Delicious Donuts of Boston: A Sweet History Walking Tour
Description
Recently voted as one of TripAdvisor's top food tours in the US. Explore Boston’s sweetest side on the Underground Donut Tour, a delicious journey through the city’s most iconic neighborhoods and bakeries. We’ll kick things off downtown at Kane’s Donuts in the Financial District, sampling some of their classic creations before strolling along the harbor and through historic Quincy Market. From there, we’ll head to the Boston Public Market for warm, fresh cider donuts that capture the flavors of New England. Next, we’ll taste a selection of artisanal donuts made fresh daily by local bakers before making our way to the North End, Boston’s beloved Italian district. Our final stop is the legendary Bova’s Bakery, where we’ll finish with a specialty Boston donut that’s worth every bite. Come hungry, this walking tour is a perfect blend of history, culture, and irresistible flavor.
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Itinerary
Guests will be able to sample donuts from Kanes Donuts, one of Boston's most iconic donut shops.
While at the Boston Market, guests will be able to see numerous different food vendors and various shops that are local to Boston. We'll also be able to try apple cider donuts and cider from a local donut maker.
We'll walk along the greenway and talk about it's prominence in Boston history.
We'll walk through Quincy Market and point out several of the local shops, restaurants and other points of interest.
After walking through the North End, we'll end our tour at Union Square Donuts, one of the newest donut shops in Boston. Here we'll try their ever changing assortment of artisanal styled donuts.
Bova's Bakery is one of the oldest and best bakeries in the North End. Here we'll sample a truly unique Boston donut, the Boston cream. It's truly amazing. You're going to love it.
Boston's North End or sometimes called "Little Italy" is one of Boston's oldest neighborhoods. We'll walk through this neighborhood on our way to our 3rd stop on the tour. Along the way, we'll talk about the history of the neighborhood and answer any questions regarding the various businesses along the way.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for travelers who have difficulty walking or standing for extended periods of time
Reviews(1,254)
We had a great time and John was full of fun trivia and knowledge about the city.
This tour was beyond our wildest expectations….from the very beginning to the very end learned interested facts and saw interesting things and the stops….DELICIOUS. It is a fantastic way to tour a city (even one that you live in)! And we highly recommend!!!!
Amazing! Full of deliciousness. Claire was engaging and knowledgeable of the donuts and history of each place we visited.
Great donut adventure with John!
Mmm I love donuts and lore. 10/10
Hopefully everyone who takes the tour in Boston gets Conner as a guide. We choose a day that fit our Semiquincentennial celebration getaway & it was super hot temps. But, Conner brought the fun, energy & engaging facts as well as delicious donuts. The walk is flat surfaces & he chose all shady or air conditioned spots for our tastings, incorporating great views as well. This tour was something we were looking forward to & it did not disappoint. A tasty & unique way to incorporate lots of distinctive Boston history during America's 250th. Thanks so much, Conner!
Conner was so nice and funny your guide. We enjoyed all the donut stops
So glad you chose to spend your time with us in Boston! Conner says 👋 Thank you for making us part of your visit to Beantown. We're thrilled you chose to spend part of your day with us, and we'll be sure to share your kind words with Conner. We hope to host you again in Boston or any of our donut holes around the world!
Conner was an awesome guide! We learned alot along the way and the donuts were delicious
You're awesome for rolling with us in Boston! Conner says 👋 Come hang with us anytime!
Let’s start this off with the weather was very hot. We didn’t anticipate this level of heat when we made the reservation. It’s not conducive to indulging in sugary donuts. As for value, there were not as many samplings/secret eateries as I expected. It worked out for me because of the weather. Donuts were delicious. Every one of them. Our tour guide, Bob, was very knowledgeable and witty, however he had injured himself on his way to the meet up and the poor man conducted the tour as his eye swelled shut. He looked like he came out of boxing ring. Our hearts went out to him on his very off day. He is quite the trooper and did his level best to keep his enthusiasm up in spite of the situation. I would love to know him on a good day. Autumn would be superb. And bring a bottle of water. Maybe skip this one in the summer.
Thank you for spending part of your day with us in Boston and for taking the time to leave such thoughtful feedback. First, we're happy to share that Bob is doing well—he needed a few stitches after his accident but is recovering nicely. We're incredibly grateful he still showed up for our guests that day, though we certainly don't expect that level of dedication! We completely understand your thoughts about the summer heat, and Boston really does shine in the cooler months. We hope you'll take us up on our offer for a complimentary return tour so you can experience Bob (and the donuts!) on a much better day. We'd love the opportunity to earn that fifth star.
Bob was great!! For sure do it. Fun twist on Boston history Thanks!
Thank you for rolling with us! Bob says 👋 We hope to host you again, in any of our donut holes around the world!
