Top New England Food Tours

Sample some of the tastiest bites that Boston’s North End has to offer—and enjoy a first-hand introduction to the area’s Italian heritage. Choose between our 3-hour or dynamic 2-hour express tour, and bring your appetite: Follow your guide to top-rated local businesses, and try everything from clam chowder and lobster rolls to cannoli. At the end, enjoy a secret dish revealed only on the day of the tour.

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.

Food lovers can explore Portland's historic Old Port independently, but to uncover the best places serving traditional local fare, you really need a guide to lead the way. Taste the best that Portland has to offer on this guided foodie walking tour, complete with stops at up to seven different eateries—and enough tastings to replace a meal. Along the way, your guide offers some stories about Portland's food scene, so you can get familiar with the local culinary stalwarts.

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.

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.

Taste your way around the Federal Hill neighborhood of Providence with a guide to show you around and tell you about a unique side of the city’s history at the same time. Learn about mob bosses, corruption, and illegal gambling that ended in violence. Walk away from the tour with a delicious souvenir to take home with.

Eat as the locals do and sample Boston’s dishes on this small-group food tour along the Freedom Trail. Taste chowder, seafood, and Boston cream pie while learning the history behind these classics. Visit local eateries and landmarks, including Faneuil Hall Marketplace, and notice how the city's food culture and rich history go hand in hand. Perfect for foodies, and a great introduction to those new to Boston.

Combine the history of a walking tour with the culture of a food tour on this Newport walking tour. As you make your way to five restaurants featuring top Newport culinary delights, your guide tells you about the city’s from before the American Revolution, through the Gilded Age, and up to the present.

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.

Exploring Newport is even more fun on this Newport food walking tour, which introduces you to top Newport bites and city sights. Eat where the locals do at restaurants that are tucked away from the city’s main arteries—you might try locally sourced meats, Irish baked goods, or craft beer. As you walk between destinations, your guide shares stories about the city’s architecture and history. Upgrade to include alcoholic drinks as part of the tour.

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.

Taste your way through the heart of Cape Cod on a relaxed, flavor-packed food tour through Chatham’s most iconic streets and hidden gems. Led by a local expert, this 3-hour walking tour features multiple tasting stops with hand-picked seasonal bites from beloved local spots. It’s a delicious way to explore the area, whether it’s your first visit or your summer tradition. Along the way, hear the stories behind the food—tales of tradition, local legends, and the people who make Chatham so special.

Introducing Portland’s World of Flavors Walk highlighting hidden gems and great flavors that give Portland its cosmopolitan flair. Enjoy this walkable city with a big palate on our international journey, tasting locally sourced foods prepared with the recipes, customs and spices from other lands. On this 2.5-3 hour tasty romp through Portland’s historic Old Port and waterfront, you will enjoy the flavors while learning their food pathways and the owners journeys to Maine. Portland’s World of Flavor serves up a diversity of tastes and ethnicities in a compact area, packing a punch of flavors you will love. All tour experiences are highly educational and entertaining with trained, local guides.

Immerse yourself in the food culture of Bar Harbor and Mt. Desert Island on this culinary-focused tour. This small island has a bustling food scene and this small-group tour lets sample the best that downtown Bar Harbor has to offer. Listen to commentary about the local food and agriculture as you taste; a small group means you have plenty of personalized attention and the chance to ask questions.

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.

Dive into the historic grit and gourmet soul of the "Cradle of Liberty". We’ll bypass the typical tourist traps to explore the city’s oldest corridors, shifting from the maritime majesty of the waterfront to the legendary cobblestone streets of the North End. The journey begins at the iconic Quincy Market, the crown jewel of the city’s 19th-century urban renewal. Standing beneath its massive copper dome, you’ll discover the market's transformation from a wholesale meat center to a world-class gathering spot. As we cross into the North End, the aroma of roasted garlic and fresh bread signals your arrival in Boston’s oldest residential neighborhood. We conclude your adventure at the Boston Public Market, a vibrant indoor hub that celebrates the rugged spirit of New England’s farmers. Surrounded by stalls of fresh Atlantic seafood and artisan crafts, we’ll gather for your Secret Dish, a savory specialty that captures the essence of Massachusetts heritage.

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.

Board the Elizabeth Grace for this exclusive one-of-a-kind experience. Whether you are a local or visiting from away, the stone fortresses built in the early 19th century in Portland Harbor are always captivating. They are imposing reminders of days not too far gone when the defense of our coastline required their presence. Despite their prominence, the forts are not easy to access for a variety of reasons, and most locals and visitors have never been to Fort Scammel, the only fort in the Harbor to see active combat. Fortunately, the owners of Fort Scammel have partnered with us to offer private tours of this incredible historic site. This is an experience NOT TO BE MISSED! Along the way, we’ll cruise past some of the other great sights in the bay, including the iconic lighthouses. GROUP OF 6 OR MORE? Please reach out to us about private charter options for the best experience possible! Our Fort Tour on a Private Island has a 4 PERSON MINIMUM to operate.

Experience true local wines with a tasting at Plymouth Bay Winery, where talented vintners and chefs create wines, wine jellies and wine sauces from fruits that are native to the northeastern United States. Sample the entire collection of wines, and learn about using the jellies and sauces in your home cooking. Finish the tasting with an etched, commemorative glass from this unique winery in ‘America’s Hometown,’ just a stone’s throw away from historic Plymouth Rock.

Savor the flavors of Providence’s Little Italy on the Federal Hill Dinner Stroll, an intimate guided tour that takes you through the heart of one of New England's finest culinary neighborhoods. Enjoy a multi-course Italian dinner featuring antipasto, house-made pasta entrées, and delectable desserts, all while walking between the city’s iconic restaurants. With food, tax, and tips included, your only task is to relax and choose your favorite drinks at each stop. This 2.5 to 3-hour experience is perfect for food lovers and requires a minimum of four guests to run. - Explore renowned dining spots like Cassarino’s and Trattoria Appia. - Indulge in a 3-course meal paired with optional wine or cocktails. - Enjoy a guided stroll led by a knowledgeable host celebrating local traditions. - Convenient valet parking available at the meeting point for ease and comfort.

Enjoy an alternative night out in Boston on a dinner cruise on Boston Harbor, with an all-you-can-eat buffet meal with live entertainment and dancing. Watch the sunset, then admire the view of the illuminated Boston skyline at night or head to the dance floor for music and fun inside the ship’s nightclub. Bring that special someone or a whole group of friends for a night to remember.

See a new perspective on the Providence waterfront—and enjoy a romantic, one-of-a-kind evening activity—aboard this sunset cruise. Make your own way to the centrally located docks at Fox Point Marina, board the vessel, and set off as twilight descends. With music playing in the background, you can sip Rhode Island-made wine and prosecco, glimpse architectural highlights and landmarks, and savor the tranquil ambiance.

Explore the cobblestone streets of Boston’s North End and taste your way through the neighborhood with this private food tour. Meet your guide for a half-day tour that includes some of the city’s best Italian food and go off-the-beaten-path to see where locals shop for quality ingredients. Learn about the neighborhood from a local guide while sampling its many flavors.