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Harvard Square French Fry & Pairings Food Tour

Join this fun 90-minute Harvard Square food tour celebrating the “French Fry Wars”! Stroll with a guide while sampling sweet potato fries with raspberry lime rickey, Greek fries with peach lemonade, and more, ending with ice cream frappes and hand-cut fries. Hear quirky local stories along the way. Vegetarian-friendly options available. Minimum 2 guests per booking.

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  • 1246 Massachusetts Ave, , Boston, MA
  • 90 minutes

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NOTE: A minimum of two is required per booking

On this new exciting food tour, great for everyone from grad students to kids to adults, we sample the best french fries in Harvard Square and pair them with yummy (non-alcoholic) drinks. You’ll hear fun stories about the French Fry Wars of the 20th Century and hilarious tales of Harvard Square lore.

What to Expect

  • Stroll the famous Harvard Square with us together with a friendly guide.
  • Enjoy Mr. Bartley’s famous sweet potato fries paired with the original raspberry lime rickey.
  • Pass the Widener Library and Harvard Yard and relax in greek hospitality, enjoying greek fries and peach lemonade at Saloniki.
  • Visit the Harvard Lampoon building and pass the Harvard Faculty Club as well as storied buildings from the cobblestone streets.
  • End your tour with a delicious sample of a crazy ice cream frappe and fantastically flavored hand-cut fry wedges.
  • Celebrate the infamous French Fry Wars of the late 20th Century, and rub elbows with all kinds in this eclectic and fun neighborhood.
  • You’ll laugh, have a blast, and enjoy delicious eats on this hilarious Harvard Square adventure!

Note: Sample itinerary is subject to change based on availability.

Vegetarian Diets

  • This tour can be made vegetarian, dairy-free, and gluten-free. 
  • Due to the ingredients in the pairings, we are unable to accommodate some dietary restrictions including vegan or soy-free.

HARVARD SQUARE LOCATION

Located right outside of Beantown in Cambridge on the Red Line MBTA train stop, Harvard Square is home to Harvard University and has a flourishing food scene with some of the most unique food in the city. Book your tour today and treat yourself to a culinary experience you’ll never forget!  Each tour is a fun 90 minutes with plenty of treats and less than a mile of walking. We can’t wait to take you on a unique, underground doughnut tour adventure!

Meet In front of BARTLEY’S BURGER COTTAGE

1246 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA

PLEASE NOTE: This location is a 3 minute walk fromthe Red Line MBTA on Massachusetts Avenue and across from Harvard Yard. 

Refund Policy

If you need to cancel, at least 48 hours notice before the tour start time is required in order to receive a refund back to the original payment method. Guests requesting a refund less than 48 hours prior to the tour start time cannot be refunded or rescheduled due to advanced preparation and scheduling commitments for each tour. Guests who arrive late or don't show will also not be refunded or rescheduled. Should we have to cancel a tour, you'll be refunded in full.

Please note that private tours are not refundable as per industry standard.

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