Back Bay Wine Tour

Take a journey with us through the posh Back Bay district. Learn about history and culture while sampling wine at three exquisite locations.

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price per person: $56.00

Back Bay Wine Tour
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What is a City Wine Tour?: City Wine Tours are walking tours that showcase specific city neighborhoods and premium wine destinations, such as upscale restaurants, luxury hotels and gourmet wine shops. At each destination, tour guests enjoy a private wine tasting. Tours last two hours and focus on wine tasting, wine pairing and wine history.
Who gives these tours?: City Wine Tours are led by our Wine Ambassadors. Our Ambassadors all hold advanced certifications in viticulture. They are dynamic and entertaining and help you have fun while tasting and learning about wine.
How much wine is served?: Over the course of the entire tour you will have the opportunity to taste up to 6 different varietals in the equivalent of 2-4 glasses of wine.
What is the length of the tour?: The tour lasts about two hours.
How far will I walk?: The total distance between all stops varies from neighborhood to neighborhood, but there is never more than 0.6 miles of walking on the tour. We walk at a leisurely pace on easy terrain.
Is this a bus tour?: No, guests walk short distances within specific neighborhoods. We can accommodate private group tours wishing to use buses.
How many people are on each tour?: In order to provide an intimate and comfortable wine experience group size is limited to 12 guests per tour.
How should I dress for the tour?: Please dress seasonally in comfortable casual to dressy-casual clothing and shoes.
What will I learn on a City Wine Tour?: Guests will learn details about the wines we taste, the locations we visit and the history of the neighborhood between stops.
Will I learn about Boston on your tours?: Yes! Our Ambassadors will incorporate important information about the neighborhood you are touring.
I live in the city. Is the tour still good for me?: Absolutely! On our tours you will explore hidden places that you may not have known about and experience VIP settings in new destinations.
How often do tours run?: Tours run 1-2 times a week in each location. Check our calendar for specifics.
Do I need a reservation?: Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tours sell out quickly so make sure to buy online or call our sales staff to make your reservations. We accept major credit cards including American Express.
Is gratuity included?: A City Wine Tour does not include gratuity in the cost of the ticket. We suggest a 15% - 20% tip if your are satisfied with your tour.
Are private tours available?: Absolutely! Check out our premium events page for tastings and exciting wine excursions.
Is the tour handicap accessible?: Most of the tours are wheelchair accessible. Please contact us directly if you are interested in taking the tour and have a disability.
Can I bring a camera?: Absolutely! If you get some good images please post them on our Facebook page.
Can I bring children on the tour?: We love kids, but this is not the tour for them. Please check out our tours of Harvard University and the Freedom Trail if you would like to entertain under-aged family members!
How are you affiliated with Boston?: Trademark Tours, is a proud member of the Greater Boston Visitors and Convention Bureau and the Greater Boston Concierge Association. We’ve been touring visitors in Boston since 2006.
What is the cancellation policy for City Wine Tours?: Because of the high demand for these tours, tickets are non-refundable. Once purchased and scheduled, tickets cannot be refunded or rescheduled. Tickets are privately transferrable.
What is your weather policy?: Tours take place rain or shine. In the rare situation that we are forced to cancel the event, tours will be rescheduled or refunded.

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Legal Seafoods offers a 40 page-wine list and just inside you’ll see a two-story cascading fountain, the center-piece of the restaurant. Splash down in their dining room or make waves in their comfortable lounge three fathoms below. The award-winning Wine Cellar, which holds over 10,000 bottles and 800 different labels, is where our Back Bay wine tour begins!

Maggiano's Maggiano’s Boston is the perfect place to celebrate together and enjoy authentic Italian food. And what goes better with Italian food than Italian wine! Our wine ambassadors lead a Maggiano's tasting in the comfort of the VIP room!

L'Espalier Restaurant We are proud to feature L’Espalier on our Back Bay wine tour. L'Espalier is credited with being the first independently owned restaurant to bring haute cuisine to Boston. Located on Boylston Street when it opened in 1978, L’Espalier moved to a historic Back Bay townhouse in 1982. In 2008 L'Espalier returned to Boylston Street where it currently resides adjacent to the Mandarin Oriental Hotel.

Let us take you back in time on our Back Bay wine tour! We provide unique insight on the captivating urban design of Boston’s Back Bay, which perfectly showcases the 19thcentury American Victorian infrastructure. Come sample the best Italian, classical New England, and French restaurants that Boston has to offer while enjoying the beautiful architecture of the Back Bay. Come on our Back Bay wine tour and enjoy exquisite French Cabernets, Sicilian Marsalas, and many other selections! Must be 21 yrs old to attend. Saturday & Sunday from 3:00-5:00pm.

Starting Location

The tour begins at Legal Seafood at 26 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116 on Saturday and Sunday at 3:00PM.

Directions

Here's a link for directions:
http://www.legalseafoods.com/ParkSquare

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