Top Boston Food Tours

Boston North End Food Tour with Authentic Local Flavors & Dishes

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Boston’s Politically Incorrect North End Food Tour

It can be tough for visitors to know the best venues to experience Boston’s rich Italian culinary culture. On this guided food tour, head to the North End of Boston and learn about the region’s Italian immigrant history, which is kept alive today through the eateries serving pizza, pasta, arancini, meats, cheeses, cannoli, espresso, and more. Visit both historic institutions and under-the-radar spots to meet the people and traditions behind the food.

4.8

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North End Boston Food Tour: Pizza, Pasta, and Pastries

Boston Seafood Tour: Behind the Scenes at the Historic Fish Pier

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Boston Seafood Experience: A behind the scenes Seaport Tour

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A Taste of the Freedom Trail: Boston's Iconic Food History Tour

Avoid tourist traps and eat like a local while you sample Boston’s most famous dishes on this small-group food tour along the Freedom Trail. Savor classics such as creamy New England clam chowder, a classic lobster roll, and Boston cream pie while learning the history behind these classics. Visit local eateries and landmarks and discover how the city's food culture and rich history go hand in hand. Perfect for foodies who want a sampling of Boston's most iconic foods.

A Taste of the Freedom Trail: Boston's Iconic Food History Tour

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Explore Boston’s North End through its food on a guided walking tour that blends local history with tastings at long-established eateries. This experience offers insight into the neighborhood’s Italian-American roots while helping you navigate its most respected food spots without guesswork. With curated stops and storytelling throughout, it’s an efficient way to understand the area’s culture, avoid tourist traps, and sample classic flavors in a short time.

North End Food Tour: Taste Boston's Italian Heritage

North End Food Tour: Taste Boston's Italian Heritage

Boston North End Food Tour with Wine and Limoncello Tasting

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With limited vacation days in Boston, don’t risk wasting time on disappointing meals. Bypass the city’s tourist traps on this shared food tour through the historic North End district. Explore food stalls in two bustling marketplaces—Quincy Market and Boston Public Market—and indulge in a handpicked selection of tastings through Boston’s oldest residential neighborhood, from a classic New England clam chowder to wood-fired pizza and a Boston cream donut.

2-Hour Boston North End Food Tour with Authentic Italian Flavors

2-Hour Boston North End Food Tour with Authentic Italian Flavors

Boston is famous for its donuts and has numerous artisanal donut stores, some hidden away from its tourist areas. Instead of hunting them down independently, let a guide lead you there and introduce you to some top donut varieties, enabling you to try flavors and gain insight into the local donut scene you might otherwise miss. Between tastings, browse a market, eat a delicious bakery treat and explore historical neighborhoods such as North End before one final, scrumptious donut sampling.

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from $86

Boston Sweet Treats Food Tour: Fresh Donuts, Cider & Much More

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from $70

City Cruises Boston: Signature Dinner Cruise

Explore the best of Boston at your own pace on a hop-on hop-off trolley tour of the city. Choose from a 1- or 2-day pass and see Boston’s top attractions, including the USS Constitution, the original bar from TV show “Cheers,” and the Faneuil Hall Marketplace, to name a few. The pass includes discounted admission to the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum, to enjoy during or after the tour.

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Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with 13 Stops

Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with 13 Stops

Local Foods, Libations & Lots of Fun! Visit the local eateries Boston's South End residents call home. Walk to 4 different locations, where each visit includes an alcoholic beverage paired with your food tasting. Food Tastings are representative of the diverse food scene in Boston's South End neighborhood and may include visits to a Creole / Asian Fusian hotspot, French-Cambodian restaurant, a beloved Wine and Cheese shop, and a Mexican lounge. When it comes to food - and cocktails - Boston's South End is not to be missed! Available exclusively on Wednesdays and Fridays at 4:30pm.

4.3

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Stroll, Sip and Savor: Boston Evening Food & Cocktail Experience

Stroll, Sip and Savor: Boston Evening Food & Cocktail Experience

The Full Revolutionary Story Epic Small-Group Boston Walking Tour

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Try a unique alternative to a typical night out in downtown Boston with an exciting dinner cruise along the city’s waterfront. This expedition on Boston Harbor features a meal with live entertainment and dancing. Watch the sun set, then take a stroll under the stars and enjoy the view of the illuminated Boston skyline at night, or head to the dance floor for music and fun in the ship’s nightclub.

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City Cruises Boston Premier Dinner Cruise on Odyssey

City Cruises Boston Premier Dinner Cruise on Odyssey

Discover the South End in a fun and memorable way with this Sweet and Savory Food Tour. Make your way through this iconic Boston neighborhood, stopping for treats like French-Cambodian appetizers to a charming cheese market and locally famous sweets. As you walk, admire the architecture and learn about the area’s rich cultural history. Your guide will share insider knowledge and point out hidden gems along the way.

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from $133

Boston South End Food Tour: Local Flavors & Neighborhood History

Boston South End Food Tour: Local Flavors & Neighborhood History

Explore Boston’s vibrant and culturally rich Chinatown—and taste a number of popular neighborhood dishes—on this immersive walking tour. With a maximum group size of just 12 people, you’re ensured a personal way of exploring. Meet your guide prior to lunchtime, and set off on foot. Over the next few hours, you’ll learn all about Boston Chinatown’s history and culture, will visit several local eateries, and will sample dishes that reflect traditional Chinese cuisine as well as modern fusion bites.

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Dumplings to Dim Sum: Food and History Tour of Boston's Chinatown

Dumplings to Dim Sum: Food and History Tour of Boston's Chinatown

Relive one of the most important events leading up to the American Revolution and learn about a side of the story most tourists miss on this guided tour of the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum. Explore authentically restored tea ships with the help of a guide as you get their insights into this pivotal event, and throw some of your own tea into Boston Harbor. It's an ideal experience for American history buffs, tourists, and locals alike.

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Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum Admission

Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum Admission

1 hourFree Cancellation

4.7

(2,898)

from $36

Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour

City Cruises Boston Signature Lunch Cruise

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Walk the Freedom Trail with a guide in historic costume on a tour from Boston Common to Faneuil Hall, a 1.2-mile route that covers important sites in the heart of Boston. This tour's shorter distance lets you follow in the footsteps of the founding fathers and American revolutionaries without making the more strenuous trek all the way across the Charles River, finishing in a spot that’s convenient to top Boston attractions.

4.3

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Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Costumed Guide

Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Costumed Guide

1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation

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(2,760)

from $26

For anyone thinking of attending Harvard, or for those who simply want a glimpse of college life at the famous university, this tour is a must. Get an exclusive account from current Harvard students, who provide key insights into the life and times at Cambridge with a theatrical, humorous flair. Check out the old buildings at Harvard Yard and Harvard Square and learn about the school’s storied past. Illustrated map of Harvard Square included. Choose from several departure times throughout the day.

Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour

1 hour 10 minutesFree Cancellation

4.7

(3,862)

from $23

Boston Private Food Tour with 6+ Authentic Tastings

3 hours

Price varies by group size

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from $231

City Cruises Boston Premier Brunch Cruise on Odyssey

Cruise Boston Harbor aboard a luxury yacht, complete with superb city views and a buffet brunch featuring both breakfast and lunch offerings. For 2-hours you'll explore the waters from Rowes Wharf to the Charlestown Naval Yard and back, sailing past sights such as Castle Island and Boston Light. Spend some time enjoying the yacht's three climate-controlled decks or dancing to the sounds of a live DJ mix.

City Cruises Boston Premier Brunch Cruise on Odyssey

City Cruises Boston Premier Lunch Cruise

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North End Boston Food Tour: Pizza, Pasta, and Pastries

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from $142

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Donna, Sep 2026

Must Tour of the North End

Our guide, Bobby Agrippino, made this a marvelous tour! Bobby was born and raised in Boston’s North End and still lives nearby, so it was evident throughout the tour that he knows the neighborhood and the people in it, very well. We visited several restaurants, a bakery, and a liquor store, and the food at every stop was excellent. Bobby clearly had great relationships with the restaurant owners, staff, vendors, and locals, which made the experience feel authentic and personal rather than like a typical tourist tour. At the liquor store and bakery, several of us purchased items we had enjoyed during the restaurant stops. By the end of the tour, we were more than satisfied, and quite full! We were very happy to walk back to the Common House, enjoying the opportunity to work off some of the wonderful food we had eaten. Bobby was knowledgeable, personable, and a terrific guide. We would highly recommend this tour and would gladly do it again!

Boston North End Food Tour with Wine and Limoncello Tasting

Desirae_B, Sep 2026

Food, History & An Amazing Experience

Such an amazing tour! I went in thinking it was simply a food tour, but it was so much more than that. The history shared alongside each food stop made the experience even more enjoyable and fascinating. I loved getting to learn about the area while also experiencing the food. Highly recommend!

Boston’s Politically Incorrect North End Food Tour

Samantha_F, Sep 2026

Highly recommended!

Go hungry, there's plenty to eat from the start. Toilet stops along the way Galleria Umberto (pizza and arancini) and at L'osteria Restaurante (ravioli). Anthony is a fantastic guy who loves this area of Boston where he grew up. He tells amazing stories and really doesn't swear that much - not offensive at all. A real insight into the area with excellent recommendations for restaurants, cafes and bars. Do not miss this trip!

North End Food Tour: Taste Boston's Italian Heritage

Richard_B, Aug 2026

We had an amazing...

We had an amazing experience on the North End food tour with Adam. He was incredibly personable, friendly, and knowledgeable, which made the entire experience feel relaxed and authentic. The food was fantastic, but what really made the tour special was the combination of great food, fascinating history, and Adam’s personal touch. He brought the North End to life and gave us a real feel for the neighborhood, rather than just taking us from restaurant to restaurant. You can tell Adam genuinely loves Boston and the North End, and that passion really comes through in the tour. It felt like we were exploring the neighborhood with a friend who happened to know all the best food and history. Highly recommend this tour — great food, great history, and an even better guide. Adam was fantastic!

Boston Seafood Tour: Behind the Scenes at the Historic Fish Pier

Nicole_P, Aug 2026

Highlight of our trip

Absolutely incredible tour!! The Behind the Scenes at the Historic Fish Pier tour was one of the highlights of our time in Boston. Our tour guide, Cie Peterson, was truly a one-of-a-kind experience. She was incredibly knowledgeable, so much fun, and seemed to know all the right people! We started at the historic Yankee Lobster Co., which had delicious food and great vibes. Easily the best clam chowder we had in the area! From there, we got to go behind the scenes at Red’s Best and see part of the journey seafood takes from the boats to processing. Everyone there was so nice and willing to answer our questions, and they even made us some incredible bluefin tuna sushi rolls! Along the way, we learned more about the history of the Fish Pier, the changing waterfront, and the development happening in Boston, including seeing where the new Fidelity building is located. It really gave us a better understanding of how much Boston has changed over the years while still maintaining such an important connection to the seafood industry. Our final food stop was James Hook & Co., and we highly recommend going while the original location is still there! Honestly, our only regret was not doing this tour on our first day in Boston. It gave us such a great sense of the city’s history, the importance seafood has played in Boston, and how much the area has changed over the years—all while eating some absolutely delicious food. Even after the tour was technically finished, Cie took extra time to give us recommendations and show us another really cool spot. That extra effort made the experience even more special. If we could take another tour with her, we absolutely would! Highly recommend this tour—especially early in your Boston trip!

Boston Sweet Treats Food Tour: Fresh Donuts, Cider & Much More

Christy_T, Aug 2026

Fun, educational, and yummy!

We had a great time — Stephanie is awesome! She is very knowledgeable about the area and made it fun! It was about 2 miles of walking but it was not non-stop or at a super fast pace (which was appreciated!). And of course the doughnuts were amazing! This was a great experience for someone new to Boston! Thank you, Stephanie!

Boston North End Food Tour with Authentic Local Flavors & Dishes

Carrie_V, Aug 2026

Great tour!

Evan was a great tour guide- he was very knowledgeable about the north end and Boston in general. He gave us details of the food, history, architecture, and the people who have and currently live there. He also had a great personality and communicated equally as well with all the age groups on our tour.

City Cruises Boston Premier Brunch Cruise on Odyssey

Renee_B, Jul 2026

The music was great! All...

The music was great! All different genre! The DJ on the bottom dining room was on point and kept everyone happy! The food was good. Everyone enjoyed all the various dishes! The boat ride was great, very windy but great views! The staff was very nice and professional! Would definitely take this boat trip again! We all enjoyed ourselves!

Boston South End Food Tour: Local Flavors & Neighborhood History

Eric_M, Jun 2026

Fun City Experience!

Christina was a great guide. My wife and I had a great time. We also had a great group of people which made it really fun. We even continued the tour without our guide and went to the cathedral across the street with our new friends. Great tour, great food and fun atmosphere. This is a fun way to learn about the city and try new foods.

A Taste of the Freedom Trail: Boston's Iconic Food History Tour

Kathryn_D, Oct 2025

Highly recommend this tour

Great tour with fun history, a lot of food and a nice amount of walking around the city. Katie (#102, apparently 2 Katies work for this company) was friendly, knowledgeable and a great guide. She made everyone feel comfortable and provided a lot of fun history facts about the city as well as its food but was not overpowering. The food was great and there was a lot of it. You definitely do not need a meal after this tour and it is coordinated to almost start with an appetizer, the beans and brown bread and end with dessert. The boston cream pie. All of the food was very good and each stop came with history about the food at that location. Katie also mentioned the history of some other restaurants that we didn’t stop at. There is an option to add two beers to your tour ticket and they space it out well. The beers are at stop one and three. There are 4 food stops on this tour. I have done food tours in many cities and this one ranks as one of the best. I will definitely be trying more of their tours.