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.
Inclusions
- Alcoholic Beverages - 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.
- Discounts on Brewing Heritage Trail Merchandise for all tour guests!
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Findlay Market, 1801 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 45202-5932
We'll stop by to check out Ohio's oldest, continually operated public market, constructed in 1855.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Washington Park, 1230 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH 45202-7550
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Cincinnati Music Hall, 1241 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH 45202-7531
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Over-The-Rhine, Cincinnati, OH
Over-the-Rhine is one of the United State's largest historic districts, come explore it from both above and below the ground!
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Findlay Market, 1801 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 45202-5932
We'll stop by to check out Ohio's oldest, continually operated public market, constructed in 1855.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Washington Park, 1230 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH 45202-7550
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Cincinnati Music Hall, 1241 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH 45202-7531
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Over-The-Rhine, Cincinnati, OH
Over-the-Rhine is one of the United State's largest historic districts, come explore it from both above and below the ground!
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
547scottk
September 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. Visi...
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.E8192XSkatien
July 2022
Went on this tour and had an awesome experience! Our tour guide Aaron was very knowledgeable and entertaining. I will be recommending this tour to my friends.
Went on this tour and had an awesome experience! Our tour guide Aaron was very knowledgeable and entertaining. I will be recommending this tour to my friends.brendabL6803OH
June 2022
Our tour guide made too many sexual comments and shared his political views way too often. He provided good information and personal antidotes, but the bad out water the good
Our tour guide made too many sexual comments and shared his political views way too often. He provided good information and personal antidotes, but the bad out water the goodQuest07286004157
June 2022
Our experience here was riddled with sexist and inappropriate sexual comments & our guide’s (Frank?) political views. Throughout the tour, he made several savior-like comments about the residents in the area and made other remarks referring to healthcare, confederate statues, younger generations,...
Our experience here was riddled with sexist and inappropriate sexual comments & our guide’s (Frank?) political views. Throughout the tour, he made several savior-like comments about the residents in the area and made other remarks referring to healthcare, confederate statues, younger generations, and “draining the swamp”. This is in addition to the frequent comments about women’s bodies/appearances and being able to see through the clothes flappers wore during their time. To top it all off, towards the end of the tour, he made a unnecessary comment about communism and Biden. We understand that everyone has different political opinions and we respect that. With that being said, we, as tourists, paid for this tour to learn about the history of Cincinnati, and instead we’re rewarded with a two-hour lecture about this guy’s life story and political views. Nevertheless, the tunnel at the end of the tour was super neat and was a nice chilly break from the hot sun. I would definitely recommend participating in this tour in the Spring or Fall, and with a different tour guide, you may have a completely different and better experience.Barb P
June 2022
I just re-read the tour description and do not feel all that is described is really covered. Yes you went by the Music Hall and Market and learned a little about it. I did learn about architecture and the brewery. The guide talked a lot about the breweries if that interests you. Most of the tour ...
I just re-read the tour description and do not feel all that is described is really covered. Yes you went by the Music Hall and Market and learned a little about it. I did learn about architecture and the brewery. The guide talked a lot about the breweries if that interests you. Most of the tour I felt I could have seen on line, virtual tour. I do not recommend it because it sure didn't give me all I expected from the description. The tour guide was informative but I was disappointed in the tour. Maybe because I had taken the city tour the previous day and learned so much more. Lots of walking.CincyGeist
May 2022
An informative & fun tour! I’m a Cincinnati native, but I still learned a lot about my city. The underground beer cellar from the mid-1800s was definitely the highlight!
An informative & fun tour! I’m a Cincinnati native, but I still learned a lot about my city. The underground beer cellar from the mid-1800s was definitely the highlight!