Top 8 food & drink things to do in Cambridge

1. Private food walking tour of Harvard and Cambridge

Three hours of walking through Harvard and Cambridge, sampling local foods with a private guide sharing historic insights about the area’s notable residents.

2. Dumpling-making class in Cambridge

Two hours of hands-on dumpling making at the historic Windsor Inn, with Taiwanese street food samples and BYOB option.

3. Vegan meal in a local Cambridge home

Two hours with local hosts Marla and Max — enjoy a seasonal vegan meal featuring pesto pizza, mushroom stroganoff, and homemade ice cream.

4. Harvard and Cambridge walking food tour

Three hours on foot in Cambridge — taste local delicacies while learning about Harvard's history and notable former residents.

“I went on the tour with Chloe T. and two of my roommates. It was a fantastic experience exploring the Cambridge area and enjoying a tasty cheeseburger. As a current Harvard student, I still discovered so much more about Cambridge's history. I highly recommend this tour.”— audreysF3540YF

5. Harvard Square food and walking tour

Two-hour walking tour, five stops — sample unique culinary offerings in historic Harvard Square, with less than a mile of walking between locations.

“We had a wonderful time on our food tour on Saturday. Our guide, James, who is a Harvard student, provided us with plenty of historical insights. The food was outstanding too. I highly recommend both this tour and James.”— dbarrett227

6. Union Square food tour in Somerville

Three hours of walking through Union Square — sample local and ethnic foods while learning about the area’s history, including its ties to the first American flag.

“For Mother's Day, my husband and I chose to take this tour instead of going for brunch, and we thoroughly enjoyed it. We discovered restaurants we hadn't known about before, like Juliet and El Potro, and we were pleasantly surprised by how tasty toasted fluff on an ice cream cone can be. Our guide, Emily, was fantastic. I highly recommend this experience and look forward to trying another tour soon.”— Eileen G

7. Chocolate tasting tour in Harvard Square, Cambridge

Ninety minutes of walking — explore Harvard Square with four stops for chocolate treats and intriguing stories about the area’s history.

“The tour was enjoyable and packed with fascinating insights about chocolate and Harvard Square. Meeting up with our guide Courtney was straightforward, thanks to clear directions. With around ten people in the group, all of whom were chocolate enthusiasts to some extent, the experience felt intimate. The cocoa bean and cocoa juice samples were intriguing, and the treats from various local shops were delightful.”— Rich L

8. Central Square Cambridge food and mural walking tour

Two hours on foot — explore Central Square’s murals and street art while sampling diverse dishes from local eateries, with an insight into the artists and their works.

“This tour was fantastic, featuring intriguing restaurants and ample food for lunch. The murals were impressive, and our guide Arthur was excellent — he demonstrated patience and extensive knowledge.”— Navigator06160245521