Cincy Haus

This is ONLY in reference to the «Underground Tour». Basically you just walk down the street in a huge group (maybe 50 – 60 people) and you stop at 2 – 3 points where they tell you a little about the history. Then you walk through an old building (which was cool) and then the next stop is at a church where the priest or monk (not sure as I couldn’t hear everything) talks about the parish and its missions for about 20 minutes. from there you finally go underground… SO from the 1.5−2 hours, we were maybe 15 – 20 minutes underground. The tour ends at the Moerlein brewery (NO free sampling, which may have been a cool idea). I somehow expected more, especially at a price of $ 20. They often have groupons so it’s half the price but still… Maybe the other tours are better…

So many of the walking tours are based out of here, but this is a great stop, almost THE stop for any cool, unique cincinnati themed gifts. My favorite things in here are the rubber ducks, the nifty t-​shirts, the Mike Maydak prints, and the beer posters. Neat stop for gifts, be sure to stop and check them out.

This a great stop in OTR when you’re looking for a unique gift. The store contains paintings, t-​shirts, dishes, and trinkets all from Cincinnati artists. The prices are reasonable and each time I visit there seems to be something I didn’t see before.
You can also purchase tickets for tours of Cincinnati provided by Legacy Tours at Cincy Haus, which we recently took. I’ll write a separate review for that — but I did want to mention the excellent customer service we experienced by the people at Cincy Haus. We arrived for the tour a minute or two late after searching for parking for several minutes. The people at the front desk quickly took our groupon number and had us on our way — barely missing a thing! After the tour we asked about exchanging tickets for a future tour that we had won and they simply asked which tour we wanted and exchanged the tickets right then and there — no paperwork or fuss! This is the type of customer service that will keep me coming back!

fun tours, cute shop. great artwork, although the same artists are found in other local shops. some items are created by locals with help from the nearby st. francis seraph organization which benefits from the sales.

Huzzah for historic Cincinnati all wrapped up into one shop!
This is a store opened and run by the guys who do the American Legacy Tours, which include the Newport Gangster Tour, The OtR Underground Tour and holiday tours like the Queen City is Haunted tour or the Spirit of Christmas Tour.
If you’re taking one of those tours in OtR, you will begin at the Cincy Haus on Vine. However, it’s so much more than just a spot to take a tour from.
This is Cincinnati personified. Tons of items that you can check out and buy, all about the great Queen City. There are books, videos, post cards, shirts, maps, stuff about the Reds and Bengals, stuff about Christian Moerlein and so much more. This is a great spot to check out if you are a Cincy history nut or just love this city (and also if you’re looking for a really unique local gift, this is it.)
Some of the prices can be high for the items they’re selling. I believe they’re working off consignment so you may be able to find the items cheaper at other stores. They also keep very very terrible hours (open only on the weekends), so plan accordingly.
Still, this is the spot to check it all out! Looking for something Cincinnati? Look no further.

Owned and operated by the developers of Newport Gangster Tour, Cincy Haus serves as both a hub for the OTR walking tours and as a shop for Cincinnati merchandise. Not only is everything about the Queen City, the products are stocked on consignment from local artists and writers.
What Cincinnati /​NKY merchandise you can find here:
— Paintings
— Local history books
— Sports nostalgia
— Digital photograph posters
— Tee shirts
— Cincinnati Subway items
— Postcards
— Greeting Cards
— Moerlein framed posters
— OTR nostalgia
The store is well-​organized and items are reasonably priced. A lot of the products are not sold online, so if you’re looking for a unique local find, you can pick it up here. By shopping Cincy Haus, not only are you supporting a local business, but you’re also contributing to the success of local artists, writers, and other Queen City creatives.

The Cincy Haus is the location of the American Legacy Tours that showcase Over-​the-​Rhine and Northern Kentucky. I have personally been on three of the tours they offer (Queen City Underground, Civil War, and Queen City Haunted) and have been impressed with each one.
The tours are great learning opportunities for even the most knowledgeable of Cincinnati history, and the tour guides are always entertaining. I appreciate that part of the goal of the tours is to let people know that Over-​the-​Rhine is not the scary place that the news depicts, but is actually a really exciting place full of history and adventure.
They sell shirts, paintings, photos, books, and little souvenirs. Even if you are not taking a tour, you should stop in and see some of the merchandise they have for sale.

If you haven’t taken any of these tours yet, stop what you’re doing, get off your butt, and get tickets now. I’ll wait…
Ok, good. Whichever tour you just picked, congrats! You will not be disappointed. The guides are enthusiastic and knowledgeable, the history fascinating, and the added bonus of revitalizing a historic neighborhood is priceless.
I have taken three tours so far, The Queen City is Haunted Walking Tour delves into the spooks and specters that inhabit the area. You’ll learn about Cincinnati’s «Murder College», and you may just have a ghostly encounter, it’s been known to happen.
The Queen City Underground tour literally and figuratively takes you under the streets of Over-​the-​Rhine as you learn about buildings that were home to over 130 saloons, George «Boss» Cox and his control over the city (and his ties to the World Series), and go underground to explore hidden vaults where beer once flowed.
On the Cincinnati Civil War Tour you’ll discover just how vital our city was in the outcome of the war. You’ll hear tales of the Black Brigade of Cincinnati, the «Dutch Devils», and visit some of the other hidden treasures, such as Memorial Hall and the Emery Theater.
I can’t stress enough how engaging and knowledgeable the guides are; I’ve lived here 30 years and on every tour I discovered new things about this city.
Check their website for prices and times, the tours are seasonal. Now go and enjoy!