Quincy, MA Presidential Food Tour

Embark on a delicious journey through America’s “City of Presidents” where history meets incredible flavors!

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Our Tour’s Activities

Sample hard apple cider like John Adams did and real fruit smoothie

Try his favorite drink or a mocktail, while learning about his life. Also enjoy a refreshing fruit smoothie!

Devour the best french croissants

Heard of Niveaux Patisserie’s showstopper instagrammable pastries? You’ll be amazed! They even import the french butter, chocolate, and flour!

Taste of Quincy

Sample breakfast tots from a neighborhood gem. Learn about the influx of Asian Americans to Quincy and their irreplaceable impact on its thriving food scene!

Food Tour Details

2 hours

1 mile

3 Stops

$80/guest

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Fun for adults, teens, and kids!
Most Tours sell out 48 hours in advance

Embark on a delicious journey through America’s “City of Presidents” where history meets incredible flavors!

Now home to a thriving, diverse community, Quincy is particularly renowned for being the birthplace of two U.S. presidents, John Adams and John Quincy Adams. Beyond its presidential ties, Quincy has a history intertwined with industry, including a granite quarrying industry and a significant shipbuilding center.

Join our expert local guides for an unforgettable 2-hour walking adventure through the heart of Quincy’s vibrant food scene. This intimate small-group tour takes you beyond the typical tourist spots to discover the authentic tastes that make this historic city special and weaves together the Presidential stories and sites.

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 Quincy
✓ 95% of our guests book directly with us for the authentic experience

Book now and taste why Quincy is Boston’s best-kept culinary secret!

Food Tour Itinerary

What to Expect

Discover local landmarks of importance in the city that is the birthplace of two U.S. presidents, John Adams and John Quincy Adams. Our tour will focus on a taste of Quincy’s thriving food scene, but it will also explore major attractions such as: Hancock Cemetery, Quincy Town Hall, Church of the Presidents (the final resting place of Presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams, and First Ladies Abigail and Louisa Catherine Adams.)
Stroll the historic streets, smoothie in hand from Kwench, and learn interesting tidbits about the lives of past presidents.
Explore a neighborhood hot spot with ship-building vibes at Kilroy’s, as well as taste a hard cider like John Adams’ enjoyed (or a mocktail).
Revel in the gorgeous steak house Mason’s, try a chef’s tasting appetizer and enjoy one of their famous colorful croissants from acclaimed Niveaux Patisserie – definitely one of the best desserts you’ll ever eat.
Extend your stay by watching a short film at the Visitor’s Center, entitled Enduring Legacy: Four Generations of the Adams Family.

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

Gluten-free and Vegetarian Diets

YES VEGETARIAN diets can be accommodated on this tour.

NO although GLUTEN-FREE, DAIRY-FREE and VEGAN diets can be accomodated on some stops of this tour, we cannot accomodate these diets for all stops of this tour. Contact us for more details.

Now home to a thriving, diverse community, Quincy is particularly renowned for being the birthplace of two U.S. presidents, John Adams and John Quincy Adams. Beyond its presidential ties, Quincy has a history intertwined with industry, including a thriving granite quarrying industry and a significant shipbuilding center.

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 OUTSIDE Adams National Historical Park Visitor Center (may not be open)

1250 Hancock Street, Quincy MA 02169

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This Tour’s Food Guides

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Customer Food Tour Reviews

“What fun! I live in Quincy, and I have tried to piece together the history myself but with all of the new restaurants opening up recently and the abundance of history, I really loved how Off The Beaten Path Food Tours reintroduced me to my hometown. I can’t wait to explore their other tours!

★★★★★