Boston's Food & History: North End, Freedom Trial, Beacon Hill
Overview
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5 hours
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Uncover Boston’s best-kept secrets on a walking tour that blends history, culture, and flavor. Wander through the iconic North End, tasting fresh bread, pastries, pizza, and a classic Italian deli sandwich. Visit a legendary church, stroll the Freedom Trail, and soak in stunning views from Boston Harbor to charming Beacon Hill. With a local guide leading the way, experience the Boston you’ve always dreamed of—authentic, delicious, and unforgettable.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Can this tour accommodate dietary requirements? Absolutely. We can cater for vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Please notify us at least 24 hours before the tour start time if you have any dietary requests. While we do our best to accommodate these needs, substitutions may not be identical to the original menu items.
Is this tour environmentally friendly? Unlike many Boston tours that use buses or other vehicles, this experience is entirely on foot—making it a more sustainable choice.
How does this tour support the local community? In the North End, all food stops are 100% owned and operated by locals, ensuring your visit directly benefits the community. Any inclusions and additional purchases you make help support local businesses.
Do we visit any historic sites? You’ll stop at the world-famous Old North Church, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving American history and educating visitors. Your entrance fee helps maintain the church and its educational programs.
Can the route or inclusions change? We reserve the right to adjust the route and places visited. Food inclusions may vary depending on availability on the day.
Is the tour suitable for all fitness levels? Yes, but please note the tour involves approximately 8 km (5 miles) of walking.
Is this tour child-friendly? Yes! This tour is suitable for families. Children under 4 years old can join free of charge. A reduced child price applies for children aged 4 to 11.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Greenway Carousel
Your North End to the Freedom Trail combines our North End Food Tour and our History and Highlights Tour to make up a brilliant half day tour that will give you a comprehensive introduction to our fair city. Your experience begins at the lifeblood of Boston, the Boston Harbor. Walk through a scenic waterfront park, with views of the harbor, East Boston and the historic wharfs lining Atlantic Ave. We’ll make our way to the heart of the North End, with views of some of the most historic sites and properties in the neighborhood, some dating back to the late 1600s and early 1700s.
Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway
We will pass by the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway, a linear park located in several Downtown Boston neighborhoods. It consists of landscaped gardens, promenades, plazas, fountains, art, and specialty lighting systems.
What‘s Included
Indulge in one food and drink stop with a hot Italian beverage and pastry in Boston’s North End
Walk Boston’s famous Freedom Trail and uncover stories of the American Revolution
Enjoy three food stops featuring fresh North End bread, pizza, and an Italian deli sandwich
Visit the historic Old North Church, a Freedom Trail icon (entry when available)
Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
Explore Beacon Hill’s charming red-brick streets and classic Boston architecture
Take in scenic views of Boston Harbor and the Rose Kennedy Greenway
Tips/gratuities for your guide
Additional food and drink
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Food & History Tour
Reviews
1,772 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Rainy-Day Tour Delight
easanders,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I had a wonderful experience on this tour with Lexie, even on a very rainy day during our visit to Boston (first time). She was incredibly knowledgeable about the city’s history and added thoughtful personal touches by sharing stories from her own upbringing in the area. The food portions were generous and we could barely finish everything. What truly stood out was Lexie’s kindness. She reached out the morning of the tour, despite the downpour and the fact that all other participants had canceled, and still met us in the rain to make sure we enjoyed our day. I highly recommend this tour as a fantastic way to experience Boston’s rich history and delicious food in one memorable outing. This was very helpful on a trip with a packed itinerary.
Fabulous day with Bob
renk942,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had an amazing tour with Bob today! It was very cold and windy, but bundle up and don’t let that deter you!! Bob took me for some delicious treats at beloved local spots in the North End, giving fabulous history lessons of everywhere we stopped. By the end of the food tour I was stuffed. Then we had the history portion of the tour, walking part of the freedom trail. Bob was knowledgeable and compelling. Finally, we stopped for cider and walked through classic Boston stops - Beacon Hill (incl Acorn Street), the Common and the Public Garden. Bob kindly followed up with an email recap of our day and some suggestions for where we could go out to eat for the rest of our stay in Boston - specifically tailored to our preferences. Can’t recommend enough!
Fun and informative experience
deedeec918,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nabil was awesome! He took us to some amazing food places and showed us little hideaways in the city. He explained the history and made it fun! Highly recommend.
North End Fun!
243devong,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the Food Tour with Nabil and I would recommend this to anyone coming to Boston. It was the perfect amount of time, Nabil was knowledgeable, and the food was fantastic. Not only did we get to have great food, but it was met with humor and fun historical stories. The best part was how Nabil added personal touches and knew the owners of the establishments that we visited. It made us feel like VIP’s.
Great way to experience Beantown. Thank you.
saraB892PV,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nabil made the whole experience worth our time. Personally, I enjoyed his honest opinion, interesting historical contents and sense of humor. We lucked out with beautiful weather and the authentic food the historic North End is known for. Thank you.
Wonderful Tour on a cold day in Boston!
johnsL5203HH,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you are looking for a very charming, walkable, scenic, and historical view of Boston, I would recommend this North End and Freedom Trail tour. The tour started by walking through the Italian restaurants North End of the city. Remember it is an eating tour first thing in the morning! The extremely knowledgeable, funny, and personable guide Nabil, took us to five excellent bakeries, coffee shops and restaurants for some excellent "tastes" (which are big and worth the money) while also giving an excellent historical background of each place and the area. After being completely stuffed we went on a very enjoyable walk of Freedom Trail and the Beacon Hill neighborhood. Great guide, great walk and great food on a day that probably had a wind chill under 20 degrees. Nabil was very aware of the weather as he took us in buildings to get warm. Highly recommend this tour and guide.
Boston North End Food Tour
Explore635100,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Olivia is super knowledgeable, and she makes the food tour both educational and fun at the same time. She's a great guide.
Boston food tour with Nabil
Helena H,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Nabil was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable, easy to talk with and ask questions, and considerate of the severe weather conditions we were facing (very cold with high winds). The food was great! The history learned was fantastic. Definitely recommend to anyone traveling to or around Boston.
Great tour, food and guide!
revhosch,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was absolutely fantastic. Nabil our guide was very knowledgeable and enjoyed what he does. The history of Boston is very interesting. I found the city to be very clean and felt safe for a metropolitan city. I highly recommend this tour to anyone.
Wonderful and authentic experience of Boston
321ximenan,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The best guide such a warm and smart person. I had so much fun! Excelente for families and groups of friends. The length of the visit was 4 hours and it felt very complete.
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