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Take a Short North Walking Food Tour in the Uptown District, Columbus and Taste Local Eats
Stroll with us through Short North and savor the culinary and cultural flavors that make Columbus a must-visit destination - this vibrant arts neighborhood, known for the monthly Gallery Hop, is packed with restaurants, boutiques, bistros and lively nightlife. You’ll begin at the historic public market at North Market, meet local food vendors and learn the story of the building, then enjoy neighborhood stops where you sample signature dishes and hear the personal stories behind each kitchen. Along the way you’ll taste favorites and acclaimed newcomers, including stops at Brassica, Jeni’s Ice Creams and The Guild House, all chosen to showcase the best of the Short North and Columbus food scene. Book this local food and walking tour through Varoom in the Uptown District to connect your stay with the experiences you want to explore.
About this activity in Uptown District
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. no refund is available for cancellations.
Highlights
- Stroll through the vibrant Short North neighborhood in Columbus, sampling signature dishes from neighborhood favorites and acclaimed newcomers.
- Taste a generous lunch’s worth of local flavors-from artisanal stalls at the historic North Market to celebrated stops like Jeni’s Ice Creams and Brassica.
- Discover the area’s creative energy and culinary stories as you visit boutiques, bistros, and dining spots that define this arts-forward district.
- Enjoy a relaxed, walkable food tour that pairs great eats with sightseeing in one of Columbus’s most dynamic neighborhoods.
Important Information
- This food and walking tour provides enough food for a generous lunch and is suitable for all fitness levels; you’ll move at an easy pace through the Short North.
- The experience is wheelchair accessible throughout; infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller and must sit on an adult’s lap when sampling.
- Service animals are allowed and public transportation options are available nearby, making it easy to reach the meeting point from Uptown District and other Columbus neighborhoods.
- Stops include the historic North Market where you’ll meet local vendors and learn about the building’s history, plus neighborhood restaurants such as Brassica, Jeni’s Ice Creams and The Guild House.
Meeting Point
Meet at the main entrance of North Market (near High Street) in the Short North; look for the market’s public entrance and your guide there a few minutes before the scheduled start time.
Includes
- You’ll receive enough food for a generous lunch during the tour in Uptown District, Columbus - great for fueling a full day of activities in the area.
Other
- Wheelchair accessible: the experience and all areas are wheelchair accessible to ensure ease of movement across the venue in this destination.
- Infants and small children: you can bring a pram or stroller for little ones; infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap.
- Service animals allowed: you’re welcome to bring trained service animals to accompany you on-site.
- Public transport and transfers: public transportation options are available nearby, and local transportation options are wheelchair accessible for convenient access around Uptown and the surrounding neighborhood.
- Fitness level: the activity is suitable for all physical fitness levels, so anyone in your group can participate.
Customer Reviews
10/10
Based on 4 Reviews
Summary:
Delicious food and great host! And a crazy variety of foods - cheese to chicken wings and sour kraut balls to fine food to ice cream!
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Summary:
We took this tour with our son and daughter-in-law, who just moved to the area, and it was such a wonderful experience. Our guide, Abby, was absolutely fantastic—so friendly, engaging, and knowledgeable. The food portions were generous, delicious, and offered a great variety. We also loved learning more about Columbus while getting the chance to explore an art gallery and admire some beautiful murals along the way.
Pro tips: They validate part of your parking if you use the garage near the Short North Market. We happened to book on a game day, which ended up being a happy accident—it turned into a private tour just for the four of us!
Highly recommend this tour for both locals and visitors.
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Summary:
I was visiting Columbus for three days and booked the Short North food walking tour as an activity for Friday August 1st. The tour guide Andy Herbert was very knowledgeable and entertaining and made the tour very fun. Got to taste different foods that I never had before that were very tasty. We started out in the marketplace and then went outside to other places. I learned about Cameron Mitchell hotels and eateries. We walked about the Short North arts area stopping at places to taste their food. We ate enough to be quite satisfied as a lunch and finished up at the ice cream shop. It was a great tour and I thank Andy for being so attentive to this small group of seven.
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Know more about Uptown District
This Short North food and walking tour is a guided stroll through Columbus’ hip arts district, showcasing top restaurants, boutiques, bistros and nightlife while sampling signature dishes from neighborhood favorites and new additions like Brassica, Jeni’s Ice Creams and The Guild House.
Yes - the tour is designed to showcase Columbus’ best restaurants and local food culture, with generous tastings that add up to a satisfying lunch and highlight the neighborhood’s standout culinary offerings.
Yes - you’ll stroll through the Short North, an arts district known for its Gallery Hop and creative energy, so you’ll experience the neighborhood’s cultural vibe alongside its culinary highlights.
The tour begins at the historic North Market in downtown Columbus, where you’ll meet local food vendors, learn the market’s history and get a taste of the city’s culinary scene before continuing through the Short North.
Absolutely - the tour is family-friendly and Group-Friendly, welcoming infants in strollers and offering stops that appeal to a range of ages and tastes while showing off the neighborhood’s dining and shopping scene.
The tour is accessible to a wide range of participants and takes place on surfaces and routes suitable for wheelchairs and strollers, making it an inclusive way to explore the Short North and Columbus dining scene.
