Top 7 food & drink things to do in Columbus

1. Culinary tour of international flavours in Columbus

Three-and-a-half hours in a comfortable van — taste dishes from five international eateries, guided exploration of local immigrant cultures, vegetarian options available by request.

2. Columbus food hall tour with tastings

Three-hour guided tour of three food halls in Columbus, featuring seven tastings from diverse cuisines including Cuban and Italian, with a Prosecco toast.

3. Short North food walking tour in Columbus

Two hours through Columbus' Short North — sample signature dishes at local eateries including Brassica and Jeni’s Ice Cream while learning about the area's history.

“The food tour in Columbus' Short North District was truly memorable, filled with delightful surprises and meaningful experiences. We began with surprisingly delicious spicy chicken from Hot Chicken Takeover, enhanced by the manager's story. At Black Radish Creamery, I was won over by the pimento cheese and got an insightful glimpse into cheesemaking. The journey continued with flavorful dumplings from Momo Ghar, a satisfying Somali sambusa from Hoyos Kitchen, and the enticing scent from the spice booth. Our guide Ash brought us to The Guild House, followed by a perfect slice of vegan coffee cake and iced chai from Park Service Coffee, and a standout falafel plate from Brassica. We concluded at Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, sampling flavors before indulging in two generous scoops. Each stop was not only about great food, but also rich in heart, culture, and personality—thanks to Ash, whose energy, expertise, and passion for the city transformed a simple tasting tour into an experience I wholeheartedly recommend.”— alexsG3459PO

4. Columbus scavenger hunt walking activity

Self-paced interactive scavenger hunt through Columbus, covering local landmarks, history, and public art, with no time limit for exploration.

“This experience was a blast! Exploring the city and gaining so much knowledge was truly enjoyable.”— 448sherrit

5. German Village food tour — a 3.5-hour walking journey

Three and a half hours walking tour through German Village — taste dishes from five local eateries, including Katzinger’s and Schmidt’s, with a paella finale at Barcelona.

“Logan was an outstanding guide, providing excellent information along with engaging stories. He was also very helpful to all participants on the tour.”— Sherry_O

6. The Escape Game Columbus at Easton Town Center

Engage in an hour-long team challenge in one of six escape rooms at Easton Town Center, perfect for 2 to 8 players.

“Had an amazing experience with an outstanding host! I highly recommend it, giving it a perfect score of 1000 out of 10.”— R5242RNpaiged

7. Columbus Trolley Pub Tour

Two hours on an electric trolley, pedal through Columbus, with stops at partner locations for drink discounts; BYOB policy applies.

“It was an excellent experience. As first-time visitors to Columbus, this was a fun way for us to explore the city. All thanks to Captain Spaz!”— kellyaX9546XR