Do you want to try something really fun,delicious and different and bonus, you do not have to drive downtown Cincinnati? Take a tour of Hyde Park Square with Cincinnati Food Tours! www.cincinnatifoodtours.com I went on the Cincinnati Food Tour Hyde Park Tour on Friday, last week and was delightfully surprised at all that's happening and is new on Hyde Park Square. We enjoyed excellent food at some classics, as well as some new, terrific restaurants and retail shops. I will give you a sneak peek.. We loved Mesa Loca.. the unique, old world, authentic Mexican food and the beautiful, spacious atmosphere! Have you been to the Echo? You need to go! It's diner divine food with neighborhood warmth and charm. I can't tell you everywhere we went and enjoyed, as I don't want to spoil a great afternoon on a Hyde Park Cincinnati Food Tour! We had a blast, and were elated at all we experienced and enjoyed eating and seeing. Hyde Park Square has definitely elevated its game in restaurant and retail offerings. Thank you Barb Cooper! Barb Cooper, the owner of Cincinnati Food tours, has done an outstanding job of providing a delicious tour, sprinkled with history, that's bound to pique your interest and enjoyment. Get out and enjoy Hyde Park, like never before! It just may surprise you, all that Hyde Park has to offer! Let Cincinnati Food Tours do the planning. It's just that simple! Amy read more

This tour is a great value -- you get several delicious food samples and a lot of historical background and personal stories of the various market vendors, for a fraction of the price of many big-ticket city food tours. We toured as a couple, one of us was born and grew up in Cincinnati and the other was a visitor, and we agree this tour is just as great for both long-time Cincinnati natives and first-time visitors / tourists to town. Our guide, Barb, was both personable and knowledgeable, just as willing to give us our time to savor our bites as to carefully answer any questions we had, in depth, about the details of how the market operates and the stories and motivations behind the various vendors. The biggest draw of the tour is getting to take a food market and go behind the scenes to learn the stories of each unique entrepreneur and their food history and memories and the inspiration behind their deciding to set up a market stall and sell their wares. The tour stops addressed both big-name Cincinnati places like Taste of Belgium and their delicious waffles, and small individual, couple or family startups like Farm Fresh and their proprietors' blend of art, design and cuisine; the grandmother's recipes that inspired Babushka's Pierogies; and the southern belle-meets-Thai food patriarch Mimi's Gourmet Egg Rolls and Curry Bowls. Lots to learn, lots to taste -- highly recommended! read more

My husband, Dan, and I went on The Original Findlay Market Tour on Friday, September 21, 2018, on our recent visit to Cincinnati, OH. Barb, the owner, was our tour guide. It was from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. There was only one other person on our tour. Dan and I really enjoyed the tour and finding out about The Findlay Market and its history. The best part was to be able to taste the delicious foods from the varied business owners. To my knowledge, we do not have anything like this in Chicago. One can shop for groceries like meats, produce, delicious desserts, etc., and schedule catering for upcoming parties or events all under one roof and eat a delicious lunch at the same time. Barb was very informative and welcoming. We were pleased with this fun tour and would highly recommend it to visitors to Cincinnati, OH. read more

I took this tour today and I loved it! Barb is so knowledgeable and enthusiastic about Cincinnati's history and the food at the market. I eat a special diet, so I wasn't able to eat all the food offered, but I still came away full. We received way more than $20 worth of food. We had a large grilled shrimp on a bean and corn salad at Fresh Table, an egg roll at Mimi's Custom Egg Rolls, a turkey sandwich on a waffle at Taste of Belgium, a cup of tea at Churchill's Fine Teas, pitas with hummus, falafel wraps and dried fruit at Mediterranean Imports, and 2 items at Gramma Debbie's Kitchen - ham salad on a cracker and a little cup of black rice salad with edamame and tomato. Each vendor spoke about their shops and menus and made us all feel like we wanted to come back often. All the food was delicious, too. read more

The Over-the-Rhine Cincinnati Food Tour hosted by Barb Cooper is intriguing, interesting and provides an informative historical introduction to the OTR neighborhood. The stroll through the area began at Daisy Mae's Market on West Elder, moved through the Findlay Market and then meandered through streets providing a unique gastronomic experience with stops along the way at several of the area eateries coupled with a historical perspective that only someone intimately acquainted with the area can provide. Barb is a fantastic, friendly tour guide with tons of interesting tidbits and trivia to share along the way about Over the Rhine. The Over-the-Rhine Cincinnati Food Tour is a memorable experience that I would highly recommend to anyone visiting Cincinnati. read more

We spent several days in Cincinnati on a family vacation, and we went on the Cincinnati Food Tours (Over the Rhine). Each one of my family members said it was their favorite thing we did! Barb was fantastic and you can tell she truly is passionate about her tours. We learned so history and so many things that we would have never otherwise knew. Even my brother-in-law who lives in Cincinnati didn't know the things we learned. Barb gives the history about each place you visit which gives you even more of an appreciation for the restaurant and food. All of the places and food we sampled was top notch, and we had plenty of food. Case closed - a Tour you must take if you are visiting Cincinnati or even if you live there!!! read more

My wife and I enjoyed the OTR food tour immensely. The tour took us through the streets of Cincinnati's historic OTR ( Over The Rhine) district with its many excellent small restaurants and amazing 19th century architecture. Our tour leader Barb shared information about the fascinating history of the district. The tour group size is limited to 8 people and offers a great opportunity to share the tour experience with others in the group. There are many small restaurants in the district (none of them are chain restaurants). We sampled specialty food items of 5 restaurants. If you are a tourist visiting Cincinnati, the OTR Food Tour offers an experience in a district that is uniquely Cincinnati. read more

I recently went on the OTR food walking tour with my sisters and mom on a Saturday afternoon. We had a great time! Barb was very knowledgeable and so kind as we went along the tour. She explained what was to be expected, shared information about OTR along the way, and had great restaurants that were included in the tour. We got to sit at three different locations, had a drink, and sampled some food. All of the places provided great food and we left satisfied at each one. When the tour was over, we were full. We truly enjoyed ourselves and would recommend for a small group or a couple getting out for the day! read more

We kicked off the 2018-2019 school year by taking our teachers from The Calvary Academy on a Cincinnati food tour. We chose the Signature over the Rhine Tour. Barb, the owner and our guide for the day, was amazing. She shares the history and revitalization of the neighborhood while walking to each destination. The food samples were wonderful and visiting with the staff of each business was just as delightful. They made our group feel very special. Taking the tour reminded me of what a great city Cincinnati is and made me proud to call it home. I would highly recommend Cincinnati Food Tours! read more

We had a great time on the food tour! Everything was wonderful - especially our tour guide, Nicki! She was fabulous! She was not only informative, but very fun, too. We are a group of 12-a dental office (all women) in the area for a conference. When I booked our group, the owner was really quick to reply to my questions and made the whole booking process so easy. It was one of the best, easiest things that I have gotten to plan for our group....and it was a great time! It would be fun activity for anyone! read more

Barb was well informed, and fun! She kept our large gourp of 14 entertained with the history and fun facts of Cincinnati! The food and drinks at the Prime, Taft's Ale House and the Macaron Bar were definitely top notch. We enjoyed every bite and drink! The portions were amazing and absolutely tasty. Barb "Thank you". Your enthusiasm with regards to your city and the rebuilding along your excitment was refreshing and inspiring to hear. From the beginning to the end of your tour we thoroughly enjoyed!! read more

This is a great activity for people new to the city, as well as Cincinnati natives looking to learn more about the largest outdoor market in Ohio. Findlay Market is a gem of Cincinnati, rich in history and culture. We took this tour with Cincinnati natives, many of whom weren't regular visitors to the market, and I think many will return for more opportunities to shop for the freshest ingredients in town. There was a variety of delicious samples from the vendors we visited. Go on an empty stomach! read more

What a great afternoon spent with Barb and Nicky! They put together a wonderful afternoon for our office's summer party. It was the perfect amount of OTR and Findlay Market history combined with terrific food and beverages from Harvest Pizzeria OTR, Taft's Ale House and Buzzed Bowl Creamery. Everything was amazing! Whether you are a native Cincinnatian, new to the area, or just visiting for a few days, I highly recommend spending some time with Cincinnati Food Tours. You won't be sorry! read more

I had been to Findlay Market just a few times over the years, but after taking the food tour I have a greater appreciation of this treasure. All the food we sampled was great and it was so nice that the vendors took the time to speak to us about how they got started and their products. You could sense the pride and enthusiasim our tour guide Barb has for the market as she told us all about the history. It was a very enjoyable day and now I would like to take the OTR food tour. read more

Cincinnati Food Tours in Walnut Hills was fantastic, as usual. Barb Cooper knows so much about the history of the area. She had us visit 6 restaurants with great food and drink. I have lived in Cincinnati most of my life. Taking a food tour with a person who has so much knowledge of the area is the yummiest way to learn about your home and the culture of the area. Barb had a raffle and my son won a gift certificate. Just one more surprise to make our weekend fun. read more

The Self-Guided audio tour of Findlay Market was fantastic! The tour was easy to follow and understand and receiving samples and conversations with some of the vendors was perfect! What an interactive way to easily explore Cincinnati's gem of a market and taste some of the amazing flavors of the city. Such a nice alternative if you don't have time or haven't planned ahead for a guided tour. Will definitely recommend to others! read more

My husband and I visited Cincinnati from Indianapolis for a short getaway for our anniversary. We were recommended by friends to do the Food Tour through Findlay Market. I'm so glad we did!! Barb, our tour guide and owner, was awesome. She was very knowledgeable on the market, it's history, and the many businesses within it. For $25 you can't beat the experience and yummy treats along the way! read more

We did the 3 hour OTR tour with Kelly, who was an outgoing, fun and friendly tour guide. We learned about OTR history and stopped at 5 places.We sat down at 3. We even had time for an unscheduled stop to purchase macaroons. All the samples were a nice size and yummy. Our sit down stops were at Taft's Ale house, Salazar's and Che's. I am already anxious to go back to each restaurant. read more

We were in town from Dallas, TX and had the privilege of getting to see the city through Barb's historical lense. She is the sweetest person and took us to some amazing places Over-The-Rhine. Between Aladdins, Taft's Ale House, Sacred Beast, and Taste of Belgium , I can't decide what my favorite was. You will not be disappointed, it is a wonderful way to experience the city. read more