A two-hour guided tasting walk through downtown Boston and the North End, built around donuts and other sweets.
from $70 per person
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A two-hour guided tasting walk through downtown Boston and the North End, built around donuts and other sweets.
The tour starts at Kane's Donuts on Oliver Street and ends at Bova's Bakery on Salem Street in the North End, with a route that threads through downtown Boston between the tastings. It runs for 2 hours and covers several stops, including Boston Public Market, the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway, Quincy Market, and Union Square Donuts. Along the way the guide mixes donut samples with stories about the city's history, architecture, and food scene.
Tastings come from some of Boston's top bakeries, and reviewers say the variety is part of the appeal. Two reviewers noted that the donuts are cut into slices or quarters, with one appreciating that this prevented filling up early and another finding the amount light for the price.
The group is capped at 20 travellers, and the operator describes it as family-friendly and suitable for all ages. It suits visitors who want a walking introduction to downtown Boston with a food hook. The route is wheelchair and pushchair accessible, though the listing cautions against it for anyone who struggles with extended walking or standing.
Here is what to know before booking, based on the listing and what travellers have said afterwards.
Common issues. Two reviewers felt the donut portions, served as slices or quarters, were light for the price paid. The listing notes the experience requires good weather, and if it is cancelled for poor conditions you will be offered a different date or a full refund. Tips and gratuity are not included, and the full refund window closes 24 hours before the start time.
Handcrafted donut tastings from several of Boston's top bakeries, a guided walking tour through downtown neighborhoods, and stories about Boston history and culture. Stops at Boston Public Market and the other landmarks along the route are also covered. Tips and gratuity are not included.
It starts at Kane's Donuts, 90 Oliver St, Boston, MA 02110, and ends at Bova's Bakery, 134 Salem St, in the North End. The meeting point and end point are as stated on the listing.
The tour lasts 2 hours. It is not recommended for travellers who have difficulty walking or standing for extended periods.
Yes. The listing describes it as family-friendly and suitable for all ages. It is wheelchair and pushchair accessible, service animals are allowed, and the surfaces along the route are wheelchair accessible.
Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start time are not refunded or accepted, and cut-off times are based on local time. If the tour is cancelled because of poor weather, you will be offered a different date or a full refund.
Portions are slices or quarters rather than whole donuts, according to two reviewers. Reviewers praise the taste and variety of the flavors sampled. A couple of reviewers felt the amount was on the lighter side for the price, so set expectations accordingly.
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