Boston North End Food Tour with Authentic Local Flavors & Dishes

4.8 (1,677 reviews) Boston, USA
Duration2h - 3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

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 pastrami sandwich, 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. Whether you’re a foodie, history lover, or simply craving the best bites in Boston, this tour blends culture, flavor, and local charm into one memorable experience.

Options

3-Hour Small Group Food Tour

3-Hour Small Group Tour: Choose this option to join our 3-Hour Secret Food Tour Boston in a group of 12 people or less!
Starting point:
The New England Holocaust Memorial, 98 Union St, Boston, MA 02129, USA

2-Hour Express Tour

Express Boston Food Tour: Choose this option to join our 2-hour Boston Express Food Tour in a group of 15 people or less!
Starting point:
Samuel Adams Memorial, 6 Faneuil Hall Sq, Boston, MA 02109, USA

Private 3-Hour Food Tour

Private Tour Upgrade: Choose this option to upgrade to a 3-hour private food tour of Boston North End for only you and your group!
Starting point:
The New England Holocaust Memorial, 98 Union St, Boston, MA 02129, USA

What's included

  • *** 3-hour Food Tour ***
  • Cheese with prosciutto & Authentic wood-fired pizza
  • A Sweet Treat with an authentic arancini & our signature Secret Dish!
  • Creamy New England clam chowder & Mini Pastrami Sandwich
  • *** 2-hour Express Tour ***
  • Classic Boston cream donut & a Secret Dish!
  • New England clam chowder
  • Italian brick-oven pizza & sweet mini cannoli
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Boston Public Market
    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. North Square Park
    10m
    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'll meet in front of the James Michael Curley Statue Congress St @, North St, Boston, MA 02108, United States. Our guide will carry an orange umbrella for easy recognition.

Meeting point

We'll meet in front of the The New England Holocaust Memorial. Our guide will carry an orange umbrella for easy recognition.

End point

The tour ends at the Boston Public Market

End point

The tour ends on Hanover street.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • *This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
  • *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.

Cancellation policy

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

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