Downtown Cleveland Walking Tour Basics
Reservations
Reservations are required. Tour times vary daily. See our current schedule and book your tour online today!
Tour Routes
- Our Downtown Highlights and the Downtown Cleveland Christmas walking tours begin at Public Square and end at Playhouse Square.
- The Cleveland From the Inside tour begins in Public square and ends at E. 9th St and Euclid Ave.
- Our Tales of Terror tour begins in Public Square and ends two blocks east of the Square.
- The Downtown Public Art tour begins and ends at Public Square.
- Routes for all tours may vary due to events going on downtown. Some stops on the tour offer the opportunity for participants to sit. Tours are rain or shine.
Tour Length
The Downtown Highlights, Cleveland From the Inside & Downtown Public Art walking tours are approximately 2 hours in length. The Tales of Terror and Downtown Cleveland Christmas tours are 1.5 hours.
Meeting Spot
Our walking tours meet in Public Square in front of the statue of Mayor Tom Johnson. This is the statue of a man sitting in a chair. It is located on the north side (closest to the lake) of the square, in the middle. It is across the street from Old Stone Church located at 91 Public Square.
Parking
We would suggest the Memorial Plaza Parking Garage located at 300 St. Clair Ave, underneath Mall A. It is a short walk to Public Square from there. With the construction of the new Sherwin-Williams building, parking around Public Square is much more limited.
If that is not available, Best Parking is a website to use to compare parking prices for garages and surface lots downtown.
Please note, street parking is free after 6:00 pm, and on Saturdays & Sundays.
Returning to the Starting Point
For tours ending in Playhouse Square, it is about a 10 – 15 minute walk, straight back up Euclid Ave to return to the starting point.
What to Wear
On your tour of Cleveland the most important thing to remember is to – wear comfortable shoes! The tour is outside for the most part so dress comfortably for the weather. Always recommended – bring some water to stay hydrated. Tours are rain or shine, so bring an umbrella if it looks like rain.
Pets
Only a service animal as defined by the American Disabilities Act (ADA) is allowed to accompany guests on tours.
Bonus for Booking with Us
In partnership with other local, small businesses in Cleveland, each couple on the tour will receive a coupon from the following:
Coupons will be given out at the end of the tour.
Private Tours
We do offer private versions of all our walking tours. Rates vary on the size of the group. Call us at (216) 318-3865 or e-mail us at toursofcleveland@gmail.com to discuss specifics.
Tickets
Reservations are required. See our current schedule and book your tour online today!
Cost
Prices may vary on Seasonal tours
Adult Tickets | $24 |
Children under 10 Tickets | $15 |
Children under 2 | Free |
Payment
All major credit cards accepted through website reservation system. Tours guides do not carry cash.
Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel your tour, we understand, but hope you don’t. Tours of Cleveland are rain or shine and sometimes snow or shine.
No refund will be provided for cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance, or in case of no-show. But if you need to reschedule, please reach out to us prior to your scheduled tour and we will be happy to work with you to change your reservation to a future tour at no charge.
No cancellation fee applies and money will be refunded for cancellations made 24 or more hours in advance.
Gratuities
Gratuities are accepted, if you feel we exceeded your exceptions.