Top Ohio Historical Tours

Discover a different side of Cincinnati on a guided tour of the city’s lesser-known history, underground tunnels, and even a hidden crypt. Whether you are new to the city or a long-time resident looking to learn more about the town, this guided tour provides unique insights and reveals secret corners of the city even most locals miss.

Save time and money on this excursion that includes a guided tour of Cincinnati's top sights, from the banks of the Ohio River to downtown and Findlay Market; food tastings at some of the city's best restaurants, and an all-day streetcar pass so that (armed with some insider tips from your guide) you can spend the rest of the day exploring independently.

This is the longest running and best haunted tour in the Over-The-Rhine neighborhood of Cincinnati. We are the only tour company that gets you into the Haunted Emery Theatre which opened its doors in 1912.

Explore the highlights of downtown Cleveland on this guided walking tour. Learn about the history of the city as you view the buildings and monuments on Public Square and along the Mall, the Cleveland Public Library, the Cleveland Federal Reserve, and Playhouse Square. Also, hear tales of Cleveland’s most famous residents.

We have a hunch you'll love our brunch tour. Learn the history of this restored German neighborhood in Cincinnati while enjoying great food along the way! Maximize your time on this 3 hour guided walking and streetcar tour. Visit Over the Rhine and historic Findlay Market. We enjoy wonderful food from 6 local eateries: We promise you won't leave hungry on this tour. PLEASE NOTE: This tour features brunch foods, therefore many dishes contains eggs, pork and bacon. There are no substitutions. Highlights: *Experience colorful multi story murals throughout the city and the free art exhibits that you can return to. *Stroll through Findlay Market and hear the story of the oldest urban market in Ohio. Stay and shop awhile. You're only a few blocks north of our starting point. *Enjoy dining at locally owned restaurants and eateries.. *Receive a food guide with map, list of restaurants and advice from a local guide who knows the city. *Our promise to leave you full - both mind and body!

This small-group ghost tour of Cincinnati goes deeper than most: not only will you explore the streets of Over-the-Rhine and learn about its hidden haunted history, you'll also get a hands-on experience of using ghost hunting equipment in hotspots of activity. By the end, you'll understand why this is one of Cincinnati's most haunted neighborhoods.

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.

Tremont is a neighborhood of rich history, architecture, and cuisine. But, as a visitor, it can be tricky to choose which of its many great eateries to dine at. This walking tour explores Tremont's cuisine in depth — from its ethnic working class roots to the high-end gastronomic experiences now on offer — as you visit local restaurants to sample their dishes.

If a standard history tour does not appeal, combine history with delicious food on this guided tour. Explore Cleveland's Little Italy neighborhood and learn about the Italian culture that has held firm here for generations. Visit some of the area's best restaurants, some long-standing, some newer, and sample such typical dishes as pasta, pizza, and meatballs.

Step into the past and discover the people who made brewing a cornerstone of the Queen City’s history. Beginning at the Tour Center on Race Street, we follow the Brewing Heritage Trail along the eastern portion of the Brewery District, sharing stories of the workers, brewmasters and beer barons from the 19th and early 20th century. Experience the places they worked, learn the dangers they faced, and the empires they built by producing America’s best brews. Tours include a visit into the subterranean lagering cellars and tunnels of the historic (non-operating) Schmidt Brothers / Crown Brewery, as well as outdoor stops to Hudepohl and Kauffman Brewery buildings. A full schedule of tours is available at brewingheritagetrail.org.

Cincinnati is home to many spooky sites, but visiting them alone doesn't offer the full picture. This guided walking tour takes you through the city after dark, to several haunted locations, including Memorial Hall, Washington Park and Taft's Ale House, where your guide will fill you in on their associated true life, chilling tales.

Visit hundreds of years of living history during this information-packed, small-group guided tour of Cincinnati’s brewery district. Visit structures dating back two centuries as you listen to the stories behind the city’s little-known brewing empires. Tours include a visit to the pre-prohibition lager cellars at Jackson Brewery and discounts on merchandise at the Brewing Heritage Trail store.

Explore Cleveland on this combination driving and walking tour. Head off the beaten path and visit some of the city’s hidden gems as well as some of its most popular sights. Highlights of the tour include the house turned museum from “A Christmas Story,” Bridges of the Cleveland Flats, the Cleveland script sign in Edgewater Park, West Side Market, and more.

With no in-person contact, our smartphone-guided tour brings the real facts and stories behind Cincinnati to life with the quality of a personal private tour crafted by Cincinnati locals. We've taken the same stops and sights we share with our friends and families when they come to town, and created an interactive web-based tour. Read the stories behind the city, answer questions about what you've seen to reveal fun facts, and experience what makes Downtown Cincinnati incredible! Purchase your tour and then navigate to our website to enter your access code and launch the tour. You can either start immediately or create an account and come back when you've reached the starting location and are ready to explore.

If you're a baseball fan, swap the typical sightseeing tours of Cincinnati for one focused on baseball history. This small-group tour explores the city through the lens of the events surrounding the controversial 1919 World Series that matched the Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago White Sox. See the key places in the establishment of the rule change that changed the sport forever.

With no in-person contact, our smartphone-guided experience brings the real facts and stories behind Cleveland to life with the quality of a personal private tour crafted by Cleveland-locals. We've taken the same stops and sights we share with our friends and families when they come to town, and created an interactive web-based tour - read the stories behind the city, answer questions about what you've seen to reveal fun facts, and experience what makes Downtown Cleveland incredible! Purchase your tour and then navigate to our website to enter your access code and launch the tour. You can either start immediately or create an account and come back when you've reached the starting location and are ready to explore.

Experience Cincinnati like you never have before by hearing unsettling stories from the past, learning about ghosts that still haunt the streets, & daring to explore the Queen City of the West. This haunted tour will kick off at the oldest bar in the city, Arnold's. A costumed tour guide will lead you through the most haunted spots in the area. Tours last about 2.5 hours so there will be plenty of time to be spooked and grab some spirits along the way. The purchase of drinks is not included or required, however, even without any alcoholic spirits, our guides will keep you plenty entertained with expert knowledge of otherworldly spirits! Whether you’re a fan of the paranormal, a fan of history, or just a fan of drinking, come join us on the best ghost tour in Cincinnati & the most unique way to explore this inspiring city!

Cincinnati brews great beer and this tradition goes back more than two centuries! Take a walk along the Brewing Heritage Trail to learn about the Brewery District’s past and present, as we explore a neighborhood full of historic and current breweries, while discovering more about the local craftspeople who supported the brewing industry. We’ll share stories of how beer making and drinking was and continues to be an integral part of Cincinnati’s identity at historic places like the Schoenling Brewery, now run by Samuel Adams, and the Christian Moerlein Barreling and Bottling Facilities, now part of the modern Rhinegeist Brewery. To celebrate our modern day breweries, we’ll sample some locally produced lagers and ales as we stop in at different locations along the way. Included in the tour are two beer tastings (32 oz of beer).

Take a walking tour with Ken Naegele, the Necro Tourist at the historic Wesleyan Cemetery. Visit the grave sites of significant people who impacted US and Cincinnati history. Hear their stories and see how they are memorialized.

Together with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. You will have a chance to explore the city, while hearing fascinating facts and legends. Cleveland is often credited as providing the roots for rock and roll as well as an important place for the creation of modern golf. Did you know that Cleveland got its name as a result of a newspaper typo? You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings and corners of Cleveland. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most of it!

An exclusive private tour for all the romantics of the world! Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most romantic places in the city. Cleveland is widely credited as the home of rock and roll and the country’s first luxurious indoor mall. You will feel spellbound in a charming atmosphere. What is considered as one of the best places to have a date in the city? Where can you make lovely photos?

A Space & Flight epic journey. There are some amazing locations and we will immerse ourselves into the history. Bring your vehicle for stops across part of Ohio to uncover... Flights into extinction. Astronauts. Origins of Flight. Dirigibles. Air Force One. An early fighter ace. And more. Join the Mountain Man and Gemma "Pocahontas" as we bring these events to life. Come away with a renewed understanding of these critical times in American history. Our journeys are a museum to 500+ near-secret places throughout the Northeast - woven & spun into immersive significant authentic thoughtful explorations that linger in the mind... Photo Tips for picture taking, compelling depth for your FB / IG / YT / TW / Pin followers!

The history of Northwest Ohio is interwoven with threads of myth, legend and folklore that come together along the banks of the Maumee River. Follow them with me on this self guided audio tour as we travel from downtown Toledo to Grand Rapids and back on a journey that shows off the magnificent beauty of the Maumee Valley – and might also reshape your understanding of both the past and present. Our tour takes in... • Toledo Middlegrounds • Tecumseh's encounter with General Proctor at Fort Miami • Dudley's Massacre • The House of Four Pillars • Roche de Bout • Two ghost towns and a few ghost stories • Nazareth Hall • A story from a soldier at Fort Meigs • Toledo's Gold Coast There are plenty of delightful places to stop and eat on our 2-hour tour – or, if you prefer, you can pack a basket and enjoy a riverside picnic in one of the many parks we'll come across along the way.

16,-23,000 years ago, prehistoric Siberians enter Alaska. The Ice Age "traps" them for thousands of years. But as continental glaciers melt away, these "Paleo Indians" spread across the New World, ancestors to most Native Americans today. Immerse yourself in their ancient, interesting and historic contexts in the Ohio area. Amazing destinations from the hidden world of Native Americans might draw from: archeological sites, rock art, native festivals, ancient earthworks, displays of native items, guest speakers, stone tool sites, ceremonies, etc. Hosts Gemma Pocahontas & The Mountain Man; our journeys are a museum to 500+ near-secret places throughout the Northeast - woven & spun into immersive significant authentic thoughtful explorations that linger in the mind... Photo Tips for picture taking, compelling depth for your FB / IG / YT / TW / Pin followers!