BEST BOSTON FOOD TOURS

UP AND ADAM FOOD TOURS

"Life is too short for bad food and bad wine." - Dave Leff

MEET ADAM

Hi everyone, I'm Adam! Welcome to my tour page. After running food tours on weekends for a couple of years on top of working in sales full-time, I'm proud to present five different food tours across the North End, Back Bay, and Union Square, Somerville! We're going to try several of my go-to dishes and neighborhood spots and see what makes each of these neighborhoods so special. 


I'll be running a North End Pastry Tour, a Back Bay Chocolate & Art Galleries Tour, a Back Bay Evening Chocolate Tour, a Union Square Food Tour, and a Union Square Breakfast Tour. Each neighborhood has its distinct personality and set of history, making each tour its own unique adventure.


Whether you're visiting the Boston area, new in town, or a local trying to find something fun to do, there's something for everyone while we're Up and Adam.

OUR BOSTON FOOD TOURS

North End Pastry Tour

$65

Spend your afternoon in one of Boston's essential neighborhoods, as you sample wonderful pastries and learn about what makes the North End such a significant location.

Back Bay Chocolate & Art Galleries Tour

$60

Spend your afternoon eating delicious chocolate and checking out beautiful art galleries in one of Boston's prettiest and most important neighborhoods.

Back Bay Evening Chocolate Tour

$55

Enjoy your evening in Back Bay by having sweet treats from wonderful chocolate vendors and walking around one of Boston's most beautiful and important neighborhoods.

Union Square Food Tour

$90

Spend your late afternoon enjoying Union Square’s immensely culturally diverse food scene, as well as learn some history about the neighborhood throughout the tour.

OUR LOCAL PARTNERS

Here are just some of the wonderful partners of Up and Adam Food Tours! These tours would not be possible without the fantastic vendors in the North End, Back Bay, and Union Square and the even better people who run them day-to-day. Please click on each of the icons to meet them and see what they're all about!

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OUR FOOD TOUR REVIEWS

Here are some of the wonderful reviews of Up and Adam Food Tours! These tours would not be possible without our coustomers. Please check out our reviews below or leave a 5-star review!

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A wonderful night at @galerie_dorsay on Newbury St! They’ve been one of Boston’s premier art dealers since 2000. Saturday night featured the work of Samir Sammoun, a brilliant Lebanese-Canadian artists who’s now done a dozen solo exhibitions at the Galerie. This is the the second stop of my Back Bay Chocolate & Art Galleries Tours, currently running on weekends at 11:30 am. Please reach out for details, link in my bio to book!
I’m incredibly excited to announce the launch of two new tours: the Back Bay Chocolate & Art Galleries Tour and the Back Bay Chocolate at Night Tour, officially launching this Saturday! Thank you so much to all the wonderful vendors who made this possible. To start, the tour featuring the art galleries will be running on weekends at 11:30 am, and the nighttime version with just the chocolate vendors will be running Wednesday - Saturday at 7:00 pm. The North End Pastry Tour will be running at 3:00 pm. I will be still be running the Union Square Breakfast and Food Tours upon request/availability. Email info@upandadamfoodtours.com for more details. I will no longer be running the Union Square Sip & Stroll. Please reach out with any questions!
Peak tourism season is underway and plenty of more bookings are coming in! Come join the adventure. Group discount FOURISAPARTY15 is still applicable. Link in my bio to book your tour today.
A happy 60th birthday to Renata and an enormous thank you to my biggest group yet! So far, it certainly hasn’t been the groups of 10-12 tourists multiple times a day like it was with Secret Food Tours, but we’ll get there in due time. It might be cool to tell people you run your own business, but the reality is that when you start a business from zero, it means you have zero existing customer base, zero brand recognition, and zero guaranteed income. But I really am incredibly grateful for every person who signs up for these tours and trusts me with their valuable time in the Boston area. I can’t wait to see where this goes. And stay tuned! I have a lot more content on the way and a new tour I’m working on.
This can be you, Lady and the Tramp style with a Florentine cannoli on the North End Pastry tour! Please message for more details
Peak tourist season is well under way, and North End Pastry Tour signups are picking up! Here’s some of what you’ll see during the tour. Message me for more details
A PSA: Due to customer demand, I will be doing a schedule overhaul for the months of September and October. The new schedule will be the following: North End Pastry Tour: 7 days a week, 12:00 and 3:00 pm Union Square Sip & Stroll: Wednesday - Saturday, 7:00 pm Union Square Breakfast and Food Tours: Via request/availability. Email info@upandadamfoodtours.com or message (508) 271-7124 Please reach out if you have any questions!
Some views from last night’s Union Square Sip & Stroll. Thank you so much to everyone who joined!
Doing a sale until Labor Day Weekend! Applies to all tours. Please DM me with any questions
Some wonderful views from the Union Square and North End tours! Please don’t hesitate to DM me with any questions
Views from the North End Pastry Tour! Please DM me with any questions you might have
The last tour I’m excited to announce is the North End Pastry Tour! This is Boston’s oldest residential community, and this is an excellent way to satisfy your sweet tooth and learn about one of the more important neighborhoods in the area. Running Sunday and Monday at 12:00 pm, you’ll be tasting the following: -Sfgoliatella from an underground bakery in a tucked away alley -Tiramisu from a café with 33 different varieties of tiramisu to choose from -Florentine cannoli from a 24/7 bakery that’s been a North End institution since 1926 -Chocolate ganache from a family-owned bakery that’s been on Hanover St since 1930 And as a parting gift for joining the tour, you will be sent a post-tour email covering more of my favorite places to go, things to do, and food & drink to enjoy while you're in the Boston area! Please reach out with any inquiries!
To round off the Union Square tours, I’m glad to present the Sip & Stroll! Running Wednesday - Sunday at 7:00 pm, each person will get a choice of 4 beers, 4 glasses of wine, or 4 cocktails as we explore Union Square’s vibrant and walkable nightlife scene. During this tour, each guest will get one drink at the following locations: -A hip, spacious local hangout spot with a lounge experience reminiscent of a classic New York City-style tavern -A new, trendy wine bar owned by one of the Boston area’s most acclaimed restaurants -A Mexico City-inspired restaurant recently named by Boston Magazine as one of the best Mexican spots in the area -Bow Market, which houses a wine bar, a brewery, a cocktail bar, and over 30 different local vendors And as a parting gift for joining the tour, you will be sent a post-tour email covering more of my favorite places to go, things to do, and food & drink to enjoy while you’re in the Boston area! Small bites will be provided during the tour and are included in the price of your ticket. Please reach out with any inquiries!
The next tour I’m excited to announce is the Union Square Food Tour. This tour will run Wednesday - Saturday at 4:00 pm. You’ll be having the following: • Addicting momos from a friendly and welcoming Nepalese restaurant • Vibrant and flavorful samosas from a family-owned Indian restaurant • Tacos from one of Eater Boston’s 38 Essential restaurants • Poutine within Bow Market, one of Somerville’s coolest destinations • Artfully delicious sweets from a local Palestinian bakery And as a parting gift for joining the tour, you will be sent a post-tour email covering more of my favorite places to go, things to do, and food & drink to enjoy while you’re in the Boston area! Please don’t hesitate to reach out about any questions!
First up is the Union Square Breakfast Tour! This is an excellent way to start off your morning and I have a mix of sweet and savory breakfast dishes while learning all about the neighborhood. On this tour, you’ll be having the following: • A uniquely Bostonian donut from one of the most acclaimed shops in the area • A breakfast sandwich from Boston’s first Filipino-inspired sandwich shop • Artfully delicious sweets from a local Palestinian bakery • My most frequently eaten breakfast sandwich in the area! And as a parting gift for joining the tour, you will be sent a post-tour email covering more of my favorite places to go, things to do, and food & drink to enjoy while you’re in the Boston area! Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions!
Alright people, we’re Up and Adam I’m so excited to introduce my food tour business! As a couple of you may know, for the past couple of years I’ve been running food tours on weekends in the North End, Harvard Square, and Union Square. Now, I’m excited to announce that I’m making the leap into my own entrepreneurial endeavor and introducing 4 different food tours in Union Square, Somerville and the North End: -Union Square Breakfast Tour: Wednesday - Saturday, 11:00 am -Union Square Food Tour: Wednesday - Saturday, 4:00 pm -Union Square Sip & Stroll: Wednesday - Saturday, 7:00 pm -North End Pastry Tour: Sunday & Monday, 12:00 pm I’ll be doing practice runs the next couple of weeks before the full schedule is up and running in mid-July. Groups will be between 2 and 12 people. I’ll also gladly do private tours and corporate group tours. Please DM me, email info@upandadamfoodtours.com, and check out the link in my bio for any additional inquiries. Thank you all so much for your support!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Visit our FAQ page if you have questions regarding our services.

  • How much food can I expect to eat/drink during the tour?

    For the North End Pastry Tour, Back Bay Chocolate tours, and Union Square Breakfast Tour, tastings will be provided from 4 different locations. For the Food Tour, tastings will be provided from 5 different locations.


    For the food tours, we provide tastings, so please do not expect a full meal at each location. Tastings vary in portion size, with some tastings served while seated inside the restaurant, and others served in a more “on the go” manner to also allow time for the neighborhood component of the tour.

  • What if I have a dietary restriction or food allergy?

    All substitutions must be requested in advance, so please indicate accordingly in your reservation when purchasing tickets. Tastings are prepared ahead of time based on reservation notes, so we are unable to make changes to the orders on the fly on the day of the tour.


    For allergies and restrictions not listed, as there may not always be a “next best” best option that also meets specific dietary needs, we are not able to provide substitutions in all tasting locations. However, our tours offer a good mix of foods, including vegetarian, pescatarian and gluten-free options.


  • Do I need to purchase tickets in advance?

    Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets may be purchased through our website. Cash is not accepted for ticket purchases.

  • What's the minimum and maximum tour size?

    The minimum tour size is 2 people. The maximum size is 12 people.

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