North End Boston: Food Tasting and Historical Tour
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Experience the best of North End Boston with a food tasting and historical tour. Explore the neighborhood, taste delicious local treats, and learn about the city's rich history.
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • North End - Your North End to the Freedom Trail combines our North End Food Tour and our History and Highlights Tour to make up a brilliant half day tour that will give you a comprehensive introduction to our fair city.

We will begin at the lifeblood of Boston, the Boston Harbor with a walk through a scenic waterfront park. We’ll make our way to the heart of the North End, with views of some of the most historic sites. Tasty food is never far away in the North End. Your guide will introduce you to a small, hidden Italian bakery serving up fresh bread daily. A proper Italian salumeria is next, where you’ll have a chance to enjoy some Italian meats and cheeses. Next up, we’ll take in the energy of the North End’s busiest corridor, Hanover Street, where it’s time for a mid-tour break with your guide at a traditional Italian café.

  • Old North Church & Historic Site - You’ll hear stories about some of the most influential events that happened in Boston, including Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride. We will make our way to the Old North Church and step inside the hallowed walls.
    The Old North Church is closed until the beginning of April. During this time, we will not be able to visit inside the church, but we will stop outside of it.
  • Rose Kennedy Greenway - A taste of pizza awaits at a neighborhood favorite and then we’ll cap off the North End food experience with samples of the best Italian pastries along the back streets of this delicious neighborhood.

Continue on with your guide beyond the North End neighborhood for a leisurely stroll through some of Boston’s best markets and green spaces. You’ll begin the second part of your journey back at the Aquarium “T” Station where we’ll meet more members of the group. From the Harbor, we’ll continue past the Rose Kennedy Greenway.

  • Marriott’s Custom House - See State Street and the historic Custom House Tower, the city’s first skyscraper.
  • Faneuil Hall Marketplace - Then, your guide will lead you toward the famous Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market.
  • Quincy Market - In downtown Boston
  • Old State House - We will stop in front of the Old State House and site of the Boston Massacre. Was it really a massacre or maybe just great propaganda for the Revolution?
  • Downtown Crossing - A short trek through Downtown Crossing
  • Old City Hall - A short trek through Downtown Crossing brings you to Old City Hall. This beautiful building, done in French Revivalist architecture, was the seat of city government for years in Boston. It also happens to be the site of the birth of public education in America. You’ll definitely want to have your guide snap your picture with the bronze donkey outside the entrance.
  • Massachusetts State House - You’ll love seeing the glittering dome of the inspiring, historic, and beautiful Massachusetts State House, designed and built by famous federalist architect Charles Bulfinch in 1798. From the outside, take in the views of modern Boston, including the skyscrapers of Downtown, the Financial District, and the tallest building in New England: The John Hancock Tower.
  • Boston Public Garden - Finally, we’ll arrive at the beautiful Boston Public Garden, one of Boston’s favorite green spaces, where you’ll see locals walking the dogs, playing with the kids and enjoying lunch in the shade.
What's Included
  • Admission to Old North Church included
  • Three diverse food sampling stops
  • Italian hot beverage and pastry included at one stop
  • Special local treat to delight you
  • Panoramic views at Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market
  • Tour with an amiable English-speaking local guide
  • Learn the history of the Sons of Liberty and Boston Tea Party site
What's Not Included
  • Tips/gratuities for your guide
  • Additional food and drink
Additional Information

Explore the authentic side of Boston’s well-known district, the North End. Take a tour of Boston’s most celebrated church and enjoy a gastronomic experience in the neighborhood, featuring meats, cheeses, freshly baked bread, sweet pastries, pizza and a cup of cappuccino. Extend your journey along the Freedom Trail and beyond, and witness the progression of Boston through its remarkable history. From the landmark Boston Harbor to the scenic heart of Beacon Hill, join your local guide on a journey that links you to both the past and present of Boston.

  • This is a child-friendly tour. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge.
  • This tour can accommodate vegetarian, vegans, and gluten free options. Please notify us in advance at least 24 h before the tour start time if you have any dietary requests.
  • This tour is environmentally friendly because unlike many of the tour companies in Boston, you walk as opposed to using buses or other vehicles.
  • In the morning when you are in the famous North End, all of the food stops are 100% owned and run by locals, ensuring that local people benefit from tourism to their city. So any inclusions on the tour and additional purchases you make will directly benefit the local community.
  • You also stop at one of the world-famous churches which is as much a part of Boston’s (and America’s) history as you can get. The Old North Church is a non-profit organization that works hard to educate school children and adults on American history and colonial life. By paying an entrance fee, you are helping to maintain the church and their work.
  • We reserve the right to change both the route and places visited within the tour. Food inclusions are subject to change, dependent on availability on the day.
  • Suitable for all ages and fitness levels, but please note that this tour covers 2 km (1.3 miles) of walking.
Location
The Greenway Carousel
Atlantic Avenue
The Greenway Carousel (Outside - Next to the Carousel entrance) 191 Atlantic Ave., Boston, MA 02111
Cancellation Policy

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

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Mackenzie_f
May 21, 2024
Awesome tour! - Allison is awesome! She took us to some of the lesser known food spots in the North end - particularly love the Bricco bakery. Learned a lot of interesting history about Boston. We had a great time!!
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403michelew
May 19, 2024
Great trip though Boston - Bob was a fantastic tour guide. He brought us to non touristy places and we sampled delicious food. His knowledge of Boston history was great and he also told great stories. I would highly recommend this tour.
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B6386chdonnaj
May 18, 2024
Architectural local tour and food tour - Lexi was so knowledgeable and insightful. We enjoyed the local tour. The food was yummy. The architecture was beautiful.
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Kathryn_f
May 18, 2024
Great tour! - Lexie, our tour guide, was amazing! So knowledgeable and have great insight to local history and flavor!
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Robertmg2067pf
May 17, 2024
Boston experienced - My friends and I went on this tour, Lexi was our tour guide. it was wonderful. It was a 6-hour tour, she was so knowledgeable and funny. I would highly recommend a tour with Lexi
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R6539direnees
May 14, 2024
Simply awesome - Bob and Allan are super nice. They know a lot about Boston's history and speak easy-to-understand English. We can recommend this great tour to everyone. It was fantastic and unforgettable, also because of the many great photos. A unique experience.
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C4781uyvalerieh
May 14, 2024
Northend & Freedon Trail with Nabil - Nail was funny, engaging, and knowledgeable. Every street held an exciting piece of history. The food and atmosphere at every stop was unforgettable and delicious. The bread was unique at our first stop and so amazingly delicious, and the pizza was unlike any other, in a good way. I would rate Nabil and this tour a 10 if I could. Highly recommended.
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F8548iorafaela
May 14, 2024
The Queen's Gambit - Great experience and our tour guide Nabil made it more pleasurable.The food stops were great but the order is not the best but nevertheless we has a joyful time.
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Maviss2013
May 14, 2024
Boston - Walking Tour - Nail was an excellent tour guide with tons of information and a great personality. Would take a tour with him anytime. He made the tour very enjoyable
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Elles352
May 13, 2024
A great tour! - Tyler was a superb, knowledgeable, and interesting guide as he introduced Boston to us (our first visit!). The history he shared with us around the sites we visited made us “feel” the history. He involved group members, welcomed questions and contributions.
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