The food story of Cincinnati unfolds across three storied neighbourhoods on this intimate tasting experience, linked by the modern electric streetcar of the city and led by a local guide who knows every corner worth stopping for.
The journey begins at one of the oldest public markets in the United States, open since 1852, with a taste of Goetta: a hearty blend of pork, beef, oats, and spices brought over by German immigrants and still a breakfast staple in Cincinnati. A stop for a handcrafted chocolate truffle follows, made by one of the most celebrated chocolatiers in the city.
From there, the streetcar carries you into a once working-class German district now known for its cafés and breweries, where a scoop of the most iconic ice cream in the city, a longtime celebrity favourite, offers a refreshing break between stories of the immigrant roots of the neighbourhood.
No visit to Cincinnati is complete without its famous Mediterranean-spiced chili, served here in a local chili dog that has become a genuine Queen City icon. The tour finishes along the riverfront at The Banks, with a warm, caramelised Liège-style Belgian waffle in hand and a view of the 19th-century suspension bridge that later inspired the Brooklyn Bridge in New York.
Throughout the walk, your guide weaves in the history of Cincinnati, from its days as the "Queen City of the West" to its lasting mark on American food culture. A Secret Dish is also included on every tour, revealed only on the day.
