Olivia was amazing! She was knowledgeable, but also made the experience fun for our teenagers. I would do this tour again, and definitely with Olivia! The stops were greT
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Indulge in a classic Italian pastry paired with a refreshing beverage
- Enjoy a traditional slice of brick-oven pizza at a beloved local spot
- Small-group experience (max 12 guests) for a personalized tour
- Explore with an expert local guide passionate about food and history
- Receive insider tips on the best places to eat, drink, and explore in Boston
- Discover a hidden bakery and taste freshly baked bread straight from the oven
- Savor a classic Italian deli sandwich from Boston’s oldest salumeria
- Step inside the historic Old North Church (entry included) or for a glimpse of Boston’s past
Excludes
- Additional food and drink
- Tips/gratuities for your guide
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Meet your guide outside the entrance of the Boston Public Market building on Blackstone Street. Please do not go inside the market. Your guide will be waiting outside under the large glass awning next to the bus stop. The entrance is directly across from the large park (Rose Kennedy Greenway).
Itinerary
Delicious 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. Break bread with your fellow travelers and let the carbs give you the energy to continue your adventure! A proper Italian salumeria is next, and you’ll have a chance to enjoy Italian meats and cheeses at their finest and freshest.
Next up, we’ll take in the energy of the North End’s busiest corridor, Hanover Street. It’s time for a mid-tour break with your guide at a traditional Italian café. Here, you will have a chance to enjoy your choice of a classic cappuccino, espresso, or tea.
Let the caffeine kick in as we go back in time into North End history. You’ll hear stories about some of the most influential events that have 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. To this day, North Enders still attend this church, which is famous for its role in the Revolution.
After Church, we’ll dive deeper into the local side of the North End. A taste of pizza awaits at a neighborhood favorite and the stories are endless. We cap off the North End food experience with samples of the best of the best Italian pastries along the back streets of this delicious neighborhood. Hopefully there will be a chance to meet and chat with the area’s top bakers, if we catch them at a quiet moment.
After the tour, you’ll surely be ready to make a dinner reservation. Consult with your guide for the best recommendations and we’ll set you up for an amazing time in Boston.
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Reviews
Great food tour, Nabil was the absolute best guide ever!! Really added a great welcoming experience for us, and gave us great recommendations to see after! Will definitely recommend 10/10. Really grateful for all the delicious food we tried in the North End 😊
Had a very fun private group tour of the North End on an unexpectedly warm day in November. Claire did a great job.
Nabil was awesome. He knew the neighborhood and Boston history extremely well. the tour was filled with interesting stories and food.
Lexi was AMAZING!!! We booked this trip last minute (literally and hour before start!) and Lexi was prepared to host us and showed us around. She mixed historical pieces and anecdotes through the tour the food stops were amazing and we plan to return to a few of them during our stay.
Our guide was very knowledgeable and took us to 4 fantastic restaurants and we had some great food and left full. Lexi was very knowledgeable and we got a nice history lesson with the tour.
It was very nice. We toured throughoit the north end and learned about Paul reverse and all sort of cool things. Also we are very good foods like Italian subs, macaroons, and pizza. The women, Claire who toured us was very pleasant and friendly
Our guide Nabil was great. He knew the neighborhood and its history inside and out. The tour was filled with fascinating stories and delicious food, and the three hours just flew by. Highly recommended!
Our guide was great. He made it both interesting and fun.
If you love Italian food and Boston history, you won't regret this tour. The food was incredible, so fresh and authentic. Nabil our tour guide was wonderful. He was engaging and funny, very knowledgeable and highly recommended. 10/10 Thanks for a great time, Nabil!
Nebil was a great tour guide! Would most definitely go on another tour with him again!
Went on a few tours, Conner was the best guide I had all day! Very knowledgeable and great energy.
My family and I had a good time at the tour. Olivia was amazing describing the sites and food. The highlight of the tour was our last stop. The hot chocolate was very good and the canollis were excellent. My only suggestion is that it would be nice to have something to drink, at least water on every food stop. However, we very much enjoyed everything!
Lexie was fantastic! She was super knowledgeable about the local spots and the history. I didn’t expect a history lesson from the American Revolution, but it was awesome and engaging! The food stops were incredible and Lexie treated us like family from start to finish. 10/10 recommend getting this tour from Lexie!
Lexie was wonderful and incredibly knowledgeable! She made sure we were well taken care of throughout the entire tour and made the experience enjoyable from start to finish. I highly recommend this food tour, especially with Lexie as your guide!
Lexi did a great job. Ask for her.
Lexie was great! Very personable.
Great tour with Nabil who was very knowledgeable and friendly. Food was great and so nice getting to know the North area a bit.
My daughter and I loved the 2-hour tour of Boston’s North End! Great pace, not rushed, and great peeks into the still-thriving Italian life in this area. Lexie was a great tour guide….smart and thorough. Would love to take the rest of my family on this tour someday. Thanks for the good food and stories, Lexie!
It was a great experience! Lexie was very informative and we enjoyed every stop - both historical and with the different foods. We would recommend to others.
Bob was awesome and so knowledgeable!
Amazing experience. Bob was the best, loved his story telling
Everything was perfect. Had an absolutely amazing time. The only thing I wish we had was something to drink with our meals. We did get one drink with our dessert. Our guide was very informative also
Fantastic and fun 2 hour tour through Boston's North End. Lexie was great, super friendly and knowledgeable. Made several stops for food snacks. Tasty! Lexie also provided resources for people who asked. Recommend this tour.
Olivia was an outstanding tour guide. We've found that the guide makes it or breaks it and she made it the best walking tour we've ever taken. Her knowledge of the area and relationships with the establishments enabled her to make it special for our group. He friendliness and hospitality were off the charts. In addition to Olivia, this is a great tour to get a "taste of Italy" so to speak and understand the history of the north area, including background on Paul Revere. You get part of the Freedom Trail in this tour. Highly recommend this tour and hopefully all the guides compare to Olivia.
Bob was great, showed us great spots in North End
Bob was absolutely incredible! He knew the history like the back of his hand and made our experience both insightful and meaningful. We couldn’t recommend him enough! Sam
You will do a lot of walking . You will have plenty to eat so don’t eat lunch before you go! Our guide , Olivia.was fantastic ! We learned lots of history plus we had fun !
Wonderful walking culinary tour of the North End /Boston, Olivia was an awesome tour guide. So much enthusiasm, knowledge, and fun! Worth the money for sure.
Claire did a great job giving us a tour of the North End
Claire is a great guide! The food and historical site seellectuons were outstanding. We highly recommend this tour!
Loved this tour! Claire did a great job incorporating history into the tour and the food stops were amazing!
It’s worth the money great experience and the host was wonderful friendly and very knowledgeable of the area we were in and other areas very pleasant and punctual
This was a fantastic tour! Claire was a great tour guide and brought us to some amazing cafes, delis, and restaurants. The tour was also packed with historical information and spots, like the Old North Church, the Paul Revere House, and the Paul Revere Mall. I highly recommend this tour tonanykne visiting Boston!
As a Bostonian, I wanted to share the city with my work colleagues who were visiting for business. Nabil took us on a fun walking tour of the North End with delicious food along the way- pizza, cannolis, cappuccino and coffee, Italian sandwiches, and we heard great stories about the community, the traditions, and the history. The Revolutionary War and the history of the Italian immigrants to Boston, as well as highlights of prohibition and other historic events, were a part of the experience. Highly recommend for locals and visitors ot the city.
Everything went great. Good food, good tour, informative
Claire did a fabulous job touring us through the North End. She was very informative but also tailored her delivery for the varying ages of the guests from toddlers to older adults. Walking between destinations was never too far and rests were provided and planned well throughout. I have already recommended this tour to family and friends.
Amazing experience of Boston’s north end and food! Great value. Our tour guide Olivia was welcoming and fun. When one of our stops was closed for Columbus Day, she quickly pivoted and found us the best chicken cutlets in the north end! Group of 12 was the perfect size. tour was a little over 2 hours.
We had an incredible tour and would highly recommend. It was a great way to see more of the North End. Ilan was a very friendly and knowledgeable tour guide.
Ilan did an incredible job and gave us great advice on where to visit while doing college tours in Boston!
Nabil was a fantastic and fun guide! He was entertaining and informative, and he kept us all laughing throughout the tour. The food was amazing, and we got to see charming nooks and crannies of the Italian North End that we would have missed otherwise. Great value for the price!
Exceptional tour! Nabil lead an outstanding tour through the North End! His tour included many interesting historical facts and delicious!!! foods from unique local shops! We had been to the North End before- but, Nabil’s tour was a great way to expand our knowledge of special North End places. Btw , come hungry- there was a great deal of foods to sample! Again, Nabil’s affable personality and his genuine enthusiasm for history made for a special tour. My husband and I cannot imagine a better guide to the North End than Nabil. We will seek out future tours with him as he is that good!
Nabil was an outstanding tour guide and delivered on all our expectations for this tour
A little history, a little walking in the North End, a little Italian food, and great big smiles at the end. Thank you for a great afternoon!
Great tour! I couldn’t quite believe the price, we had a great time, 4 food stops, and we learned lots of history and neighborhood lore. Our guide Claire was a total pro, had everything organized and polished and fun.
Great historical points and great food stops. The pizza was amazing and my favorite stop along the tour.
Olivia was wonderful!!! Love the places we visited and she made the history part enjoyable. We learned a lot in a short time. Highly recommend. Thank you from Brooke and Richard
Olivia was an amazing tour guide funny and easy to talk to
Ilan was wonderful! Very informative, friendly, and kept the tour moving in a very organized, concise manner. Highly recommend him.
Great experience! Food was delicious and guide was very kind.
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