Taste the Season
Explore Boston’s historic downtown and North End on a two-hour walking tour filled with holiday cheer, warm cider donuts, and stories that connect Boston’s culinary heritage with its festive past. From Kane’s Donuts in the Financial District to the Italian bakeries of the North End, savor a sweet slice of Boston’s seasonal spirit.
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$65 USD
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Ages All
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2 Hours
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Massachusetts, United States
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Boston
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- Holiday Donut Tastings
- Historic Neighborhood Walk
- Boston Cream Classics
- Cider Donuts & Cocoa
- North End Bakeries
- Family Friendly Tour
- Perfect Winter Outing
- Festive City Views
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- Multiple donut tastings, history of each shop, guided walking tour through Boston landmarks.
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- Comfortable shoes, warm clothing, and an empty stomach for all the sweet indulgence ahead!
Boston: Historic Holiday Donut Tour Features
Festive Walking Tour
Walk through Boston’s historic neighborhoods while sampling donuts from top local bakeries.
Sweet Seasonal Flavors
Try cider donuts, Boston cream treats, and holiday-inspired flavors from local favorites.
Historic Stops
Visit the Financial District, Public Market, and North End while hearing tales of old Boston.
Boston: Historic Holiday Donut Tour Details
- Highlights
- Description
- Itinerary
- Price & Availability
- Food & Drink
- Instructions
- Restrictions
- Transportation
Highlights
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Holiday Donut Tastings
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Historic Neighborhood Walk
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Boston Cream Classics
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Cider Donuts & Cocoa
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North End Bakeries
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Family Friendly Tour
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Perfect Winter Outing
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Festive City Views
Description
Stroll through the heart of Boston on this sweet and spirited holiday tour. Starting at Kane’s Donuts, guests will enjoy a festive tasting of handcrafted donuts before exploring the Boston Public Market and its seasonal vendors. Along the way, guides share stories of Boston’s past and present—from colonial trade to holiday traditions—before the grand finale in the North End, where Italian bakeries serve up classic Boston cream donuts. It’s a delicious blend of history, lights, and local flavor—perfect for families, friends, or couples craving a cozy winter outing.
Itinerary
- 9:00 AM – Meet at Kane’s Donuts, 90 Oliver St, Boston, MA
9:15 AM – Sample donuts and learn about Boston’s historic waterfront
9:45 AM – Walk to Boston Public Market for cider donuts and stories
10:15 AM – Explore the North End’s Italian heritage and bakeries
11:00 AM – End at Union Square Donuts, savoring your final sweet treat
Price & Availability
$65 Adults • $55 Kids (10 and under).
Duration: 2 hours.
Includes tastings at multiple bakeries and local holiday favorites.
Food & Drink
Holiday-themed donuts, cider donuts, Boston cream pastries. Hot drinks available for purchase at stops.
Instructions
Begins at Kane’s Donuts (90 Oliver St) and concludes near the Boston Public Market. Street and garage parking nearby.
Restrictions
Wheelchair and stroller friendly; walking distance approx. 2 miles.
Transportation
Transportation not included; guests return to nearby starting point.









