Cincinnati Streetcar Transportation and Infrastructure Tour
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About This Tour in Cincinnati
Why Visit Cincinnati?
Cincinnati, USA offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Cincinnati provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Cincinnati
You can reach Cincinnati, USA by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. From the airport, you can take a taxi, rideshare service (Uber, Lyft), or public transportation to reach the city center. Many hotels also offer shuttle services, and rental cars are widely available for exploring the area.
What's Included
- Cincinnati Streetcar
- Streetcar Map
- Abandoned Cincinnati Subway Map
- *Metro Bus Map
- Tour Guided by a Real Local
- TANK Bus Map
- Small Group
Cancellation Policy
Additional 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
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Powered wheelchair or someone to push unpowered wheelchair highly recommended.
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
Meeting in the banks, IMeet on the south side of the building in front of the entrance.
End Point
If you follow the directions provided at the end of the tour, you will end here, completing a full loop of the streetcar.
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
Meeting in the banks, I will give a... 20 minutes
Meeting in the banks, I will give a brief history of Cincinnati, and we'll see the Roebling Suspension Bridge from afar.
See from afar
See from afar.
Will stop for a few minutes for anyone... 2 minutes
Will stop for a few minutes for anyone who wishes to get a picture near the entranceway.
We'll stop to talk about the many efforts... 20 minutes
We'll stop to talk about the many efforts to bring transit back to Cincinnati, including the Riverfront Transit Center, given the moniker 'Cincinnati's Second Abandoned Subway'. In the off chance the doors are unlocked, we'll go inside.
See from afar
See from afar.
We will talk about highway construction and expansion... 10 minutes
We will talk about highway construction and expansion in Cincinnati, and Kenyon-Barr, the project which demolished nearly half of the city in the 1960's.
We will see this prime example of extravagant... 15 minutes
We will see this prime example of extravagant Art Deco Architecture from a nearby vantage point, then we will pass through the lobby of the Hilton Netherland Plaza, and walk through the dead Carew Shopping Arcade urban mall.
We'll stop in Fountain Square, the heart of... 10 minutes
We'll stop in Fountain Square, the heart of Downtown Cincinnati, and see the Tyler Davidson fountain.
We'll pass through Cincinnati's central bus 'station', talking...
We'll pass through Cincinnati's central bus 'station', talking about some of it's current challenges.
See from afar
See from afar.
We'll stop for a minute to rest before continuing with our tour 5 minutes
We'll stop for a minute to rest before continuing with our tour.
We'll see Cincinnati's tallest skyscraper from a nearby vantage point 5 minutes
We'll see Cincinnati's tallest skyscraper from a nearby vantage point.
We'll talk about the history of Heritage Bank... 2 minutes
We'll talk about the history of Heritage Bank Center and current plans involving it.
We'll get off the streetcar at this stop, and learn about it's history 10 minutes
We'll get off the streetcar at this stop, and learn about it's history. Throughout our tour, we'll ride about 2/3 of the Cincinnati Streetcar Loop, and directions are provided at the end of the tour to complete the loop and bring you back to the tour start point.
We'll stop in Washington Park, for restrooms and water if needed 10 minutes
We'll stop in Washington Park, for restrooms and water if needed.
See from afar
See from afar.
See from afar
See from afar.
From the median of Central Parkway near Ezzard... 10 minutes
From the median of Central Parkway near Ezzard Charles Drive, we'll look at pictures and learn about the history of Cincinnati's abandoned subway, the largest abandoned subway in the world, where it lay underneath our feet.
We'll see the iconic Cincinnati Union Terminal, the... 20 minutes
We'll see the iconic Cincinnati Union Terminal, the last great passenger train station built in the country, if not the world, from a distance, a spot outside Robert A. Taft High School. We'll look at pictures and learn about it's construction, use, near demolition, and renovation. To be clear, we do not actually go to the Terminal, as it would take far too much time.
We'll end our tour at Findlay Market, a... 10 minutes
We'll end our tour at Findlay Market, a focal point of Over-the-Rhine, a revitalized neighborhood. Many food options are nearby for your convenience when our tour ends.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
How do I book this tour?
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.
