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  Deborah gave us such great history of area and so much information about the food. The food was so delicious and the company was great. We really want to go... read more back to Northampton to try out more places.

  Awesome Amherst Day - Our family (2 parents with adult kids) had an awesome day exploring Amherst with Davis. He was so sweet, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic. The stops were all top-notch and I would... read more definitely go back to all 5. Really nice combination of local farm-to-table and international college town cuisine.

  Great Friends, Delicious Food and Amazing Fall Weather - What a perfect fall today to enjoy delicious food curated by Pioneer Valley Food Tours in historic downtown Northampton. Every bite was savored. Our guide, Davis, was knowledgeable, enthusiastic and... read more charming. We were stuffed by stop three, but powered through it all. Thank you for a wonderful afternoon.

  Great tour with Davis - Had a great time with friends on the Northampton food tour. Davis was very knowledgeable about the local produce and restaurants. The food was great and we all... read more left stuffed and happy. We’ll definitely book another tour.

  Take a tour; you won't regret it! - What a wonderful tour! Deborah was a friendly, pleasant, and knowledgable tour guide. She is clearly passionate about foods sourced in the Pioneer Valley, and enjoys sharing that passion... read more with others. We had delicious fruit, chocolate, a falafel plate, AMAZING bread from Hungry Ghost, and more!
Deborah added lots of considerate small touches that went a long way, such as a table cloth for each outdoor table we ate at, hand sanitizer always at the ready, and bottled water.
She has close relationships with the proprietors and employees of the local businesses we visited. The owner of Hungry Ghost came out and gave us a little talk on wheat and bread-making. It was fascinating!

  Thoroughly enjoyable experience - Deborah is a fantastic guide to the food and history of the Connecticut River Valley. She is a warm and welcoming host who is also very knowledgeable about food, cooking,... read more and culture. Even though I have lived in the area for more than two decades, I learned so much about the restaurants, shops, and products this area has to offer. I will definitely be visiting many of the places we spoke about and stopped at. I highly recommend this to both locals and visitors - it would be a great introduction to the area for new arrivals!

  Deborah helped to organize a private walking food tour of Springfield for myself and my partner. Though the day was hot, we persevered and (having not spent much time in... read more Springfield before) often found ourselves saying "We have to come back here!" Whether you are a foodie, a fan of the Pioneer Valley, or just looking to get to know the area better, I would highly recommend a tour with Deborah. Her excitement and appreciation of the community is evident (and infectious). We appreciated her flexibility to research not only the restaurants, but also the surrounding architecture and history of other landmarks, of an area that she has not previously based a tour out of. We would highly recommend a tour with Deborah and will probably join her again for a tour in the future!

  Highly Recommend - What a delightful food tour. I previously lived in New England for 36 years and still learned some very interesting history and current changes post pandemic. Deborah is very knowledgeable,... read more engaging and excellent at her job. We couldn’t have been more pleased with the food and experience.

  Eating and Learning about Food in the Pioneer Valley - My wife and I had a lovely tour with Deborah this week. It was thoroughly enjoyable. The food was excellent and her telling of the history of food and food... read more products in the Pioneer Valley was compelling. Deborah is warm, curious, and engaging and was a total delight as our tour guide. We are looking forward to returning sometime soon. We recommend Deborah and Pioneer Valley Food Tours highly.

  I received a gift certificate for this food tour from my sister who thought it would be a great day out with my daughter who is attending UMASS in Amherst... read more and she was absolutely right! Deborah couldn't have been nicer and so knowledgeable about the area and food in general. We visited some great places, ate great food and had so much fun! Priceless time with my daughter and great conversations with Deborah:)
I highly recommend this tour!!