Back Bay Chocolate and Art Galleries Tour

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About this activity

Back Bay is one of Boston's most beautiful neighborhoods and a city-planning masterclass that illustrates American architecture's changing tastes and stylistic evolution from the mid-to-late 19th to the early 20th centuries.

It's also home to excellent chocolate vendors and gorgeous art galleries. The group will have chocolate tastings at four locations while visiting two art galleries to see why Back Bay is an essential Boston neighborhood.

During this tour, we'll taste the following:

-Hot chocolate from one of the pioneers of America's artisanal chocolate industry

-Cookies from a legendary New York City bakery that's expanded into Boston

-Cupcakes from a delightful Newbury St dessert shop

-Chocolate hazelnut cake bites from a three-story Italian goods market

We'll also visit two art galleries:

-An art gallery representing Old Masters, Impressionists & Modern Masters from the 16th to 21st centuries

-A gallery featuring 56 artists, including ceramics, paintings, and mobiles

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Up and Adam Food Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Cupcake
Included: Two Art Galleries
Included: Cookie
Included: Hot Chocolate
Included: Tour Guide
Included: Chocolate Hazelnut Cake
Included: List of Guide's Favorite Things to Do in Boston

Not included

Not included: Transportation
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Prudential Center

20 min

The group will meet in front of the Tesla showroom, which is right next to the entrance of the Prudential Center.
Newbury Street

one hour

The main shopping street in Back Bay, 2 of the chocolate vendors and both of the art galleries are located on Newbury St. There are plenty of shops and other galleries to check out before and/or after the tour as well!
Commonwealth Avenue Mall

20 min

A 32-acre tree-lined mall modeled after the Parisian boulevards created for Emperor Napoleon III, Comm Ave is the neighborhood's central axis and one of the most beautiful streets in Boston. We'll be walking a couple of blocks while checking out some sculptures and classic Back Bay row houses

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The group will meet in front of the Tesla showroom next to Del Frisco's at 800 Boylston St.

End point

The tour ends on Clarendon St about 0.5 miles from the beginning of the tour.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note that one of the art galleries is up the stairs on the second floor of a Back Bay building, which would make it difficult for someone in a wheelchair to access it.
*Tastings are subject to change. We cannot fully accommodate gluten-free or dairy-free diets on this tour (some substitutes are available). Please alert us of any dietary restrictions or allergies before booking.
Please note this is about a 1.3 mile walking route, not including walking around the galleries and around Eataly.