Harvard Square Donut Walking Tour
Sample diverse donuts and a coffee pairing while exploring Harvard Square.
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Sample diverse donuts and a coffee pairing while exploring Harvard Square.
Discover what we've curated for you
90 minutes
Donut tastings, Coffee pairing
Explore Harvard Square on a guided donut tour. Sample a variety of donuts, plus a coffee pairing, while hearing local stories and donut history.
Tours run rain or shine. Kitchens cannot accommodate gluten-free or avoid cross-contamination. Children under 12 must be with a parent or guardian; dogs are not allowed inside restaurants, and service dogs are permitted.
Where do I meet the tour guide?
You will be sent an email the week of the tour with exact information and the guide's cell phone number.
Do tours run rain or shine?
Yes, some of our best tours have been in the rain!
Can my dog come on the tour?
Unfortunately dogs aren't allowed inside the restaurants, but service dogs are allowed.
Do you have child pricing?
We have one set of prices for all guests.
Cancel at least 48 hours before the tour start time for a refund to the original payment method. Requests less than 48 hours prior, late arrivals, and no-shows are not refunded or rescheduled. If the tour is canceled by the operator, you will be refunded in full. Private tours are not refundable.
Harvard Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts
These food tours hit differently by combining local culinary gems with unexpected elements like street art, history, and chocolate deep-dives. Guides like Sophie, Emily, Roberta, and Larom consistently earn praise for making guests feel like they're exploring with a knowledgeable friend rather than just following a script. The variety is impressive - you might find yourself painting on a graffiti wall in Central Square, learning donut etymology in Harvard Square, or sampling rare chocolate variations on Beacon Hill. The intimate, locally-focused approach really shines through. They partner with family-owned restaurants serving everything from Asian fusion to Peruvian cuisine, and even local Harvard students love discovering new favorites in their own backyard. Parents appreciate how engaging the tours are for teenagers, which is saying something. One reviewer noted the food portion of the Central Square tour felt light for the experience, though they mentioned additional stops were being added to address this. Overall, these tours deliver that sweet spot of being educational without feeling like a lecture, with enough delicious food to keep everyone happy.
I had an INCREDIBLE experience on my tour. I loved learning about the history of food within Cambridge and beyond. Our tour guide was incredibly insightful and had great energy. We tried everything from steaming fresh fried dough to mochi donuts to the classic Boston Kreme. 100% recommend for all tourists (or even residents) in the area. I'm a Harvard student and I discovered lots of new favorites that I'll revisit during the remainder of my semester.
Amelia Camilleri
October 12, 2025
I had an INCREDIBLE experience on my tour. I loved learning about the history of food within Cambridge and beyond. Our tour guide was incredibly insightful and had great energy. We tried everything from steaming fresh fried dough to mochi donuts to the classic Boston Kreme. 100% recommend for all tourists (or even residents) in the area. I'm a Harvard student and I discovered lots of new favorites that I'll revisit during the remainder of my semester.
Amelia Camilleri
October 12, 2025