TourTruth score 8.8 out of 10
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Boston Harvard & Cambridge Walking Food Tour 3 hr
TourTruth score 7.7 out of 10
GoodTop 24% in Cambridge
18 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Cambridge
- 3 hrs
- Updated November 2, 2026
Explore historic Harvard Square on a three-hour food walk with local stories and tastes like a fried clam po’ boy and Boston cream pie donut.
About this tour
Cross the river from downtown Boston and discover the flavors and history of Cambridge on a Boston Harvard & Cambridge Walking Food Tour. In Harvard Square, stately brick buildings and ivy-covered walls set the scene for a stroll through one of New England’s most storied college towns.
Follow an experienced guide past Harvard and hear stories of notable former residents, including Julia Child, Bill Gates, and Mark Zuckerberg. Along the way, sample a lineup of local favorites: a New England popover, fried clam po’ boy, Boston cream pie donut, Harvard’s favorite pizza, water, and a Secret Dish. The walk pairs satisfying bites with stories about the area’s past, from the Puritans who established one of the country’s first cities to the people who helped shape its modern reputation.
This three-hour tour offers a flavorful way to experience Harvard Square beyond the campus landmarks. Join a Boston Harvard & Cambridge Walking Food Tour to explore the neighborhood one story and one bite at a time.
Highlights
- Explore Harvard Square and its historic brick buildings
- Hear stories about Julia Child, Bill Gates, and Mark Zuckerberg
- Taste local favorites, including a fried clam po’ boy and Boston cream pie donut
What's included
Included
- Secret Dish
- Boston cream pie donut
- Water
- New England popover
- Fried clam po’ boy
- Harvard’s favorite pizza
Not included
- Gratuities
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4.94 / 5 · 18 reviews
Important information
- Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
- Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation is available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Meeting point: In front of the Richard A. and Susan F. Smith Campus Center, 1350 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.94 from 18 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in Cambridge
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- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.7. Top 24% in Cambridge means it ranks in the top 24% of tours in Cambridge by this score.
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