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15 Best North End Food Tours

The North End tastings: pasta rooms, pastry counters and espresso bars packed into the oldest neighborhood in the city. Every guide has a firm cannoli allegiance and a salumeria they swear by.

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

“I had an awesome time. The tour guide was very efficient and kind. I recommend this tour to anyone who doesn’t mind walking long distances. lol! Awesome experience. I loved it!”

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2.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

“Our guide was friendly, kind, and knowledgeable . We learned a lot while having fun. The food was delicious and we felt like each spot was a hidden gem. We couldn’t have been more pleased.”

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3.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 amazing. She was full of so much information in so many areas. Her love for the North End was so obvious, so wonderful to see that much enthusiasm.”

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4.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

“Colorful & informative! Anthony gives a real insider history of the North End from a personal, Italian viewpoint, including the "politically incorrect" vernacular! If the f-bomb offends or you are inclined to thinner skin, pick another tour lol! But if you're up for a rousing…”

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5.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

“The tour was just my wife and I and Pat the tour guide!! He was very knowledgeable about the whole neighborhood!! We had a fantastic afternoon and would highly recommend this tour! We will definitely come back and do it again!!”

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7.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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8.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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9.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 the tour with Audrey. She know literally everyone and shared all sorts of interesting stories and history with us. We also tasted some frat food and we were so full by the end. Make sure to come with an empty stomach.”

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11.Boston: North End Pizza Walking Tour with 3 Slices & Cannoli

Discover Boston’s North End through a 3-hour walking tour that combines history, authentic pizza from top pizzerias, and a sweet cannoli finale.

★ 4.8

“We had a lot of fun on this tour - had some of the best pizza in the city and amazing cannoli! We learned some really interesting history, and even laughed a lot! Scotty was great - very entertaining, and knew his stuff! He even…”

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12.North End Boston Food Tour

Explore Boston’s North End with a guided food tour, savor authentic Italian bites, learn local stories, and discover hidden neighborhood gems.

★ 5.0

“Our tour guide Bobby was amazing! He's very passionate about his city that he grew up in and he still lives there to this day. Food was amazing and you will not be hungry afterwards. Highly recommend!”

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15.Public North End Neighborhood Tour

Discover Boston’s North End through an award-winning food tour, sampling top pizza, pasta, cannoli, and exploring local stories with an expert guide.

★ 5.0

“Absolutely loved this tour! Audrey was amazing! Plenty of food to try so go hungry. The neighborhood stories and history shared was so interesting! Highly recommend!”

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