Boston: Harvard & Cambridge Walking Food Tour

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.

Itinerary

1. Harvard Square · 90 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.

2. Stop 2 · 30 min

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

3. Harvard University · pass 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.

4. John Harvard Statue · pass by

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

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. Cambridge Common · 15 min

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

8. Old Burial Ground · 15 min

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

Meeting point

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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

Good to know

• 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.

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