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    Harvard Square Donut Tasting Walking Tour

    A sweet Harvard Square stroll with donut treats and a beverage pairing

    4.8 stars• 63 reviews
    From$53/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    90 mins

    Includes

    Donut tastings, beverage, guide

    Highlights

    Explore Harvard Square on a guided tasting walk focused on doughnuts from local independent businesses. Enjoy a variety of sweet treats alongside a beverage pairing.

    • Taste mochi donuts, Greek donuts, churros, and colorful doughnuts
    • Walk less than a mile through Harvard Square
    • Bring weather-appropriate clothing, comfortable walking shoes, and a water bottle
    • Support a woman- and minority-owned local business

    Itinerary

    1. Visit Harvard Square and the oldest streets in Cambridge together with a friendly guide.
    2. Learn all about the history of donuts from the origins and around the world.
    3. Visit 4 of the area's best independent businesses, learning about their special connection to Harvard Square and Boston, while sampling chocolate treats.
    4. Hear interesting stories and enjoy a fast-paced doughnut afternoon!

    What's Included

    • Four donut-treat stops
    • Beverage pairing
    • Cambridge Digital Guide after the tour

    Important details

    • Tours operate rain or shine
    • Children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
    • Most dietary preferences cannot be accommodated due to donut ingredients and cross-contamination in small kitchens
    • Waiver and release of claims required
    • Pets cannot enter the restaurants; service dogs are allowed

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel at least 48 hours before the tour start time for a refund to the original payment method. No refunds or rescheduling for cancellations within 48 hours, late arrivals, or no-shows. Full refund if the operator cancels. Private tours are nonrefundable.

    FAQs

    You will be sent an email the week of the tour with exact information and the guide's cell phone number.

    Yes, some of our best tours have been in the rain!

    Unfortunately dogs aren't allowed inside the restaurants, but service dogs are allowed.

    Meeting details

    Smith Campus Center, 1350 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138

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    Includes Donuts and Beverage

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    Review summary

    4.8
    Excellent
    63 reviews•Google Maps

    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.

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