North End-Little Italy Boston Walking Tour: History + Photo Tips

5.0 (28 reviews) Boston, USA
Duration1h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

Explore Boston’s North End–Little Italy on a small-group walking tour led by a longtime local guide. Walk through the city’s oldest neighborhood and learn about its fascinating immigrant history, iconic landmarks, and Italian-American heritage.

Stroll past famous North End pastry shops, cafés, and narrow historic streets and discover why the area is one of the city’s most beloved neighborhoods. See Freedom Trail landmarks such as Paul Revere’s House and Old North Church, along with hidden gems most visitors miss.

Designed for history buffs, urban explorers, smartphone users, and casual photographers, this North End tour features engaging historical commentary and fun smartphone photo tips to help you capture the area’s character and energetic vibe. It is not a technical photography class.

A PhotoWalks North End–Little Italy tour offers a memorable way to explore one of the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods.

What's included

  • Hidden gems off-the-beaten path in the North End not to be missed
  • Perfect balance of history, sightseeing, storytelling, history and creativity
  • See 2 Freedom Trail sites: Paul Revere's House and Old North Church.
  • Fascinating Commentary of the North End's immigrant history
  • Small-group experience led by a longtime local Boston guide
  • A relaxed walking tour—not a technical photography class
  • Smartphone photography tips to help you take better photos on a guided walking tour
  • Ideal for first-time visitors, locals, couples, solo travelers, and families

What to expect

  1. North End
    1h 15m
    ■ Hanover Street
    ■ Paul Revere's House
    ■ North Square
    ■ Paul Revere statue
    ■ Old North Church
    ■ Salem Street
    ■ Hidden gems off-the-beaten path
  2. The Paul Revere House
    Pass by
    Historic home built in 1680 and a Freedom Trail landmark
  3. Old North Church & Historic Site
    Pass by
    See the oldest church in Boston. Find out what really happened here on April 18, 1775, the night before the American Revolution began.
  4. All Saints Way
    2m · Admission ticket included
    One of the North End's fascinating hidden spots
  5. Paul Revere Mall
    5m · Admission ticket included
    A tree-lined pedestrian promenade anchored by the iconic Paul Revere statue and Old North Church
  6. Skinny House
    2m · Admission ticket not included
    The famous narrow home in Boston’s North End is now one of the neighborhood's curiosities.
  7. Copp's Hill Burying Ground
    Pass by
    Historic cemetery in Boston’s North End and a Freedom Trail landmark

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

SABA, your tour guide, will meet you at the boxer statue on the corner of Hanover + Cross Streets.

Please arrive 5-10 minutes early.

Subway: North Station. (Green/Orange Line)

***Please RECONFIRM your reservation by text (617-851-2273) or email [email protected]

End point

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • There are NO RESTROOM STOPS.
  • Please RECONFIRM your reservation at least 48 hours prior to the tour date. Send an email to: [email protected] or text message to 617-851-2273. Thank You.
  • Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes prior to the scheduled tour time. Your punctuality is appreciated.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

5.0 (28)
From
$45.00 per person
Check availability & book
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts
  • Instant confirmation
  • You'll choose your date and travelers and pay on viator.com. Prices vary by date, group size and option.
More activities in Boston
From
$45.00 per person
Check availability