Secret Food Tours Harvard & Cambridge: Boston
170 minutes – 210 minutes
Commentary: Guide · en
Boston, USA
About this activity
On our Secret Food Tour: Boston – Harvard & Cambridge, you'll escape the hustle and bustle of downtown to explore the heart of America’s most famous university - Harvard, while tasting all the most delicious dishes around.
Full description
- We'll begin in Harvard Square, the epicenter of Harvard University and its surrounding neighborhood.
- First, you'll enjoy a warm New England popover at a historic luncheonette with hidden ties to the past.
- Then, we'll take a walk through Harvard Yard, where you'll experience a taste of what it's like to attend America's most famous university.
- Next, you'll savor a scrumptious fried clam po' boy at a popular local seafood joint while learning about the dish's roots in nearby Essex, MA.
- Along the way, you'll hear stories of some of the neighborhood's most famous residents and admire historic monuments and buildings.
- After that, it's time to chow down on a hot slice from every Harvard student's favorite pizza.
- Of course, no visit to one of America's oldest cities would be complete without stopping by an old graveyard or 2.
- And finally, you'll cap things off with a decadent Boston cream pie donut from one of the city's most popular donut shops.
- As with all our tours, there's our Secret Dish.
Along the way, you’ll hear stories of some of the area’s most notable former residents, including Julia Child, Bill Gates, and Mark Zuckerberg, while savoring delicious delicacies at some of their favorite former haunts. Throughout the experience, you'll discover why the Puritans chose this spot to establish one of the country’s first cities—and why its charm still endures today.
Harvard Square isn't just a backdrop to a renowned university; it's a cornerstone of American history.
- We'll begin in bustling Harvard Square, the epicenter of Harvard University and its surrounding neighborhood.
- First, you'll enjoy a warm New England popover at a historic luncheonette with hidden ties to the past.
- Then, we'll take a walk through Harvard Yard, where you'll experience a taste of what it's like to attend America's most famous university.
- Next, you'll savor a scrumptious fried clam po' boy at a popular local seafood joint while learning about the dish's roots in nearby Essex, MA.
- Along the way, you'll hear stories of some of the neighborhood's most famous residents and admire historic monuments and buildings, some dating back over 300 years.
- After that, it's time to chow down on a hot slice from every Harvard student's favorite pizza joint.
- Of course, no visit to one of America's oldest cities would be complete without stopping by an old graveyard or two.
- And finally, you'll cap things off with a decadent Boston cream pie donut from one of the city's most popular donut shops.
- As with all our tours, there's also our delicious Secret Dish.
WHAT YOU'LL TASTE:
THE FOOD
- New England Popover
- Fried Clam Po' Boy
- Harvard's Favorite Pizza
- Boston Cream Pie Donut
- Our delicious Secret Dish
DRINKS
- Water
- For more drinks see the Alcohol Upgrades above
WHEN YOU PURCHASE OUR UPGRADED DRINKS PACKAGE, YOU'LL ENJOY THE FOLLOWING IN ADDITION TO WHAT IS ALREADY SERVED ON THE TOUR:
- George Howell Coffee
- Local Craft Beer
- Boston Tiki Tea Party
Included / Excluded
- Food
- Fun guide
- Pickup and Dropoff
Meeting point
Start Location
Cambridge Visitor Information Booth, 0 Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA
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Know before you book
- For Special dietary requirements, contact us before booking to see if we can accomodate them
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- Tour Runs rain or Shine
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 days before the activity starts
Up to 7 days before the beginning of the activity: full refund/rescheduling Less than 7 days before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Additional information
*Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.