Boston Food & History North End Freedom Trail Walking Tour in Boston booking from $104.00

Boston Food & History North End Freedom Trail Walking Tour

Overview

Discover the local side of Boston’s most popular neighborhood, the North End. Visit Boston’s most revered church and snack your way through the neighborhood, tasting meats, cheeses, fresh bread, pastries, pizza and cappuccino. Continue along the Freedom Trail and beyond and experience modern Boston through the city’s incredible history. From the iconic Boston Harbor, into the heart of beautiful Beacon Hill, join your local guide on an experience that connects you to the Boston of old and new.

City: Boston

Mon 23 Sep

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What's Included

Entrance fee to the historic Old North Church (or equivalent alternative)

3 food stops (with a variety of food samples such as fresh bread, pizza, meats, and cheese)

1 food and drink stop (Hot Italian beverage and Pastry)

Enjoy a surprise local treat

Enjoy the stunning views from Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market

Friendly Local, English-speaking guide

Learn about the Sons of Liberty and see where the Boston Tea Party took place

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Entrance to the Massachusetts State House requires a government ID and all guests must pass through metal detectors. The State House is open on weekdays only, we will find alternate sites to visit on weekends.
This is a child-friendly tour. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge.
We can accommodate vegetarians and other dietary restrictions. Please notify us in advance if you have any dietary requests.
Small group of a maximum of 12 people.
Local Impact: How you will help the local community by joining this tour: The Food to Freedom Tour is environmentally friendly because unlike many of the tour companies in Boston, you walk as opposed to using buses or other vehicles.
In the morning when you are in the famous North End, all of the food stops are 100% owned and run by locals, ensuring that local people benefit from tourism to their city. So any inclusions on the tour and additional purchases you make will directly benefit the local community.
You also stop at one of the world-famous churches which is as much a part of Boston's (and America's) history as you can get. The Old North Church is a non-profit organization that works hard to educate school children and adults on American history and colonial life. By paying an entrance fee, you are helping to maintain the church and their work.
We reserve the right to change both the route and places visited within the tour. Food inclusions are subject to change, dependent on availability on the day.
All tours follow the latest local health authority advice. Urban Adventures has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Safe Travels stamp, which recognises companies that have adopted health and hygiene global standardised protocols.

What To Expect

North End

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. We will begin at the lifeblood of Boston, the Boston Harbor with a walk through a scenic waterfront park. We’ll make our way to the heart of the North End, with views of some of the most historic sites. Tasty 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. A proper Italian salumeria is next, where you’ll have a chance to enjoy some Italian meats and cheeses. Next up, we’ll take in the energy of the North End’s busiest corridor, Hanover Street, where it’s time for a mid-tour break with your guide at a traditional Italian café.

Old North Church & Historic Site

You’ll hear stories about some of the most influential events that 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.

Rose Kennedy Greenway

A taste of pizza awaits at a neighborhood favorite and then we’ll cap off the North End food experience with samples of the best Italian pastries along the back streets of this delicious neighborhood. Continue on with your guide beyond the North End neighborhood for a leisurely stroll through some of Boston’s best markets and green spaces. You’ll begin the second part of your journey back at the Aquarium “T” Station where we’ll meet more members of the group. From the Harbor, we’ll continue past the Rose Kennedy Greenway.

Marriott's Custom House

See State Street and the historic Custom House Tower, the city’s first skyscraper.

Faneuil Hall Marketplace

Then, your guide will lead you toward the famous Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market.

Quincy Market

In downtown Boston

Old State House

We will stop in front of the Old State House and site of the Boston Massacre. Was it really a massacre or maybe just great propaganda for the Revolution?

Downtown Crossing

A short trek through Downtown Crossing

Old City Hall

A short trek through Downtown Crossing brings you to Old City Hall. This beautiful building, done in French Revivalist architecture, was the seat of city government for years in Boston. It also happens to be the site of the birth of public education in America. You'll definitely want to have your guide snap your picture with the bronze donkey outside the entrance.

Massachusetts State House

On most weekdays (government hours only!) you have a chance to see the government at work inside the inspiring, historic, and beautiful Massachusetts State House, designed and built by famous federalist architect Charles Bulfinch in 1798. Outside the State House, take in the views of modern Boston, including the skyscrapers of Downtown, the Financial District, and the tallest building in New England: The John Hancock Tower. We continue our journey through Beacon Hill, where you’ll have a chance to take in the quintessential architecture of Boston’s red brick row houses.

Boston Public Garden

Finally, we’ll arrive at the beautiful Boston Public Garden, one of Boston’s favorite green spaces, where you’ll see locals walking the dogs, playing with the kids and enjoying lunch in the shade.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (823)

684krystaf

Aug 2019

We had Tim today, for the food and history tour. We unfortunately turned up 1/2 an hour late because our train’s arrival was 2 hours late. Tim was very understanding, we did offer to meet them further along the tour but they waited for us. The actual tour was great, very informative, and Tim was clearly passionate and knowledgeable. Thanks very much, we’d definitely recommend

A3292MZstevend

Aug 2019

My wife and I visited Boston for our 15th wedding anniversary and decided to do this tour so that we can see the city and learn more of the history. We could not have been more pleased with how the day went! We purchased the five hour tour and Eric (our guide) did not disappoint. With Eric's knowledge, education as well as his passion for Boston & American history we learned so much. And, it was not a scripted tour of someone reading off of some pages. We literally felt like we were walking around town with a friend. Aside from the historical sites, the cafes, pubs, restaurants, etc we went to were great choices. Everything was included in the cost of the tour, and we had more than enough food (spaced perfectly throughout the tour). By the end of the tour we had made "friends" with another couple that did the same tour that we decided to have a drink before we went our separate ways! That turned into about an hour more of amazing conversation and a scenario that wouldn't have happened if not for this tour! Highly recommended!

victoriasmother

Jul 2019

I had high hopes based on many of the reviews, but we all thought it was only ok. The food portion was odd as we were rushed through mostly walk-in shops with no place to sit or rest -- pizza was 10 minute stop standing in a store front, bread was a tiny shop and we ate bread standing on the street. The only time we stopped to actually sit was for coffee. We ate sub sandwiches sitting on a curb! The guide was ok, but seemed to repeat himself a lot-- also it was a bit offputting that the guide was eating and talking at the same time. Food was tasty, though!

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Thanks very much for the helpful feedback. We're disappointed to hear that your tour didn't meet your expectations, however, we're encouraged to know that we can take the feedback back to our guides and learn for future tours. We're always focused on giving our travelers an experience that is fun, local, original, and memorable. Most importantly, the tour must have value to our travelers, and we always strive to make sure that each traveler is getting what he/she wants out of the experience. Our tours are only with small groups, which helps the connection made between the guide and traveler and the traveler and our city, and we see that as an asset. We're sorry that we fell short of our standards, and we encourage you to reach out directly so that we can make it right for you. Thanks again for the feedback and we're looking forward to improving for next time. Bob Hornstein Boston Urban Adventures Team Leader

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