A few years back we started making food tours part of our visits to new cities. We find them an effective and fun way to get to know the lay of the land, a bit of history and some fun places to eat, drink and be merry.
Finally we got a chance to enjoy one in our own hometown of Boston.
Although the food wasn't as hearty and some we'd been on, the early-in-the-day start time may have been a factor in the menu. (Prosciutto bread, Italian sub, pizza, dessert, along with a capuccino/coffee drink).
Our guide Conner was knowledgable, friendly and engaging. He knew his stuff deeply enough to keep both us 'locals' and out-of-town visitors new to the city equally entertained.
While we wouldn't rank this tour tops among those we've been fortunate to enjoy, we give both Conner and the tour top marks--and *extra credit* to Conner for guiding our gaggle through the busy North End streets right in the middle of the 100th Festival of St. Anthony!
We'll be back.
Réponse de l'hôte
Sep 2019
Our guides are all local so they know the North End very well. Conner's enthusiasm for the history of this area is what makes his tours so engaging. I invite you to come back and take our History & Highlights tour which takes you through downtown Boston and up to Beacon Hill. For locals who have toured these areas, usually as children, its great to come back and see these historic ;landmarks through a different lense.