Taste downtown Somerville with food stops plus beer, wine, and cocktails
3 Hour
Food tastings, Drinks
Walk through downtown Somerville and sample your way through local restaurants, bars, and cafes. Get a behind-the-scenes look at chefs and eateries while you learn about this eclectic borough from a local.
The tour requires a minimum of 6 people to run; if it hasn’t reached the minimum 72 hours prior, you’ll be notified and can reschedule. Tour stops may be modified due to staffing, weather, or local events.
No refunds. Reschedule with 72-hour notice. Minimum of 6 required to run; if not met 72 hours prior, you will be notified and can reschedule. Rescheduling with less than 72 hours notice has a $25 rescheduling fee per ticket.
Arrive 10 minutes early so the tour can start on time.
All tasting locations are in the heart of downtown Somerville, centered around Division Street.
Tour stops may be modified up to the time of the tour due to restaurant staffing availability, weather, or local events.
327 Pavonia Ave , Jersey City, NJ, United States, 07302
Alessia and Elena lead food tours across multiple New Jersey locations that consistently wow guests with generous portions and authentic local cuisine. These aren't quick tastings—reviewers emphasize coming very hungry because you'll experience full meals at each stop. The guides excel at connecting guests directly with restaurant owners and chefs, creating personal moments where you hear immigration stories and family recipes that bring the food to life. Tours span various towns including Jersey City, Red Bank, Kearny, and Somerville, with Alessia mixing up locations regularly to keep things fresh. What makes these tours special is the cultural immersion alongside the eating. Guides weave in local history at each stop while introducing guests to family-owned establishments they'd never discover on their own. Groups have booked for bachelorette parties, corporate events, and family gatherings with consistent success. The walking between venues helps with digestion (you'll need it), and dietary accommodations are thoughtfully handled. Multiple reviewers mention this being their favorite food tour experience ever, which speaks volumes about the quality and care put into each outing.
We did the Jersey City Taste Of The Heights tour with Matt and couldn't have been more pleased. None of us had any familiarity with New Jersey and really had minimal expectations. It ended up ranking with the best food tours we've done because of the diversity of this multicultural community and the quality of food offerings.
Mike Bruno
May 2, 2026
We did the Jersey City Taste Of The Heights tour with Matt and couldn't have been more pleased. None of us had any familiarity with New Jersey and really had minimal expectations. It ended up ranking with the best food tours we've done because of the diversity of this multicultural community and the quality of food offerings.
Mike Bruno
May 2, 2026