Advertisement
Cincinnati Tours
Mainstrasse Village Food Tour in Covington KY
5

Mainstrasse Village Food Tour in Covington KY

By Riverside Food Tours
Recommended by 100% of travelers
100% of reviewers gave this product a bubble rating of 4 or higher.
What is Travelers’ Choice?
Tripadvisor gives a Travelers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travelers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
Immerse yourself in Covington’s German heritage on this 3-hour small-group tour in Mainstrasse Village. Follow a local guide along cobblestone streets for an intimate glimpse of the traditional architecture and enjoy plenty of snack stops along the way for a taste of classic German-style treats such as pretzels, chili dogs, and more.
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation

Ages 0-99, max of 10 per group
Duration: 3h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
More

Highlights
  • Enjoy the personalized service of a small-group tour
  • Benefit from the insider knowledge of a local guide
  • Savor plenty of complimentary tasters along the way
  • Explore on foot for a close-up glimpse of the area’s European architecture

  • Ample food servings
  • Local certified guide
  • Food Guide
  • All guests must check-in 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour.
What's not included
  • Additional alcoholic drinks are available to purchase
  • Gratuities for your tour guide are not included and much appreciated
  • Bring your own water bottle for hydration and umbrella if needed.
  • Children 6 yrs + up, require a ticket. Children under 5 yrs are free, but do not receive any food


Start:
  • 701 Main St, Covington, KY 41011, USA
    The Meeting Point is in front of our first tasting location - Cedar - located at 701 Main Street, Covington, KY 41011. Street parking is free on Saturdays.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Near public transportation
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 33551P1

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Vegetarian option is available, please advise by calling supplier after bookings is made
    • A maximum of 8 people per booking
    • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
    • Standard liability waiver form must be signed prior to the start of the tour
    • Children 5 and under are free, if sharing parents food.
    • Other dietary restrictions such as gluten free, lo-carb, vegan or food allergies cannot be accommodated.
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Dietary restrictions such as gluten free, lo-carb, vegan or food allergies cannot be accommodated.
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 33551P1

    From
    $79.00
    per adult
    Select date and travelers

    Similar experiences

    Itinerary
    • 701 Main St, Covington, KY 41011, USA
      The Meeting Point is in front of our first tasting location - Cedar - located at 701 Main Street, Covington, KY 41011. Street parking is free on Saturdays.
    • 1
    • 2
    About the operator
    Don’t take it from us – here’s what people have to say about this operator:
    • Riverside Food Tours
      1,880
      Cincinnati, Ohio
      Joined in July 2017
    • rebeccasM2233SK
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      5 Stars!!
      We went to Cincy to visit our son and celebrate a birthday. We love getting out and walking and def. love food. Our guide Beth was super fun and knowledgeable and put everyone at ease. All the food stops were well planned and delicious, and there was a generous amount of food. Beth even took a bunch of pics and emailed them to us all. Would definitely recommend!
      Written January 9, 2025
    • Joan B
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fantastic culture, food and people experience!
      5 stars. Learned cool history points that we didn’t know (even though lived in Cincy last 30 years). Great restaurant selection - broad range of stories. Very good food - in a very efficient way. Guide Terry was fantastic. Happy to support a Cincy business helping local (no chains) Cincy restaurants.
      Written December 30, 2024
    • monicavA5147IO
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Spontaneous Booking
      David was very knowledgeable and friendly. Loved the tour and would definitely do a spontaneous tour again. Everyone on the tour was king and it was a great experience.
      Written December 27, 2024
    • judyB3406DH
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Loved the foods and sights. Even in the rain was great time.
      Loved the selection of foods and sights. Our tour guide was great! Even in the rain it didn't matter, really nice time. A+!
      Written December 27, 2024
    • GrandTour13593625189
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      An Amazing Business Outing
      We had a magnificent time with Mike and Laura on our tour! They are elite tour guides and took care of everything, down to the last detail, for us. They helped me through the planning and had great communication. Ms. Laura knew so much and had excellent stories to keep everyone engaged and entertained. The choices on the stops were amazing and everyone was delighted. We took 20 folks with us for our work Christmas outing and everyone said it was their favorite thing we’ve done together. I cannot recommend highly enough and I will be certain to do more tours with this amazing tour group. Thanks!
      Written December 19, 2024
    • 65deloresb
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Cold, rainy and still a great time!
      Despite pouring cold rain, we had a great time! Dave was very informative and answered questions for us— even unrelated to the tour. Would highly recommend!!
      Written December 18, 2024
    • Hondasaki_cat_girl
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      THIS IS the tour you want to take!!!
      David was our guide today. THIS IS the tour you want to book! He met us early and was very informative. The amount and variety of food was fantastic. The information and history was exceptional. He gave us so many ideas of places to go to finish out our trip. There’s a fair account of walking, but it’s slow paced with many stops. You want to book this tour one of your first days in the area because you will know so much about this city and will want to see so much more.
      Written December 13, 2024
    • daniellegR41LX
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Can't wait for the next time!
      This was my fourth food tour and it was just as fun as the first and every single one in between! Terry was a wonderful and thoughtful guide. One thing I appreciated about him the most was his gentle (and effective) redirecting of people who attempted to interfere with the tour.
      Written December 12, 2024
    • spracklendb
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Cincinnati Christmas Streetcar Tour
      This is a wonderful tour of the Cincinnati ethnic food scene seasoned with the addition of the Christmas traditions of those cultures. Add in Jackie, an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and obvious lover of all things Cincinnati and you get one of the best food tours I've taken. It was just the right mix of food, Cincinnati history and holiday traditions. 5 Stars for the Cincinnati Christmas Streetcar Tour 5 Stars for Jackie!!!!! 5 Stars for Riverside Food Tours
      Written December 10, 2024
    • AlanaD130
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Do it !
      Amazing ! Our guide was terrific! ! Fabulous info and took some pics for us so we’d have them ! The bites were unbelievable? I thought we’d share a waffle or had a taster of ice cream but Jackie had us all full size taste !! It was a little cold to start … Jackie made sure to reach out night before to say dress warm and ask about any dietary restrictions! Cannot say enough good things! Took the tour because I had friends visiting but this Cincy native learned a lot if her city too !
      Written December 9, 2024
    • Nomad53769337884
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Flying pigs are a thing.
      Jackie was extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic about her city- Cincinnati. Food selections were representative of the area. I learned a lot and would recommend this tour. Jackie took the time to get to know each guest and offer multiple suggestions of other activities/ events in the area that would be of interest to each individual/family.
      Written December 6, 2024
    • Meander429114
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Afternoon Tour of Cincinnati and Findlay Market
      My fiancé and I had the absolute best time on our tour of downtown Cincinnati and Findlay Market in OTR. Our tour guide, Terry, was one of a kind. His knowledge of Cincinnati and her history made the tour even more of an unforgettable experience. This is a must do when visiting the city!
      Written November 27, 2024
    • mariahH5568DA
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great walking tour of Cincinnati
      We had a great walking tour of the city with David, our tour guide, who was very friendly, courteous and knowledgeable. Would recommend Riverside Food Tours.
      Written November 26, 2024
    • CHARLENE B
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Loved exploring our rich city through food and history!
      We took this tour as an extended family with baby through teen. As a local, I learned a lot more about our city while eating amazing food along the way. It was a fun excursion for our out of town family as well. The stops were unique, portions generous (come very hungry!), and the sites were a mix of new and old, all against the backdrop of this great city. Our tour guide Jackie shared so many interesting facts about the history of Cincinnati and all the developments of present day. Highly recommend and we are looking forward to doing more tours.
      Written November 26, 2024
    • shondag702
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Happiness is...the Streetcar & Dining experience!
      Highly recommend this tour! We learned so much about a city we already thought we knew thanks to our amazing guide, Beth! And the food was not only delicious but so much more than we anticipated! It was a lot of fun to get to enjoy the ambiance of each restaurant, walk the streets, ride the streetcar, and hear interesting facts about it all along the way. Really great time!
      Written November 13, 2024
    See all 1,880 reviews
    These reviews are the subjective opinions of Tripadvisor members and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

    Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.

    Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as wait time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.

    Popular mentions

    5.0
    5.0 of 5 bubbles42 reviews
    Excellent
    41
    Very good
    1
    Average
    0
    Poor
    0
    Terrible
    0

    Linda H
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nov 2021 • Couples
    Loved the history and heritage of the area, the varied foods, and the variety of different restaurant atmospheres. Some historic; some new; all unique.
    Food selections were delicious!
    My favorite did was the gluten free frosted pumpkin cheesecake at The Spoon.
    Laura and Katie did an awesome job!
    What a neat thing to do to learn about the area, tantalize your palate, and acquaint yourself with the various food options too!
    Also some great advice on where to go for dinner😋
    Written November 7, 2021
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Thanks Linda for the wonderful review. I love the gluten free pumpkin cheesecake too! We enjoyed meeting you both and we appreciate you choosing Riverside Food Tours to get to know Covington & Cincinnati!
    Written November 7, 2021
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    4levitskys
    Cincinnati, OH5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2020
    This is my fourth tour with Riverside Food Tours. What I love most is that I can sign up for a tour knowing that my friends and I will for sure have a wonderful time. Laura is a wealth of knowledge on the history and is so engaging. She is organized and things run smoothly. She has chosen great restaurants and the food selections are delicious. Riverside Food Tours is a definite go to if I want to do something fun with friends! Thanks Laura for another fantastic tour.
    Written November 2, 2020
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Wow, it's so gratifying for us to see our guests return on multiple tours. Thank you for choosing Riverside Food Tours to host your group outings. We appreciate your kind words and loyalty!
    Written November 2, 2020
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Kathy W
    Sioux 13 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sep 2022 • Couples
    The tour was fantastic! Loved all of it. Mike was very knowledgeable of the area and kept our group on time. He ordered food , so it was ready for our group.
    Mike answered all questions we had of the area. The food tasting was so good and everyone had more than enough to eat. We’ve been on several food tours in many cities and we were not disappointed on this tour. We went to several of Mike’s recommendations after the tour and they they were all great! Highly recommend this tour!
    Written September 11, 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Thanks Kathy for sharing. Food Tours are a great way to tour a new neighborhood. We are honored that you enjoyed this tour so much. Thank you for the high recommendation!
    Written September 11, 2022
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Reymar P
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sep 2022 • Solo
    Super love this tour! I would love to get some of my pictures- kindly email them to mars@outsourceaccess.com
    Written October 18, 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Thanks Reymar. I'm glad you enjoyed the Mainstrasse Village Tour with Mike. I just sent your photos. Thanks for sharing!
    Written October 19, 2022
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Jhess
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2019 • Friends
    They say, "come hungry" and they mean it. Generous samplings from 5 different restaurants in a charming, historic German district, paired with a great guide make this a must take tour. David, our guide, was interesting and knowledgeable. We enjoyed interacting with him. Talking to the owners/ chefs of each establishment we visited was a treat. Be sure not to miss the Pied Piper at the clocktower.
    Written June 8, 2019
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Thank you! I'm glad you mentioned interacting with the owners. Our Mainstrasse tour is unique as most of the owners are usually available to chat. David is local to the area, so he is the perfect tour guide. The glockenspiel is fun to watch and there's nothing else like it. I hope you can join us on one of our other tours!
    Written June 9, 2019
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Sfcdlsmith
    Fairborn, OH5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2018 • Couples
    On a gorgeous weather day for July, we were met by Katie. She had e-mailed us prior to the tour so we knew where to park and meet her. The stops on our tour were fun and unique. The favorite food stops for my husband and I were Piper’s Cafe, Cock and Bull, as well as the Bean Haus. Lemonade, deep fried pretzels, and delicious choc chip cookies were to die for. We were very impressed with Katie’s historical knowledge. The pictures were a nice touch. We are excited to book the street car tour later this fall. Riverside Tours is tops, they went above and beyond. Great tour, delicious food and drink, knowledgeable host, and fabulous weather- what an awesome day!
    Written July 29, 2018
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Thank you so much for sharing on the Saturday Mainstrasse Village Tour and thank you for mentioning your favorite foods. Katie is a knowledgeable guide and fun to be around. I'm happy to hear you had an awesome time.
    Written July 30, 2018
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Debora H
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2018 • Couples
    1st time doing a food tour and Laura made it wonderful. So many wonderful foods to try. Would definitely do it again and would love to try some of their other tours.
    Written May 20, 2018
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Thanks Debora for sharing. I'm glad you enjoyed the Mainstrasse Village Food Tour. It was a busy day with Maifest going on. That just adds to the fun! I hope to see you again!
    Written May 21, 2018
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Tmac50
    IL, USA7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2018 • Couples
    We so enjoyed the village of Mainstrasse in Covington. Laura was so passionate about the village, the restaurants and insuring we had a great time. Highly recommend. We look forward to trying out another tour with Riverside Food Tours.
    Written April 23, 2018
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Thank you for taking the time to share. I really appreciate it and I look forward to seeing you again!
    Written April 23, 2018
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Mike H
    Cincinnati, OH28 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nov 2017 • Business
    Excellent tour - greatly enjoyed the 3 hour walking tour - easy pace, flat landscape. Food was excellent; we stopped at Piper's Café, Cock & Bull Public House, Mac's Pizza Pub and the Bean Haus Bakery and Cafe'. Laura has a vast knowledge of the history of the area and is entertaining and informative. Thanks Laura, Mike.
    Written November 6, 2017
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Hi, thanks for sharing on the Mainstrasse Village Food Tour. It is one of the more popular tours because of the easy walking and great food. The restaurant owners are very generous with their time and chatting with our guests. That makes the tour very special.
    Written November 7, 2017
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    A S
    6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sep 2024 • Friends
    Great tour! A wonderful combination of history and food. Can’t wait to book a different one with this company. Very accommodating and knowledgeable.
    Written September 16, 2024
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Thanks for sharing. Mainstrasse Village is a lovely little neighborhood with a great selection of restaurants and German architecture. We look forward to seeing you again!
    Written September 17, 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Showing results 1-10 of 42
    *Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company.

    Mainstrasse Village Food Tour in Covington KY provided by Riverside Food Tours

    All Cincinnati HotelsCincinnati Hotel DealsLast Minute Hotels in Cincinnati
    All things to do in Cincinnati
    RestaurantsFlightsVacation RentalsTravel StoriesCruisesRental Cars