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Hidden Brewery Caverns Tour in Cincinnati with Beer Tasting

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Cincinnati, USA
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  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0
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· Tyler_C ·
Apr 2026
Our group really enjoyed the tour, definitely worth the visit! The caverns were so interesting as well as the brewing history of the OTR area. There are several breweries in the area you can walk to and overall a nice area to spend the day.
· David_T ·
Feb 2026
This experience was amazing from start to finish!! Our tour guide Miranda was amazing !! My 5 stars is for her . Hands down best energy,hilarious,knowledgeable, and interactive. Answered every question and you can tell she truly loves her job. The environment of the bar, the drinks, the tour and everything is a must have on your list of things to do in Cincinnati

Overview

Go underground and journey far off the beaten track while in Cincinnati with this hidden brewery caverns tour. Explore two sets of beer caverns: the Linck Brewery tunnels and the Jackson Brewery tunnels. Visit the site where Johnny Cash filmed a movie and the inside of the last standing structures from the original Christian Moerlein Brewery complex (closed to the public for decades). Afterward, enjoy a beer tasting at the Northern Row Taproom.
  • Unique underground hidden brewery caverns tour in Cincinnati
  • Learn lots of stories from local history from your guide
  • Includes a beer tasting at the Northern Row Taproom
  • See a side to Cincinnati that most visitors overlook

What's Included

  • Alcoholic Beverages
    Beer tasting at Northern Row at the end of the Tour for our guests that are 21 and over. Under 21 guests can have a soft drink of their choice.

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Northern Row Brewery, Distillery & Taproom
      111 W McMicken Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA

      Meet your guide inside.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Itinerary

    Join the Cincinnati brewery tour at Northern Row Brewery & Distillery for an exploration of the city's brewing heritage and hidden caverns that you’d likely miss otherwise. Your adventure begins with insights into the history and construction of Northern Row's building.

    Next, venture into the Linch Brewery Tunnels, constructed in 1850 and generally inaccessible to the public. Visit the filming location of a Johnny Cash movie and see the last standing structures of the original Christian Moerlein Brewery complex, usually closed to visitors.

    The tour includes a stroll through Findlay Market, Ohio's oldest, discussing its historical significance. Also, outside the Rhinegeist Brewery, you can learn about the building's role in Cincinnati’s 19th-century beer scene.

    Conclude your beer-themed explorations by accessing the tunnels beneath the closed Jackson Brewery, followed by a beer tasting at Northern Row Brewery for guests 21 and over, or a soft drink for younger travelers.
    1

    Northern Row Brewery, Distillery & Taproom

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

    2

    1818 Race St

    Admission Ticket Free

    3

    Findlay Market

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    4

    Rhinegeist Brewery

    5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    5

    204 W McMicken Ave

    30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    6

    Northern Row Brewery, Distillery & Taproom

    30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • Beer tasting is available for guests 21 and over. Under 21 guests can have a soft drink of their choice.
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 1,837 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Miranda rights

    Austin_M, May 2026
    Great experience. Totally worth doing it. Cincinnati is full of history and the underground tunnels were really cool!

    Great tour!

    Nicholas_G, May 2026
    I learned a lot about the history of the area. It was educational and fun. Miranda did a great job giving the tour.

    Beer Cave Tour

    Wendy_D, May 2026
    Our guide Patrick was great! Learned a lot about beer in Cincinnati. The beer caves were very cool to see.

    Fun and informative!

    Susan_O, May 2026
    Miranda was AMAZING!!! She is so informative and entertaining. She spoke loud and clear (with her Australian accent)...easy for everyone to hear and understand. Beer and drinks at Northern Row were delicious!

    Miranda McGee. She was a...

    Jeffery_B, May 2026
    Miranda McGee. She was a excellent tour guide. She had many stories to tell and was very entertaining.

    Our tour guide Renee was...

    Lee_C, May 2026
    Our tour guide Renee was extremely knowledgeable and made the tour very fun and enjoyable. The tour itself took us around the OTR area and is a great way to spend an afternoon.

    Fun and educational history tour

    Donald_S, Apr 2026
    Well worth the money. Maranda was a great guide. Really knows the history of Cincinnati and has a great sense of humor that makes the tour fun. The Northern row brewery which is the meeting place, is a very cool brewery and bar that is beautiful inside.

    Fun (and a little spooky) History Tour

    Noah_M, Apr 2026
    This was a great tour of historical (and spooky) caverns with our fantastic guide Miranda. She clearly loves the city and loves the history, and added a fun paranormal flair to our tour when we realized how spooky parts of these formerly abandoned caverns are. Note: This is NOT a brewery tour (although it begins and ends in one), but a reference to the deep underground tunnels that were used for brewing (and speakeasies) and then forgotten about for generations.

    Miranda was an awesome...

    Andy_W, Apr 2026
    Miranda was an awesome guide And so knowledgeable. The tour was fun, interesting and informative. Beer history of Cincinnati was given through the tour. The underfrground caves were quite interesting! Highly recommend

    Best tour ever with the best guide.

    Chris_S, Apr 2026
    I was amazing, Renee our guide was awesome. I learned so much that I never knew. Renee was so smart and she made everything so exciting.

    Cincinnati Beer fun for the day!

    Anita_L, Apr 2026
    What a great, fun way to learn about Cincinnati and the history of beer. Harrison not only “wowed us” with his knowledge but he did it with great hair! Would highly recommend this tour to all.

    Things you never knew about in Cincinnati.

    Susan_B, Apr 2026
    Interesting, fun, somewhat spooky. Miranda made it really entertaining and informative! My husband and I had a wonderful time!

    Great tour

    Krista_M, Apr 2026
    Very interesting and informative tour. Harrison was great! Very knowledgeable on local history and made the tour fun!

    Recommend

    Tracy_H, Apr 2026
    Great tour! Highly recommend. Our guide Harrison was so fun and informative. Interesting stories for everyone

    Bday tour.

    Debbie_S, Apr 2026
    Laura was great. Very knowledgeable about the history of the area and fun! I have been living in Cincinnati my whole life and didn't know any of the history of the OTR area. Sad , I know!

    Our tour guide, Miranda,...

    Christine_B, Apr 2026
    Our tour guide, Miranda, did a fantastic job. She is a funny and engaging story teller. We loved learning about the history of Cincinnati brewing and the Over the Rhine neighborhood.

    Lots of fun, thanks to...

    Paul_J, Apr 2026
    Lots of fun, thanks to Miranda the tour guide, very informative and entertaining. She made the whole experience definitely worth it. And the beer is amazing

    Do a Catacomb Tour!

    Maria_N, Apr 2026
    Such interesting info about Cincy. Miranda was the best with fantastic stories. And she’s funny.How the heck does she remember everyone’s names?

    Great informative tour!

    Pamela_M, Apr 2026
    Wear good walking shoes. Be comfortable with steep stairs. Request Miranda she is a great tour guide. Very enthusiastic.

    Great tour, interesting...

    Debbie_S, Apr 2026
    Great tour, interesting and well paced. Northern Row is an EXCELLENT place to enjoy a number of beverages they make on site. The 'tasting' of the tour was a pour of the beer of your choice, rather than what I'd call a tasting, but it was great nonetheless.

    Our group really enjoyed...

    Tyler_C, Apr 2026
    Our group really enjoyed the tour, definitely worth the visit! The caverns were so interesting as well as the brewing history of the OTR area. There are several breweries in the area you can walk to and overall a nice area to spend the day.

    We had an amazing tour of...

    Emily_P, Apr 2026
    We had an amazing tour of the beer tunnels. It was so much fun. Miranda was our tour guide and she was superb funny personable, and answered every question we could come up with. I’ve never met an Australian more enamored of Cincinnati.

    Great job Miranda!!

    Denae_M, Apr 2026
    Miranda did an AWESOME job with the tour!! Very knowledgable and very funny!!! 6 stars out of 5! Or 11 out of 10! You get the point!! Def recommend!!!

    Great experience! I am...

    Deborah_H, Apr 2026
    Great experience! I am from Cincinnati and learned so much about my city I never knew. Renee our guide was knowledgeable and entertaining.

    Fun Brewery Tour

    Trish_M, Mar 2026
    We did the tour with Miranda and really enjoyed the historical stories, the above and below ground parts of the tour, and hanging out at Northern Row brewery (had the complimentary beer and bought food). Would definitely recommend the tour!

    Fun!

    Erin_P, Mar 2026
    Harrison was great! Entertaining stories and history! Definitely recommend taking the time for this tour!

    Harrison did a great job...

    Garret_B, Mar 2026
    Harrison did a great job of mixing history and humor to make it great overall experience. Learned a lot!

    I did the Hidden Brewery...

    Kristi_F, Mar 2026
    I did the Hidden Brewery Caverns tour with Miranda and had the best time! She was personable, funny, and explained everything so well. I learned all kinds of fun facts about Cincinnati history, too. Highly recommend!

    Must go

    david_h, Mar 2026
    Madina was the best! Knows her history and one of the best tours i been on before. Wear good shoes and comfy cloths and take tons of pictures

    Great tour!

    Denise_B, Mar 2026
    Matt was very knowledgeable. The underground caverns were very cool. We enjoyed the beer selection at Northern Row and definitely will be back.

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