Hidden Brewery Caverns Tour in Cincinnati with Beer Tasting
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Cincinnati, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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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 BeveragesBeer 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 & Taproom111 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.
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 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2
1818 Race St
Admission Ticket Free
3
Findlay Market
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Rhinegeist Brewery
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
204 W McMicken Ave
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Northern Row Brewery, Distillery & Taproom
30 minutes • Admission 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
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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 1,821 reviews
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
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.
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.
Susan_B, Apr 2026
Interesting, fun, somewhat spooky. Miranda made it really entertaining and informative! My husband and I had a wonderful time!
Krista_M, Apr 2026
Very interesting and informative tour. Harrison was great! Very knowledgeable on local history and made the tour fun!
Tracy_H, Apr 2026
Great tour! Highly recommend. Our guide Harrison was so fun and informative. Interesting stories for everyone
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!
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.
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
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?
Pamela_M, Apr 2026
Wear good walking shoes. Be comfortable with steep stairs. Request Miranda she is a great tour guide. Very enthusiastic.
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.
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.
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.
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!!!
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.
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!
Erin_P, Mar 2026
Harrison was great! Entertaining stories and history! Definitely recommend taking the time for this tour!
Garret_B, Mar 2026
Harrison did a great job of mixing history and humor to make it great overall experience. Learned a lot!
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!
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
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.
Ashley_A, Mar 2026
Harrison was a great tour guide. It was a fun. Interesting. Harrison was charismatic and attentive and humorous.
Ann_E, Mar 2026
We are locals. This was an amazing tour! Our guide, Miranda was incredible, funny, engaging and has a brilliant talent of remembering every guests name. My husband and I agree she is the best tour guide we’ve ever had.
The tour starts at the brewery, then we took a short walk past Finley market to the entrance of the cave. Getting to the cave requires walking down 2 flights of stairs. Once in the cave the ground is a little uneven and may be difficult for someone with balance issues or needs the assistance of a cane or walker. Miranda told us stories of Cincinnati and its love of beer. I highly recommend taking this tour when visiting Cincinnati or even more if you are a local. The number of caves under our city will surprise you! At the end of the tour the group returned to the brewery where we received a wooden nickel. You’ll have to take the tour to understand the value of a wooden nickel. Cheers!
Whitney_M, Mar 2026
The tour was great, even our kids loved it (11 & 14)! Miranda was a phenomenal tour guide and kept us laughing the whole time.
Amber_A, Mar 2026
You should be able to stand and walk on uneven flooring safely. Had an absolutely wonderful time with my family to celebrate my 50th. Highly recommend even for a local.
Savannah_W, Mar 2026
Harrison was a great tour guide! Wonderful experience and learned lots of cool stuff about the city we live in.
Crisanthos_G, Mar 2026
Very informative tour about the local history. If there is a chance of rain bring a umbrella. Laura was funny, informative and welcoming guide
Brendan_W, Mar 2026
Learning the history of beer making in Cincinnati’s Over-The-Rhine district while visiting several landmarks, and then literally stepping back in time to wander through a historic beer cavern was an amazing experience! Our guide, Miranda, put her knowledge, wit, humor, and love for the city on full display, making the tour even more fun. If you have ever wondered what could be hiding 30 feet below the old brewery buildings, or how Over-The-Rhine got its name, this tour is for you! Who knows, you might even glimpse a ghost or two along the way.
David_T, Feb 2026
My wife and I were looking for a historical tour to learn more about Cincinnati's beer history. Our tour guide, Miranda, not only gave us a masterful lesson on the city’s rich brewing heritage, she also drew us into the cavern's darker, hidden past—complete with Prohibition bootlegging, corpse raiding for the medical school, and lingering ghosts said to haunt the tunnel depths.
Miranda is a city treasure and a protective guardian of Cincinnati's history, both subterranean and aboveground. We would recommend the tour wholeheartedly to anyone curious about the city's history. (Just avoid the haunted spirits in tunnel #1.)
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