Top Boston 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.

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Boston North End Food Tour with Authentic Local Flavors & Dishes

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Affogato ( Gelato Gelato topped with espresso coffee) I died and went to Heaven!!)

Boston’s Politically Incorrect North End Food 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.

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

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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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

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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South End Food Tour: Savor Boston's Best Food Neighborhood

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.

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

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 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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Delicious Donuts of Boston: A Sweet History Walking Tour

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

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.

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Boston Happy Hour Tour with Food and Drink Included

Boston Private Food Tour with 6+ Authentic Tastings

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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.

City Cruises Boston Premier Dinner Cruise on Odyssey

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

1 hourFree Cancellation

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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.

Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Costumed Guide

1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation

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Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking 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.

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City Cruises Boston Premier Brunch Cruise on Odyssey

City Cruises Boston: Signature Dinner Cruise

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The Full Revolutionary Story Epic Small-Group Boston Walking Tour

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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.

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Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour

1 hour 10 minutesFree Cancellation

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City Cruises Boston Premier Lunch Cruise

Boston to Woods Hole & Martha's Vineyard Ferry Private Chauffeur Service

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Your holiday tour begins in the Financial District at Kane’s Donuts where we’ll sample several of their daily flavors. After which, we’ll take a leisurely stroll along the waterfront on the way over to Boston’s Public Market. While there, we’ll try some delicious donuts and apple cider. You’ll also learn some history around the market and have a moment to check out other vendors. On to the third stop, we’ll walk through Boston’s North End neighborhood. It’s also the home to the Old North Church, which was the starting point for Paul Revere’s famous ride during the Revolutionary War. In the North End, we’ll stop at one of the oldest bakeries in the neighborhood. We’ll have a uniquely Boston treat while we’re here. Lastly, we’ll walk back through the North End to end the tour back at the Public Market where we’ll finish with Union Square Donuts. We’re so excited to share this experience and the amazing donuts of Boston. We hope you can join us very soon!

Festive Flavors & Holiday Donuts: Boston Holiday Donut Adventure

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

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Susan_C, May 2026

Spectacular day in the north end of Boston food tour

This was such a great day in the North end of Boston. We enjoyed the history of the Italian community as much as the food. Everyone was very welcoming and friendly. Bobby was amazing with his passion for his city and community. The food of course was spectacular. ❤️ I highly recommend this tour. One of the highlights of our trip.

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

Janet_A, May 2026

Great taste of the seafood culture and appreciation of what males Boston special

A passionate view of Boston through the lens of the history of the harbor and seafood industry. The guide did a great job of sharing how Boston is balancing the old and new as well as the special way the public spaces and access is enshrined in the law in a way that guarantees access for all to the natural beauty of the area.

South End Food Tour: Savor Boston's Best Food Neighborhood

Kathryn_D, Apr 2026

Highly recommend tour and Natalie

This is a great tour of the South End. Natalie was an excellent tour guide, providing a mix of local history and information as well as letting us mingle with the rest of the group. The food stops were very good and definitely enough for an entire meal. I have done other tours with Taste of Boston and will continue to book with them. Highly recommend.

Delicious Donuts of Boston: A Sweet History Walking Tour

Martha_T, Apr 2026

Highly recommend this tour!

This was such a fun tour!! I had never heard of a donut tour before but was told other cities also have them. So glad we went on this one in Boston. We were able to taste many donuts from a variety of bakeries. But also had a wonderful, informational tour of Boston. What a great combination.

Boston’s Politically Incorrect North End Food Tour

Jason_P, Apr 2026

Karin’s need not apply!

This is a fantastic food tour! Anthony is a great host with lots of interesting and funny information about the area. This isn’t your typical food tour and as the name suggests it’s ‘politically incorrect’ so if you get offended easily or don’t like cuss words be forewarned. If you don’t care please take this tour. I give it a 5 out of 5.

North End Food Tour: Taste Boston's Italian Heritage

Jessica_C, Dec 2025

Five stars for Adam’s...

Five stars for Adam’s North End tour. He mixes food + history in the best way—quick stories on the neighborhood, then right into spots we never would’ve found on our own. Every stop was legit tasty, portions were solid, and the pacing never dragged. Adam’s easygoing, knows great North End trivia, and clearly loves the area. If you want more than just a bite to eat, this is the way to do the North End.

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.