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    2-Hour Union Square Somerville Food Tour

    Taste your way through Union Square's independent food scene and local history

    Duration

    2 hours

    Includes

    Food tastings, guide, landmarks

    Highlights

    Explore Union Square's food scene, local landmarks, and neighborhood stories with a guide. Sample dishes from independent businesses while learning about the area’s history and chefs.

    • Discover Union Square’s colorful murals and Revolutionary War history
    • Learn stories about local restaurants, chefs, and food traditions
    • Explore a diverse neighborhood known for community events
    • Follow a local guide through historical Union Square

    What's Included

    • Four food stops
    • Food and beverages
    • Guided historical tour of Union Square
    • Somerville Digital Guide after the tour

    Important details

    • Requires walking more than 1 mile comfortably
    • Children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
    • Complete a waiver before participating
    • Tours run rain or shine
    • Bring weather-appropriate clothing, comfortable walking shoes, and a water bottle
    • Guide gratuity is not included; a suggested gratuity is $10 per person

    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 the tour. Private tours are nonrefundable.

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    FAQs

    Wear weather-appropriate clothes and comfortable walking shoes. Bring an umbrella if needed and a water bottle or other beverage. Bring a mask if you prefer.

    Yes. Children under age 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

    Dietary restrictions and allergies can often be accommodated.

    Meeting details

    Bloc Cafe courtyard, 11 Bow Street, Somerville, MA

    Experience provided by Off the Beaten Path Food Tours

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    $84.80

    Includes Food and Beverage

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    Review summary

    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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