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Boston Food Tour: Discover Hidden Culinary Gems
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Boston
This Boston food tour takes you off the beaten path—uncover hidden treasures, hear captivating tales, and understand why the North End is the epicenter of Boston’s culinary world. Ideal for food enthusiasts, history aficionados, and anyone seeking a genuine taste of Boston!
This Boston food tour takes you off the beaten path—uncover hidden treasures, hear captivating tales, and understand why the North End is the epicenter of Boston’s culinary world. Ideal for food enthusiasts, history aficionados, and anyone seeking a genuine taste of Boston!
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Greenway Carousel - Begin the North End journey at Boston Harbor, offering picturesque views of the harbor, East Boston, and historic wharfs.
- Rose Kennedy Greenway - Pass by the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway, a park featuring gardens, fountains, art, and more, spanning several Downtown Boston neighborhoods.
- North End - Start the…
- Greenway Carousel - Begin the North End journey at Boston Harbor, offering picturesque views of the harbor, East Boston, and historic wharfs.
- Rose Kennedy Greenway - Pass by the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway, a park featuring gardens, fountains, art, and more, spanning several Downtown Boston neighborhoods.
- North End - Start the culinary adventure at a hidden Italian bakery, enjoying fresh, warm bread straight from the oven. Then, visit a traditional Italian salumeria, the oldest in Boston, for a classic deli-style sandwich filled with authentic flavors. Finally, relax at a vibrant Italian café on Hanover Street with a rich cappuccino or bold espresso—just like the locals!
- Paul Revere Mall - Pass by the iconic equestrian statue of Paul Revere.
- Old North Church & Historic Site - As the caffeine takes effect, the guide delves into North End history, sharing tales of significant events like Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride. Then, visit the Old North Church, with an opportunity to step inside its historic walls.
What's Included
- Tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
- Discover hidden Italian bakery and taste fresh bread
- Taste a slice of pizza at the guide’s favorite place
- Admire the historic Old North Church - Entrance fee included
- Sample meats and cheese in the oldest Italian Salumeria in Boston
- Enjoy a traditional Italian beverage and pastry
- Friendly, English-speaking food lover guide
- Tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
- Discover hidden Italian bakery and taste fresh bread
- Taste a slice of pizza at the guide’s favorite place
- Admire the historic Old North Church - Entrance fee included
- Sample meats and cheese in the oldest Italian Salumeria in Boston
- Enjoy a traditional Italian beverage and pastry
- Friendly, English-speaking food lover guide
What's Not Included
- Additional food and drink
- Tips/gratuities for your guide
- Additional food and drink
- Tips/gratuities for your guide
Additional Information
- Are dietary requirements accommodated? Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are available. Guests must notify the operator at least 24 hours before the tour start time. While every effort is made to accommodate these needs, substitutions may not be identical to the original menu items.
- Is the tour suitable for all fitness levels? Yes, but…
- Are dietary requirements accommodated? Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are available. Guests must notify the operator at least 24 hours before the tour start time. While every effort is made to accommodate these needs, substitutions may not be identical to the original menu items.
- Is the tour suitable for all fitness levels? Yes, but please note the tour involves approximately 2 km (1.3 miles) of walking.
- Does the tour run in bad weather? Yes. The experience operates rain, shine, or snow unless conditions are deemed dangerous.
- Can the route or inclusions change? The operator reserves the right to adjust the route and places visited. Food inclusions may vary depending on availability on the day.
- Is this tour child-friendly? Yes! This tour is suitable for families. Children under 4 years old can join free of charge. A reduced child price applies for children aged 4 to 11.
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(1322 Ratings)
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Susanc3654
Jan 24, 2026
Outstanding North End Tour with Nabil - We toured the North End with our exceptional guide, Nabil, to sample delicious local foods and visit several historic colonial sites. It was an outstanding tour, thanks to Nabil's deep knowledge of the area, his enthusiasm and evident love of North End foods and culture as well as Boston history. Thanks to Nabil's knowledge and charm, the tour could not have been better. This wonderful tour was well worth the cost and a fun, fascinating and memorable experience.
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Nancy_a
Jan 19, 2026
Olivia our host was... - Olivia our host was fabulous. The food we sampled was delicious and we learned lots of fun and interesting things along the way. Highly recommend this experience.
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Kellywi6946qt
Jan 19, 2026
Olivia 10/10 tour guide! - Olivia was an amazing tour guide! Highly recommend especially for families.
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618genec
Jan 19, 2026
Great Tour - Nabil provided our group with lots of knowledge and details during the tour. Plenty of food samples were included.
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E5407dljohns
Jan 19, 2026
Food and fun - Olivia did afangtastic job on this North End food tour. Knowledgeable about the history and also shared some lesser-known information, which was great.
The stops were well planned. Olivia engaged with all members of the tour.
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F8628mljuliew
Jan 19, 2026
If you’re visiting Boston book this tour! - We had an absolutely fantastic time on the North End Food Tour, and our guide Olivia made it truly unforgettable. From the very first stop, it was clear how knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely passionate she is about Boston’s history and food scene.
We loved starting the tour tucked away in a hidden alley at Bricco Panetteria with incredible fresh bread baked with prosciutto and parmesan. Olivia then brought us to historic Caffè Vittoria, where we enjoyed excellent coffee and perfectly filled-to-order cannoli while learning about its long history. One of the highlights was visiting Salumeria Italiana, the oldest grocery store in the North End, sampling delicious Italian sandwiches and a unique balsamic vinegar bottled just for that shop. The pizza stop at the original Regina Pizzeria was a must — thin, brick-oven crust with a perfect sauce-to-cheese ratio, and so much history behind it.
Beyond the food, Olivia’s storytelling along the Freedom Trail really stood out. Hearing the lesser-known details about Paul Revere, including his family, businesses, and even the part of the midnight ride that often gets left out, made the history come alive and genuinely fun. She struck the perfect balance between education, humor, and local insight.
Olivia also shared great restaurant recommendations we’re excited to try next time we’re in Boston. This tour was well paced, thoughtfully curated, and full of memorable moments.
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M7277cfsarahh
Jan 18, 2026
Best Food Tour In North End! - 5/5 experience!! I went with my dad and we loved our tour guide Olivia, she was delightful and very knowledgeable about the history within north end. For me it was more like a history tour with food on the side which I loved. She also surprised us with another dessert! Really loved the tour worth your money, and definitely ask for olivia !
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Darren
Jan 18, 2026
North End Food, Fun, and History! - Our tour guide, Olivia, loves her job and that come thru in how she organizes her tour. We learned the history of the local Boston North End businesses and sampled a perfect variety of their foods. In addition, we were informed of the history that happened in the area which connected to other site’s lore that we had experience on our vacation. Olivia’s humor, knowledge, and passion continually shined on this tour. Would definitely recommend her!!
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Katherinelu814ck
Jan 18, 2026
Nabil is amazing! - Amazing experience. We are not usually tour people but this was hands down the best part of our trip. The tour guide Nabil was spectacular and incredibly knowledgeable. If you want to learn about and eat delicious authentic food from the north end, you need to take his tour!
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Discover188194
Jan 17, 2026
Tasting the north end - Amazing experience with Nabil. He supports the community and is so sweet and considerate. Best tour we’ve ever taken🏆.
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