Walnut Hills Food and Drink Tour
3 hours • Explore Cincinnati's oldest hilltop neighborhood
Overview
Activity details
This 3-hour walking tour will show you how one of Cincinnati's oldest hilltop neighborhoods is undergoing change, preserving history, restoring pride, and introducing new inclusive businesses to the area.
What's included
- Get a glimpse into the 200-year-old history of the Walnut Hills neighborhood.
- Visit four restaurants and a brewery while you enjoy generous samples along the way. Come hungry!
- Our Walnut Hills Tour explores the area around Peebles Corner near the intersection of E. McMillan St. and Gilbert Avenue.
- Price of $75 per person includes tax and gratuity for servers.
What's not included
Gratuity for guide is suggested but not included.
Itinerary
Stop 1: Pull up a chair at Fireside Pizza
Your tour starts in a historic firehouse with a fresh slice of homemade pizza piping hot from the wood-fired oven.
Stop 2: Go south of the border at Gomez Salsa
You've had a taco and you've had a burrito, but have you ever eaten a Turtle?
Stop 3: Enjoy some Texas barbecue at Just Q'in
Get a behind the scenes look at the smokers and find out how that meat gets so darn delicious.
Stop 4: Chill out at Esoteric Brewing
Sample several craft beers and get the story behind this unique brewery.
Stop 5: End on a sweet note at Bridges Nepali Cuisine
Although Nepal is on the other side of the world, you will feel connected as you enjoy a handmade momo.
Highlights
What was once a booming second downtown for Cincinnati became a somewhat forgotten neighborhood in the late 20th century. Today the neighborhood is being reenergized with the help of strong community leadership, a diverse groups of business owners, and several non-profit organizations guiding the way. Proud and strong, the small businesses we visit are sure to inspire you.
Additional information
Check-in details
Our Walnut Hills Tour begins and ends at Fireside Pizza, 773 E. McMillan Street, Cincinnati, OH 45206. Please enter the restaurant to find our reserved table.
Limited free parking is available in a surface lot across the street from Fireside Pizza and also along nearby streets. A paid parking lot is also located nearby on E. McMillan.
What to bring
Bring an umbrella if skies look threatening.
Restrictions
The Walnut Hills Tour is approximately 1.0 mile in length and lasts about three hours. This tour is not recommended for those who have difficulty walking.
Disclaimers
Itinerary is for illustration only. We have a number of restaurant partners so our stops vary and menu selections change.
Cancellations
Activity takes place rain or shine. If you need to change your reservations for any reason, we will do our best to work with you. However, last minute requests are difficult because our merchants and/or restaurant partners may have already been paid to prepare your samples. If we are forced to cancel due to unforeseen circumstances, we will work with you to reschedule or will offer a gift card in exchange for the full value of your purchase. Call Barb at 513-602-5602.