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Back Bay Tour: Chocolate & Art Exploration
5.0
15 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
- Prudential Center - The group will gather in front of the Tesla showroom, conveniently located next to the entrance of the Prudential Center.
- Newbury Street - This is the main shopping street in Back Bay, where two chocolate vendors and both art galleries can be found on Newbury St. There are numerous shops and additional galleries to explore…
- Prudential Center - The group will gather in front of the Tesla showroom, conveniently located next to the entrance of the Prudential Center.
- Newbury Street - This is the main shopping street in Back Bay, where two chocolate vendors and both art galleries can be found on Newbury St. There are numerous shops and additional galleries to explore before and/or after the tour!
- Commonwealth Avenue Mall - This 32-acre, tree-lined mall is inspired by the Parisian boulevards designed for Emperor Napoleon III. Comm Ave serves as the neighborhood’s central axis and is one of Boston’s most picturesque streets. The group will walk a few blocks to admire some sculptures and classic Back Bay row houses.
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 and serves as a city planning masterpiece, showcasing the evolution of American architectural styles 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…
Back Bay is one of Boston’s most stunning neighborhoods and serves as a city planning masterpiece, showcasing the evolution of American architectural styles 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 while exploring two art galleries, highlighting why Back Bay is a must-visit neighborhood in Boston.
During this tour, participants will savor:
- Hot chocolate from a trailblazer in America’s artisanal chocolate scene
- Cookies from a famous 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 gallery showcasing Old Masters, Impressionists, and Modern Masters from the 16th to 21st centuries
- A gallery featuring 50 artists, including ceramics, paintings, and mobiles
- 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
Tesla
Boylston Street
The group will meet in front of the Tesla showroom next to Del Frisco's at 800 Boylston St.
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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664richd
May 13, 2025
Best Chocolate/Art tour - Adam was great, very knowledgeable about every stop on this tour. The galleries were wonderful and the chocolate so delicious. We had a wonderful time and I would highly recommend this tour. to be back in Boston soon and try one of the other tours Adam has. You will not be disappointed, truly one of the best walking tours we’ve done.
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Erica_h
Apr 16, 2025
Loved it! - Adam was a great tour guide and we loved all the stops! The galleries were especially amazing. Would highly recommend!
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V5463nnmariahm
Apr 15, 2025
Stunning Back Bay Tour! - Such a perfect way to celebrate my birthday! Adam picked out wonderful chocolate options, in local stores I had never been to! We loved the galleries, and plan to go back to them all. The walk was perfect, and despite the rainy day Adam was a perfect guide, armed with his umbrella!
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M8575edpatriciar
Apr 13, 2025
10/10! - Adam was incredible! Very knowledgeable and friendly, and appropriate for the cost. Lovely way to spend an afternoon and I feel like I know much more to do some additional exploring on my own. Would definitely recommend this as an experience for a first-time visitor or someone who wants to learn more about their neighborhood.
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G1843dkcatherineh
Mar 25, 2025
Fabulous! - Adam has organised a fabulous tour of the Back Bay, sharing his knowledge of each place we went to and the samples were amazing. He has a good rapport with the staff in each establishment, a professional but friendly approach.
For me it was all about the chocolate, however, Adam provided excellent information of the different pieces of art we saw too.
When I'm next in Boston, I'll definitely book another tour.
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445alessandraj
Mar 24, 2025
Lots of fun! - Great tour! The food was delicious and all the art was beautiful. Adam is very knowledgeable and we had a great time. Perfect daytime date.
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P575jnjacquelinef
Mar 9, 2025
Good mix of the culture of art and the art of chocholate. - Adam was very informative and engaging. The tour was long enough to get to see some specific attractions and left enough time to wander on our own. We enjoyed having a smaller tour group as we went into the galleries and chocolate establishments .
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Camille
Feb 22, 2025
Great Saturday afternoon - Adam did a lovely job guiding us through four stops for chocolate and two well-chosen galleries. We're locals, and exploring a neighborhood through his expert eyes was fun. We look forward to doing another tour with him in the spring.
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Dunrap
Feb 2, 2025
Fun, different, highly recommend! - Amazing! Informative! Fun!!! Highly recommend this. Guide was personable, treats were delicious and art was SUPER cool and accessible.
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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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