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Experience Cleveland's food and culture with Taste Cleveland Food Tours

Cleveland and Northeast Ohio's source for Food Tours, culinary and cultural focused special events, corporate teambuilding, progressive dinners, and destination management.

Welcome to Taste Cleveland Food Tours. We plan, execute and manage tours and events that bring together history, architecture and cuisine in a variety of different venues and historic neighborhoods. Our focus is to provide you with a variety of culinary focused events and activities for both individuals and groups in great restaurants and establishments throughout the city.

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Experiencing cleveland.

Cleveland, over the past decade is undergoing a culinary awakening. Historic neighborhoods, once nearly forgotten years ago, have now been revitalized, and are becoming attractions for both locals and visitors for their restaurants and nightlife. Throughout the city, there is an increased focus on food and drinks, with movements appreciating local and slow foods, as well as an appreciation for authentic ethnic cuisine, found in enclaves and dispersed throughout Cleveland. The heart of the city, fully rejuvenated, teams with excitement, nightlife, and fantastic dining options. And we want to show you as much as we can!

What is a food tour

Although we offer a variety of events throughout Cleveland, we started it all by creating and running food tours over seven years ago. Back then, a Food Tour had only one meaning, wherin today, it represents a number of culinary based events.

A food tour, or a culinary tour, is an event where a guide teaches a group about the history, architecture, and culture of an area, often taking place within one particular neighborhood, and often on foot (although the events can be done by motorcoach, limousine, or other forms of transportation).

Throughout the event, the group stops to enjoy food and drink at a number of restaurants and establishments for specially created dishes (and on occasion, drinks) at each place.

Groups may enjoy a tapas style plate, a family style group of dishes, or several courses at each restaurant or establishment, depending on the type of food tour. Specified drinks, both alcoholic and non alcoholic, may be included in the event.

tour categories

A culinary tour typically last around three hours, and are further classified into one of the following events:

• tasting tours
• dine arounds
• hybrid (tasting/food) tours

Food tours offer similar sized dishes at each place with 4-5 stops. Tasting tours offers samples at 7 or more stops, hybrid tours at 5-6 stops. The most similar food tour to a progressive dinner is a Dine Around, as both visit 3 restaurants. A Dine Around typically offers up to 3 (or on occasion, more) small courses at each stop, with most groups choosing 1-2.

Food Tour vs a progressive dinner

Progressive dinners (or progressive meals) helped to create the current classes of culinary tours we know today. The progressive dinner normally has guests visit three restaurants; an appetizer at one, main course at another, and dessert at a final restaurant. A Dine Around is the closest cousin of the progressive dinner, visiting the same number of restaurants, and offering the group the ability to customize restaurant choices.

In the media

Since being founded in 2011, our Food tours and events have been featured in numerous magazine and newspapers, including The Cleveland Plain Dealer, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, the Washington Post, the Boston Globe, The Indianapolis Star, Cleveland Magazine, The Cleveland Scene, The Baltimore Sun, and Bon Appetite Magazine.

Taste Cleveland Food Tours is a part of Food Tour Corporation a national (and soon to be international) co-op of sister companies, partners, certified affiliations. We are certified by the ASA, a multi level certification program focused on the ensuring the long term success on the industry.

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• Tremont Food Tour
• Little Italy Food Tour
• West Side Market Food Tour

Private, Group, Corporate Events and Tours

• Culinary team building
• cooking class
• 'iron chef' inspired culinary challenge
• Corporate culinary events
• Dine around
• pub/bar crawl
• motorcoach tour
• experiential tour
• multi-day tour
• progressive dinner

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Market Tour

• Dine Arounds
• 4th Street/Downtown
• Little Italy
• Warehouse District

Progressive Dinners

• Progressive Dinner
• Buckeye/Shaker Square
• University Circle

Culinary Events

• Team Building Activities
• Cooking Class
• Culinary events
• Culinary Challenges
• Bachelor/ette
• Corporate Retreats

Special events/hospitality

• Group Event Plannning
• Destination Management

other food tour partners

• DC Metro Food Tours
• Charm City Food Tours
• Annapolis Food Tours
• Taste Indy Food Tours
• Taste of Houston Food Tours
• Fredericksburg Food Tours
• Virginia Beach Food Tours
• New Orleans Food Tours
• Ontario Food Tours
• New York Food Tours
• Chicago Food Tours
• San Francisco Food Tours
• Capital City Colonials
• Norfolk Food Tours
• Multi-Day international tours
• Taste Detroit Food Tours
• Wilmington Food Tours
• Philadelphia Food Tours
• San Diego Food Tours

Event Management

• 4Lobe Events
• 4Lobe Baltimore
• 4Lobe Cleveland
• 4Lobe Detroit
• 4Lobe Indianapolis
• 4Lobe Houston
• 4Lobe Wilmington
• 4Lobe Washington DC

Destination Management (DMC)

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• Cleveland Destination Management
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Little Italy Neighborhood Food Tour of Cleveland

West Side Market Food Tour

Tremont Neighborhood Food Tour

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Taste Cleveland Food Tours - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

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Little Italy Neighborhood Food Tour of Cleveland

West Side Market Food Tour

Tremont Neighborhood Food Tour

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Taste Cleveland Food Tours - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

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Taste Your Way Through The Land

Discover Cleveland's unique stories and local flavors with a fun and delicious walking tour through some of The Land's outstanding neighborhoods.  Let one of our expert local guides lead you on a culinary adventure to tasty dishes and fantastic sights, history and things to do in Cleveland.

Ohio City Food Tour

Our Original Tour of Cleveland's Market District 

Downtown Cleveland

Take a walk through The Land's historic Downtown

Corporate Outings and Private Tours

What people say

Susan  was a delight, a Cleveland native who loves her city and loves sharing it with others. The food was delicious and PLENTIFUL. I would highly recommend this tour and hope that she offers others in the future. We have been on others from other companies, but would look forward to doing a repeat of places with Susan as our leader!

I spent a delightful afternoon touring restaurants, bars and culinary shops in Ohio City with Susan from Relish Cleveland Tours! Her knowledge of this neighborhood was impressive.

Mp McGinley

My wife, daughter and I have been on food tours in 4 different cities and this one was one of the best. Susan did an excellent job keeping things interesting with a lot of facts and history to go along with the food. 

See the City: 10 Cleveland Tours to Book Right Now

By land or by sea, there’s no better way to see cle.

I know, I know. We keep telling you how amazing Cleveland is and how we have so much great stuff to offer, but that’s kind of our thing.

Maybe it’s time you got out there and saw everything we’re talking about. If you want a little direction on what to see and where to go and would like to learn a bit about our city’s rich and storied history, then check out one of the fantastic tours below that may show you a side of CLE you never even expected.

Cleveland Cultural Gardens

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Explore the Cultural Gardens with 90-minute walking tours offered to the public every other Saturday at 10 a.m. beginning on June 26th and extending through mid-September. The fee is $10 per person. Please call 216-220-3075 to make a reservation or email Lori Ashyk . Private group tours can also be arranged.

Tours of Cleveland

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Looking for a way to get outside, get some exercise and see the city? Tours of Cleveland offers walking tours of Downtown CLE that cover all the highlights, fun facts and must-knows within two hours. Wear comfy shoes as the tour makes its way on foot through Public Square, down to The Arcade and on to Playhouse Square. All tours require a reservation. You can book your individual reservations now or schedule a private group tour by calling 216.318.3865 or emailing [email protected] to talk specifics.

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JKL Tours goes beyond Downtown Cleveland with trips to Amish Country and Put-in-Bay, outings to theatrical performances and concerts and mystery trips to little-known gems. You can find a list of JKL Tours’ scheduled events on their website, including a Mystery Trip, Hidden Cleveland trips, a wine tasting trip to the Mansfield area and more trips to Amish Country with brand new itineraries. To make your reservation, call 440.942.5350 or email [email protected] .

SEE CLE is a family-owned business that offers two-hour guided tours of various historical, cultural and entertainment sites throughout the city as well as themed Cleveland experiences and group tours. Above all, they specialize in personalizing the tour to your interests and available time. You can view available tours here , which are available on a case-by-case basis. When you’re ready to book, just fill out the form on this page . The SEE CLE team is standing by to answer any questions you have at 216.287.0807.

Cleveland Cycle Tours

Sure, you’ve heard of a bicycle built for two, but how about a bicycle built for fifteen? Grab between nine and fourteen of your closest friends and saddle up on the Cleveland Cycle Tours bike to pedal your way through tour routes that include Downtown, Ohio City and Tremont with stops for photo-ops and refreshments at a number of CLE’s best breweries. Smaller groups can snag a Spider Bike for a custom tour. Call 440-434-9280 or visit their website to schedule today.

CLE 4 Me Tours

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Cle 4 Me Tours is a new way to tour Cleveland. This Black-owned, woman-owned tour company offers some unique public and private touring options. Their Downtown Walking tours will take you through all the sights CLE has to offer while engaging guests with the living history of our city. However, their private tours offer a personal touch to the usual walking tour, offering not only a general Downtown primer, but also a tour of Cleveland’s many beautiful murals and a special tour for new and potential Cleveland residents that outlines the best neighborhoods for your family with information on school districts, churches and the like. Email [email protected] to book.

Taste Cleveland Food Tours

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One of the best ways to get to know a city, whether you’re visiting or have lived there your whole life, is through its food. Cleveland has an amazing lineup of food options from high-end culinary experiences to mouthwatering comfort food. Taste Cleveland Food Tours offers not only an education on the history, and culture of areas like the West Side Market, Tremont and Little Italy, but also stops to sample food and drink from a number of great CLE restaurants. Call 216.395.0132 or visit their website to purchase your tickets or plan a private or corporate event.

Goodtime III

Cleveland’s largest sightseeing ship is here to show you views of Cleveland you can’t get from the shore. The Goodtime III can hold up to 1,000 passengers on its four decks and offers two-hour tours (we all know three hours is when you run into trouble ) Memorial Day through Labor Day on the Cuyahoga River and Lake Erie. Cruises offering dining and entertainment are also available throughout the season, as well as private charters for special events. Book your CLE voyage online or call 216.446.7795.

Lady Caroline

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Cruise the glittering waves of Lake Erie and the Cuyahoga River in luxury on the Lady Caroline. Two enclosed decks and spacious, open-air observation decks complement a sumptuous buffet that is prepared fresh on board along with musical entertainment. You’ll experience all the breathtaking views Cleveland has to offer like never before. Call 216.696.8888 or visit their website to join one of their regularly scheduled cruises or plan your private event.

Take a Hike Tours

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In movies, time travel generally comes with a cost, like taking your mom to her school dance so she’ll fall for your dad while you invent rock and roll. Rest assured, Take a Hike® Tours are not only completely free but also an amazing way to see Cleveland and learn its history. The 90-minute tours cover different segments of the city, each focusing on a different aspect of its past and present. Actors dressed up as notable figures—like DJ Alan Freed on the Playhouse Square tour, or legendary (and titular) Browns coach Paul Brown on the Civic Center route—pop up along the way to add insight on the people that helped make this city great. Check their website for a schedule of available tours throughout the week.

Check out even more amazing ways to see CLE on our Blog:

• Hands-On Group Tour Experiences in Cleveland
• A Self-Guided Tour of Downtown Cleveland’s Architectural Beauties
• Cleveland’s Public Art Scene

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Ohio-born Twenty One Pilots announce Cleveland tour date

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The Columbus-born duo Twenty One Pilots announced The Clancy World Tour Wednesday, and Cleveland fans were excited to see a show at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on the rooster.

The details of the tour were announced alongside “Next Semester,” a new song from their upcoming album Clancy.

While fans can expect the new album to hit streaming and shelves on May 17, Cleveland fans will have to wait until September 28 to hear the album live in concert.

Artist presale for the show begins April 2 at 10 a.m., while general onsale starts April 5 at 10 a.m.

Tickets and details for the Cleveland show can be found here , with additional information available on the band’s website .

Twenty One Pilots announced their upcoming album last month, releasing the lead single “Overcompensate” and later “Next Semester.”

The release of Clancy on May 17 also celebrates the 9-year anniversary of Blurryface, the band’s fourth studio album

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