Public North End Neighborhood Tour

Overview

Why book Boston Foodie Tours' North End Neighborhood Tour? Just ask recent guests! "BEST food tour EVER" and "ahhhhhmazing", they've said.

Our multi-award-winning tours are designed from the perspective of our owner, an Italian-American, native Bostonian who is a culinary school alum. Our focus on award-winning best eats is just the beginning. In between bites of arguably the country's #1 pizza, a Best of Boston-winning Italian sub like no other, an award-winning, Time magazine-featured pasta, and an iconic cannoli, our goal is tell the WHOLE story of this historic neighborhood, with topics ranging from history to movies to crime! And, as we venture off-the-beaten path, we include the neighbors, who share their own experiences.

Oh, and did we mention the three-time Best of Boston-winning bread bakery, the the Food Network, "Best Thing that I Ever Ate"-featured salumeria?

Have we convinced you to join us yet? We hope so!

City: Boston

Sun 01 Jun

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Starting at $120.00

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Sun 01 Jun

Starting at $120.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Price includes all food, taxes, and servers' gratuities.

Dinner

Additional Info

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
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Recommend that guests enjoy a light bite prior to tour to tide them over until first tastings.
Each party will be offered a separate table for restaurant pasta course/finale.
Will not require dinner. Tastings amount to a full meal.
Recommend that gift bring a bottle of water.

What To Expect

Boston Foodie Tours

Tour begins at 1:00 p.m. at Tony DeMarco Statue at the corner of Hanover and Cross Streets in the North End. On Sundays, start time is 11:30 a.m. 1st stop, iconic pizza that TripAdvisor ranked the #1 IN THE COUNTRY TWICE! 2nd stop, an exterior visit to the historic Old North Church, followed by tasting of Best of Boston Sandwich, which is sure to be the best Italian sub that you'll ever eat. Then we'll visit two hidden gems: a THREE-TIME Best of Boston Bread Bakery, and a salumeria that was featured on the Food Network's "Best Thing That I Ever Ate". Last up, a pasta course at an award-winning family-owned restaurant that's a fave with locals and celebrities alike! Oh, and a cannoli for the road, but not just ANY cannoli. An iconic one! Have we convinced you to join us?

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (102)

triciadunlap

Mar 2025

Audrey is so kind , knowledgeable and hilarious! We had so much fun learning about the North End, its history, and food culture! Audrey pointed out several additional food ideas for the rest of our week in Boston - we are so appreciative! We loved Audrey and this tour!

Q9251PFallisone

Nov 2024

I was in Boston with my husband who was there for a work conference. I booked 3 excursions for my days there and this was the first of the three on my schedule. Our group met at the Tony DeMarco statue, and it turned out to be just me and another lovely couple on the tour that day. Audrey was our guide and was simply amazing throughout our time together. We explored the neighborhood and enjoyed lively conversation and great food throughout our 3 1/2 hours or so together. Audrey shared so much information about the area, the people and the food with us and it was just an absolute treat. I could not have asked for a better start to our time in Boston. I also did a tour a few days later and ran into Audrey again while she was on another tour. We hugged, took a picture together, she just couldn't have been any sweeter and more fun. Highly recommend!

Response from Host

Nov 2024

The secret's out. We're huggers, and proud of it! What better way for conference attendees' spouses/partners to spend solo time than on a delicious food tour? We were thrilled that you found your way to Boston Foodie Tours, and that you enjoyed a near end-of-season, intimate North End Neighborhood Tour experience with lovely past guests. It made this tour guide's day to cross paths with you again while you experienced the neighborhood from yet another perspective. Boston misses your fun-loving nature already. Hopefully, we've inspired you to return in the future. If so, we promise more best eats, and more hugs!

Bugg43

Nov 2024

The best tour in the best Italian neighborhood in Boston. My wife and I have been on several food tours in NYC and Boston and this one tops them all! The very best of the famous North End of Boston, the REAL Italian neighborhood. Current history and the best of the neighborhood food and restaurants. Our guide, Andrea, seemed not only to know ALL the restaurant and shop owners but the staff as well, so we got the best treatment one could expect thought out the tour. Highly recommend this tour company.

Response from Host

Nov 2024

Phew, apparently, we've still got it! We've often said the first time a guest, and the second time a friend. Nothing warms this tour operator's heart more than guests joining us multiple times, whether on the same tour, or a different one. As Northern neighbors, we were flattered that you and your lovely wife included us as part of your Southern New England getaway, and that you were able to enjoy a near end-of-season, intimate North End Neighborhood Tour that included a few new discoveries. We hope that you'll continue to experience joy from food tours in the coming months and years, and that you'll take advantage of the (always) welcome mat at Boston Foodie Tours should you find yourselves in this neck of the woods again.