Boston’s Politically Incorrect North End Food Tour

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Boston, USA

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3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.8

· AnnMarie_b ·

Aug 2026

Anthony is genuine and true to himself. He brought us back in time before everyone had to be „politically correct“. A taste of Boston North End when it was Italian at its best. My niece and I loved the entire experience. I recommend it to anyone that doesn’t mind a bit of colorful language, however it is the best way to become part of the neighborhood. It was fun and informative.

· April_W ·

Jul 2026

This was a fun and hilarious food tour! Our tour guide, Anthony, was funny, endearing, and gave us an insider’s perspective on the history of the North End of Boston. The food was phenomenal. Definitely come hungry! We went back to L’Osteria because of the tour. Fantastic food!

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Overview

While Boston is home to lots of different food tours, not many let you eat like a local on a trip around an Italian neighborhood filled with mom-and-pop shops. On this half-day guided culinary tour, enjoy rich coffee, cheesy pizza, loaded Italian subs, and much more as you explore Boston’s North End.

No need to eat lunch: This tour will fill you up
Learn facts about Boston’s North End missing from most guidebooks
Great for history lovers: Explore a former mafia headquarters
A walking tour lets you enjoy details you’d otherwise miss

What's Included

Lunch

We will visit 5-7 neighborhood eateries where we will sample the best Italian sub ever, some wonderful cheese Raviolis, Pizza and/or Arancini and desserts. Left some things out so you can be surprised
3-Hour Politically Incorrect Walking Food Tour of Boston's North End
See some lesser known sites such as the alleged "Mob House"
Enjoy the history, stories, and folklore of the North End neighborhood through the eyes of a local
Visit a unique 94 year old coffee and spice shop

Gratuities
Alcoholic Beverages

All food is included drinks are not but can be purchased at any stop. Soft drinks and alcohol is available

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

25 Parmenter St, Boston, MA 02113, USA
Parmenter intersects with Hanover street which is main street and Salem Street and we meet at the neighborhood local library at 25 Parmenter Street

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

North End

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Most travelers can participate
Minimum age is 13 and older to attend
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Kristen_C

My mother and I had the best tour with Anthony! He gives some history of the area all while making you laugh your head off! All the food was delicious! I have never laughed so hard on a tour in my entire life would highly recommend!

Reviews

4.8

based on 784 reviews

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Big group

Birgit_N, Sep 2026

Over 30 people in group. Guide had no microphone. He grew up in the area, what was giving good insider Still, I would not do recommend this tour.

A Hoot and a Half

Denise_P, Sep 2026

Best ever tour guide! Loved his knowledge as a local who was born and raised in this historical area! Kept us laughing, stuffed full of food and enthralled in all the “facts” he gave us! Probably the best tour ever!! He swears, he smokes, he is politically incorrect and he is awesome! Missed his calling as a stand up comedian!!

Gangsters, rent control, and pasta

Tracy_a, Sep 2026

Anthony is the real thing..authentic, unplugged, and unapologetic. In his own words, "the uncle you don't invite to parties but you love to hang out with in private"

It was a blast! The food...

Kaitlyn_R, Sep 2026

It was a blast! The food was great and he wasn't lying when he took us to the best red sauce I've ever had!! We ended going to 3 of the places again for food and drink!

Response from Host, Sep 2026

I’m glad you had fun and enjoyed the food. They’re all places that I personally like this eat. Thank you for taking the time to review Boston’s “Politically Incorrect” North End Food Tour. Anthony aka Flash

Highly recommended!

Samantha_F, Sep 2026

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!

Response from Host, Sep 2026

Thank you for reviewing Boston North End Food tour. It was a pleasure meeting you and sharing my neighborhood with you. Glad you enjoyed the tour. Best regards Anthony aka Flash

10/10 Tour!

Kristina_T, Sep 2026

amazing tour filled with awesome stories of growing up in the North End! Regardless of what he says, you have to be real soft to be offended by anything he says, who doesn’t throw around a few F bombs once in awhile? The food was delicious and we felt like locals, not to mention we left stuffed just like any good Italian would. Highly recommend this tour!!!

Response from Host, Sep 2026

Thank you for the great review. I’m glad you enjoyed the tour. I love sharing stories of what it was like growing up in a small Italian neighborhood and how it’s changed over time. And of course sharing delicious food from some of the North Ends hidden gems. Anthony aka Flash Boston’s “Politically Incorrect” North End Food Tour

Great Food Tour

Sue_D, Sep 2026

I really enjoyed this food tour. All of the food was delicious and Flash was very entertaining! Would definitely recommend!

Response from Host, Sep 2026

Thanks for the great review of Boston’s “Politically Incorrect” North End Food Tour Anthony aka Flash

Loved the History

Barbara_R, Sep 2026

We had a great time. We loved hearing g a personalized experience of the North End from someone who grew up there.

Response from Host, Sep 2026

Thank you for the great review. I love showing off my neighborhood, sharing delicious food and telling stories about growing up here. Boston’s “Politically Incorrect” North End Food Tour Anthony aka Flash

Great time.

Sharon_W, Sep 2026

Flash was a great guide!! We enjoyed the fun interaction!! The food was great but the stories were even more fun!

Response from Host, Sep 2026

Thank you for your review. I love sharing stories of what it was like growing up in a small Italian neighborhood and how it’s changed over time. Anthony aka Flash Boston’s “Politically Incorrect” North End Food Tour

Great tour

Donna_O, Aug 2026

Lots of fun. The guide is knowledgeable and entertaining. Lots of yummy food. The tour is on flat ground so still easy for more limited walkers.

Response from Host, Sep 2026

Thank you for taking the time to review Boston’s “Politically Incorrect” North End Food Tour.

Don’t go for the food. It’s nothing you can’t get in elementary school.

Cindi_D, Aug 2026

The food was terrible, but it was slightly entertaining if you like hearing a lot of f bombs. The only thing I liked was the lemon ice. Otherwise very forgetful.

Response from Host, Sep 2026

Wow, it’s usually the other way around, the guide was terrible but the food was great. Thank you for taking the time to review Boston’s “Politically Incorrect” North End Food Tour.

Great food and entertaining tour of the North End

Amie_C, Aug 2026

This was a great tour of the North End. Anthony was a fantastic guide of the local food and lore of “little Italy”. We had more food than we expected and it was a good combination of all the local eats.

Response from Host, Sep 2026

Thanks for the great review. I love showing off my neighborhood, sharing the best food and telling stories about growing up here. Boston’s “Politically Incorrect” North End Food Tour Anthony aka Flash

Had difficulty finding...

Melissa_T, Aug 2026

Had difficulty finding the address. I both called and texted to get help. No answer. Then I texted to find out the second stop to see if I could find that. No response. A better meet up location is needed. I asked 2 other tour directors on tours I took throughout the week and no one knew this starting address.

Response from Host, Sep 2026

You couldn’t find the North End Library at 25 Parmenter Street? lol The tours guides you spoke to definitely weren’t locals. But thanks for the 1 star review for a tour you didn’t take

Anthony aka Flash was THE BEST! This tour is not to be missed!

Diane_O, Aug 2026

This tour is not to be missed when in Boston! Anthony, our tour guide was amazing...knowledgeable, LOL funny and so engaging! He made the tour AND the food was delicious!

Response from Host, Sep 2026

Thanks for the great review. I really enjoy sharing stories about growing up in the North End while eating some of the best food the neighborhood has to offer. Anthony aka Flash Boston’s “Politically Incorrect” North End Food Tour

Lived up to the name. Uncouth, foul language, and a really interesting anecdotal personal history of the north end.

KYLE_B, Aug 2026

Walk around north end and sample some of the most authentic Italian spots you can find on the continent

Response from Host, Sep 2026

Thanks for the great review of Boston’s “Politically Incorrect” North End Food Tour

“The Best of North Boston” Food Tour

Julie_P, Aug 2026

Be warned! Lol It is just as it says - “politically incorrect “ so it’s on purpose. Anthony aka “Flash” is a great guide - great food - VAST amount of food - literally almost cannot eat it all. Highly recommend. We will do it again!

Response from Host, Sep 2026

Thank you for the great review. I love showing off my neighborhood, introducing my guests to some hidden gems and telling stories about growing up here. Anthony aka Flash Boston’s “Politically Incorrect” North End Food Tour

A new, fun experience.

Kellie_g, Aug 2026

Very fun, different experience. We have never been on a food tour quite like this. It was great. Enjoyed and would recommend.

Response from Host, Sep 2026

Thank you for the great review. I love showing off my neighborhood, sharing some delicious food and telling stories about growing up here all while flipping off a few people. Boston’s “Politically Incorrect” North End Food Tour Anthony aka Flash

Great local foodie tour!

Julie_P, Aug 2026

If you want to learn about local history and eat amazing food, this is a must-do! The guide can be a bit shocking at first—he swears a LOT and always has a cigarette in his mouth—but he is incredibly fun. Give him a chance and you will love the experience!

Response from Host, Sep 2026

Thank you for the great review. I love showing off my neighborhood, sharing some delicious food and telling stories about growing up here all while smoking a cigarette and flipping off a few people. lol Anthony aka Flash Boston’s “Politically Incorrect” North End Food Tour

Tasty and Fun

malichbarbara11, Aug 2026

Great irreverent guide, Tony! Everyone knew him. He kept us on time and on track. He had stories galore! The food was amazing and lots of it.

Response from Host, Sep 2026

Thank you for sharing your review of Boston’s “Politically Incorrect” North End Food Tour

A fun Adult Tour

Sonya_V, Aug 2026

There is a lot of standing. Most eating is done outside-standing. Anthony has a lot of energy and tells great stories about the neighborhood along the way.

Response from Host, Sep 2026

Thank you for sharing your review of Boston’s “Politically Incorrect” North End Food Tour

Food was great! Most of...

Angela_M, Aug 2026

Food was great! Most of the eating was done while standing, which people may want to be made aware. Tour guide Anthony was fun!

Response from Host, Sep 2026

Thank you for sharing your review of Boston’s “Politically Incorrect” North End Food Tour

Fun and different, yet highly enjoyable.

Chris_M, Aug 2026

This was a great tour. Our guide was incredibly informative and pretty amusing. I will stress that this is a politically incorrect tour. So pay attention to the description. If you are easily offended by language you should probably choose something else. But I thought it was great. The food was good. Completely different from a previous food tour we went on in the North End a few year’s earlier.

Response from Host, Sep 2026

Thank you for the great review. I love showing off my neighborhood, sharing some delicious food and telling stories about growing up here. Anthony aka Flash Boston’s “Politically Incorrect” North End Food Tour

Laughter and Food

Jaxkie_K, Aug 2026

Anthony was who made this experience. We loved all the food we had the stories, the humor and the fun time!

Response from Host, Sep 2026

As advertised

Diane_M, Aug 2026

Pace yourself! There's quite a bit of food compared to some other food tours that I've been on. Be prepared for some coarse language. He starts out pretty rough, but after you're on the tour with him for a while he seems to forget and doesn't keep it up incessantly. If you are a bit of a snowflake about such things try a different tour.

Response from Host, Sep 2026

You’re right, I don’t want snowflakes on the tour! Lol Thanks for the great review of Boston’s “Politically Incorrect” North End Food Tour Anthony aka Flash

Fun food tour

Susan_P, Aug 2026

Anthony was a great tour guide and very entertaining. He made us all laugh. The food was delicious, especially the ravioli, and by the end we were full.

Response from Host, Sep 2026

Thank you for reviewing Boston North End Food tour. It was a pleasure meeting you and sharing my neighborhood with you. Glad you enjoyed the tour. Best regards Anthony aka Flash Boston’s “Politically Incorrect” North End Food Tour

Authentic Italian North End Experience

AnnMarie_b, Aug 2026

Response from Host, Sep 2026

Authentic and delicious tour with a guide who’s keep it real!

Lothar_C, Aug 2026

Anthony is politically incorrect - in the best way. You get authentic history from a guide who’s lived it, knows the neighborhood and the people in it. The tour name tells you what you need to know, ie i wouldn’t recommended for children or those who are offended with foul language. For everyone else - sign up for this tour and get a tour and a taste thru Bostons north end. There’s lots to eat so don’t eat breakfast! I highly recommend - a really enjoyable experience!