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The Original Findlay Market Tour
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Overview
$39 • 1.5 Hours • Meet the merchants at Ohio's oldest surviving municipal market
Duration: 1.5 hours
Meeting Point: Market Center inside Findlay Market, 1801 Race St., Cincinnati, OH 45202
Group Size: 12
Description: Get to know Cincinnati's historic public market during a 90-minute walking tour. Meet the merchants and enjoy samples along the way.
What is Included: * Learn the history of Ohio's oldest public market.
* Enjoy a personal introduction and samples from five of the locally-owned small businesses around the market.
* Discover hidden gems that make a Findlay Market shopping experience unique.
* Choose our $8 add-on and enjoy a glass of wine or beer after the tour from Market Wines at Findlay Market.
What is not Included: Gratuity for guide is suggested but not included.
Itinerary: Stop 1: Try a Cincinnati Original at Eckerlin Meats
Visit an old-fashioned butcher shop and taste the best local goetta in town.
Stop 2: Enjoy a cup of tea at Churchill's Fine Teas
With more than 200 blends, you are sure to find your new favorite.
Stop 3: Get a taste of the Middle East at Dean's Mediterranean Imports
The aroma from freshly roasted nuts will draw you in, and the flavors of hummus, falafel, or samosas will bring you back for more.
Stop 4: Head to Gramma Debbie's Kitchen for some home cooking
Savor her famous chicken salad or Cowboy Caviar.
Stop 5: Wrap up your tasting at Makers Bakers
Discover the pudding that landed this bakery on the Discovery Channel!
We work with a number of Findlay Market merchants. The itinerary above is representative of a typical tour. Stops and samples may vary.
Highlights: More than one million visitors come to Findlay Market each year. Many are locals who make regular treks to shop at a favorite butcher shop, pick up local cheese or homemade bread, or add a favorite spice or seasoning to their pantry. Others grab an outdoor table to enjoy a sandwich or cup of gelato as they listen to music or watch the dog-walkers go by.
No matter how many times you have visited Findlay Market, you will be amazed by the unique community of shoppers and vendors. After all, this is the best place in town to shop local!
Check in Details: Please arrive about 10 minutes before your scheduled tour time to check in. Meet your guide at the Market Center inside the main Findlay Market building. The meeting point is across from the merchant stall operated by Taste of Belgium.
Paid parking is available in several nearby surface lots and in a five-story garage one block away. Allow plenty of time for parking, especially on weekends.
Special Requirements: We welcome participants of all ages on our Findlay Market tour. Tickets are required for anyone tasting samples. Infants or toddlers who may be sharing samples with parents may join us at no additional charge.
Restrictions: You will be on your feet for most of our 90-minute tour. Our route often includes one or two steps into a nearby storefront. If you have questions about accessibility, please call Barb at 513-602-5602.
Extras: Optional $8 add-on available for a glass of wine or beer after the tour at Market Wines. Choose the add-on when you make your reservation.
Disclaimers: Itinerary is for illustration only. We have a number of restaurant partners so our stops vary and menu selections change.
Meeting And Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Meeting point
Street: Findlay Market, 1801 Race Street
City: Cincinnati
Country: US
Postal Code: 45202
Province: OH
Additional Info
Findlay Market is located at 1801 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. Check in at the Market Center inside the main market house and directly across from the stand called Taste of Belgium. Call or text Barb at 513-602-5602 or Linnea at 513-703-0858 if you have trouble locating the meeting place. An online map is available here.
Parking is available in nearby lots for a small fee. Please allow extra time for parking on weekends because the market is typically very crowded. For more about parking, click here. We shared some additional parking tips on our blog. Read here.
Dress casually and wear comfortable shoes. You will be on your feet for most of the tour.
Your tour includes plenty of food and food for thought. When you enjoy your experience, please consider tipping your hard working guide for a job well done. The industry standard for hospitality and tourism is 15-20%.
Please arrive a few minutes early so we can get organized and start the tour on time. If you are unavoidably running late, please call or text 513-602-5602 so we can update the guide.
We look forward to meeting you!
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Cancellation Policy
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 samples. If we are forced to cancel due to unforeseen circumstances, we will work with you to reschedule or offer a refund for the full value of your purchase. Call Barb at 513-602-5602.
