Boston Private Food Tour with 6+ Authentic Tastings

4.9 (182 reviews) Boston, USA
Duration3h
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Discover Boston’s famous North End, where Italian tradition meets New England seafood, on our Secret Food Tour. Over 3 delicious hours, our local guide will lead you through cobblestone streets as you explore the city’s rich 400-year history while tasting its most iconic dishes.

Enjoy a comforting cup of New England Clam Chowder, a buttery Lobster Roll, authentic Italian Brick Oven Pizza, a sweet Mini Cannoli, a refreshing Lemon Slush, and more. In total, you’ll experience 6+ tastings, including Our Delicious Secret Dish, revealed only on the tour.

Along the way, we’ll share stories of Boston’s past, from Puritan settlers to the modern-day city, making each stop both flavorful and unforgettable.

As a private tour, everything works around you! Our start times are much more easy going, dates can open up. It's a much more intimate and cozy experience. No need to shout over other tourists, you will have every question answered, and leave feeling like a native yourself!

What's included

  • Creamy New England clam chowder
  • Authentic Arancini
  • Our Signature Secret Dish!
  • A Sweet Treat: Step back in time at a stunning, well-preserved 1932 old-world coffee and spice shop,
  • Mini Pastrami Sandwich
  • Classic Mini Cannoli
  • Italian Brick Oven Pizza
  • Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-off
  • Gratuity

What to expect

  1. 1h
    We'll explore high-quality artisan and ethnic products, along with freshly-prepared foods from independent merchants at the Boston Public Market.
  2. Pass by
    Hanover Street, once a Native American path, now a vital Boston thoroughfare, renamed in 1708 after the House of Hanover, hosts Little Italy's Italian culture and played a role in the American Revolution, featuring landmarks like St. Stephen’s Church and the Concert Hall.
  3. Pass by
    A historical plaque at 256 Hanover Street in Boston's North End commemorates the trial and execution of Italian anarchists Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti on August 23, 1972
  4. Pass by
    We'll take a moment to eat at this spot full of history. North Square has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1961, greeting visitors to the North End with historic charm.
  5. Pass by
    Built in 1680, it is downtown Boston’s oldest building and one of the few remaining 17th-century dwellings in a large urban area in the United States.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will meet in front of the The New England Holocaust Memorial - 98 Union St, Boston, MA 02129, United States

End point

The tour ends on Hanover Street.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • *Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
  • • Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
  • • This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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