Boston North End Food Tour with Authentic Local Flavors & Dishes
- 2–3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
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.
Inclusions
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
What's not
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Itinerary
We'll explore high-quality artisan and ethnic products, along with freshly-prepared foods from independent merchants at the Boston Public Market.
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.
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
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.
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.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.8
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5We loved it!
Jack Made it fun and knew lots of history about the places and foods. Had great food. Its not strenuous, but easy walking and not a lot.
5Great value and so fun
This was an amazing time and value for your money. Tommy was an amazing tour guide....So hospitable and shared so many stories and took us to all these little hidden gems! Be prepared to be full and pace yourself with all of the treats. This is a must do if visiting the boston location..
5Great fall afternoon with Elizabeth
The experience was a wonderful combo of history & food. Our guide Elizabeth was so knowledgable, accommodating & full of recommendations. She is kind & an excellent tour guide.
5Amazing. A must do in Boston.
Our tour guide, Gabe, was great. He was personable, knowledgeable and kept the group engaged for more than 3 hours. The food was a great sampling of everything that makes Boston great. We learned a lot about the history of Boston and it's unique districts while enjoying great food and drinks. We wish we had added the beverage package to our reservation.
5Take the tour!
Great day! Perfect sampling of food in the North End. Pacing was great!
5Great experience!
Tommy was a great guide! Really great food, was awesome getting to try all the best spots without waiting in any of the lines. Definitely worth it and a fun way to spend time in Boston.
Know before you go
- 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.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Secret Food Tours
- 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.
How it compares in Boston
- Its from-price is 13% below the median of the 476 experiences we list in Boston.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 16 of 476.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Boston
Boston, the capital of Massachusetts, is a compact harbour city of colonial history, red-brick streets, universities and seafood on the New England coast.
Boston was founded in 1630 and played a central part in the American Revolution, and its Freedom Trail, a red line on the pavement, links sixteen sites across the old centre, from Boston Common to Charlestown. Beacon Hill has gas lamps, cobbled streets and brick row houses, while the North End, the old Italian quarter, has the Old North Church and the Paul Revere House.
Top-ranked sights in Boston: Boston North End, Boston Old State House, Massachusetts State House.
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