BOSTON · FOOD
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 food experiences worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Spend about five hours walking 5 miles through Boston with a small group of up to 12. Sample North End bread, pizza, an Italian deli sandwich, coffee, and pastry, then follow the Freedom Trail to Boston Common and the Public Garden with a local guide.
“Nabil was an outstanding g your guide - funny, knowledgeable and super friendly. Will def do another tour in the future.”
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.”
Walk about 2 km from the Greenway Carousel through Boston’s North End, stopping for warm bread, salumi, pizza, pastry, and coffee. Your English-speaking guide also covers Paul Revere and leads you into Old North Church. Groups max out at 12, and vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are available with advance notice.
“Lexie Gross is an exceptional tour guide. She has so much knowledge and has a passion for imparting her knowledge of Boston and its history. She makes sure everyone is included in the tour and makes learning about Boston fun. The food stops were great.”
Walk Boston’s North End with a local guide such as Scotty or Big Al, tasting three full-size pizza slices and a Modern Pastry cannoli. Along the way, see Paul Revere House, Old North Church, Copp’s Hill, Old Ironsides, and Bunker Hill while learning how Boston’s neighborhoods changed over time.
“This a was fun tour with great food and interesting history and lesser known information about the North End. We were pleasantly by the end of the tour. Scotty took great care of us! There were a lot of options for food tours and we are glad this is the one we went with.”
Paula leads a small-group North End tour through family-run markets, bakeries, cafés, and restaurants. Expect regional Italian bites, olive oil and cheese tasting, a two-course lunch with wine, cannoli, gelato, espresso, and stories about Boston’s Italian neighborhood.
“Lots of food. GO VERY hungry. Our guide was very knowledgeable and just an all around nice person. Would recommend”
Join Anthony, also known as Flash, for a three-hour walking food tour through Boston’s North End. Expect Italian subs, ravioli, pizza, arancini, pastries, and affogato, along with local history, mob tales, sharp humor, and stops at neighborhood shops.
“We had a blast. The food was delicious and Anthony (Flash) was hilarious! We highly recommend this tour.”
Explore Boston’s North End on a 2 or 3-hour food walk with guides such as Sean, Gabe, Evan, and Jack. Expect clam chowder, pizza, Italian specialties, seafood, sweets, and Freedom Trail stories. The longer option adds a lobster roll, lemon slush, and more time in Little Italy.
“Sean is a very attentive and knowledgeable guide, it was a real pleasure to be taken care of in such a professional and dedicated way”
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!”
Spend five hours walking from the North End to the Freedom Trail with an English-speaking guide such as Lexie, Bob, or Connor. Taste bread, pizza, Italian meats, cheese, pastries, and a hot drink while visiting Old North Church, State Street, Old City Hall, and Boston Public Garden.
“Excellent-Molly did a great job! She's was so knowledgeable and fun!”
Walk from the Greenway Carousel through Boston’s North End with a local English-speaking guide. Sample bread, cheese, pizza, pastries, and a full-meal mix of bites, plus coffee or tea, while hearing stories at Paul Revere Mall and Old North Church. Guides may include Tyler, Nabil, Katie, or Maz.
“Guido was an awesome guide, and the food was delicious!! Thank you for a wonderful and memorable experience!”
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!”
Spend about five hours walking from the Greenway to the Public Garden, pairing North End bread, pizza, pastries, coffee, and other samples with Boston’s Revolutionary sites. Your private guide may include local favorites and can tailor the pace. Guides such as Bob, Trey, Alex, and Sully have led past tours.
“We loved the perfect combination of food, history, and culture. This tour exceeded our expectations by far! Mark was an amazing guide!”
Join lifelong North End local Bobby Agrippino for a three-hour walk through Boston’s Little Italy. You’ll visit family-run food stops, hear personal stories about the neighborhood, and enjoy Italian dishes with wine and limoncello pairings. The tour begins at the Tony DeMarco Statue and ends at Mike’s Pastry.
“Amazing tour with great food and lots of it! Bobby and his stories were well worth the price alone. But you also won’t leave hungry. Everything timed out perfectly- our favorite food tour ever. Definitely recommend!”
Walk 2 km through Boston’s North End with an English-speaking local guide and a group of no more than 12. Stop for fresh bread, meats, cheese, pizza, Italian coffee, and pastry, with a historic church visit and useful restaurant tips along the way.
“Great tour, and feel it was due to our guide, Tim. He was exceptional!”
Spend three hours walking from Boston Public Market to the North End with a local guide such as Sarah, Debra, or Elizabeth. Expect apple cider donuts, chowder, oysters, lobster roll, Italian coffee, cannoli, and history, with a maximum of 12 people.
“This was a great tour! Sarah was amazing! She had so much great info and took us to great places as well. We started in the market and had a few tastes there and then time to explore. We left there and got a little history before going and havRead more”
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