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Discover Boston’s famous North End, where Italian tradition meets New England seafood, on our Secret Food Tour. Over 3 delicious hours, our local guide will lead you through cobblestone streets as you explore the city’s rich 400-year history while tasting its most iconic dishes. Enjoy a comforting cup of New England Clam Chowder, a buttery Lobster Roll, authentic Italian Brick Oven Pizza, a sweet Mini Cannoli, a refreshing Lemon Slush, and more. In total, you’ll experience 6+ tastings, including Our Delicious Secret Dish, revealed only on the tour. Along the way, we’ll share stories of Boston’s past, from Puritan settlers to the modern-day city, making each stop both flavorful and unforgettable. As a private tour, everything works around you! Our start times are much more easy going, dates can open up. It's a much more intimate and cozy experience. No need to shout over other tourists, you will have every question answered, and leave feeling like a native yourself!
We'll explore high-quality artisan and ethnic products, along with freshly-prepared foods from independent merchants at the Boston Public Market.
Hanover Street, once a Native American path, now a vital Boston thoroughfare, renamed in 1708 after the House of Hanover, hosts Little Italy's Italian culture and played a role in the American Revolution, featuring landmarks like St. Stephen’s Church and the Concert Hall.
A historical plaque at 256 Hanover Street in Boston's North End commemorates the trial and execution of Italian anarchists Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti on August 23, 1972
We'll take a moment to eat at this spot full of history. North Square has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1961, greeting visitors to the North End with historic charm.
Built in 1680, it is downtown Boston’s oldest building and one of the few remaining 17th-century dwellings in a large urban area in the United States.
Boston Private Food Tour with 6+ Authentic Tastings lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
Prices start at $231 per person for this Boston experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
The meeting point is We will meet in front of the The New England Holocaust Memorial - 98 Union St, Boston, MA 02129, United States. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 12 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Jess is a superb and knowledgeable guide who really went the extra mile. We loved the tour.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We hope the tour gave you a different way to experience the destination and complemented the rest of your travels. We’re grateful Secret Food Tours had a place in your itinerary.
Lovely few hours of discovery with Sean- great tour, fascinating history and some really delicious food.
We enjoyed having you with us. A good tour should leave room for conversation, discovery, and simply enjoying the moment, and we hope yours did. Thank you for joining Secret Food Tours!
Sean did an amazing job, and was super informative.
Thank you for spending part of your visit with us. Secret Food Tours wouldn't be the same without guests who are eager to discover the city with us. We look forward to welcoming you back!
Sean was just terrific. So knowledgeable and interesting. Great local knowledge. Loved him!
Thank you for coming along. Knowing the experience found a place among the highlights of your time in the city is all we could ask for. We look forward to welcoming you back to Secret Food Tours!
Chloe was fantastic! She is informative, answered all our questions, and was tons of fun!
Thank you for your review and support! We are delighted your experience delivered the type of day our team hopes every guest enjoys. Thank you for choosing Secret Food Tours.
1. This is an excellent food tour. Not only is the food delicious and plentiful, but the buildings and neighborhoods we saw were historic and classically Bostonian, enhanced greatly by guide Elizabeth's excellent commentary. In less than a mile over easy cobblestones and sidewalks, she led us through at least three neighborhoods with iconic buildings that made the tour special and more than just about food. The first stop at the Union Oyster House was terrific, so much history and things to see, plus the chowda and cornbread were superb. 2. The variety and amount of food was excellent. Everyone was full at the end. The lobsta roll at the Boston Public Market hit the spot. The cannoli at Modern finished off the stroll through the Italian neighborhood and eating it in the square across from the Paul Revere House was a perfect setting. 3. Elizabeth provided another excellent and informative commentary and history lesson getting to the famous Regina's Pizzeria, which will satisfy any customer still hungry at that point. 4. The last stroll through another historic part of Boston ended with a surprise dessert, a fitting finish for a surprisingly complete foodie tour in the North End of Boston. We've been on many food tours. This is one of the best for overall value, quality and quantity of food, and knowledge of the city and its history by the guide. A satisfying and delicious food tour that touched on historic buildings and Bostonian lore and kept our rapt attention for over three hours. Well done, Elizabeth!
Reviews like this really make our day. We’re glad the experience gave you some great memories and a fun way to experience the local side of the city. Hope to have you again with Secret Food Tours!
Elizabeth was our Tour Guide and she did a fantastic job. Very knowledgeable, personable, and made me feel that she put extra effort into getting us a nice private space in the various restaurants that we went to. The tour moved along at a good pace. Would heartily recommend Elizabeth as your tour guide.
We appreciate your review and your feedback! It’s wonderful to hear the experience stood out as such a positive part of your time in the city. We would gladly welcome you back with Secret Food Tours.
If you’re looking for the perfect way to experience Boston’s North End, this food tour with Elizabeth B is it. She made the entire experience engaging, informative, and just the right amount of quirky to keep things fun from start to finish. Every stop was packed with incredible flavors, but the food truly stole the show. Pauli’s lobster roll was an absolute standout—not just for how delicious it was, but also for the chance to meet Pauli himself, which made it even more memorable. The pizza at Regina’s easily lived up to the hype (arguably the best I’ve had), and ending with cannolis from Modern felt like the sweetest possible finale. Beyond the food, Elizabeth brought the neighborhood to life with rich history and stories that made you appreciate every bite even more. It never felt like just a tour—it felt like stepping into the heart of the North End. Honestly, it was the perfect end to a perfect trip. Highly recommend if you want amazing food, great company, and a deeper connection to Boston. 💚
We’re truly grateful you took a moment to write this. It’s great that our tour gave you a clear sense of the local food scene. We hope to see you again on another Secret Food Tours!
We enjoyed this tour so much! It was the highlight of our trip. The food was delicious! Every bite! And Sean D. was great. Very informative with historical details and interesting tidbits to add to our experience. We would truly recommend this to anyone who wants to explore Boston in historical ways, experiential ways, and examples of delicious food.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that the tour was the highlight of your trip and that you enjoyed every bite along the way. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you on another delicious adventure in the future!
We were lucky to get a nice sunny day despite the snow. Gabe was a complete delight, so friendly and kind. He showed us some of his favourites restaurants, pointed out the cool sights, and gave us a little history lesson in between some delicious bites. Come hungry, leave full! The clam chowder (which I was nervous about) was actually terrific and ended up being one of my favourite meals on the trip! I also looooved the cannoli, and I’m not a cannoli person. Seriously, so good. Ten out of ten guide and ten out of ten experience. A great intro to Boston and its cuisine.
We’re grateful you shared your experience here. Knowing the tour felt comfortable, enjoyable, and worthwhile is exactly what we aim to create for every guest. You’re always welcome back on another Secret Food Tours!
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Private Food Tour with 6+ Authentic Tastings | 3 hours | 4.9 (176) | $231 | |
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