Self Guided Walking Tour of Cincinnati
Overview
Are you looking for a way to see Cincinnati without joining a tour group? Explore Cincinnati - otherwise known as Queen City, Queen of the West, and Porkopolis - at your own pace with this self-guided walking tour.
Cincinnati was one of the first frontier towns in America‘s west. It claims to have had the first professional baseball team, the First professional fire fighting brigade, the first reinforced steel skyscraper. On this walking tour, you‘ll be introduced to this city of firsts and its rich history by Phil, an experienced tour producer and working actor.
Stroll through the city‘s revitalized downtown area, taking in the beautiful sprawling Smale Riverfront Park, the glorious John A Roebling Suspension Bridge, and the newly developed Banks area. From there, it's onto exploring more of the urban core of the town.
Take this self-guided audio tour to explore what makes Cincinnati an early frontier city still steeped in history today.
What's Included
- Get unlimited use of this tour before your booking date and after it
- Get unlimited, lifetime use of the the virtual tour option
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- App for Android and iOS
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Smartphone and headphones
- Food and drink
Meeting Location
50 East Freedom Way
Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
1241 Elm Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
The tour ends at the Cincinnati Music Hall.
What To Expect
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National Underground Railroad Freedom Center (pass by)
Paycor Stadium (pass by)
Smale Riverfront Park (pass by)
Queen City Square (pass by)
Roebling Suspension Bridge (pass by)
Black Brigade of Cincinnati Monument (pass by)
Moerlein Lager House (pass by)
Great American Ball Park (pass by)
Queen City Square (pass by)
Christ Church Cathedral (pass by)
Lytle Park Historic District (pass by)
University Club of Cincinnati (pass by)
Queen City Club (pass by)
Skyline Chili (pass by)
Duke Energy Convention Center (pass by)
Ingalls Building (pass by)
Carew Tower (pass by)
Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza (pass by)
Fifth Third Center (pass by)
Fountain Square (pass by)
Tyler Davidson Fountain (pass by)
The Cincinnatian Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton (pass by)
Cincinnati and Suburban Telephone Company Building (pass by)
Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains (pass by)
Issac M. Wise Temple (pass by)
Cincinnati City Hall (pass by)
Cincinnati Fire Museum (pass by)
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company (pass by)
The Transept (pass by)
Washington Park (pass by)
Cincinnati Music Hall (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please bring your own smartphone and headphones
- On this walking tour, you'll spend your time walking past the listed attractions, not stopping at them
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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).
- Get unlimited use of this tour before your booking date and after it.
- Get unlimited, lifetime use of the the virtual tour option.
- Lifetime access to this tour in English.
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata.
- App for Android and iOS.
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start.
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour.
- Smartphone and headphones.
- Food and drink.
The minimum age to participate is 6..
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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Self Guided Walking Tour of Cincinnati is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Self Guided Walking Tour of Cincinnati 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
- Get unlimited use of this tour before your booking date and after it
- Get unlimited, lifetime use of the the virtual tour option
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- App for Android and iOS
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Smartphone and headphones
- Food and drink
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please bring your own smartphone and headphones
- On this walking tour, you'll spend your time walking past the listed attractions, not stopping at them
