The 8 Best Seafood & Lobster Tours in Boston

1.Boston North End Food Tour of 6+ Tastings, Cannoli, Lobster Roll

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,404 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $119Our pick

Spend about 3.5 hours walking Boston’s North End with a guide such as Chloe, Sean, Evan, or Kyle. Taste clam chowder, lobster roll, brick-oven pizza, cannoli, lemon slush, and a secret dish while hearing stories about Boston’s Italian quarter, mob history, and landmarks.

“Chloe was great! She was very informative and so nice to be around, a joy to the group. It was a first for my husband and I (food tour) and I would definitely do it again.”

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2.Boston Seafood Tour: Behind the Scenes at the Historic Fish Pier

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 267 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $80

Walk about two miles from South Boston Maritime Park to the Rose Kennedy Greenway with a local guide such as Tim, Nabil, or Molly. Expect seafood tastings, a Fish Pier visit, harbor stories, and practical Boston tips. The tour runs about 2.5 hours and suits families, couples, and solo visitors.

“Fascinating history and architecture of the area of Paul Revere's Ride. Delicious food. Knowledgeable and super nice Tour Guide.”

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3.Boston Seafood Lovers Food and History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 208 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $159

Join a guide such as Dan or Big Al for a 2-hour-45-minute walk through the North End, waterfront, and Quincy Market. You will eat full-size seafood portions, hear Boston history, visit four food stops, and finish with North End cannoli. Groups are capped at 12.

“Fun and enjoyable tour, good food and great guide. Dan our guide was fun and knowledgeable! Highly recommend and easy walking!”

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4.Boston Private Food Tour of 6+ Tastings, Cannoli, Lobster Roll

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $395

Explore Boston’s North End with a private guide, tasting clam chowder, lobster roll, brick-oven pizza, mini cannoli, lemon slush, and a secret dish. You’ll visit Boston Public Market, walk Hanover Street, see historic sites, and finish among the Italian restaurants of the North End.

“Elaun was prompt and knowledgeable during our Boston food tour. He provided us with history and facts along the way. We enjoyed all of the food options and would definitely do this again! Elaun was even able to accommodate dietary restrictions. Thank you Elaun for a memorable day in Boston!”

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5.Boston Seafood Private Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · from $173

Spend about 2.5 hours walking Boston’s Seaport and nearby Greenway while tasting New England seafood. Your private guide may lead you to specialties such as lobster rolls, quahogs, fried oysters, stuffed scallops, and clam chowder, with history and harbor views along the way.

“Nabil was a great guide. He had a lot of interesting info to share. The food was fabulous. James hook lobster rolls are a definite have to every time we visit Boston now!”

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6.Guided Seafood Tasting and History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 90 reviews · 2h 30m · from $79Best value

Spend 150 minutes walking Boston’s Seaport with an English-speaking guide such as Nabil, Allison, Conner, or Alex. Visit a working lobster facility and Boston Fish Pier, sample a full meal of seafood, and learn how harbor cleanup and sustainable fishing shaped the waterfront.

“All was great. Allison was superb. The food is great as well... all of it.”

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7.Boston to Kennebunkport with Optional Lobster Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $125

Travel from downtown Boston through New Hampshire and coastal Maine with guides such as Matt or Keith. Stop in Portsmouth, see Nubble Lighthouse, explore Kennebunkport, and add a 1.25-hour lobster boat tour. The small group, hotel pickup, snacks, and coastal narration make this an easy full-day escape.

“This was a great tour , mostly because of our guide , Matt. Very informative and added lots of color to the stories. I enjoyed the ride along the coast and the stops to Kennebunkport. I was underwhelmed by the town . But was glad I took the tour”

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8.Seafood Tasting & Historical Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 2h 30m · from $159

Join Dan, Big Al, Tim, or Martin for a 150-minute seafood and history walk from Boston’s North End. Taste chowder, oysters, shrimp, a full-size lobster dish, and North End cannoli while visiting the Waterfront, Quincy Market, Faneuil Hall, and Freedom Trail sites.

“Loved the food and the witty guide. Enjoyed the location selected and the full sized items.”

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