Boston: Harvard & Cambridge Walking Food Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

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.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Our delicious Secret Dish!

Boston Cream Pie Donut

Water

New England Popover

Fried Clam Po' Boy

Harvard's Favorite Pizza

Gratuities

What To Expect

Harvard Square

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.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Public Tour Option

Private Tour Option

Reviews

4.94

18 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

So fun!
gingermY1031PX,
Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tour, and Chloe was an amazing guide! She was so friendly and knowledgeable. Chloe did a great job leading us around, telling us interesting information about the restaurants, Cambridge, and Harvard, and she made our experience very fun and enjoyable. The restaurants were also all great. Love! Would go again.
Wonderful tour!
audreysF3540YF,
Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Went on the tour with Chloe T. and two of my roommates! Had a wonderful time learning about the Cambridge area in addition to eating a delicious cheeseburger. Even as a current Harvard student, I learned a lot more about the history of Cambridge! Highly recommend this tour!
Don’t Miss This Tour!!!
Diana025,
Aug 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Go on this tour for great food and interesting history of Harvard University, the Town of Cambridge and Boston. This was our 4th Secret Food Tour (others were in different cities), and while we have enjoyed them all, this one was the best because of our guide (Sean D.). Sean loves his hometown and its architecture and history (from colonial days to current times), and his enthusiasm shows. Sean kindly gave us great recommendations near our hotel in the Back Bay area of Boston and in Hyannis (our next destination). The food at each stop was very good and plentiful. We liked all the food options, but we especially liked the fish sandwich at the oyster house. We took the afternoon tour and only needed a light bite for dinner we were so full from the afternoon tour. Secret Food Tours is a good way to get a combination of local food samplings and interesting information about the city.
Informative and Satiating !!
Escape19893230087,
Aug 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had an excellent experience with walks ,visiting iconic places within Cambridge. Sean had in depth knowledge of the area and I highly recommend the secret food stop of the tour. Thank you guys!!
Outstanding tour
LRA1976,
Jul 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our tour. Sean is extremely knowledgeable and is a gifted storyteller. He provided the perfect balance of personal stories as a native of Cambridge with historical facts. We enjoyed all of the food and left with a better sense of Harvard and Cambridge as well as full bellies. We highly recommend this experience.
Cambridge food tour
L8187BImegans,
Jul 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Cloey was an awesome tour guide! So personable and energetic. She made sure the whole family was involved and having fun.
Great tour with Chloe!
Connor R,
Jul 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Chloe was excellent. She is very knowledgeable and accommodating. She made it fun and really relaxed.
Wonderful tour and you will be full of knowledge and food from Cambridge
Kimberly F,
Jul 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Wonderful experience. Only reason a 4 is we did not get popovers. Chloe was awesome and knew her stuff, energetic, and loves the area. Take it.
Enjoyable!
Patricia R,
Jul 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We really enjoyed this food tour. Sean D. is very knowledgeable about the area and was able to successfully combine a food tour with a history lesson. Definitely bring an appetite, there is no shortage of food. We have done many food tours and we were not disappointed we chose this one.
Fantastic Harvard Food and History Tour by Cambridge local
Wendy F,
Jun 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Sean was a fantastic guide who was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the food and history of the area. We would highly recommend Sean and this tour as we had the best experience and learned so much in a thoroughly enjoyable way. Thank you so much Sean for an amazing experience.