Boston’s Politically Incorrect North End Food Tour
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3 hours
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As the title suggests, Boston’s “Politically Incorrect “ Food Tour isn’t going to be your typical food tour. With his no BS style, your tour guide Anthony will give you an inside look into this Italian neighborhood. Born and raised in the North End he will share some great stories that only a true local can share. You will laugh while enjoying the folklore and history of this unique neighborhood. Anthony knows everyone which makes you feel like a local.
On this 3-hour guided walking tour you’ll see historic sights such as the Old North Church and Paul Revere House, visit unique Mom and Pop shops including a 94 year old coffee shop, a pizza shop that only locals go to, other landmarks such as former mafia headquarters, Italian bakeries and hidden alleyways. Oh by the way as we explore we will be eating a ton of Italian specialties like pizza and/or arancini, Italian subs, ravioli, pastries and much more. COME HUNGRY!!
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 13 and older to attend
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
North End
Boston’s “North End” aka “Little Italy” is a pocket-sized Italian neighborhood teeming with history and charm. Among the narrow streets, hidden alleyways and park benches you will find The Paul Revere House, Copp’s Hill and The Old North Church. In the next step you are standing alongside Boston’s organized crime headquarters. Absorbing the history and folklore of the North End cannot be done properly without coupling it with the culinary lining of the neighborhood. As home to over eighty restaurants and countless wine shops, bakeries, and Italian salumerias (a.k.a Italian delis) it is safe to say you won’t leave hungry! On this 3-hour guided walking tour we’ll visit historic sites, hidden gems, unique neighborhood shops, local hangouts all while tasting some of the most delicious Italian food anywhere! Enjoy the history, outrageous stories, and folklore of the North End neighborhood through the eyes of your Politically Incorrect born and raised VERY FUNNY local tour guide Anthony
What‘s Included
We will visit 5-7 neighborhood eateries where we will sample the best Italian sub ever, some wonderful cheese Raviolis, Pizza and/or Arancini and desserts. Left some things out so you can be surprised
Visit a unique 94 year old coffee and spice shop
See some lesser known sites such as the alleged "Mob House"
3-Hour Politically Incorrect Walking Food Tour of Boston's North End
Enjoy the history, stories, and folklore of the North End neighborhood through the eyes of a local
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Boston’s Politically Incorrect North End Food tour
Reviews
445 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
You've gotta have a gimmick
margoplay,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00I grew up in Boston. I know schtick when I see and hear it. Anthony (Tony, Flash) has found his gimmick and its "Masshole North End style". And it works, mostly. He will be late, there will be far too many people on the tour (30 on ours on a Sunday between Christmas and New Years 2025). He will spend way too much time talking about himself and Whitey Bulger. We never saw the North End historical trifecta of Paul Reveres's house, the Old North Church and the Copps Hill Burial ground. I'm pretty sure Flash never mentioned them. What he does offer is a grumpy 2 and half hour walking tour of Bostons' Little Italy. We began with one of the world's best Italian subs at Monica's Mercato Pizza. Where Tony shines is in the niceties of a thinly sliced cold cut for the prefect chew. He is not wrong, it was amazing. I've had my fair share of Italian subs, this was the best by far. Next a stop in front of law enforcement headquarters where Whitey Bulger helped take down the North End mafia, and was subsequently taken down himself. It's a sordid story involving silicon breast implants and dismemberment. Yum. We hit up some pizza and ravioli, standard North end fare, followed by Sfogliatelle (amazing) and affogato. Tony expressed. disdain for "Ben and Jerry's" cannolis with all the flavors of the rainbow. Again, he wasn't wrong. I remember when the North End was the North End. So was it worth the price of admission? Too many people is my biggest issue. I don't care about the f-bombs and the smoking, that's part of the show. But too many people and the tour sluggish. And while the cost of Tony's wife and daughter's handbags is fascinating ($3,000 each if you're asking) I'd rather hear about food and the History of the North End. If it's a nice day with good weather, have fun and come hungry. But for goodness sake don't call or text if he's late to the meeting place at the Library. He will be late and then he will name an shame you! after the affogato walk over to the old north church and see what its all about.
Politically Incorrect food tour-Boston
marilyna,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time in spite of the rain. The food was delicious and the pace of the tour was relaxed-gave plenty of time to enjoy our food. Great food choices!!
Laughter and great bites!
Linda L,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00You will learn the Northend’s history from a true cranky old Boston Italian. As well as enjoy meeting others in the group and filling up on what these 5 square blocks has to offer.
We liked this walking tour
andrews9525,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ticked all the boxes. It was very cold but we didn't really notice as our attention was held all the time. We were taken to places we wouldn't have found on our own.
Anthony the guide, is...
Nel Y,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Anthony the guide, is definitely a no-nonsense local. Don't expect the typical politically correct tour/guide so if you're easily offended, you should consider a different tour. Be aware he does arrive a few minutes late & that's part of the experience. Food is good but if you take the tour on a Sunday, be aware that some places may be closed so there could be a substitue.
Politicaly incorrect and fun
Excursion17280666160,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great food, fun stories , will definitely go again when its warmer. Each place had its own backstory that tied to the food.
Wonderful time! Great way...
Grant l,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful time! Great way to see hidden gems you wouldn’t be able to find on your own. Anthony is a legend around North End and is very kind. Just a warning though he will show up a bit late! It’s just his thing lol great experience! 10/10
Good fun.
Neil T,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00It was a perfectly nice way to spend the afternoon on a crisp cold winter's day during our trip! Not as much food as expected, but very fun! Met some lovely people in the group.
Don't take this food tour if your primary love is food.
Wanderer749103,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Incredibly overrated. The weather was very cold, but even if the weather was great, I don't understand why a food tour doesn't talk much at all about food. We had tens of minutes spent on how great it is to be politically incorrect (I don't mind anti-wokiness, but that shouldn't be the point of a food tour), tens of minutes on the price of housing, then tens of minutes on mobster history (that was actually better than other lectures, but still not really relevant to a food tour). At that point I started hanging out in bathrooms rather than freezing outside talking about whatever. There have to be better food tours that focus on, you know, local food.
Amazing food tour in Bostons north end
L4663ECjuliat,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I couldn’t recommend this tour enough! 10/10 experience thanks to Flash. Will be back again next year. Took us to some really fascinating spots I would have never found without this tour
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