Self Guided Walking Tour of Cincinnati

Overview

Are you looking for a way to see Cincinnati without joining a tour group? Explore Cincinnati - otherwise known as Queen City, Queen of the West, and Porkopolis - at your own pace with this self-guided walking tour.

Cincinnati was one of the first frontier towns in America‘s west. It claims to have had the first professional baseball team, the First professional fire fighting brigade, the first reinforced steel skyscraper. On this walking tour, you‘ll be introduced to this city of firsts and its rich history by Phil, an experienced tour producer and working actor.

Stroll through the city‘s revitalized downtown area, taking in the beautiful sprawling Smale Riverfront Park, the glorious John A Roebling Suspension Bridge, and the newly developed Banks area. From there, it's onto exploring more of the urban core of the town.

Take this self-guided audio tour to explore what makes Cincinnati an early frontier city still steeped in history today.

City: Cincinnati

Mon 25 Aug

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Starting at $11.99

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Mon 25 Aug

Starting at $11.99

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What's Included

Get unlimited use of this tour before your booking date and after it

Get unlimited, lifetime use of the the virtual tour option

Lifetime access to this tour in English

Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour

App for Android and iOS

Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please bring your own smartphone and headphones
On this walking tour, you'll spend your time walking past the listed attractions, not stopping at them

What To Expect

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

Begin your tour in front of the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, where you'll hear about Cincinnati's role in aiding fugitive slaves across the Ohio River. Admission to the center is not included.

Smale Riverfront Park

Stroll through the beautiful Smale Riverfront Park, enjoying its green spaces and river views. No admission is required to visit the park.

Roebling Suspension Bridge

Walk across the iconic John A Roebling Suspension Bridge, marveling at its engineering and views of the Ohio River. No admission is required to cross the bridge.

Great American Ball Park

Pass by the Great American Ball Park, home to the Cincinnati Reds baseball team. Note that admission is not included.

Christ Church Cathedral

Pass by Christ Church Cathedral, a historic Episcopal church in downtown Cincinnati. No admission is required to view the exterior.

Duke Energy Convention Center

Pass by Duke Energy's facilities in Cincinnati, a major energy provider in the region.

Carew Tower

Pass by the Carew Tower, an Art Deco skyscraper offering panoramic city views. Admission to the observation deck is not included.

Fountain Square

Stroll through Fountain Square, a popular public space in downtown Cincinnati. No admission is required to visit the square.

Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains

Pass by the Cathedral Basilica of St Peter in Chains, a Roman Catholic cathedral in Cincinnati. No admission is required to view the exterior.

Issac M. Wise Temple

Pass by the Isaac M Wise Temple, a historic synagogue in Cincinnati. No admission is required to view the exterior.

Cincinnati Fire Museum

Pass by the Cincinnati Fire Museum, a museum dedicated to firefighting history. Admission is not included.

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company

Pass by the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, a theater company specializing in Shakespearean productions. Admission to performances is not included.

Washington Park

Stroll through Washington Park, a public park in Cincinnati's Over-the-Rhine neighborhood. No admission is required to visit the park.

Cincinnati Music Hall

End your tour at the Cincinnati Music Hall, a historic performance venue and home to the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. Admission to performances is not included.

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