have been more pleased. She was amazing and made the whole experience even better. Seriously one of best times I've had in a very long time. Cannot say enough great things about this experience!!! read more

I spent over $100 on a tour I could have done better. I was very disappointed in my experience. I have done food tours around the United States. We only went to 5 places and one of them was for alcohol/beer. The guide was alright but I just was not impressed. I felt the guide did not know enough about the food that we were eating and also, none of the places we went to really taught us anything about the city, which is one of the primary reasons you go on a food tour. I left the food tour hungry which should never happen when you on a food tour. I may give this company another chance down the road but I would try elsewhere if I were you. read more

We had a group of 10 take the OTR walking food tour. Kelly planned a great day for us. We stopped at 5 different places. Each spot was better than the next. Kelly was so fun and entertaining! I plan to take the tour again. It was an amazing time! read more

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Barb was fantastic! Such a great tour guide! We had a private tour for 8 of us, which I organized for our group of Cincinnati first timers! Her communication of the information of the tour was perfect, very informative and prompt! We learned a lot about this fun city that we would not have discovered on our own. Highly recommend this tour. read more

Our guide Nicki was PHENOMENAL! We don't live in Cincy but we are considering a possible move there and let me tell you - she made us want to move there! Great food stops, great random tidbits of information along our journeys and so much fun riding the streetcar (one of our favorite things about Cincy). Thank you so much for the 3+ hours of informative fun! Loved getting to know the city and some people who call it home! read more

This is a great weekend afternoon activity for Findlay Market newbies and frequenters alike! A joint project between Daisy Mae's and Findlay Market, for $15 you get a meal's worth of tasting and a lot of great history about Findlay Market. I'm not going to tell you what I learned, because you should go on the tour, but as someone who is a Findlay frequenter, I still learned new and interesting facts. By the end of the tour, my friends and I were stuffed. If you add $5 you get 4 sizable wine tastings at Market Wines, too! Many of the vendors participate and the tours will rotate the group of vendors for variety- bring your out of town guests or plan a tour on a weekend when you are looking for something a little different to do. read more

My husband and I went on the Findlay Market food tour as an anniversary activity and it was great. The tour was 1.5 hours and stayed right in Findlay Market including the out buildings. Not only did we stop at 5 places (four of which I had never been to), our tour guide gave some history about the market and area. At each stop, the owner of the business came out to tell their story of how the business began and it was so interesting to hear the family business' history, as well as background information about the products they sell. I would definitely take one of the longer tours in the future. read more

Went on a tour with my parents and some of their friends on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. We stopped at a wide variety of places, met with each of the store owners and really got an education on the stores history/products as well. This was outstanding and I wish that I could find tours like this in every city I visit. The tour guide was great and very educational as well. The food places that she took us to were all delicious and great local staples. read more

Barb was our tour guide for our annual guys trip. We read so much about the "Over the Rhine" Tour. Barb was absolutely amazing to deal with prior to our trip, inquiring about our trip and our interests. Not to mention, we book this the very last minute and she was able to accommodate our tight schedule. Barb gave us a private tour that was packed with rich history and the transformation of the city. The food tasting was just amazing. We highly recommend this Tour and can't wait to book another trip again! Thank you Barb for making our trip so memorable!!!!!!! read more

We live in Cincinnati, but were taking the OTR tour with people from out of town, and Barb and CFT managed our diverse group with great skill and grace. Because of the tour, we discovered a number of exciting new spots we hadn't known about, and Barb was extremely knowledgeable about the food, restaurants, and neighborhoods. At no point, moreover, did the tour feel awkward or cumbersome--in fact, Barb's friendships with the owners and workers at the restaurants made us feel like old friends. The pacing among walking, information, and eating/drinking was deftly managed, and even on a hot day we felt at ease, refreshed, and sated. We would highly recommend Cincinnati Food Tours to anyone, whether a local or visitor; there's much to learn and enjoy, and Barb is an amazing, friendly host. read more

My fiancé and I had a blast on this food tour! We have lived in OTR for two years now, would definitely recommend for people who live in OTR and people from outside of the city! Our tour guide, Barb, was so much fun. She had cool facts about the restaurants and some of the local architecture in between restaurants. I learned a lot about our neighborhood from this tour! As OTR residents, we expected to hit some stops on the food tour that we have been before, but every stop we had a menu item we had never had before. Every stop was delicious, and we left feeling so full! We did a group tour opposed to a private tour, and the other families we fun to chat with. Overall, I would highly recommend this tour. We plan to check out some of Barbs other tours. Take a tour with Barb, you won't regret it! read more

A very yummy tour with a great selection of tastes. Mimi's egg rolls were the best. Nice history added in to make it a nice afternoon for tourists and locals. read more