Upcoming Tours
Cincinnati Heritage Programs is pleased to present the following tours in celebration of America 250. This spring we recognize the art and architecture that represents some of Cincinnati's pride and accomplishments. Join us as we say "Happy 250th Birthday"!
Mark your calendars! These tours go on sale February 25 at 9 a.m.
Downtown Cincinnati Murals Bus Tour
Saturday, March 14, 2026
10 a.m. to Noon
In 2024, Cincinnati was Voted #1 in the nation for our spectacular street art. Discover how and why our downtown buildings have become canvases for local and international artists. On this curated bus tour, you will learn about some of the over 300 wall murals as you ride through downtown’s giant art gallery.
Price: $55 Members; $65 Non-Members
Registration deadline: March 7, 2026
Age limit: 12 and older; guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Parking: Standard parking rates at Union Terminal apply.
Cancellation Policy: If you find it necessary to cancel, please call (513) 287-7001 prior to the registration deadline of your tour in order to receive a refund, less a $10 per person cancellation fee.
Sears Homes on Eastwood Circle Walking Tour
Saturday, March 28, 2026
10 to 11:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m. to Noon
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Beginning in the 1920s, Sears and Roebuck designed and sold over 75,000 quality house kits to fit anyone’s budget. Shipped in “kits” via railroads, most were sold in the Midwest and most of those constructed in Cincinnati. Walk the quaint neighborhood of Eastwood Circle in Madisonville and learn about the designs and history of 10 homes, now 100 years old. We will not enter any of the homes. There will be standing and walking on uneven surfaces for the 1.5 hour, 1 mile tour. No restrooms.
Please note: This tour will only be rescheduled for severe weather (such as severe storms, dangerous lighting or tornado warnings). If this tour is rescheduled due to severe weather, it will take place on Sunday March 29, 2026.
Price: $45 Members; $60 Non-Members
Registration deadline: March 25, 2026
Age limit: 12 and older; guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Cancellation Policy: If you find it necessary to cancel, please call (513) 287-7001 prior to the registration deadline of your tour in order to receive a refund, less a $10 per person cancellation fee.
Cincinnati’s Art Deco Architecture
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Cincinnati-based architects and developers embraced the Art Deco style in the late 1920s. Visit the Art Deco buildings that celebrate the rise of commerce, technology and speed in the Queen City. Tour the Art Moderne Union Terminal, the Depression Modern Dalton Avenue Post Office, the highly detailed Times Star Building, and the futuristic Coca Cola Building. There will be walking and standing on uneven surfaces. Not all are accessible. Dress for the weather. Be prepared to go through metal detector and scanning of anything carried. Standard parking rates at Union Terminal apply.
Price: $45 Members; $60 Non-Members
Registration deadline: April 3, 2026
Age limit: 12 and older; guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Parking: Standard parking rates at Union Terminal apply.
Cancellation Policy: If you find it necessary to cancel, please call (513) 287-7001 prior to the registration deadline of your tour in order to receive a refund, less a $10 per person cancellation fee.
High Steel of Union Terminal
Saturday, April 18, 2026
10 to 11:30 a.m.
10:30 to Noon
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Climb to the high steel trusses supporting one of the largest half-dome rotundas in the world! This tour lasts about two hours, ascends 300 plus steps* and has ladders in dusty, dimly lit areas. Visit the clock which is accessed from the 4th floor opaque glass walkway.
Please note: No cameras or personal carried items are permitted on this tour. No photos are permitted. Sturdy shoes required. No dresses, open toe or high-heel shoes permitted. This tour is not accessible.
Price: $35 Members; $50 Non-Members
Registration deadline: April 14, 2026
Age limit: 12 and older; guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Parking: Standard parking rates at Union Terminal apply.
Cancellation Policy: If you find it necessary to cancel, please call (513) 287-7001 prior to the registration deadline of your tour in order to receive a refund, less a $10 per person cancellation fee.
