Departure PointOur guide's information will be emailed to you before the tour. Please meet our guide at 1400 Mass. Ave. in Cambridge, MA in Harvard Square. We are meeting at is closer to the Red Line MBTA.Return pointTour ends within a block of the drop-off point.
Description
Calling all chocoholics! Let us romance your senses on a Harvard Square, Cambridge Chocolate Tour!
Join us for a delectable adventure through historical Harvard Square. You'll hear interesting stories about the Square, learn fun facts about chocolate, and sample the best and most interesting chocolaty treats around. Located right outside of Boston in Cambridge on the Red Line MBTA Train Stop, Harvard Square is home to Harvard University and also has a flourishing food scene with some of the best and most unique food in the city.
Each tour is a fun 90 minutes and includes 4 stops with plenty of treats and less than a mile of walking. We can't wait to take you on a unique, chocolate adventure!
Tour Options
Start Times 1 hour
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Itinerary
Off The Beaten Path Food Tours
Admission included15 min
In the heart of Harvard Square, our friendly tour guides will meet you and your group and take you on a fast-paced chocolate walking class adventure!
Harvard Square
75 min
Historical Harvard Square is a must-see for any Boston tourist or local! With its old-world European charm and savvy locals, you can pahk your cah near Hahvahd Yahd and take a spin around the Square with us in a new way!
What's included
Included
Local guide
Professional guide
Snacks
Driver/guide
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Coffee and/or Tea
Not included
Gratuities
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.3
15 reviews
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Important Information
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum drinking age is 21 years
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
A maximum of 15 people per booking
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
0+ days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Harvard Square Chocolate Tour take?
Harvard Square Chocolate Tour lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does Harvard Square Chocolate Tour cost?
Prices start at $60 per person for this Cambridge experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Harvard Square Chocolate Tour for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Departure Point: Our guide's information will be emailed to you before the tour. Please meet our guide at 1400 Mass. Ave. in Cambridge, MA in Harvard Square. We are meeting at is closer to the Red Line MBTA. Return point: Tour ends within a block of the drop-off point. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Harvard Square Chocolate Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 12 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Harvard Square Chocolate Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 15 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Off The Beaten Path Food Tours.
Reviews(15)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Andora_S
March 11, 2026 · via Viator
A tasty way to learn about the history of chocolate and Harvard Square
Talk about chocolate coma! I booked this tour for my daughter on our last day together before I headed home and it was the perfect ending to a wonderful trip! Chloe, our tour guide, was kind, friendly and knowledgeable! We loved her! We learned a few new things about the history of chocolate. Each stop had a well curated sample to try. We also got a great history of the stories and sites of Harvard Square. This tour was so fun and tasty!
Operator response
Thank you for supporting our small business! We hope to meet you on another neighborhood food tour someday!
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Elizabeth_G
July 31, 2025 · via Viator
Must do for any chocolate lover!
Roberta was GREAT! Very informative and personable. Great energy the whole time. I would recommend her and the tour to anyone.
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christina_m
July 16, 2025 · via Viator
A great experience to...
A great experience to learn about the origins of chocolate and how that relates to the history of Cambridge. Unique spots that focus on local shops, and who doesn’t want to support the local shops. Reasonably priced fir all that you get.
Operator response
Thanks for your awesome review! We loved meeting you on our tours and appreciate your supporting our tiny business. We do what we do for the small independent local shops as you mentioned!
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saramG4903YU
April 26, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Great tour!
Lemon was an amazing host! We learned so much about the city, landmarks, history, the different restaurants - fantastic! The food at each stop was delicious! No waiting, very generous portion sizes and a great way to see Cambridge.
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
Thank you so much, we loved meeting you and hope to see you on another tour soon!
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ivy20172017
July 1, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Delicious and fun tour
The chocolate tour in Harvard Square was delicious and fun. Sara, our tour guide, was engaging and interesting. She shared interesting historical information about the area and about the history of chocolate during the tour. The chocolate treats at each stop were delicious. A very fun and tasty way to spend an evening and to support a small business. Enjoyable for both visitors and locals.
1 people found this helpful
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karenmK5154DI
October 17, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Great tasty treats
Loved all the food, our guide was friendly but got a bit flustered when one group was late
The tour is very high level about Harvard so just be aware
Operator response
Thanks for joining us! Yes sometimes it's hard to coordinate if a group is very late! Please be on time!
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Elizabeth_G
October 8, 2022 · via Viator
Delicious Evening
The chocolate tasting was great, however, I wish more attention was paid to my daughters food allergies.
Operator response
Thank you for joining us. Please email us at hello@offthebeatenpathfoodtours.com as we pride ourselves on trying to accommodate allergies but ultimately it's up to you to communicate your specific needs with the restaurants themselves. All allergy information must be sent over in advance of the tour as everything is pre-ordered, and I don't have a record of you sending us any allergy requirements. Thanks again for joining us and supporting our small business!
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725esere
September 12, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
Fun chocolate tour
We had a very fun group that we just met there and a very friendly and nice guide. Ice cream was delicious. The kids loved the little quizzes about the area.
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
So happy to hear! We loved meeting you!
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Rich L
November 11, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
Fun and Informative
This was a fun tour that had interesting information about chocolate and Harvard Square. It was very easy to find Courtney, our tour guide, and the group at the meeting area. The directions were very clear. The tour group was a good size - about ten people - and fans of chocolate to one degree or another. The samples of cocoa beans and cocoa juice were very interesting, and the samples from the many shops through town were delicious.
2 people found this helpful
Operator response
Thank you for joining us and for your wonderful review! We hope to see you on another tour soon!
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tmligs
August 26, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
Fun for locals too!
My husband and I took this tour with our 12 year old niece and had a great time. We’re from the area and just did this for fun. Our guide Courtney was very personable and added her own flair to the tour. In general, I think this was a great way to learn more about the smaller businesses in the ever-changing Harvard Square. I would have liked to have learned more about how chocolate is made or about the history of it though. This tour was really about going to places and eating, which was great, but to me it felt like it was missing a little something. The best stop by far was at Salt and Olive to learn about balsamics and salt. We tried a chocolate balsamic and a chocolate salt, which was really cool. The shop owner was so thorough!
2 people found this helpful
Operator response
Thanks for joining us!
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