“The couple started Off the Beaten Path Food Tours in 2017, first in Somerville’s Davis Square and later adding tours in Cambridge and other parts of Boston, like Jamaica Plain. Though the company started in eastern Massachusetts, “It was always our goal to expand past the Boston area,” Bell said.”
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"What fun!!! I've been living in the area for about a year and a half now and clearly I've not gotten out much. This tour was absolutely perfect for exploring, learning, and trying new and interesting food. Not only was this beyond tasty, but it was entertaining and informational. I could not recommend this more for locals and visitors!"

"In my opinion, Yelpers definitely want to get off the beaten path and discover places the locals love to eat! I was so excited to find this tour of Davis Square after moving to the area recently. I absolutely LOVED it and am telling all my friends and acquaintances to go take this tour!"

"The tours are a fun way to get to know the local squares/centers. We met some of the owners and at delicious food. Plus a little history thrown in helps round out the tour! Definitely recommend to try one out!"

"Went on the Lowell food tour. I'm new to Lowell and it was such a great introduction! It wasn't just food tastings- I learned a ton of fun history facts about Lowell. Highly recommend for a date night or group outing!"

"Enjoyed the opportunity to explore a great neighborhood and taste many delights! There was lively discussion about which was our favorite, we couldn't decide. Well worth the trip!"

"Wonderful food tour and I've done them around the world. Have even been back to a couple of the restaurants we were introduced to. Can't recommend this highly enough. Hope to do more with this company. "

"I had a blast on my Chocolate Tour with Off The Beaten Path and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a “sweet” way to have fun."

"We went on the Chocolate Food Tour in Harvard Square and loved it! A perfect balance of chocolate consumption (in a variety of different forms), chocolate history, some local Boston/Harvard history, and the route was a lovely walk and way to see Harvard. Would definitely recommend!"

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“Keep the ballpark theme going with a sampling of the “best American eats” on an Off the Beaten Path Food Tour that’s served with a dose of Fenway neighborhood history.”
“We run tours in some of the coolest neighborhoods from Cambridge to Lowell. If people are visiting Boston, it’s a good time!”
“For a unique, food-focused tour, check out Off the Beaten Path Food Tours. Tastings, tours, and progressive dinners are offered in Harvard Square, Kendall Square, Jamaica Plain, and more….
“Go on a foodie adventure with Off the Beaten Path Food Tours in Boston. “Our food tours are unique in that we offer a lot of delicious food, so come hungry,” said Lizzie, co-founder of Off the Beaten Path Food Tours.”
“Off the Beaten Path Food Tours — known locally for its tours of Union and Davis Squares in Somerville, and Harvard Square Food and Chocolate tours — is debuting a new walking tour this spring.”
“A new tour with a Jamaica Plain foodie focus is making its way through the neighborhood while encompassing history, dessert, beer and delicious food. “We truly believe JP has the freshest, yummiest food in town…”
“With innumerable new establishments and favorite old haunts as well dotting the landscape, it helps to have a expert connect the dots on Greater Boston’s ever-growing food map. Lizzie and Sam of Off The Beaten Path…
“Based in Somerville, Off The Beaten Path’s first food tour is of Davis Square and includes the most delicious food around, with 2.5-3 hours of eating, walking around, and learning about the rich history of the area.”
“Off The Beaten Path Food Tours & Experiences debuted in Somerville recently, providing tourists a fun and exciting way to go off-the-beaten-path and explore the diverse neighborhoods beyond downtown Boston, with walking tours and tastings at some of the hippest spots around.”
“We were thinking more about our neighborhood here, and the entrepreneurs, really, the local businesspeople who are taking a risk and looking to grow,” she explains. “What were they doing before? Were they in IT like George from Opa Greek Yeeros? Were they in finance like Alan from Oat Shop?”