Boston North End Food Tour with Authentic Local Flavors & Dishes
Overview
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Discover Boston’s famous North End, where Italian tradition meets New England seafood, on our Secret Food Tour. Over 3 delicious hours, our local guide will lead you through cobblestone streets as you explore the city’s rich 400-year history while tasting its most iconic dishes.
Enjoy a comforting cup of New England Clam Chowder, a pastrami sandwich, authentic Italian Brick Oven Pizza, a sweet Mini Cannoli, a refreshing Lemon Slush, and more. In total, you’ll experience 6+ tastings, including Our Delicious Secret Dish, revealed only on the tour.
Along the way, we’ll share stories of Boston’s past, from Puritan settlers to the modern-day city, making each stop both flavorful and unforgettable. Whether you’re a foodie, history lover, or simply craving the best bites in Boston, this tour blends culture, flavor, and local charm into one memorable experience.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
*This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
*Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
*Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
What To Expect
Boston Public Market
We'll explore high-quality artisan and ethnic products, along with freshly-prepared foods from independent merchants at the Boston Public Market.
Hanover Street, once a Native American path, now a vital Boston thoroughfare, renamed in 1708 after the House of Hanover, hosts Little Italy's Italian culture and played a role in the American Revolution, featuring landmarks like St. Stephen’s Church and the Concert Hall.
What‘s Included
*** 3-hour Food Tour ***
Cheese with prosciutto & Authentic wood-fired pizza
A Sweet Treat with an authentic arancini & our signature Secret Dish!
Creamy New England clam chowder & Mini Pastrami Sandwich
*** 2-hour Express Tour ***
Classic Boston cream donut & a Secret Dish!
New England clam chowder
Italian brick-oven pizza & sweet mini cannoli
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Options
3-Hour Small Group Food Tour
3-Hour Small Group Tour: Choose this option to join our 3-Hour Secret Food Tour Boston in a group of 12 people or less! Starting point: The New England Holocaust Memorial, 98 Union St, Boston, MA 02129, USA
Private 3-Hour Food Tour
Private Tour Upgrade: Choose this option to upgrade to a 3-hour private food tour of Boston North End for only you and your group! Starting point: The New England Holocaust Memorial, 98 Union St, Boston, MA 02129, USA
2-Hour Express Tour
Express Boston Food Tour: Choose this option to join our 2-hour Boston Express Food Tour in a group of 15 people or less! Starting point: Samuel Adams Memorial, 6 Faneuil Hall Sq, Boston, MA 02109, USA
Reviews
1,483 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Elizabeth was a fantastic...
Bethany B,May 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Elizabeth was a fantastic guide! We learned so much and thoroughly enjoyed the North End, even in the rain. We would highly recommend !
Food in the rain!
Karen C,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chloe was really sweet and did a great job keeping our group together even in the rain. The food was delicious and we would recommend this tour to anyone who wants to visit Boston’s Italian food scene.
Fun day
Karen W,May 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We have taken food tours around, and this was among the best. Amparo mixed in history with the food and was accommodating. The food was terrific and plentiful; we didn’t need to eat the rest of the day! Disappointed that lobster rolls weren’t on the menu, but that probably would have pushed the cost up even higher - and this was the most expensive food tour we have done. Despite that, I still recommend.
Great food
RBSchex,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great food, cannoli was the best!
Stuffed
Pattiann R,May 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Lots of food and walking. Very nice small group tour and the guide was great. Gives you a nice feel of the area.
Fantastic Food Tour
ruthkK9099FJ,May 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great food tour with Bryce Kent, who was a fantastic guide. More food than we thought and we were all so full at the end. Nice walking pace, and we visited places we would not have normally stopped or found. True local flavors. Thank you again, Bryce!
Delicious and Insightful
thomasG3244UM,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chloe was an excellent tour guide-informed and excited to show off Boston, its history, and its specialty food items. She took our needs into consideration, answered all of our questions, and used a pace that was leisurely and comfortable. The food portions were varied, delicious, and added up to be a full lunch. Perfect tour!
Delicious and insightful!
Thomas M,May 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00An excellent walking food and history tour of the North End neighborhood of Boston, with enough food to make a satisfying lunch and plenty of walking to burn off the extra calories! Chloe, our tour guide, was friendly, knowledgeable, adaptable, and responsive to our questions and interests. She made us love Boston and its food even more!
You will go to places...
Nancy M,May 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00You will go to places that are authentic to the north side. The food is good as well. It was a very good tour
Not what I expected
Cheri R,May 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00AK our guide was great. However, it was not as I expected. We signed up for a 3 hour and it only lasted 2. We only got to sit down in one restaurant. The others it was brought outside to us to eat. I'm glad I didn't buy the extra drink package because the only drink we got was a bottle of water. Not sure how you would even be able to drink an alcoholic drink on this tour. We had a cup of clam chowder, a mini donut, a mini cannoli, a slice of cheese pizza and an arancini. Not sure this was worth $248 for a couple. Somewhat disappointed.
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