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Back Bay Tour: Chocolate & Art Exploration
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6 Ratings
Boston
Explore Back Bay’s rich history with a chocolate and art tour. Savor artisanal treats and discover stunning galleries in Boston’s iconic neighborhood.
Explore Back Bay’s rich history with a chocolate and art tour. Savor artisanal treats and discover stunning galleries in Boston’s iconic neighborhood.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Trinity Church - The meeting point will be outside Trinity Church, established in 1733 and reconstructed in Back Bay in 1877. While the tour does not include entry, visitors are welcome to explore the interior before the tour at an additional cost not covered by the ticket.
- Newbury Street - This is the main shopping street in Back Bay, home…
- Trinity Church - The meeting point will be outside Trinity Church, established in 1733 and reconstructed in Back Bay in 1877. While the tour does not include entry, visitors are welcome to explore the interior before the tour at an additional cost not covered by the ticket.
- Newbury Street - This is the main shopping street in Back Bay, home to two chocolate vendors and both art galleries. There are numerous shops and galleries to explore before or after the tour!
- Commonwealth Avenue Mall - Spanning 32 acres, this tree-lined mall is inspired by the Parisian boulevards designed for Emperor Napoleon III. Comm Ave serves as the central axis of the neighborhood and is one of Boston’s most picturesque streets. The tour will include a walk along a few blocks to admire sculptures and classic Back Bay row houses.
- Prudential Center - The tour concludes at the Prudential Center. Besides Eataly, there are numerous shops to explore here after the tour!
What's Included
- Tour Guide
- Two Art Galleries
- Cupcake
- Cookie
- Hot Chocolate
- Chocolate Hazelnut Cake
- List of Guide’s Favorite Things to Do in Boston
- Tour Guide
- Two Art Galleries
- Cupcake
- Cookie
- Hot Chocolate
- Chocolate Hazelnut Cake
- List of Guide’s Favorite Things to Do in Boston
What's Not Included
- Transportation
- Gratuities
- Transportation
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Back Bay is one of Boston’s most stunning neighborhoods, offering a masterclass in city planning that showcases the evolution of American architecture from the mid-19th to early 20th centuries.
This area is also renowned for its exceptional chocolate shops and beautiful art galleries. The group will enjoy chocolate tastings at four different locations…
Back Bay is one of Boston’s most stunning neighborhoods, offering a masterclass in city planning that showcases the evolution of American architecture from the mid-19th to early 20th centuries.
This area is also renowned for its exceptional chocolate shops and beautiful art galleries. The group will enjoy chocolate tastings at four different locations and visit two art galleries, highlighting why Back Bay is a must-see neighborhood in Boston.
During this tour, participants will savor:
- Hot chocolate from a trailblazer in America’s artisanal chocolate scene
- Cookies from a famed New York City bakery that has expanded to Boston
- Cupcakes from a charming dessert shop on Newbury Street
- Chocolate hazelnut cake bites from a three-story Italian market
Additionally, the tour includes visits to two art galleries:
- A contemporary gallery featuring both local and international artists
- Another gallery showcasing 50 artists, including ceramics, paintings, photographs, mobiles, works on paper, and sculptures
- Please note that one of the art galleries is up the stairs on the second floor of a Back Bay building, which would make it difficult for someone in a wheelchair to access it.
- *Tastings are subject to change. We cannot fully accommodate gluten-free or dairy-free diets on this tour (some substitutes are available). Please alert us of any dietary restrictions or allergies before booking.
- Please note this is about a 1.3 mile walking route, not including walking around the galleries and around Eataly.
Location
Trinity Church
Clarendon Street
Guests will meet at Trinity Church across from 120 St James Ave.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Caitlync986
Dec 7, 2024
So much fun! 100% recommend!! - I've been in the Boston area for over 4 years and this was the perfect tour! I went with a few friends and we had a blast.
Adam's tour included history of the Back Bay area, architecture and each establishment's origin story. I knew I would love the chocolate part of this tour and I've always enjoyed art, but these galleries stole the show!
Each gallery had different art mediums including pottery, paintings, drawings, sculptures and unique abstract pieces of art. Adam had a great repertoire with the Gallerist and they were available if we had any specific questions about a piece of work. One of the galleries continuously rotates artist's exhibits from all over the world and they also had well known pieces like a Rembrandt drawing! Another is almost like walking through a maze of art constantly grabbing your attention. A little bonus was that we strolled by the Boston's Women Memorial near Newbury Street. These are places I would have probably never come across despite roaming around that area many times before.
Now the chocolate treats were top tier. We had the richest hot chocolate in one of the fanciest chocolate stores. We had the cutest and most "punny" cupcakes from a spot that originated in Cape Cod. I was most excited for the tik tok viral cookies (there was a vegan option too!). We learned that many of these places were women owned businesses which was cool! We ended the trip at the Prudential Center, and it truly was a great experience. You get a lot from this tour and the walk was lovely!
We could tell it was well organized, but didn't feel rushed at all. Adam answered all of our questions and was very kind! I would 100% recommend Up and Adam food tours, they guy knows his stuff! :)
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Pamsler07
Nov 16, 2024
Delicious Tour - Adam was a really knowledgable host and took us all over the back bay which we had previously not explored. He had great food and art recommendations with things to do and see around the city.
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Juanha7987mt
Nov 14, 2024
Fun, exploratory and diverse - Great experience to explore back bay with good narrative of its history! The places picked were amazing as well I would definitely recommend it
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Seanaj7162wf
Nov 14, 2024
The Best of Both Worlds - Adam is a wonderful guide and created such a warm and friendly environment! This tour is truly something unique as far as Boston food tours go.
This tour combines two of my favorite things: sweets & art!! Couldn’t have asked for a better way to spend my afternoon!!
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Austingm9827gi
Nov 13, 2024
Brilliant Back Bay - Adam is a fantastic tour guide! He’s friendly and knowledgeable, you really feel like you’ve befriended a local as you walk through Back Bay. I am thrilled to have gone on the tour and would be delighted to tour with Adam again.
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Christopher
Oct 31, 2024
Unforgettable tour through back bay! - I recently went on this chocolate and art museum tour through Boston’s Back Bay with a friend, and it was truly an unforgettable experience! The hot chocolate from LA burdock was probably the best hot chocolate I’ve ever had. We stopped at a lovely shop for cupcakes that was delicious and Eataly, our last stop, treated us to a decadent chocolate cake-brownie hybrid that was to die for. The art museums were equally impressive, showcasing high-value masterpieces. I was very impressed by the quality and diversity of the art. Each exhibit was a exciting discovery. This tour combines two of the best things in life—art and chocolate—and I can’t recommend it enough!
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