Boston: Harvard & Cambridge Walking Food Tour

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About this activity

On our Secret Food Tour: Boston – Harvard & Cambridge, you'll escape the hustle and bustle of downtown to explore a charming New England college town just across the river.

Our experienced guides will lead you on a historic adventure past stately brick buildings and ivy-covered walls, the heart of America’s most famous university—Harvard. 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.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Secret Food Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Our delicious Secret Dish!
Included: Boston Cream Pie Donut
Included: Water
Included: New England Popover
Included: Fried Clam Po' Boy
Included: Harvard's Favorite Pizza

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Harvard Square

1 h 30 min

Bustling Harvard Square is anchored by Harvard University, where stately brick buildings dot a leafy campus. Fashion chains, long-running bookstores, and indie boutiques draw visitors from all over Boston, and laid-back bars, New American restaurants, and counter-serve cafes attract a largely collegiate crowd.
Stop 2

30 min

Harvard Yard is the oldest and among the most prominent parts of the campus of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Harvard University

Passing by

Harvard University is a private Ivy League research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. Founded October 28, 1636, and named for its first benefactor, the Puritan clergyman John Harvard, it is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States.
John Harvard Statue

Passing by

John Harvard is an 1884 sculpture in bronze by Daniel Chester French at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Stop 5

15 min

The Harvard Lampoon Building is a historic building in Cambridge, Massachusetts, which is best known as the home of The Harvard Lampoon, and for its unusual design.
Stop 6

15 min

This site was originally selected by President John F. Kennedy's estate for his Presidential Library, however, it instead opened as a truly unique, independent luxury hotel in 1985 next to the Kennedy School of Government.
Cambridge Common

15 min

A site of Revolutionary War history, this park now has fields, bike paths & a creative playground.
Old Burial Ground

15 min

Early colonial jurists & presidents of Harvard College are buried at this 17th-century cemetery.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We'll meet In front of the Richard A. and Susan F. Smith Campus Center - 1350 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138, United States.

End point

Our tour will end at Union Square Donuts, located at 15 John F. Kennedy St, Cambridge, MA 02138.

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.