All Columbus Tours & Excursions in 2026

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.

Sightsee and party for two hours while you pedal your way around the city on this electrically assisted party bike. The Trolley Pub is a great way for tourists to explore the fun side of the city for the first time, or for locals to see Columbus in a way they never have before. Your (sober) guide will show you around town and make sure the party doesn’t stop.

This escape room game in Columbus offers a chance to immerse yourself in a thrilling adventure. Featuring a choice of six different scenarios and assistance from a guide, the game will challenge you to complete a mission by searching for clues and solving puzzles. This is a fun and memorable activity for groups of up to 12 players.

Discover the rich history and vibrant flavors of German Village on this walking food tour. Explore cobblestone streets lined with beautifully restored cottages while sampling delicious dishes from local favorites. Highlights include tastings at Katzinger’s, a Food Network-featured deli, and Schmidt’s, known for its iconic cuisine. The tour concludes at Barcelona, where you can enjoy paella and sangria, providing enough food to replace a meal. This engaging 3.5-hour journey runs from March to November, accommodating vegetarians with prior notice and covering over 2 miles of walking. Perfect for food lovers and those seeking a taste of Columbus culture. - 3.5-hour walking tour of German Village, Saturdays & Sundays at 2 PM - Sample dishes from 5 popular eateries including Katzinger’s and Schmidt’s - Vegetarian options available with advance notice - Enjoy a delicious conclusion with paella and sangria at Barcelona

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*

Soar through the lush treetops of Columbus, Ohio on our fully guided zip line tours designed for adventure seekers of all levels. Experience the Canopy Tour, a thrilling 2-hour journey featuring five zip lines and four sky bridges, all managed by expert guides ensuring a hands-free adventure. Capture your moments with FREE photos emailed to you the same day. Perfect for families, friends, or or a celebration, these tours promise unforgettable memories. - 2-hour zip line tours through a scenic forest landscape - Canopy Tour features five zip lines and four suspension bridges

"Dive into adventure with Let’s Roam, your go-to for the ultimate app-led adventure hunts! Step into a world where every landmark and hidden gem is waiting to be discovered. Challenge yourself with trivia, tackle brain-teasing puzzles, and embark on an epic journey of exploration! Whether you’re collaborating with your crew or turning up the competition, Let’s Roam Adventure Hunts guarantee a blast for all. Perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a spontaneous outing, a wild bachelorette bash, a festive birthday celebration, or a team-building extravaganza. Each player gets to dive into an interactive role, ensuring every challenge is as thrilling and unique as the next. So, gather your squad, choose your adventure, and let the good times roll! With Let’s Roam, every outing becomes a treasure trove of memories and excitement. Are you ready to conquer the city and create unforgettable experiences? Let’s Roam and make every day an adventure!"

An immersive clue-solving adventure around downtown Columbus. Search for real-world clues, solve puzzles, and discover the neighborhood with an experience you'll never forget! Reschedule anytime with no fees. It's a scavenger hunt, escape room, and urban crawl all-in-one. Follow the storyline around town as you find clues and use them to crack codes. Then enter solutions on the app to find out where to go next. Clues can be anywhere - murals, statues, landmarks, and more! Plan on about two hours of playtime, depending on your experience level and how much time you spend exploring along the way. Difficulty level is adjustable - take as many or as few hints as you’d like! PLEASE NOTE: Bookings made less than 7 days before your play date will be scheduled for local pickup. For bookings made 7+ days in advance, our team will contact you to arrange shipping.

If melting chocolate sounds like therapy with snacks, you're in the right place. Settle into a relaxed, social atmosphere where every swirl, drizzle and sprinkle turns into something worth showing off and even better to eat. No experience? Perfect. You'll be guided through every step without feeling like you're back in school. You'll learn practical chocolate-making skills, including tempering, molding, hand dipping and decorating, while creating an assortment of gourmet treats. Make rich chocolate bark topped with cookies, nuts, dried fruit and colorful candies, dip fresh strawberries, pretzels and marshmallows into smooth chocolate, then design molded chocolates filled with caramel, ganache, peanut butter or fruit pieces. Add polished finishing touches with cocoa powder, edible glitter, chocolate drizzles and playful decorations before taking home about a pound of handcrafted chocolate that's almost too pretty to unwrap.

Travelers looking for an interactive and playful way to explore Columbus will love this scavenger hunt game. The interactive experience will present you with a series of riddles and tasks that lead you to items to find across the Ohio capital. The app-based game adds an element of competition with a leaderboard comparing your score to other teams in cities all over the country.

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

Combine a walking tour with an Amazing Race-style adventure on this unique scavenger hunt in Columbus. Using your phone as a guide, solve clues and complete challenges as you learn about the city. Explore famous landmarks and hidden gems, including the Capitol grounds, war memorials, historic theaters, and famous hotels. This type of tour allows you to set your own pace to play, starting and stopping as you please.

Explore Columbus, Ohio in a more interactive way than a traditional sightseeing tour with this app-based scavenger hunt. Get to know the city in a playful, interactive format, discovering little-known features and facts about Ohio's capital. Play solo or with a team, making it ideal for parties and team-building events.

Turns city exploration into an unforgettable, interactive game! What makes it unique is the blend of mobile technology and personal support: Your Virtual Lifeline: Every team gets a live host via in-app chat. This Remote Guide provides hints and offers real-time assistance, ensuring a smooth, frustration-free experience that automated apps can't match. Challenge-Based Discovery: The hunt runs on your smartphone, delivering clues as cryptic riddles and fun photo challenges. Earn points by submitting your evidence directly through the app. Flexible Structure: The adventure is divided into three Quests, providing clear objectives. You set your own route and pace; there is no strict timer. The Scoreboard: A live Leaderboard drives friendly competition, encouraging your team to strategically solve puzzles and maximize your score! This is the perfect blend of puzzle-solving, competitive scoring, and supported exploring.

Holly Jolly Hunt is a scavenger hunt that is played using an app on your smartphone, that brings your entire family and friends together for holiday cheer. During the adventure you’ll be seeking out all the traditional, and even the non-traditional holiday items we all see this time of year around the city. You’ll get points for each item you find. The goal is to capture as many items as you can in order to score as many points as possible and get 1st place on the leaderboard. Along the way you’ll be asked to perform silly holiday themed tasks meant to bring laughter and smiles to everyone involved. Come play with us. Young or old, this is a scavenger hunt for everyone that enjoys this time of year. We promise you will create holiday memories that you will not forget! Holly Jolly Hunt can be played in any city!

Explore Columbus on your own time and at your own pace with a playful and interactive scavenger hunt that gamifies your sightseeing experience. The app-based tour will lead you through the city, providing trivia questions and challenges to solve as you explore Columbus landmarks. A great activity for team-building and group outings, this scavenger hunt offers a memorable way to explore Columbus.

Elite delivers a premium transportation experience that goes far beyond a typical ride. From the moment of booking to final drop-off, we prioritize professionalism, punctuality, safety, and comfort. Your luxury Sprinter van is equipped with upscale amenities, and our highly trained drivers - some with backgrounds in security - ensure every trip is smooth, reliable, and stress-free. Whether it’s a wedding, corporate event, airport transfer, or night out, we provide white-glove service tailored to your needs, giving you peace of mind and an experience your group will remember.

Embark on an engaging scavenger hunt through the historic streets of Columbus, Ohio! Explore the quaint and beautiful historic downtown. See the historic sights like the Ohio Statehouse, Columbus Firefighters Memorial, and Columbus City Hall. Take in the beautiful views from the Scioto River Greenway. Explore and see the many unique shops, restaurants and sights. Go at your own pace and see the best of what Columbus has to offer. Ready to discover Columbus in a whole new way? Let the adventure begin!

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!

Get to know Columbus and explore independently with this scavenger hunt app. Begin at the time you choose and solve the puzzles at your own pace. With the help of a remote guide communicating via chat, search for objects all over the city and learn about Columbus along the way.

Embark on our family friendly Yoga & Coffee Trolley Experience! Start with some breathing exercises while we pedal to a rejuvenating outdoor yoga session for all skill levels at Goodale Park led by a licensed yoga instructor, then ride to our favorite coffee shop/cocktail bar, Bada Bean Bada Booze where you can decide between coffee or cocktails. Blend wellness and indulgence in one memorable morning.

Embark on a captivating journey through Columbus, where exploration meets excitement. This interactive scavenger hunt invites participants to unlock the secrets of the city while answering intriguing questions and capturing memorable selfies. Discover the world's largest private research foundation, delve into Columbus' fast-food heritage, and marvel at its stunning architecture and public art. With no time limit, this activity allows you to set your own pace, making it perfect for families, friends, or couples looking for a unique way to experience the city.

Dive into adventure, your go-to for the ultimate app-led adventure hunts! Step into a world where every landmark and hidden gem is waiting to be discovered. Challenge yourself with trivia, tackle brain-teasing puzzles, and embark on an epic journey of exploration! Whether you’re collaborating with your crew or turning up the competition, Adventure Hunts guarantee a blast for all. Perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a spontaneous outing, a wild bachelorette bash, a festive birthday celebration, or a team-building extravaganza. Each player gets to dive into an interactive role, ensuring every challenge is as thrilling and unique as the next. So, gather your squad, choose your adventure, and let the good times roll! Every outing becomes a treasure trove of memories and excitement. Are you ready to conquer the city and create unforgettable experiences? make every day an adventure!