Boston’s Politically Incorrect North End Food Tour
Description
As the title suggests, Boston’s “Politically Incorrect “ Food Tour isn’t going to be your typical food tour. With his no BS style, your tour guide Anthony will give you an inside look into this Italian neighborhood. Born and raised in the North End he will share some great stories that only a true local can share. You will laugh while enjoying the folklore and history of this unique neighborhood. Anthony knows everyone which makes you feel like a local. On this 3-hour guided walking tour you’ll see historic sights such as the Old North Church and Paul Revere House, visit unique Mom and Pop shops including a 94 year old coffee shop, a pizza shop that only locals go to, other landmarks such as former mafia headquarters, Italian bakeries and hidden alleyways. Oh by the way as we explore we will be eating a ton of Italian specialties like pizza and/or arancini, Italian subs, ravioli, pastries and much more. COME HUNGRY!!
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Boston’s “North End” aka “Little Italy” is a pocket-sized Italian neighborhood teeming with history and charm. Among the narrow streets, hidden alleyways and park benches you will find The Paul Revere House, Copp’s Hill and The Old North Church. In the next step you are standing alongside Boston’s organized crime headquarters. Absorbing the history and folklore of the North End cannot be done properly without coupling it with the culinary lining of the neighborhood. As home to over eighty restaurants and countless wine shops, bakeries, and Italian salumerias (a.k.a Italian delis) it is safe to say you won’t leave hungry! On this 3-hour guided walking tour we’ll visit historic sites, hidden gems, unique neighborhood shops, local hangouts all while tasting some of the most delicious Italian food anywhere! Enjoy the history, outrageous stories, and folklore of the North End neighborhood through the eyes of your Politically Incorrect born and raised VERY FUNNY local tour guide Anthony
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 13 and older to attend
Reviews(696)
There is a lot of standing. Most eating is done outside-standing. Anthony has a lot of energy and tells great stories about the neighborhood along the way.
Food was great! Most of the eating was done while standing, which people may want to be made aware. Tour guide Anthony was fun!
We have taken many food tours over the years - this one was unique (in a good way). Anthony (Flash) definitely provided local insight you won’t get anywhere else. The variation of food was spot on and each stop added something different to the tour. Come hungry and ready to learn all about the North End!
This was a great tour. Our guide was incredibly informative and pretty amusing. I will stress that this is a politically incorrect tour. So pay attention to the description. If you are easily offended by language you should probably choose something else. But I thought it was great. The food was good. Completely different from a previous food tour we went on in the North End a few year’s earlier.
Anthony was who made this experience. We loved all the food we had the stories, the humor and the fun time!
I could have listened to Anthony all day. He had such interesting stories to tell about Boston's North End and brought history to life for me. The name of the tour is "Boston's Politically Incorrect North End Food Tour," but other than a bit of salty language here and there I saw nothing politically incorrect about this tour. I would recommend this tour for anyone who wants to learn more about the Italian immigrant experience and culture of the North End. And as an added bonus, the food was fantastic!
Pace yourself! There's quite a bit of food compared to some other food tours that I've been on. Be prepared for some coarse language. He starts out pretty rough, but after you're on the tour with him for a while he seems to forget and doesn't keep it up incessantly. If you are a bit of a snowflake about such things try a different tour.
Anthony was a great tour guide and very entertaining. He made us all laugh. The food was delicious, especially the ravioli, and by the end we were full.
Anthony is genuine and true to himself. He brought us back in time before everyone had to be „politically correct“. A taste of Boston North End when it was Italian at its best. My niece and I loved the entire experience. I recommend it to anyone that doesn’t mind a bit of colorful language, however it is the best way to become part of the neighborhood. It was fun and informative.
This tour was brilliant. Flash was very funny and kept us entertained with stories of the North End from when he was growing up. Our 15 year old son was interested and engaged the whole time which surprised us. The food is excellent… just make sure you’re hungry!
