Boston North End Food and History Tour Stories Behind the Bites
- Max Travelers12 people
- CategoryCultural Tours, Food & Drink
Overview
Discover Boston’s oldest neighborhood on a food tour that’s equal parts delicious and “mostly” accurate.
Join a local guide as you wander the cobblestone streets of the historic North End, stopping at handpicked restaurants to sample iconic local favorites. Along the way, you’ll uncover fascinating stories, colorful legends, and the rich history that shaped one of America’s oldest cities.
Perfect for food lovers, history buffs, and curious travelers, this relaxed walking tour combines incredible local flavors with unforgettable storytelling for an experience that’s as entertaining as it is delicious.
Tour Highlights
* Enjoy six generous tastings, including handmade ravioli, brick-oven pizza, a classic Italian sandwich, seasonal New England treats, fresh cannoli, and a Boston lobster roll.
* Explore Boston’s oldest neighborhood with a local guide.
* Discover fascinating history, local legends, and Mostly Accurate stories.
* All food and 20% gratuity for each stop is included.
What's included
Iconic Boston Lobster Roll
Sampling of Seasonal New England Favorites in the local market
Authentic Italian Sandwich on a Ciabatta roll
Handmade Italian Pasta
All food is included in the price of the tour, as well as a 20% gratuity for all stops on the tour.
Historic Neapolitan Pizza
Freshly Filled Cannoli
What's Not included
Gratuity for your guide is greatly appreciated, but not included.
There will be water available at some stops, as well as bottled water for sale, but you may wish to bring your own refillable water Bottle.
Alcohol is available for individual purchase at the first stop of the tour for those 21+.
Hotel Pickup/Dropoff
Itinerary
The majority of the tour will take place in Boston's North End. Your guide will take you across the Rose Kennedy Greenway to the cobblestone streets of Boston's oldest neighborhood. nnYou'll learn about local legends, uncover secrets from the past, and hear the stories of the Italian and Irish immigrants that made this neighborhood what it is today. nnAlong the way, you'll savor authentic Italian classics, such as cannoli, pizza, and handmade pasta at 3 different food stops.
Photo opportunity at the beautiful Paul Revere Mall as we dive into the myths and separate fact from fiction for this Boston legend.
We will view the Paul Revere House from the outside, and your guide will give you insider knowledge, history, and tales from the life of Paul Revere and the untold history of the house itself.
After enjoying some amazing Italian food in the North End, we head back across the greenway to the Boston Public Market. BPM is a marketplaces focused on real local businesses in New England, sustainability, and quality.nnWe will sample some seasonal New England specialties, such as honeys, nuts, jams, ciders, or donuts. Afterward, we head to a local seafood co-op for one of Boston's most iconic dishes, the Lobster Roll!
Good to know
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adultu2019s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.