Findlay Market Tours
Whether you're looking for a school field trip or a unique way to spend an afternoon with your friends, we've got a Findlay Market tour for you! Below is a list of our tour options. Each tour may be customized to fit the interests of your group.
Upcoming Tasting Tours
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 - Lip Balm to Take Home
Gramma Debbie’s Kitchen - Cowboy Caviar
Harmony Plant Fare - Harmony Grilled Cheese
Juniper Seed - Mini Waffle with Strawberries and Whip
Tickets are $35 and include all samples, drinks, and treats received during the tour.
Black Friday Brunch Tasting Tour
Friday, November 28 • 10 - 11:30 AM
Pair up your holiday shopping with a delightful tour of the Market with built-in snack and drink stops along the way. Our Black Friday Brunch Tour features a variety of Merchants and their delicious brunch dishes and drinks.
Participating Merchants
Artichoke - Swedish Dish Cloth
Churchill's Fine Teas - Spiced Chai Fruit Mate Tea
Juniper Seed - Vegan Goetta
Makers Bakers Co. - Breakfast Sandwich Sampler
Taste of Belgium - Mini Waffle with Whip Topping
Tickets are $35 and include all samples, drinks, and treats received during the tour.
Shop Small Saturday Tasting Tour
Saturday, November 29 • 2 - 3:30 PM
Pair up your holiday shopping with a delightful tour of the Market with built-in snack and drink stops along the way. Our Shop Small Saturday Tasting Tour features a variety of Merchants and their delicious dishes and drinks.
Participating Merchants
Gibbs Cheese - Holiday Fudge
Gramma Debbie’s Kitchen - Chicken Chili
SKT Ceramics - Mini Holiday Findlay Market Print
Tablespoon Cooking Co. - Snack Mix and/or Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie
Wendigo Tea - Choice of Tea
Tickets are $35 and include all samples, drinks, and treats received during the tour.
Merry Market Tasting Tours
Saturday, December 6, 13 & 20 • 2 - 3:30 PM
Join us for our Merry Market Tours at Findlay Market this holiday season! Experience the festive spirit as we guide you through our bustling holiday markets, showcasing the best local flavors. Each tour will feature tastings from a curated selection of vendors, offering seasonal treats and a unique handmade good to take home.
Participating Merchants
Saturday, December 6
Barlion’s Seafood & Poultry - Smoked Turkey
Eli’s BBQ - Pork Belly
Eliza Jane’s BakeShop - Choice of Seasonal Cookie Flavor
Maverick Chocolate - Mini Chocolate Bar
Wendigo Tea - Choice of Tea
Saturday, December 13
Bouchard’s Pasta - Papperdelle Bolognese
Gibbs Cheese - Holiday Fudge
Harmony Plant Fare - French Onion Soup Grilled Cheese (Vegan)
Mama Made It - Caramel Kettle Corn
Ruby’s Chocolates - Holiday Truffle Cake
Saturday, December 20
Earthganics - Willow Bark Salve to Take Home
Eli’s BBQ - Pork Belly
The Empanada's Box - Buenos Aires Empanada
Maker Bakers Co. - Gingerbread
Melanin Flame Candle Co. - Candle to Take Home
Free Tours
Free Bi-Monthly Guided 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 Building Histories Tour
Learn about the rich histories of 31 different buildings in the Findlay Market District, including the Market House! Follow the stops on the map and scan the QR codes on each building’s plaque to read their full histories.
This project was made possible by the expertise of local historian Alyssa McClanahan, and the support of America 250-Ohio.
*Downloads are free but donations are appreciated. You may donate online or at the Market Center located in the middle of the Market House.
Self-Guided Basic 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.
Guided Tours
Basic Tour
The Basic Tour includes a 45-minute overview of Findlay Market. We will discuss the history, what's happening today and the future of the market. These tours are available Tuesday - Friday between 10am - 4pm and are $5 per person. Are you with a school group or non-profit? Ask about discounted rates!
A two week notice is required when scheduling this tour.
For more information or to sign up your group, please email info@findlaymarket.org with Tour in subject line and include the following information:
Group/Organization
Contact Name
Contact Phone Number
Dates & Times Interested
Number of Guests
Tour & Treat
The Tour & Treat Package is a step up from the Basic Tour. In addition to the 45-minute walking tour and discussion about the past, present and future of the market, participants will also get to choose an item from six food options from a Findlay Market merchant. The cost of this tour is $10 per person. The Tour & Treat option is 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
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
Building Histories Tour
Dive into the deep history of the buildings in the Findlay Market District on a Building Histories Tour. These tours are $5 per person, 45 minutes long, and feature seven stops at different buildings surrounding the Market as well as the Market House itself. 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). Building Histories Tours are available Tuesday-Friday from 10 AM - 4 PM.
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
Findlay Market’s Building Histories Project was made possible by the expertise of local historian, Alyssa McClanahan, and the support of America 250-Ohio.
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!