Findlay Market Tours

Tailgating Favorites Tasting Tour

Saturday, September 20 •
2 - 3:30 PM

Sample the perfect new additions to your tailgate or watch parties at our Tailgate Favorites Tasting Tour. We'll take a full tour of Historic Findlay Market, stopping along the way to sample dishes and drinks from Merchants that will make the perfect refreshments for this season's tailgate parties.

Participating Merchants:

• Barlion’s Seafood & Poultry - Buffalo Chicken Dip

• Eckerlin Meats - Housemade Sausage

• Eli’s BBQ - Pulled Pork or Pulled Turkey

• Juniper Seed- Who Dey Party Potatoes

• The Rhined - Sample TBD

Building Histories Plaque Unveiling Event

Sunday, September 21 •
1 - 3 PM

In partnership with local historian Alyssa McClanahan, we uncovered the long-running histories of 31 buildings in the Market District, and made them plaques that we’ve permanently mounted on each building so you can dive deep into their histories whenever you visit the Market.

We will be hosting 5 free guided tours as well as offering a self-guided tour to talk further about these buildings’ histories throughout the day. Stay tuned for tour slots to open up!

Hispanic Heritage Month Tasting Tour

Saturday, October 11 •
2 - 3:30 PM

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a Tasting Tour featuring our Hispanic and Latinx-owned businesses! During our historic tour of the Market, we'll stop to sample authentic dishes and drinks from a handful of Findlay Market businesses.

Participating Merchants:

• The Arepa Place

• The Empanadas Box - Buenos Aires Empanada

• Mama Lo Hizo

• Sabor Alaniz

Tickets are $35 and include all samples, drinks, and treats received during the tour.

There are only 12 tickets available for this tour.

Halloween Bites and Delights Tasting Tour

Saturday, October 25 •
2 - 3:30 PM

Our Halloween Tasting Tour is all treats, no tricks! Join us on a tour of Historic Findlay Market where we stop intermittently at Market Merchants to sample their Halloween treats.

This special tours features 6 stops!

Participating Merchants:

• Bouchard's Pasta 

• Dojo Gelato - Choice of Gelato

• Gibb's Cheese - Fudge

• Makers Bakers Co. - Jalepeno Foccasia BLT

• Maverick Chocolate Co.- Mini Chocolate Bar

• Wendigo Tea Co. - Choice of Base Tea

Tickets are $42 and include all samples, drinks, and treats received during the tour.

There are only 12 tickets available for this tour

World Vegan Month Tasting Tour

Saturday, November 15 •
2 - 3:30 PM

Celebrate World Vegan Month with us! Throughout this tour of Findlay Market, we'll stop to sample vegan dishes from a variety of our plant-based businesses. Whether you're a veteran vegan, or looking to try out some new plant-based meals, this tour has something for you!

Participating Merchants:

• Dean's Mediterranean Imports - Mediterranean Sampler

• Earthganics - Sample TBD

• Gramma Debbie’s Kitchen - Cowboy Caviar

• Harmony Plant Fare - Harmony Grilled Cheese

• Juniper Seed - Sample TBD

Tickets are $35 and include all samples, drinks, and treats received during the tour.

There are only 12 tickets available for this tour.

Free Tours

Sign up for our free bi-monthly tours of Findlay Market! Tours begin at the Market Center at 10 AM on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month.

Self-Guided Tour

Download our self guided tour and walk around Findlay Market to learn about the past, present and future of Ohio’s oldest public market while you soak in the sights and sounds of this historic gem.

Please ensure your printer settings are set to print double-sided and flip along the short edge. Fold the guide like you would a trifold brochure. Use the map to lead yourself around the market. The stops in the guide correspond with the stop listed on the map. Each one highlights something new and interesting about our history and mission.

*Downloads are free but donations are appreciated. You may donate online or at the Market Center located in the middle of the market house.

Corporate and Specialty Group Tours

Looking for a team-building activity or a great happy hour spot for your group? Findlay Market's got you covered! Your group will receive a 1 hour tour of the market and two food samples from market merchants for $15 per person. For an additional cost, add on a beer at Jane’s. We are happy to work with you to tailor each experience to the needs and budget of your group (minimum of 10 guests required for this tour option). Corporate Tours are available Tuesday-Friday from 10am - 4pm.

A two week notice is required when scheduling this tour.

For more information or to sign up your group, please email info@findlaymarket.org and include:

• Group/Organization

• Contact Name

• Contact Phone Number

• Dates & Times Interested

• Number of Guests

Third Party Tours

Want something different than we are offering? Check out American Legacy Tours, Brewing Heritage Trail, Cincinnati Food Tours, OTR Museum Walking Tours and Riverside Food Tours for additional tours that visit Findlay Market!