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Classic Downtown Boston

Sample and learn about iconic dishes as you’re treated to the city’s best spots for
Lobster Rolls, New England Clam Chowder, Boston Baked Beans and Boston Cream Pie.

Tours run multiple times per week

Starting at:

$109/pp

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A passionate Boston food guide will take you to renowned and historic eateries.

Meet Your Expert

You will meet near the Boston Common. The exact location is easy to find on your receipt.

Eat Iconic Dishes

Each dish is perfectly timed to be served as your group arrives at each establishment.

Discover Boston

Walk to each location and experience the city on streets that shaped American history.

Tour Info

Tours run weekly Tuesday, Thursday Saturday

Depart at 11:00am for 3 hours

Max 12 guests per tour

Hearty tastings at 4 local eateries, plenty of food for a satisfying lunch!

Option to include 2 local beer tastings

Wear comfortable clothes and shoes for less than 1.5 miles of walking

Classic Downtown Boston

Sample and learn about iconic dishes as you’re treated to the city’s best spots for Lobster Rolls, New England Clam Chowder, Boston Baked Beans and Boston Cream Pie.

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Groups of 8 or more

Upgrade your next hangout with a guided experience. We’ll handle the planning, reservations, and dietary restrictions.

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I'm proud to support our local eateries.

Since 2011, I’ve had the pleasure of working with some incredible chefs, owners and restaurateurs. Boston is unlike anywhere else in the world because of them.

Join us to experience Boston in a unique and delicious way – through its incredible food!

Cheers,

Alyssa Schoenfeld
Founder

Frequently Asked Questions

Will we just be visiting restaurants to sample food?

Definitely not!  In addition to delicious local food tastings, we also serve up a hearty helping of neighborhood commentary. We’ll share interesting information about the backgrounds and inspiration of the chefs/owners behind the eateries we visit, as well as plenty of historical, cultural and architectural information relevant to the neighborhood we are visiting.

How much walking is involved?

Our Classic Downtown tours last 3 ours hours and cover less than 1.5 miles of total walking distance.

Will there be enough to eat?

Yes! Our tours offer hearty portions from multiple local eateries – plenty of food for a satisfying lunch.

What about beverages?

There will be water available at every restaurant. We also offer the option to purchase a ticket that includes 2 local beer tastings, which you will see when checking out. This can include beer and / or cider.

Are there vegetarian options available?

We can provide vegetarian options in most tasting locations with advance notice. Please be sure to make this request when purchasing tickets as we will not be able to arrange for alternative options on the day of the tour.

We are not able to accommodate a vegan diet on any of our tours.

What if I have a dietary restriction or food allergy?

The dietary restrictions and allergies we are able to accommodate are listed and may be selected at checkout for each of our tours. All substitutions must be requested in advance, so please indicate accordingly in your reservation when purchasing tickets.

Please note: All tastings are coordinated with the restaurants ahead of time to coincide with out arrival so  we are not able to make last minute changes on the fly on the day of the tour.

Where does it start?

We meet our guests at the first tasting location, which differs depending on the tour and the neighborhood. Once the tour has been booked and paid for, we will send a confirmation email which will include the meeting location details, as well as other helpful day of tour information.

What if it rains?

We have fun in all types of weather, so tours run rain or shine! As locals, we are well-versed with New England weather, and prepared to avoid less than desirable conditions as much as possible when necessary. So, please wear comfortable clothes and shoes for walking, dress for the forecast, and bring an umbrella if rain is predicted. We will take care of the rest!

Can children participate in the tour?

Children ages 12 and older are welcome to participate.

Our tours were created as an adult experience, last 2.5 – 3 hours and include a significant amount historical, cultural and/or architectural information. We spend a lot of time outdoors and on our feet, and past experience has shown this to be quite challenging for the attention spans of young children.

What about infants and strollers?

Children ages 12 and older are welcome to participate in our tours. This activity is not appropriate to attend with infants and, due to space limitations, strollers are not permitted on any of our tours.

Are things wheelchair accessible?

Yes, our Classic tours are fully accessible for wheelchairs. Please let us know ahead of time if you have any guests using wheelchairs so we may prepare and make any necessary accommodations accordingly.

Do tour guides accept gratuities? Are they included in the ticket price?

Tour guide gratuities are not included in the ticket price. While not mandatory, if you had a great time, gratuities will be graciously accepted by your tour guide at the end of the tour. The standard gratuity in the industry is 10-20%.

Don’t Take Our Word For It

This was an incredible tour. I went to school in Boston and didn't even know some of these places had the amazing food we tried on the tour. Definitely worth going if you live in Boston or if you are visiting.

Madi, Downtown Boston Tour Guest

New York, NY

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