Boston North End Food and History Tour Stories Behind the Bites

5.0 (15 reviews) Boston, USA
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Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

Discover Boston's oldest neighborhood on a food tour that's equal parts delicious and "mostly" accurate.

Join a local guide as you wander the cobblestone streets of the historic North End, stopping at handpicked restaurants to sample iconic local favorites. Along the way, you'll uncover fascinating stories, colorful legends, and the rich history that shaped one of America's oldest cities.

Perfect for food lovers, history buffs, and curious travelers, this relaxed walking tour combines incredible local flavors with unforgettable storytelling for an experience that's as entertaining as it is delicious.

Tour Highlights

* Enjoy six generous tastings, including handmade ravioli, brick-oven pizza, a classic Italian sandwich, seasonal New England treats, fresh cannoli, and a Boston lobster roll.
* Explore Boston's oldest neighborhood with a local guide.
* Discover fascinating history, local legends, and Mostly Accurate stories.
* All food and 20% gratuity for each stop is included.

What's included

  • Iconic Boston Lobster Roll
  • Sampling of Seasonal New England Favorites in the local market
  • Authentic Italian Sandwich on a Ciabatta roll
  • Handmade Italian Pasta
  • All food is included in the price of the tour, as well as a 20% gratuity for all stops on the tour.
  • Historic Neapolitan Pizza
  • Freshly Filled Cannoli
  • Gratuity for your guide is greatly appreciated, but not included.
  • There will be water available at some stops, as well as bottled water for sale, but you may wish to bring your own refillable water Bottle.
  • Alcohol is available for individual purchase at the first stop of the tour for those 21+.
  • Hotel Pickup/Dropoff

What to expect

  1. North End
    2h · Admission ticket included
    The majority of the tour will take place in Boston's North End. Your guide will take you across the Rose Kennedy Greenway to the cobblestone streets of Boston's oldest neighborhood.

    You'll learn about local legends, uncover secrets from the past, and hear the stories of the Italian and Irish immigrants that made this neighborhood what it is today.

    Along the way, you'll savor authentic Italian classics, such as cannoli, pizza, and handmade pasta at 3 different food stops.
  2. Paul Revere Mall
    15m
    Photo opportunity at the beautiful Paul Revere Mall as we dive into the myths and separate fact from fiction for this Boston legend.
  3. The Paul Revere House
    Pass by
    We will view the Paul Revere House from the outside, and your guide will give you insider knowledge, history, and tales from the life of Paul Revere and the untold history of the house itself.
  4. Boston Public Market
    45m · Admission ticket included
    After enjoying some amazing Italian food in the North End, we head back across the greenway to the Boston Public Market. BPM is a marketplaces focused on real local businesses in New England, sustainability, and quality.

    We will sample some seasonal New England specialties, such as honeys, nuts, jams, ciders, or donuts. Afterward, we head to a local seafood co-op for one of Boston's most iconic dishes, the Lobster Roll!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please meet 15 minutes before 11:00 in front of the Registry of Motor Vehicles sign at 136 Blackstone Street near the Boston Public Market. Your guide will be holding a large blue lobster!

End point

Please meet 15 minutes before 11:00 in front of the Registry of Motor Vehicles sign at 136 Blackstone Street near the Boston Public Market. Your guide will be holding a large blue lobster!

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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