Eat, drink, and be merry on our premiere 3-hour walking, cultural food tour of beautiful Mainstrasse Village located 5 minutes south of downtown Cincinnati on the banks of the Ohio River in Covington, Kentucky. It’s the perfect combination of exploring the neighborhood while stopping to enjoy delicious food and drinks at five different restaurants in a charming and memorable setting with your professional guide. Hear interesting stories of the history of the neighborhood and view the 100 ft clock tower and glockenspiel. Food servings are ample and equivalent to more than a meal.

Mainstrasse Village is a picturesque restored German Village dating back from the 1830's.  During the summer months, people flock to the sidewalk seating on the town square. It is like dining on a sidewalk cafe in Europe! We stroll under a canopy of trees with park benches to sit and relax.  This is the easiest of our walking tours.  Included on this tour are ample portions, more than enough for lunch.  Plus we sample beer, wine and bourbon! Each tasting is served from a locally-owned and operated restaurant which takes pride in utilizing Kentucky Proud products and supporting nearby farms and businesses. We normally get to meet at least 2 or 3 of the owners and learn what it takes to make it in the restaurant business.

Some of the 6 or 7 tastings you will enjoy include German Bavarian pretzel with homemade beer cheese dip,  a gourmet chili cheese hotdog featuring a Tex-Mex style chili made with from an authentic German goetta recipe, a tasting of one of 65 different flavors of soft serve, a slice of a signature pizza or a portion of a gourmet burger, a Charcuterie board featuring a variety of locally sourced cheeses, jams, almonds, dried fruits and to top off the tour, a homemade seasonal dessert served with a generous cup of Ethiopian coffee or tea.  We promise you won't leave this tour hungry!

Please note: The food venues are not handicap accessible. We can accommodate vegetarians only. Vegetarians must call prior to the tour 513-289-0035.  We cannot accommodate food allergies, gluten-free, lo-carb or vegan diets. A standard liability waiver form must be signed prior to the start of the tour. Restrooms are available at every food venue. The total walking distance is a relaxing 1.25 miles on a flat terrain.

If you feel your tour guide met or exceeded your expectations, tips are greatly appreciated.

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Join us on this culinary adventure as we will stroll through the historic Licking Riverside neighborhood, view the magnificent John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge as well as the Roebling Murals at the Covington Waterfront and hear fascinating stories of the history of this city founded in 1815.  We will taste a specially-selected variety of foods from top rated, privately owned, local restaurants including Molly Malone's Irish Pub, Smoke Justis, Keystone Bar & Grill, The Gruff, and Blinkers Tavern. One alcohol tasting is included and guest may purchase more on their own.
As stops may vary, it is important that our Viator guests contact us personally upon booking.  Why?  Because information such as vegetarian requests, beer or no beer, physical challenges or any other pertinent information is very helpful in planning the itinerary so you get the maximum enjoyment from your food & culture tour! 
Please contact Laura your guide at:  laura@riversidefoodtours.com

We begin our tour outside the Irish restaurant, Molly Malone's, located at 112 E 4th St, Covington, KY 41011.  Public parking is available at the lot across the street.  After a short introduction, we will step inside Molly Malone's to dine on authentic Irish specialties including bangers, fish and chips and/or Irish spring rolls.  We will pass by the original Market Square from 1815 and proceed to our next tasting at Smoke Justis where we will sample their reknowned chicken wings and a craft beer.  The next stop is the Keystone Grill. There we will sample one of their nine award winning varieties of mac and cheese. Next we will visit the Police Memorial and proceed to the stunning Roebling Suspension Bridge and tour the two-story wall murals depicting Covington's history.
Our next stop is the the Gruff, where we will dine on their signature salad, the roasted beet salad with goat cheese, prosciutto and a homemade dressing.  We will stroll through the historic and charming Riverside neighborhood situated on the banks of the Ohio River.  We will view the grand mansions and hear stories of who lived in these immense structures in the late 1800's. Our tour concludes with bread pudding Du Jour from Blinkers Tavern, one of the top rated restaurants in the city.

The food samplings on this tour are ample for lunch and include a wide variety of dishes to please every guest. 

Our tours are perfect for locals who want to feel like they’re on vacation, as well as visitors looking for an out-of-the way foodie adventure.  We guarantee you’ll come away with new insights and appreciation for this beautiful neighborhood.

Our walking food tour helps you to slow down and enjoy an afternoon in a way you have never experienced before.  Whether you are meeting old friends or making new ones, you will gain a whole new perspective which will leave you with sweet memories for weeks to come!

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Enjoy a 3-hour walking cultural tour led by a local, guide who is passionate about the food, culture and history of this city.  Madison Avenue is the Main Street of Covington, Kentucky.  After enduring decades of urban decline, it's now the Comeback Kid!  Learn all about the exciting changes and savor delicious dishes at 6 locally owned eateries. Some dishes will be global cuisine, and others are down home Kentucky favorites.  Enjoy a craft beer of your choice at a family-owned craft brewery.  We promise you won't be bored and you won't leave hungry!
The ticket fee covers all food, and one beer tasting..  You are welcome to order additional drinks on your own.
Vegetarian?  Please contact Laura your guide at: laura@riversidefoodtours.com

On our Madison Avenue food tour, we visit local family owned eateries where we taste delicious food featuring global cuisine and "down home" Kentucky favorites! We enjoy a variety of foods such as sweet corn fritters with buttermilk remoulade sauce at Hotel Covington. Right around the corner is McK's Chicks, a new eatery with the best barbecue brisket sliders you've ever tasted. Next, we sample an epic taco in a new tequila bar. After a stroll down historic Madison Avenue, we arrive at Amerasia, for an authentic Chinese dish. We move on to Braxton Brewing Company for a local craft beer sample in a refurbished Sears and Roebuck store. We end our tour at Left Bank, a French inspired coffee house featuring locally roasted coffee and a yummy pastry from Butler's Pantry. The food tastings are ample for a satisfying lunch. Guests who like to order additional drinks, may simply run their own tab.

As we stroll up Madison Avenue, we not only enjoy worldly cuisines, but our well-informed local tour guides will help you uncover old and new landmarks and share about the exciting renaissance the city is undergoing. At it's peak, Madison Avenue was a cultural epicenter, with premier shopping, banking, theaters and celebrations.  Current revitalization efforts are restoring this historic gem to it's former glory, providing many ethnic restaurants a new home. From the German Mutter Gottes neighborhood to Pike Street, our food tour allows the curious traveler to discover the historic significance of Covington and it's continuing ties with immigrants from all over the world. While you're enjoying this interesting walk, our food tour guides will share recommendations and tips about other neighborhoods who are also a foodie´s haven.

The food, tax and 20% gratuity to the servers is included in your ticket. Gratuities for the tour guide are appreciated, however. The food served on this tour is ample for lunch. Additional alcoholic beverages may be purchased on your own. Street parking is free all day on Sundays.

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