Prices checked on Sep 11, 2026Things to do in Boston
Start the day in Little Italy, with traditional cannoli and espresso at the oldest Italian café in Boston. Proceed through the historic "Little Italy" neighborhood to learn about Boston's history! Listen to stories about the neighborhood's ties to the American Revolution such as the ride of Paul Revere. Try traditional sandwiches from an Italian Salumeria. Drive through Boston's historical downtown while learning about the city's colorful past. Walk through Beacon Hill, Boston's most prestigious neighborhood. Visit Boston Common, the oldest public park in America. Stop at a local seafood chain for lobster rolls and New England clam chowder. Take a drive through Back Bay, Boston's man-made neighborhood lined with 19th century Victorian houses. Take a quick drive through Cambridge for stunning views of Boston and MIT. End the tour with seeing the stunning Copley Library! Be sure to come hungry! The tour includes pick-up and drop-off anywhere in the Boston area (up to 6 people).
Start the day with a classic Italian coffee and cannoli. Pick-up for up 6 people anywhere in Boston, including airport, hotels, or cruise terminals.
See Paul Revere's House, one of the oldest wooden houses in Boston. Learn about the immigrant history of the North End as told by artwork installed in the square.
Visit the historic Paul Revere Mall park, home to one of the city's most iconic "postcard" locations of the statue of Paul Revere with the backdrop of the Old North Church. View the plaques surrounding the park commemorating many of the other Revolutionary figures. Learn the real story behind the famous midnight ride of Paul Revere!
See the Old North Church, where Paul Revere hung up two lanterns on the eve of the American Revolution.
Visit the second oldest cemetery in Boston, including the graves of some of Boston's most prominent citizens.
Classic Italian sandwiches for lunch!
Walk through Boston's most prestigious and wealthiest neighborhood, learning about the history of some of Boston's most famous families. Admire the brownstone mansions lining the brick paved streets with gas lamps lighting the area.
Take a walk through America's first botanical garden, learning about Boston's history through statues around the park. Hear stories about the invention of anesthesia, Boston's most corrupt yet beloved politician, and more.
Drive through the MIT campus and learn about the university's "theory and practice" motto, focusing on belief that the dual approach of learning and doing is the way! Hear all about (in)famous MIT pranks, some of which can be seen to this day! See the main MIT building, the Great Dome. See a stunning view of Boston's skyline from "north of the river" in Cambridge.
Drive through the historic Back Bay neighborhood. Back Bay is built entirely on land reclaimed from the sea using dirt from hills of Boston to landfill the bay. The neighborhood has been home to the wealthy since its inception in the late 1800s, today it has some of the best preserved examples of 19th century Victorian architecture in the world!
Pick-up a cup of howdah and a delicious lobster roll from a local lobster shack.
Have a seafood picnic on the steps of the Boston Copley Library, while listening to stories about Boston's rich cultural and academic past. Feast on the chowder and lobster rolls from Luke's Lobster while learning how Boston's maritime past made the construction of the magnificent buildings surrounding Copley Square possible during Boston's "gilded age".
Walk through America's oldest public park, listen to the story of how Boston was originally founded right on this spot. Drive on the road that was previously water's edge in historic Boston to appreciate the magnitude of the man-made land the city has created! See the location of the very first football club in America!
Pickup not available at Boston Logan Airport. You will receive a message two days before the tour with your guide's information. Our tour vehicles have a blue Boston Hidden Gems logo on the front doors. We will pick you up outside your hotel in Boston/Cambridge.
Boston Food and History Private Tour lasts about 5h 30min. The itinerary has 13 stops.
Prices start at $487 per person for this Boston experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Pickup not available at Boston Logan Airport. You will receive a message two days before the tour with your guide's information. Our tour vehicles have a blue Boston Hidden Gems logo on the front doors. We will pick you up outside your hotel in Boston/Cambridge. Pickup points include MEET_AT_DEPARTURE_POINT, CONTACT_SUPPLIER_LATER, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyNfrCNmv5oKFr4tGutKf+ao=.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 9 travellers can book together.
Note that per Massachusetts state law: "All children riding in passenger motor vehicles must be in a federally approved child passenger restraint that is properly fastened and secured according to the manufacturer's instructions until they are 8 years old OR over 57 inches tall." We do not provide child seats, please bring age appropriate car seats for kids who do not meet these criteria. We will not be able to do the tour if you do not have child seats for everyone that needs one. A refund will not be issued the day of the tour due to lack of proper car seats. All children must be registered as separate tour guests.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Alexandria was amazing at hosting our tour! She was enthusiastic and incredibly knowledgeable! The food was amazing! This tour is a must if you want to understand the culture with food!
Thanks for your review! We're thrilled to hear you had a great tour of Boston's food and history with Alexandria!
Alex was a super tour guide! We thoroughly enjoyed seeing the city, its beautiful parks, history, great coffee & pastries and lobster rolls. He loves the city, so request him for your tour of Boston.
Thanks so much for your review! We're glad to hear you enjoyed visiting Boston with Alex!
We had an incredible experience on our food and history tour in Boston, all thanks to our amazing guide, Jenny from Hidden Jens. She arrived promptly at 10 AM to pick us up right from our hotel, and from the very beginning, she was warm, accommodating, and completely focused on making our day special. Jenny's passion for Boston's rich history was evident throughout the tour. Her knowledge and enthusiasm brought the city to life, and she proudly shared stories about some of her favorite historical spots. It felt like we were exploring the city with a close friend who genuinely cared about our experience. The food stops were fantastic—authentic, delicious, and thoughtfully chosen to reflect the local flavor. Even when it started raining, Jenny went above and beyond. She made sure we had a dry and comfortable place for lunch, carried umbrellas, and still delivered a full and memorable tour without missing a beat. Jenny’s professionalism, flexibility, and personal touches made this one of the best tours we've ever had. I wouldn’t hesitate to book with Hidden Jens again—and I hope to explore more with her next time we’re in Boston!
Thank you so much for your extremely thorough review! We don't get to witness our guides on tour so we truly value when someone describes how great they are! We're glad you enjoyed your Food & History of Boston tour, and we'll be here for you next time!
This was a great tour! We live in Boston and we booked the tour to show visiting family around the major sights while enjoying local cuisine. Our guide, Jenny, was excellent- you could tell she genuinely loves her job as a tour guide. All of the food stops were delicious, and we even learned some new stories and facts that we didn’t know!
Thanks so much for your review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your Boston Food tour, and that your guide showed some true spirit!
We had an awesome day with Mark touring Boston and Cambridge! We were able to get a great taste of the history, culture, and food.
Thank you for reviewing, we're glad you had an awesome tour with Mark!
What a fantastic day! Took my 14 year old son on a tour with Maria. She did a great job of tailoring the tour to our curiosities and interest level. Super fun day. Perfect way to see and learn about Boston!
We're glad you had a great day on your Boston Food Tour with Maria! Our goal is to make every tour a wonderful individualized experience, and it sounds like she nailed it. Please book us again for your next trip to Boston!
My family of 5 had the delightful opportunity to partake in the Boston Food and History Private Tour guided by Maria. As someone who frequently embarks on such tours due to my weekly work-related travels, I can confidently affirm that this experience ranks among the top 3 tours I've ever encountered. Maria's profound knowledge and the tour's diverse appeal catered to everyone, including my ten-year-old son, who can be quite challenging to engage at times. We are unequivocally inclined to revisit this tour in the future and would readily entrust this tour company with any of our future endeavors. You will not regret booking this tour!! It was fantastic. If we had stayed even one day longer, we would have booked an additional tour with Maria.
Thank you so much for your review! I had a blast showing your group around! Would love to show you more of Boston if you ever visit us again!
We have taken tours in over a dozen cities over the past two years. This was by far the best guided tour we have been on. Maria put in a great deal of research to design her tour. She showed up with many illustrative examples to make it fun and easy to understand all of the information that was shared. She had much historical context that made us all gain a much better understanding of the history and the people that made Boston into the city it is today. My kids loved it and said it was the highlight of our trip. We saw so much in our time together.
Thank you so much for your amazing review! I'm so glad you had a great time in Boston!
Maria was amazing! So knowledgeable and took us all over the city. She had great maps and was a wealth of knowledge and experience!
We're thrilled that Maria provided you with an excellent experience, and that you had a wonderful time! We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable Boston tour in the future!
My friends and I loved this tour. Maria was our very knowledgeable guide- she brought us everywhere we wanted to go, never tired of our questions, and maintained her contagious enthusiasm for this beautiful city throughout our time together. If you are wondering how to make the most of your visit to Boston, this is the answer!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Food and History Private Tour | 5h 30min | 5.0 (10) | $487 | |
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