Jewish Cemetery Tours

Tours of Our Historic Cemeteries
Our cemeteries hold the memories of our individual loved ones, as well as the collective history and heritage of our entire community. Join us as we explore the story of the early congregations and their mergers, notable interments, and the evolving ways in which we have chosen to memorialize our dearly departed over time.
Tours are free and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis.
A reminder with any special instructions for parking or weather will be sent in the days prior to the scheduled tour.
Accessible Tour of Walnut Hills Cemetery
Date: May 22, 2022
Time: 1:30-3:30pm
Location: 3400 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45207
Join Jewish Cemeteries on an accessible tour of our Walnut Hills Cemetery to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Jewish Cincinnati. We’ll focus on the history of the cemetery and the congregations associated with it, spotlight notable interments, and tell interesting life stories in a COVID-safe, outdoor environment. This tour will be limited to paved areas of the cemetery to provide ease of access. Please RSVP at the link below.

Walking Tour of Covedale Cemeteries
Date: May 22, 2022
Time: 1:30-3:30pm
Location: 5370 Sidney Road, Cincinnati, OH 45238
Join Jewish Cemeteries on a walking tour of our Covedale Cemeteries to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Jewish Cincinnati. We’ll focus on the history of the cemeteries and the congregations associated with them, spotlight notable interments, and tell interesting life stories in a COVID-safe, outdoor environment. This tour will include uneven surfaces and walking through grassy areas. The tour will begin in the Kneseth Israel Cemetery located on the corner of Anderson Ferry and Sidney Roads. Please RSVP at the link below.

Walking Tour of Walnut Hills Cemetery
Date: June 12, 2022
Time: 1:30-3:30pm
Location: 3400 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45207
Join Jewish Cemeteries on a walking tour of our Walnut Hills Cemetery to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Jewish Cincinnati. We’ll focus on the history of the cemetery and the congregations associated with it, spotlight notable interments, and tell interesting life stories in a COVID-safe, outdoor environment. This tour will include uneven surfaces and walking through grassy areas. Please RSVP at the link below.
