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15 Best Boston Food Tours

The food tours: chowder on the wharf, cannoli rivalries in the North End and donuts taken more seriously than anywhere south of Montreal. The guides will make you pick a cannoli side.

1.Boston: A Food & History Journey from North End to Freedom Trail

Discover Boston’s history and flavors on a 5-hour walking tour combining North End food tastings with the iconic Freedom Trail, led by expert guides.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Ilan was our guide and he was great. I feel like we covered a perfect amount of must-sees for first time Boston visitors. Our time in the North End was fantastic. Unforgettable.”

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2.Boston Small-Group Walking Food Tour With Tastings

Discover Boston’s North End through a 3.5-hour small-group food tour featuring tastings of lobster rolls, pasta, cannoli, and more—perfect for foodies and history lovers alike.

★ 5.0

“This was a fantastic tour! I loved learning more about Boston’s history, while also enjoying incredible food. We were really happy that we got to sample both seafood classics and some incredible Italian food. Our tour guide, Evan, was very knowledgeable both about the city’s…”

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3.Boston’s North End: A Small Group Foodie Adventure

Discover Boston’s North End through a small-group food tour, sampling authentic Italian eats, exploring historic sites, and enjoying personalized insights.

★ 5.0

“Bob made a very rainy day pleasurable. He was entertaining and well versed in everything we had hoped to experience. Every food tasting was a perfect representation of Little Italy.”

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4.Boston Pizza Lovers Food & History Walking Food Tour

Discover Boston's North End on this 2.5-hour walking tour combining flavorful pizza tastings, historic landmarks, and engaging stories, all for $63.

★ 4.5

“We took the tour on a crisp October day. We were late and joined the tour in progress. Scottie was personable, knowledgeable and funny. He made the tour a good experience. We had a great time.”

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5.Boston Delicious Donut Adventure by Underground Donut Tour

Join the Boston Delicious Donut Adventure to explore artisanal donut shops, taste a variety of flavors, and enjoy local sights in a fun, two-hour walking tour.

★ 5.0

“Amazing experience. Have done 2 other tours in different areas and this was the best. Izzy was awesome and knew so much about Boston”

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6.Boston’s North End Food and History Walking Tour

Discover Boston's North End with this 3-hour food and history walking tour led by enthusiastic locals. Taste authentic cuisine and explore Italian heritage.

★ 5.0

“Paula was an amazing guide! She made the tour so much fun with her energy and in-depth knowledge of North End history. Along the way, we tried a variety of delicious foods that gave us a true taste of the neighborhood. The balance of history,…”

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7.Bostons Politically Incorrect North End Food tour

Discover Boston’s North End through a lively, authentic food tour led by a local guide. Savor Italian classics, hear local stories, and enjoy an offbeat experience.

★ 5.0

“Guide was great and good was delicious. Definitely come hungry. This was a lot of great food. My favorite was the Italian sub.”

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8.Cocktails & Cannoli: Boston’s North End Dessert Tour

Discover Boston's North End with this 2-hour dessert and cocktail tour, featuring cannoli tastings, historic sights, and local stories.

★ 5.0

“Pat was a great tour guide, in a group of 12 we were able to hear him speak whether you were in the front of the group or the back. He is very accommodating should you not like the drinks offered (Espresso, Almond Joy, Lemon…”

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9.Seafood Lovers Boston Adventure

Discover Boston’s best seafood and historic neighborhoods on a guided tour featuring lobster rolls, clam chowder, and responsible sourcing—all in 2.5 hours.

★ 5.0

“We had an great time on this tour!! Tim, our tour guide, was so fun and full of information!! I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone who loves seafood!”

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11.Boston Seafood Lovers Food & History Walking Tour

Discover Boston's best seafood and historic sites on this 2.75-hour guided walking tour. Taste lobster rolls, clam chowder, and more with expert insights.

★ 5.0

“Big Al was great! So knowledgeable about American History! The food was the best I’ve ever eaten! This was our first food tour and it was amazing!”

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12.Boston Food & History: Pizza, North End & Freedom Trail

Discover Boston’s historic sights and savor its best local flavors on a 5-hour guided walking tour through North End and the Freedom Trail, with small-group intimacy and expert insights.

★ 4.9

“I absolutely loved this tour! It really made my trip to Boston as I got feel for the city in many areas - social, historical and food wise! Bob was a fantastic host, with a great personality and deep historical knowledge of the city. It…”

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13.North End to Freedom Trail: Bostons Food & History

Discover Boston's North End and Freedom Trail on a 5-hour small-group tour that combines historical sights with authentic Italian food and local surprises.

★ 4.8

“Outstanding! Our guide was knowledgeable and entertaining. I learned a lot of history that I was unaware of. Several incorrect/incomplete facts that were taught to us were clarified or corrected.”

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14.North End & Boston Public Market Food Tour with Local Guide

Discover Boston’s culinary history with this 3.5-hour guided food tour. Sample local favorites, explore historic markets, and enjoy insider stories.

★ 5.0

“We really enjoyed our experience with this tour company. We booked our tour on a day they normally don’t operate (the listing was mistakenly left open). Audrey from the company contacted me and apologized and offered to do it on a different day. When I…”

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More Boston Food Tours

4.8Boston: North End Pizza Walking Tour with 3 Slices & Cannoli2.5 hours$69 5.0Boston Historic Pubs with Food & Drink, Ferry & Walking Tour3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$129.00 5.0North End Boston Food Tour2 to 3 hours (approx.)$98.00 4.8Boston: Guided Delicious Donut Tour with Tastings2 hours$70 4.9Boston Food Tour: Pizza & North End Italian Classics2 hours$69 4.9Boston: North End Food Experience with Pizza, Meats & Cheese$75 5.0Devour Boston: North End Guided Food Tour & Market Visit$109.00 4.9Boston: Guided Seafood Tasting and History Tour2.5 hours$79 5.0Boston Food Tour: Local Gems of Boston’s South End3 hours (approx.)$135.45 4.9Boston: Historic Pubs Walking & Ferry, Food & Drink Tour3.5 hours$129 5.0Iconic Boston Food and History Small-Group Walking Tour3 hours (approx.)$135.45 5.0Boston: Seafood Tasting & Historical Walking Tour2.5 hours$159 4.5Boston Freedom Trail History and Food Tour2 hours (approx.)$39.00 5.0Boston: Local Gems of the South End Neighborhood Food Tour3 hours$125 4.7Boston: Ultimate Historic Food & Drink Tour$109 5.0North End Food Tour: Taste Boston’s Italian Heritage2 to 3 hours (approx.)$100.00 4.5Boston: Freedom Trail History and Food Tour2 hours$39 5.0Boston Food Tour: Food and Cultural Tour of Boston’s Chinatown2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$135.45 4.5Boston: Iconic Food Tasting & History Tour – Downtown3 hours$125 5.0Boston Food and History Private Tour5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$528.50 4.5Boston Most Famous Foodie Tour (Private & All-Inclusive)3 hours (approx.)$288.00 5.0Pizza Beer and Paul Revere Tour2 hours (approx.)$65.00 5.0Boston Pre-Game Walking Food Tour to TD Garden2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$99.00 5.0Boston: Chinatown Food Tasting & Cultural History Tour3 hours$125