Boston's North End Walking Food 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 with delicious tastings of meat, cheese, bread, pastries, pizza, and a hot drink. Tradition, history and food define the North End, so join us to discover the best of this dynamic neighborhood and we’ll taking you off the beaten path to discover some of our favorite hidden gems too!

City: Boston

Sat 16 Nov

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Starting at $72.55

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Sat 16 Nov

Starting at $72.55

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay

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

Discover hidden Italian bakery and taste some fresh bread

Taste a slice of pizza on the guide’s favourite place

Friendly Local, English-speaking food lover guide

Sample meats and cheese in the oldest Italian Salumeria in Boston

Enjoy a traditional Italian beverage and pastry

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This is a child-friendly tour. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge.
This tour features visits to establishments that are not always able to cater for vegetarians and other dietary requirements. Discounts are available and your guide can assist you with recommendations on where to purchase alternative diet-friendly food during the tour.
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. Intrepid 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

Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park

Your North End 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.

North End

Delicious 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. Break bread with your fellow travelers and let the carbs give you the energy to continue your adventure! A proper Italian salumeria is next, and you’ll have a chance to enjoy Italian meats and cheeses at their finest and freshest. 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. Here, if you like, you can purchase and enjoy your choice of a classic cappuccino, espresso or tea or just take a minute off your feet.

Old North Church & Historic Site

As you let the caffeine kick in, your guide goes back in time into North End history. Hear stories about some of the most influential events that happened in Boston, including Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride. We make our way to the Old North Church, where we may get to step inside the hallowed walls.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (444)

aaron c

Sep 2019

Loved exploring the city with Bob, our tour guide. He is exactly the type of guide you could hope to have.

Response from Host

Sep 2019

Thank you for your kind words! I love Boston and I enjoy sharing the city with others. I hope you get to come back to Boston again and take an other one of our tours.

Sarah B

Sep 2019

We all thoroughly enjoyed Connor’s guidance and fun facts as we traipsed around North End learning its history and enjoying the food at local bakeries, cafes, pizzeria.

Response from Host

Sep 2019

Hi Sarah - thanks so much for your review! Conner is such a great guide - he really is a Boston expert! We'll make sure to pass along your compliments to him. Reviews are so helpful, we really appreciate them. Come back out with us anytime!

brendadawn43

Sep 2019

Eric was a terrific guide. He was very knowledgeable about the area and it's rich history. This was not our first nor second walking tour. We have walked with other companies and feel we have a good understanding of the process. Overall the tour was great however the food was extremely heavy with "carbs" which was disclosed in the beginning of the tour. I feel the food options could have been changed a bit so as not to have so many bread items together. I was happy I brought water as the breads were very drying. I would recommend that Eric bring a knife to cut the bread that is sampled rather than having people rip it apart with their dirty hands. Also Eric walked very fast-most of the group had difficulty keeping up. Please mention the uneven pavement in the North End as this could be a hazard for less agile walkers. Good to know ahead of time.

Response from Host

Sep 2019

Thank you for your feedback. I will pass your compliments on to Eric - he's a great guide who has a real passion for our Boston history. We will also take your suggestion about the food offerings under advisement. We work hard to give our guests the local experience and want everyone to enjoy the local cuisine as much as possible.