Top Ohio Cultural Tours

The historic Over-the-Rhine neighborhood, known to locals as OTR, is full of 19th-century buildings with their own dark histories. Wander around this allegedly haunted neighborhood alone if you dare during this self-guided audio walking tour. All you need is a smartphone to explore what goes bump in the night at places like the Music Hall and Washington Park. Bring your own group, using a single activity pass to unlock the audio tour on two separate phones.

This downtown Cleveland walking tour is a wonderful way to add some informative steps (and 2 optional staircases) to your day. Throughout the walk you will see highlights of Cleveland along Euclid Ave and the adjoining areas. The tour will have some history and fun facts about people, places, and things that make Cleveland a unique and special place. This walking tour is approximately 2 hours at a relaxed and comfortable pace with stops for discussion and questions. This tour is a year-round offering because half of the tour is walking through buildings. Your tour guide is a lifelong Clevelander. We need a minumum of 4 visitors to host this tour.

Explore above and below Cincinnati’s historic Over-the-Rhine neighborhood on this sightseeing tour. Walk and take a streetcar to major landmarks, such as Findlay Market, Cincinnati Music Hall, and Washington Park. Then explore underground beneath the Gerke Brewery before ending the tour with a pint at a local taproom. This tour is not suitable for children under 10 due to stair access and safety considerations.

Discover the charming German Village in Columbus, Ohio, through a self-guided audio walking tour. This immersive experience allows you to explore one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city at your own pace, revealing its rich history and unique architecture. Enjoy highlights such as The Book Loft, Frank Fetch Park, and Schmidt's Sausage Haus. With over 2 hours of engaging audio narration and 13 must-see stops, this tour is perfect for both locals and visitors looking to uncover hidden gems and local stories. - Explore 13 iconic stops in German Village, including parks and historic sites - Over 2 hours of professionally narrated audio stories at your fingertips - Flexible, self-paced experience ideal for all ages - Downloadable for offline access—no data or wifi needed. *Download the Shaka Guide app to access the purchased tours*

Explore the magic of Cuyahoga Valley National Park! Begin with a scenic train ride, witnessing nature's beauty unfold. Discover Brandywine Falls, feel the mist and capture family photos at this enchanting waterfall. Bike through winding trails, enjoying the park's scenic wonders. Immerse yourself in the vibrant Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens, exploring intricate landscapes and learning about the estate's rich history. Tune into nature's symphony – the rustle of leaves, babbling brooks, and birdsong. Engage in interactive games, bringing the park's wildlife to life for a fun experience. End your day with a breathtaking sunset, casting warm colors over the park. Whether by train, bike, or on foot, our tour lets you explore Cuyahoga Valley National Park at your own pace. *Download the Shaka Guide app to access your purchased tours.*

See Cincinnati from a whole new perspective on this group walking tour that uncovers the city's brewing history and architecture. Walk the western portion of the historic Brewery District, and hear tales of beer empires from centuries gone by. Head underground to the cellars of Jackson Brewery, visit the Sohn/Mohawk Brewery, and see several Christian Moerlein sites. Conclude your tour with a refreshing pint of local beer.

Take a leisurely stroll with us through Columbus’ hip Short North and savor its culinary delights. More than just an arts district and home to the monthly Gallery Hop—a famous downtown Columbus event—the Short North also boasts a wealth of dining and shopping opportunities. The Short North is packed full of Columbus’ best restaurants, boutiques, bistros, and nightlife. This local food and walking tour is designed to show off some of the best that the Short North and Columbus have to offer. We’ll start at the North Market, Columbus’ historic public market, where we’ll meet some of the local food vendors and learn the history of the building. We will then stop at neighborhood eating establishments, sampling some of their signature dishes, and hearing their stories. Stops will include some neighborhood favorites, and some highly regarded new additions including Brassica, Jeni’s Ice Creams and The Guild House.

On this self-guided walking tour, you'll retrace the Battle of Fallen Timbers and hear real stories about how it unfolded. Hear from Tedd Long, writer and curator of Holy Toledo History. The Fallen Timbers Battlefield is one of the most historic sites in Northwest Ohio. It is where the Western Native American Confederation made its final stand in 1794. On this walking tour, Tedd will dive into the history and debunk a few of the myths surrounding the battle that led to the Treaty of Greenville in 1795 and opened the Northwest Territory to settlement. The tour starts at the Fallen Timbers Battlefield Metropark. You’ll walk around the Northwest Territory Trail and explore key locations on the battlefield. You’ll hear details about the famous skirmish here come alive with the voices of those who fought, and Tedd will also share some important modern-day discoveries about this historic conflict. With Tedd in your ear, you’ll walk away with a greater insight into this important event.

Discover Akron like never before with an interactive walking adventure through its historic heart. Once the tire capital of the world, downtown Akron is filled with industrial legacies, hidden gems, and iconic landmarks waiting to be uncovered—if you can solve the clues. Through the Questo app, you'll explore on foot while unraveling 10–15 puzzle-based challenges that guide you from one stop to the next. Walk past Lock 3, the Civic Theatre, the Ohio & Erie Canal, and the old rubber factories that shaped the city's story. Along the way, each riddle you crack reveals fascinating facts and untold stories about Akron’s vibrant past. What makes this tour unique? It’s a self-paced, real-world adventure that transforms city exploration into an exciting puzzle game—perfect for curious minds and creative explorers. Ideal for couples, families, locals, and visitors who want to see Akron through a fun, interactive lens. All you need is your phone, your team, and your sense of discovery.

This isn’t a passive bus ride — it’s Cleveland brought to life. Ride in a charming trolley, hear authentic local stories, hop off for quick guided visits inside historic landmarks, and capture skyline photo ops along the way. We combine Cleveland’s rich history, iconic neighborhoods, and waterfront views into one seamless, engaging experience — perfect for first-time visitors and locals alike.

Combine a delicious brunch with a walking tour. This small-group Saturday morning experience will have you exploring one of Cincinnati's most history-rich neighborhoods by foot and by streetcar while enjoying great food and a small craft beer along the way. You'll visit Over-the-Rhine and the historic Findlay Market and enjoy dishes from a range of local eateries.

Cleveland’s strategic location on the nation’s waterways helped it grow from a frontier outpost into an industrial powerhouse. On this self-guided audio tour, you’ll discover how the city is transforming its historic buildings and neighbourhoods while honouring its rich past. This tour starts at Public Square, Cleveland’s town centre, where you’ll see the Soldiers and Sailors Monument honouring Civil War veterans. You’ll stroll down Euclid Avenue, once known as “Millionaires’ Row” for its 240 magnificent mansions, some housing industrial titans like John D. Rockefeller. Along the way, you’ll see stunning architecture like the Hyatt Arcade, built in 1890 as one of America’s first indoor shopping centres, and now beautifully preserved as a hotel. By the end of this tour, you’ll understand how Cleveland showcases the creative ways a post-industrial city can reinvent itself, creating a walkable mid-sized city that continues to surprise visitors.

On this self-guided tour, produced by Tedd Long, writer and curator of Holy Toledo History, you'll uncover Toledo's industrial hub's transformation into a creative and communal space. On this walking tour, you‘ll journey through time, from the days when these warehouses bustled with workers moving goods to and from the Maumee River to today‘s renaissance, where every corner echoes with creativity and community spirit. You‘ll gain a greater appreciation for Toledo‘s historic Warehouse District, its rich cultural heritage, and lesser-known stories. With its well-preserved architectural wonders, colorful murals, and a culture that seamlessly marries the old with the new, the Warehouse District isn‘t just a place on the map; it‘s a chapter of Toledo‘s story waiting to be explored. So, lace up your walking shoes, and let‘s dive deep into the annals of a district that encapsulates the soul of Toledo!

Explore Cincinnati’s iconic Findlay Market, a landmark of the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood, and sample its many flavors on this small-group tasting and tour. Follow your guide around the historic market, meet with five different vendors and sample a variety of their specialty food items, while learning about the market

If you don't have much time, but want to get a feel for Cleveland, this is the tour for you! A professional guide will show you the must-see sights. Whatever your interests - history, culture, sports - you'll see it all! We will tour Downtown: its lakefront, 3 profesional sports venues, the Warehouse District with its myriad restaurants, and Playouse Square, the 2nd largest performing arts district in the country. We'll drive into The Flats, the vibrant residential and entertainment area along the Cuyahoga River. You will get a thorough overview of Cleveland's cultural hub, University Circle, with its museums, universities, parks and hospitals. We will also see the unique Cultural Gardens in Rockefeller Park, dedicated to the various ethnic groups that settled in the city. You'll have a chance to sample some ethnic goodies at West Side Market! (Closed Tuesday & Thursday)

See Cleveland like a local with a guide to drive you around and help you soak up essential sights. Learn about Cleveland’s history and cover plenty of ground from a comfortable van. This private tour is perfect for anyone new to the city who wants to get their bearings and see as much as possible without exhausting themselves.

Get familiar with Cincinnati’s storied brewing and distilling heritage on this small-group tour of the Brewing Heritage Trail. Starting at the Northern Row Brewery and Distillery, learn how spirits are distilled before sampling a few for yourself. Next, head to the historic Jackson Brewery lagering cellars where beer was fermented and cold-stored as far back as the 1850s. Finally, tour the Rhinegeist Brewery, located inside a pre-prohibition brewing structure.

Columbus's culinary scene comes alive on the Alt Eats Tour, a guided journey through one of the city’s vibrant immigrant neighborhoods. Sample a range of international cuisines, including Filipino, Vietnamese, Yemeni, and Brazilian delicacies, while learning about their cultural significance. Perfect for food lovers, this van-based tour provides enough tastings to replace a meal, making it both a delicious and informative experience. Join a small group and enjoy the comfort of an air-conditioned van as you explore the diverse flavors that Columbus has to offer. - 3.5-hour guided culinary tour every Friday at 6 PM - Sample dishes from 5 different international food stops - Vegetarian options available with advance notice - Comfortable 14-passenger van transportation included

Our fun begins at the Cincinnati Lager House, where we'll have a flight of beers and take a short tour of the brewpub, before enjoying a freshly prepared brunch. Afterward, we catch a streetcar to Cincinnati's Over-the-Rhine neighborhood, looking for relics of the city's brewing past, both large and small, often hidden in plain sight. We'll share stories of not only the breweries that helped to build the Queen City, but also the saloons where thirsty citizens gathered every day. Along the way, we'll visit the historic underground lagering cellars of the the Park Brewery, open for the first time to visitors in many years and only available through this tour! After our underground exploration, the tour stops in for a pint at the Lackman Bar, located at a pre-Prohibition saloon site, with many local favorites on tap. Finally, we'll catch the streetcar and head back to the Cincinnati Lager House. A flight of beers, brunch entree, and a pint at the Lackman Bar are included with the tour.

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Explore the flavors and stories of Cleveland’s Little Italy on this guided walking tour. Visit beloved eateries while indulging in authentic Italian cuisine, from freshly baked goods to classic dishes and delightful frozen desserts. Your knowledgeable guide shares captivating tales of the neighborhood's immigrant heritage and local legends, making this a cultural journey as well as a culinary one. Perfect for both locals and first-time visitors, this tour is a delicious way to experience the charm of Little Italy. - Guided tour through Cleveland’s historic Little Italy - Sample authentic Italian flavors from local chefs - Learn about the neighborhood’s immigrant heritage and landmarks - Ideal for food lovers and culture enthusiasts alike

Discover picturesque Maumee, a vibrant river town rich with history, on this self-guided walking tour. Starting on East Wayne Street at the charming Federal Inn, you’ll explore historic homes and buildings that have shaped the town’s story. Stroll down to the Maumee River, where you’ll hear about early settlers, Native American villages, and the area’s colorful past. Along the way, pass by the Governor’s Inn, once a 1930s bordello now rumored to be haunted, and learn why St. Paul’s Episcopal Church had to remove its original bell tower. You’ll marvel at Saint Joseph Catholic Church, discover hidden gems like Clara J’s Tea Room, and wander Uptown Maumee’s shops, cafes, and candy stores, each stop revealing stories from Maumee’s past. From the riverbanks to the historic churches, this 60-minute walk immerses you in the unique heritage that makes Maumee a true gem of Ohio.

On our smart phone guided adventure you will be guided you through the historic streets of Mt. Adams and you’ll see the historic buildings, the staircases, an old speak easy, many of the best views of the city, historic churches and a mural as grand as the city itself. And I’ll share with you the tales of the folk figure Ida Martin, President John Adams, the founders of Mt. Adams, bottleleggers from the prohibition era, immigrant’s tales, vineyards, art, and the history that shaped Cincinnati, and America. Go at your own pace, anytime. Try doing that with a group tour! It’s time to get out and explore Cincinnati.