Central Square Food & Mural Arts Tour [Tue night]

Discover Central Square, a diverse & fun Cambridge community, through its unique food & art murals on this weeknight version of our Sunday tour!

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On this weekend tour you will…

Cambridge’s Best Eats

Whether it’s date night or a friends night out, sample the area’s best eats and most exciting spots together including Michelin-recognized acclaimed PAGU!

Central Square Public Art

Uncover the vibrant public art murals of Central Square, Graffiti Alley, and within a hidden passageway.

From Hidden Art to Vietnamese

From a twist on Vietnamese to homemade specialities, you’ll taste the area’s best!

Food Tour Details

120 mins

1 mile

3 stops

$65
includes all food + drinks

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See the Weekend version of this tour.

Have fun and unleash your inner art and food critic while exploring Central Square, Cambridge with us. Discover a hidden art passageway – this tour is full of cool surprises!

A Food Tour for Birthdays, Date Nights, & More

Whether you’re celebrating your birthday, enjoying date night, or having a fun night out with friends – this tour is for you! Our friendly and local guides will take guests along Massachusetts Avenue to uncover the evolution of the area and the ever-increasing importance of self expression.

Why Choose Off The Beaten Path Food Tours?

✓ TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence winner
✓ 5-star average rating from delighted guests
✓ Local expertise from guides who live and breathe Cambridge
✓ 95% of our guests book directly with us for the authentic experience

Book now and discover why Central Square is Cambridge’s most colorful and delicious destination!

Food Tour Itinerary

What to Expect

Visit this beloved art district Cambridge, in between Harvard University and MIT, steps from downtown Boston
Paint graffiti in famous Graffit i Alley and uncover a secret second alley full of art!
Immerse yourself in murals at Shojo Cambridge and enjoy their authentic Vietnamese green papaya salad, butter beef spring rolls, pork belly bao and a fascinating beverage surprise!
Discover Michelin-recommended Bib Gourmand PAGU and its remarkable Japanese tapas, including chef’s choice from new menu items such as strawberry amazake ice cream to tasty patatas bravas and yummy black cod croquetas
Enjoy local neighborhood gem Viale while eating the best arancini in Boston and enjoying their occhi stellati mocktail under the stars
Discover and discuss the art murals together with a friendly guide!

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

Vegan, Gluten-free, and Vegetarian Diets

YES DAIRY-FREE, GLUTEN-FREE, VEGAN, and VEGETARIAN diets can be accommodated on this tour.

Central Square Location

Home to a vibrant public art scene, including iconic Graffiti Alley, a sanctioned graffiti walkway that changes daily, and a variety of impressive large scale murals commissioned by the city from award-winning local talent. Uncover the artists and meaning behind these dynamic murals and enjoy delicious, diverse eats from local independent establishments – restaurant in Central Square – including a hidden art wall, top restaurant in Boston, and even a dynamic pan-Asian bar! Uncover murals within the restaurants.

If you have 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.

Per industry standard, private tours are not refundable. We look forward to meeting you. Thanks for supporting our small business, local guides, and independent restaurants!

Meet To the right of Shojo Cambridge Under the Market Central awning

Shojo Cambridge, 425 Massachusetts Ave UNIT 4B, Cambridge, MA 02139

**PLEASE NOTE THE WEEKEND TOUR MEETS IN A DIFFERENT LOCATION**

Note: there are other Shōjō restaurants in Boston but this is the only location near Market Central in Cambridge

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This Tour’s Food Guides

Customer Food Tour Reviews

I recently took the Central Square Cambridge Food and Mural Arts Tour led by James, and it was an incredible experience! … The tour was well-paced, informative, and engaging. I learned so much about the local history, enjoyed delicious food, and admired the beautiful art murals in Central Square. Our guide’s passion for the subject matter truly shone through, making the tour both educational and entertaining. I highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in exploring the vibrant culture of Central Square. Thank you for a memorable and insightful experience!

Bibek
★★★★★

Had an amazing experience at the Tuesday evening Food and Mural Arts Tour! Even with the rainy weather, it did not disappoint. We stopped at 3 restaurants and all were very unique from each other. It was really cool to be able to chat with the owners/chefs and learn a little bit about the inspiration behind the food, as well as the murals they commissioned to have a home there… Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone who loves food and art and wants a more local experience when visiting Boston!

Aubreylyn
★★★★★

The Central Square Mural Arts Tour was a fantastic experience! From the captivating art scattered thorughout the streets to the vibrand community vibes, every step was a treat for the senses. Our tour guide, Sophie, was an absolute gem, effortlessly weaving tales of the area’s history with a contagious passion for local cuisine. I work in Central Square and would have never noticed the hidden gems along my typical route. I will definitely take my friends and family on more of these tours!

Gabrielle
★★★★★

Such a fun tour! The art is phenomenal and food is AMAZING. Emily is very friendly and knowledgeable guide. A must for anyone visiting Cambridge.

Caroline
★★★★★