Culinary Tours
Put on your walking shoes and step “behind-the-scenes” at a number of Massachusetts
ethnic markets, food production tours and unique culinary finds. Whether it’s a tour of an ethnic market, a taste of chocolate, artisan bread,
or a lobster tour; you’ll be under the expert guidance of tour operators
and food producers from across the Bay State. Be sure to contact businesses
directly for specific details.
| Ahla Food Tours 80 Park St. Brookline 617-821-7667 |
Tours & product sampling at Jewish & Russian markets in Brookline. | ||||
| Art's Dune Tours 4 Standish St. Provincetown 508-487-1950 / 800-894-1951 |
Sunset dinner tours; clambakes & BBQ on the scenic Atlantic Ocean National Seashore sand dunes. Tours by reservation. | ||||
| Boston Brew Tours 1035 Cambridge St - Suite 1 Cambridge 617-453-8687 |
Daily beer adventures to the region’s top breweries and brewpubs. From Pilsners to Stouts, Boston Brew Tours' beer geniuses will introduce you to award-winning beers of all styles and flavors. Each tour includes 15+ different beers, a beer focused lunch, and round-trip transportation. | ||||
| Boston Chocolate Tours 781-784-7469 |
Chocolate tours in the Back Bay, South End and Beacon Hill. Reservations required. | ||||
| Boston Chocolate Walking Tours 617-955-2228 |
Guided walking tours and tastings of select Boston chocolate shops, bakeries and cafes. Visit website for tour details and reservations. | ||||
| Boston Lobster Tours Sargent's Wharf - 260 Commercial St. Boston 617-892-5053 |
Coast Guard licensed 6 person Boston harbor tours including a 75 minute "Keep What You Catch" Lobster Tour, 60 minute Sunset Dessert Tour, & Lobster Roll Tour. | ||||
| Boston University Programs in Food & Wine 808 Commonwealth Ave. Rm 112 Boston 617-353-9852 |
Ethnic market tours. Pre-registration required. | ||||
| Boston's Original Chocolate Tour 2 Park Plaza Boston 617-269-3626 |
Guided tour to several Boston landmark restaurants for chocolate desserts. | ||||
| Cape Cod Potato Chip Factory 100 Breed's Hill Rd. Hyannis 888-881-CHIP |
Tour of potato chip factory. | ||||
| Chef Paul's Truffles & Catering 2628 Main St. Brewster 774-263-2751 |
Natural organic hand crafted chocolate truffle tastings. | ||||
| City Wine Tours One Mifflin Place, Suite 400 Cambridge, MA 02138 855-455-8747 ext. 3 |
Passionate about real world wine experiences, City Wine Tours highlight wine destinations in select neighborhoods, including the North End, South End, Harvard Square and Back Bay. Led by certified sommeliers, the walking tours visit upscale restaurants, luxury hotels and gourmet wine shops to sample the very best in their respected wine selections. | ||||
| Discover Roxbury 183 Roxbury St. Roxbury 617-427-1006 |
Ethnic market tours. Visit website for details. | ||||
| Food Tours of Boston 6 Charles St. Boston 617-523-6032 |
2-3 hour tour of North End & Chinatown markets. | ||||
| Gray's Grist Mill 638 Adamsville Rd. Westport (508) 636-6075 |
Narragansett Indian Flint Corn products. Tours by appointment only. | ||||
| Harbor Sweets 85 Leavitt Street Salem 978-745-7648 |
Tour of candy making factory. By appointment only. | ||||
| Jim's Organic Coffee 21 Patterson Brook Rd. W.Wareham 800-999-9218 |
Tour organic coffee roasting facility. Call ahead for appointment. | ||||
| Kitchen Porch Culinary Experiences of Martha's Vineyard 54 Hewing Field Chilmark 508-645-5000 |
Offers demonstration and hands-on cooking classes in a relaxed, informative environment for everyone. Taught by professional and engaging chef-instructors, restaurateurs, caterers, and artisans who will ensure you leave every class with new techniques, recipes, and ideas. | ||||
| Latitude 43 & Yankee Fleet Whale Watch 25 Rogers St. Gloucester 978-281-0223 |
"We Cook What You Catch" fishing trip paired with lunch or dinner. Call restaurant manager for details. | ||||
| Mount Major Adventures Northampton 888-448-5876 |
Bike Farm Table Weekends combine the farm-to-table movement with the fun of exploring by bicycle! Enjoy beautiful and peaceful rides to local farms. Meet the farmers and harvest food at the peak of its season, hand off the food to a distiguished chef, and then savor a 3-course gourmet meal.One weekend each month from June to September. | ||||
| Nashoba Brook Bakery 152 Commonwealth Ave Concord 978-318-006 |
45 minute "behind-the-scenes" artisan bakery tour. By appointment only. | ||||
| Ryan & Wood, INC. 15 Great Republic Dr. Unit 2 Gloucester 978-281-2281 |
Free distillery tours at 10 am Thursday-Saturday, and by apointment. | ||||
| Salem Food Tours Downtown Salem 978-594-8811 |
Guided food walking Tours of historic Salem, MA. Enjoy tastings at some of Salem’s best shops and restaurants. Learn about Salem’s history, food and local culture. Visit their website for a schedule of upcoming tours. |
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| Taste Gloucester Harbor Loop Gloucester 617-902-8291 |
Taste Gloucester is a guided food and cultural tour of America's oldest working seaport. Join us as we make our way through downtown sampling a variety of local dishes while learning more about this working maritime city and the people who call it home. Your sure to walk away "full" of knowledge! | ||||
| Taza Chocolate Factory Store 561 Windsor St. Somerville 617-623-0804 |
45 minute guided tour of the Taza Chocolate Factory. 15 people maximum. Can be booked on line. Reservations required. | ||||
| The Cambridge School of Culinary Arts 2020 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge 617-354-2020 |
Ethnic market tours. Pre-registration required.. | ||||
| Yummy Walks 781-239-9920 |
Fun and delicious walking, food tasting, and discovery tours of the Freedom Trail, North End, and the Waterfront. Highlight "off the beaten path" mom and pop establishments that locals frequent as well as iconic eateries and restaurants. | ||||
