Delicious Donuts of Harvard Square: A Historical Walking Tour
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Our tour begins at the Charles Hotel to make sure you get your morning fix before we quickly head over to our first stop, Union Square Donuts. Union Square is featured on both our Harvard Square tour as well as our downtown Boston tour - that’s how good they are! After we get our first fill of donuts, we’re off for a quick walk through Harvard Square and through the university itself. We’ll give you a brief history of Harvard Square, the surrounding area and Harvard University itself. After a short walk through the picturesque campus, we’ll stop at our second shop in the campus center for some unique donut flavors. We can’t tell you what the flavors will be as they change seasonally and we want your input on which ones we pick. All of them are good, we guarantee it. Our last and final stop will be Saloniki, a local Greek restaurant that serves some amazing loukoumades. What are loukoumades you ask? Well, it’s a unique greek twist on donuts. You’re going to love it.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for travelers who have difficulty walking or standing for extended periods of time
What To Expect
Harvard Square
We'll walk around Harvard Square and highlight various donut shops, historical landmarks, sights and recommendations for our guests.
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Delicious Donuts of Harvard Square: A Historical Walking Tour
What‘s Included
Visit iconic sites throughout one of America's most famous squares.
Create sweet memories while exploring Cambridge's most famous neighborhood.
Sample delicious donuts and sweet treats from Harvard Square favorites.
Enjoy a family-friendly experience for guests of all ages.
Discover hidden gems and beloved neighborhood landmarks.
Explore the historic streets of Harvard Square with a local guide.
Hear stories about Harvard's history and famous alumni.
Receive insider recommendations for local dining and attractions.
Learn about the area's rich academic and cultural heritage.
Capture photos of historic architecture and vibrant streetscapes.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
51 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A tasty walk through Cambridge
MechanicalRenpai,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lexie was a great tour guide with a ton of knowledge of the Cambridge area and donuts with a good upbeat energy that I'd recommend touring with again.
Delicious and fun!
jadelO6468FU,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lexie was very friendly, knowledgeable, and super funny! The donuts were delicious.
This is not just a donut tour!!!!
Q4616ZKstevend,May 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our time with Alex on the Cambridge Donut Tour was THE BEST!! He was very knowledgeable about the area. He was very polite and just gave our experience with Donut Tours a whole new meaning to walking for donuts. This tour was given to me as a birthday/retirement gift after being a firefighter in Hudson NH for over 40 years. Alex presented us with a plethora of local and world history. If you get a chance ask for Alex because of his knowledge of Cambridge and surroundings. We felt the best donut was the everything donut at the Bird in Harvards first skyscraper building along with the living walls. I will surely use the VIP stickers for our next Downtown Boston Tour in July. Dave you hired the right guy!! Start a Cambridge / Boston Fire Tour and I would want to give that first tour. I am retired and would love a tour gig!!!! Thank you Alex and Dave.
Donuts in the rain
226jacklync,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was great, tried a few donuts that I probably wouldn't typically choose but still delicious. Olivia was fun and kind, we enjoyed our time with her.
Donut miss this yummy tour
ruthlV8136SW,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Olivia was awesome! This was a blast and we lucked out with it just being my granddaughter and me plus the weather was lovely. The donut selection (and order) was very good. Stick with it!
Donut tour
DayTrip37403384522,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Connor was very knowledgeable and provided an enjoyable tour experience
Awesome donuts and history!
jordansF6328HZ,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Conner was an awesome tour guide, friendly and knowledgeable. Delicious donuts and great history of the Cambridge and Boston areas! Off the beaten path and learned a lot. Tried some donuts I’d never think of trying before!
Incredible experience
B2157YKjackb,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide, Conner, was incredible and super knowledgeable! He made the experience so fun. The donuts were ridiculously tasty, and it was great learning about the local area. All-in-all would definitely recommend!
Donuts on a sunny day!
Susan G,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alex was extremely, welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable about the local area! We were a group of three friends and enjoyed trying all the delicious donuts! It was a beautiful sunny day so this made it even more enjoyable walking around Harvard Square. If you are in the area give it a try!
Fun Historic Donut Tour
Traveler102864,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alex made this donut tour fun filled with yummy donut treats and historic facts. Definitely recommend this tour, and hopefully you will be lucky enough to get Alex as your tour guide.
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