North End Food Tour: Taste Boston's Italian Heritage
Overview
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Welcome to the North End Food Tour! One of Boston's oldest and most important neighborhoods, the North End is most known for its multi-generation Italian-American culture, as well as its abundance of seafood, markets, and cafes. The group will have tastings at 5 different locations while learning about the North End's rich history and its contribution to the growth of Boston.
During this tour, we'll taste the following:
-Clams casino from an over 50-year-old family-run waterfront restaurant
-An Italian sub from one of Boston's most acclaimed sandwich shops
-Meatballs from a salumeria in a tucked-away alley off of Hanover St
-Florentine cannoli from a 24/7 bakery that's been a North End institution since 1926
-Tiramisu from the oldest Italian cafe in Boston
As a parting gift for joining the tour, you will receive a post-tour email highlighting my favorite places to visit, activities to enjoy, and hundreds of local food & drink options while you're in the Boston area.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
List of Guide's Boston Favorites
Meatball
Clams Casino
Florentine Cannoli
Tiramisu
Italian Sub
Transportation
Gratuities
What To Expect
The Paul Revere House
The group will spend some time in North Square talking about the Paul Revere House and other fascinating history facts of the neighborhood.
Paul Revere Statue
The group will spend some time eating and hanging out in the Paul Revere Mall, then head over to the Paul Revere Statue to go over some more exciting Boston history.
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North End Food Tour: Taste Boston's Italian Heritage
Reviews
14 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Yummy and informative
C6305JVmichelleb,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour - amazing tour, great information and food! All done at a nice pace. Best part, learning so much and being able to revisit favorite places.
Weekend in Boston
Kimberly M,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The food tour wtih Adam was great. It was a nice balance of history and delicious food. Inwould highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting to know a little about Boston's North End, and sample a variety of food offerings in the area.
Great tour with awesome food and history of North End!
Voyager31086425448,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a company small group (11 of us) fun outing with Adam and it was terrific! We are familiar with North End but still there were new discoveries of great food and history. Booking the tour was super easy, Adam was very accommodating to our needs (we needed some gluten free and vegetarian options). Highly recommended!!!
A Must Do Tour!
petemN3843NK,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour! Adam was very knowledgeable and personable! The food was delicious, and very filling - go on an empty stomach! And although it’s a walking tour, there are plenty of stops for those who need breaks, and the total distance is only around a mile or so. Highly recommended!
Go eat with Adam
Tiffany C,
Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Adam was an amazing guide! Very knowledgeable and informative while being fun and enthusiastic. He took us to hidden gems we never would have seen and gave us so many tips for places to try on our own! We had a blast and walked away wishing it wasn’t over yet, but we didn’t need to eat the rest of the day! Thank you Adam🩵
Great experience for a Boston food tour
Lloyd K,
Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Adam, was a great host! His knowledge of the Boston history along with his choices for food sampling were excellent. He truely seemed to enjoy his job and it showed in the overall experience.
North End Food Tour a MUST!!!
Escape17892151516,
Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This North End food tour is a MIUST!!!! Adam is an incredibly knowledgeable tour guide and my wife, mom, son and I enjoyed the history behind the North End. The food was amazing so bring an empty stomach. I especially loved all of background of each business and how it came to existence. The food was 5 star and it was only outdone by Adam's knowledge and friendliness. This is a must booking if you are looking to really experience the North End. I highly recommend!!!
Worth doing. Don't eat before taking the tour
Annette L,
Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Adam is a native of the area and one who has a zest for learning and exploring. We had an Interesting food and history tour. Much better than just a walking tour of an area. We hit the highlights of early American history while eating good Italian food along the way. Suggest you bring a water bottle especially if it's hot like our day of the tour
Adam knows
Richard M,
Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Adam is amazing. He knows food, history, people, and the community. He is amiable and generous. We couldn’t have had a better beginning of our trip. Highly recommend.
Great Guide, Terrific Tour
332jerew,
Aug 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Adam was an amazing tour guide and it felt like we were being shown around the neighborhood by a friend who was showing us his favorite places. Definitely recommended. We were a corporate group in town for a meeting and this was such a nice end to our day after sitting in conference rooms all day.
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