Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Cincinnati Sights & Stories
Wandering Tours
4.1
tracid438
1 year ago
Details and information about the city were clear and knowledgeable, it's a beautiful area, people were friendly and helpful when needed
Our smartphone-guided tour brings the facts and stories behind Cincinnati to life because 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 for you! Read the stories behind the city, answer questions 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 are ready to explore. Please note that you and your group read the tour aloud - there is no audio functionality at this time.
Departure Point
- The plaza outside of Carol Ann's Carousel in Smale Riverfront Park
- Fountain Square
- Printed guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Roebling Suspension BridgeOhio River Trail, , Cincinnati, OhioOur tour starts at the iconic first bridge across the Ohio River. This bridge speaks to Cincinnati's rich history, global influence (it should look familiar to a bridge in NYC) and rich artistic heritage.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Great American Ball Park100 Joe Nuxhall Way, , Cincinnati, OhioCincinnati isn't known as one of the greenest cities in the US for nothing! Explore this phenomenal park that also fights flooding, from carousels to labyrinths to memorials. Duration: 15 minutesStop At: National Underground Railroad Freedom Center50 E Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OhioBaseball is a competitive sport, the debate over its origins more so. However, Cincinnati absolutely claims the first professional team in the world, and today the Reds play right here.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Dixie Terminal49 East 4th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202People often wonder why this 'national' museum is in Cincinnati - what they don't know is that the Ohio River was the final barrier to freedom seekers and Cincinnati a hot spot for abolitionists and a key stop on the Underground Railroad.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: The Mercantile Library414 Walnut St, , Cincinnati, OhioWhat do unused subway tunnels and the invention of modern soap have in common? The 1890s right here. With origins in the Industrial Revolution, this city's growth was founded on those two intertwined stories, which we'll tell you all about!Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Contemporary Arts Center44 E 6th St, , Cincinnati, OhioWe love a good secret library. Eleven stories above you exists a member's library with nearly 20,000 books and a unique founding. You can even go visit, just take the elevator up!Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Fountain Square520 Vine Street, 5th and Vine Street, Cincinnati, OhioWhen do world famous architects and nationally reported lawsuits come together? At the non-collecting Contemporary Arts Center, which with free admission has been a site for Cincinnatians for decades.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Smale Riverfront Park166 West Mehring Way, Cincinnati, OhioThe heart of Cincinnati has always been under the the open arms of the Genius of Water fountain, here the city comes together for the largest Oktoberfest outside of Germany and salsa dancing on Thursday nights.Duration: 5 minutesAdditional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a fully walking tour covering approximately 1.5 miles on city sidewalks. Please judge your participation ability accordingly. Luckily, you can go as quickly or slowly as you'd like.
- Easy-to-use web interface
- Family friendly stops and questions
- 24/7 support by phone or email
Our smartphone-guided tour brings the facts and stories behind Cincinnati to life because 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 for you! Read the stories behind the city, answer questions 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 are ready to explore. Please note that you and your group read the tour aloud - there is no audio functionality at this time.
Departure Point
- The plaza outside of Carol Ann's Carousel in Smale Riverfront Park
- Fountain Square
- Printed guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Roebling Suspension BridgeOhio River Trail, , Cincinnati, OhioOur tour starts at the iconic first bridge across the Ohio River. This bridge speaks to Cincinnati's rich history, global influence (it should look familiar to a bridge in NYC) and rich artistic heritage.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Great American Ball Park100 Joe Nuxhall Way, , Cincinnati, OhioCincinnati isn't known as one of the greenest cities in the US for nothing! Explore this phenomenal park that also fights flooding, from carousels to labyrinths to memorials. Duration: 15 minutesStop At: National Underground Railroad Freedom Center50 E Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OhioBaseball is a competitive sport, the debate over its origins more so. However, Cincinnati absolutely claims the first professional team in the world, and today the Reds play right here.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Dixie Terminal49 East 4th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202People often wonder why this 'national' museum is in Cincinnati - what they don't know is that the Ohio River was the final barrier to freedom seekers and Cincinnati a hot spot for abolitionists and a key stop on the Underground Railroad.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: The Mercantile Library414 Walnut St, , Cincinnati, OhioWhat do unused subway tunnels and the invention of modern soap have in common? The 1890s right here. With origins in the Industrial Revolution, this city's growth was founded on those two intertwined stories, which we'll tell you all about!Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Contemporary Arts Center44 E 6th St, , Cincinnati, OhioWe love a good secret library. Eleven stories above you exists a member's library with nearly 20,000 books and a unique founding. You can even go visit, just take the elevator up!Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Fountain Square520 Vine Street, 5th and Vine Street, Cincinnati, OhioWhen do world famous architects and nationally reported lawsuits come together? At the non-collecting Contemporary Arts Center, which with free admission has been a site for Cincinnatians for decades.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Smale Riverfront Park166 West Mehring Way, Cincinnati, OhioThe heart of Cincinnati has always been under the the open arms of the Genius of Water fountain, here the city comes together for the largest Oktoberfest outside of Germany and salsa dancing on Thursday nights.Duration: 5 minutesAdditional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a fully walking tour covering approximately 1.5 miles on city sidewalks. Please judge your participation ability accordingly. Luckily, you can go as quickly or slowly as you'd like.
- Easy-to-use web interface
- Family friendly stops and questions
- 24/7 support by phone or email
Need To Know Info
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Marilee_P
Tour covered only 6 blocks. There was no voice so you had to read both directions and information off your phone. The 14 stops were more fore pictures and there was was no map so if you wanted to skip a stop it was difficult.you start at a he carousel and the next 4 stops are within 500 feet. Pay for a guided tour.
tracid438
Details and information about the city were clear and knowledgeable, it's a beautiful area, people were friendly and helpful when needed
965deborahv
It was interesting. I wish it would have said you can move ahead without getting the trivia type question correct. I eventually figured it out. We enjoyed the tour. The good thing is - everytime we stopped to figure something out, some one would stop and ask, “can I help you find something?”. What a friendly town. Even the officer in Fountain Square asked us and asked if he could share some information about the area. Shared WKRP in Cincinnati tidbits that would have been great to have on the tour info too. I think there may be free downtown audio tours - not sure.
Alan_C
Bad technology made trip impossible.
The program nver knew where we were. We had to ask other tourists and vendors. We gave up on this after two stops.
It spoiled a nice day.
Culture323588
Way too expensive for what it was. Only “toured” a few blocks of the city. Similar tours in other cities are much cheaper, gps coordinated and much more interesting.