Over & Under the Rhine Tour
Overview
Over-the-Rhine is a historic neighborhood comprised of amazing structures both above and below the ground. Come and explore with us as we walk (approx. one mile total) and ride the streetcar to major topside landmarks such as Findlay Market, Music Hall, Washington Park, and the location of the Miam-Erie Canal. We'll also learn about it's underground history as we stop by several places from above, including the pre-Prohibition lagering facility of the Lafayette Brewery and Cincinnati's abandoned subway system below Central Parkway. Then we'll go three stories underground, where the Gerke Brewery fermented and cold-stored their beer dating back to the 1850s. This requires guests to traverse a series of steep stairs and is not recommended for young children or those who have difficulty with stairs, but anyone in attendance is welcome to remain topside. Our journey concludes at a local taproom, where we'll have a round of pints, just a few blocks away from our starting point.
What's Included
- Alcoholic beverages At the end of the tour we'll stop at a nearby taproom for a pint of local beer. Soft drinks are available for anyone who prefers this option.
Meeting Location
101 West Elder Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
1727 Logan Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
This tour ends at the Sam Adams Taproom, approximately 2 blocks away from where it begins.
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Findlay Market
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Washington Park
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Cincinnati Music Hall
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Over-The-Rhine
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Children under the age of 10 are not permitted on this tour.
- Use of a steep staircase is required to visit the underground lagering cellars.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Activity code: C-155231P15
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Alcoholic beverages. At the end of the tour we'll stop at a nearby taproom for a pint of local beer. Soft drinks are available for anyone who prefers this option.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 10. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Over & Under the Rhine Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Children under the age of 10 are not permitted on this tour.
- Use of a steep staircase is required to visit the underground lagering cellars.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Over & Under the Rhine Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Alcoholic beveragesAt the end of the tour we'll stop at a nearby taproom for a pint of local beer. Soft drinks are available for anyone who prefers this option.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Children under the age of 10 are not permitted on this tour.
- Use of a steep staircase is required to visit the underground lagering cellars.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
