North End Boston Food Tour: Pizza, Pasta, and Pastries
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Boston, USA
- 2 to 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- A great chance to socialize with like-minded food-loving travelers
- Enjoy personal stories and anecdotes from your local guide
- Enhance your meal with wine and limoncello pairings
- Taste a variety of Italian specialties including arancini, meats, and cheeses
What's Included
- LunchAll inclusive 6-8 stops Pizza Pasta an Italian sandwich 2 dessert cannoli and sfogliatelle espresso and a complimentary glass of wine and limoncello COME HUNGRY!!
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Tony DeMarco Statue191 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113, USA
Meeting location is at 191 Hanover St,. Where the Tony DeMarco Statue are located at the corner of Hanover and Cross Streets
End point
- Mike's Pastry300 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113, USA
Itinerary
1
North End
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Please list food allergies Gluten free and vegetarian
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 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
Catherine_S
What an excellent tour!!! Bobby is so knowledgeable and passionate about the North End and thanks to his stories of growing up there we really felt as though we were part of the neighborhood. Everyone seems to know him and he knows them. Each of the food/drink stops were delicious and we left feeling as though we really knew the neighborhood. The tour is a great value and our party of 6 middle to old aged people all loved it!! Don’t hesitate to book this tour, we’d do it again if (when) we come back.
Reviews
5.0
based on 226 reviews
Rhonda_G, Jun 2026
Touring the North End with Bobby who grew up there was fantastic. He knows the history, restaurants, shops and people from lived experience. The restaurants and shops he took us to were top notch, and all of the food was outstanding. Book this tour, you won't be sorry!
Craig_t, Jun 2026
Come hungry! The variety of food was excellent and the information we learned about the community was fabulous.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Craig
Thank you for your review of the North End Boston Food Tour.
Best regards
Bobby Agrippino
Maivette_H, Jun 2026
Robert was a fabulous guide, he shares his passion for the North End as well as its history with joyful demeanor and great professionalism. We visited great stores, the coffee place and the Limoncello stores were great too. I got all my gifts taken care of there! My teen son was pleasantly surprised at how Robert knew everyone around and how people greeted him warmly as they met him in the street. He's the real deal (said my boy). Lots of history and fabulous food. The pizza and pasta at the Forno Antico were delicious, the sandwich, cheese and taste of olive oil and balsamic were also great. The king of the tour was though, the canolli at Mike's Pastry.... I've never been a canolli person, but this one is OUTSTANDING! Do buy tour and you will not regret it.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your review of the North End Boston Food Tour.
Best regards
Bobby Agrippino
Paula_S, Jun 2026
This was the best tour of Boston that I have ever had. So informational and great food. I highly recommend it.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Paula
Thank you for your review of the North End Boston Food Tour.
Best regards
Bobby Agrippino
Jason_S, Jun 2026
Excellent. Bobby was authentic, enthusiastic and provided local colour and interest throughout. Super food income truly memorable shops. Well worth booking.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Jason
Thank you for your review of the North End Boston Food Tour.
Best regards
Bobby Agrippino
Cynthia_B, Jun 2026
Our guide, Bobby, was interesting, knowledgeable and fun! He lived in the North End of Boston his whole life. Everywhere we went people would stop to shake his hand or pat his back and tell us all what a good tour guide he is. He took us to some of the shops/stores that had three generations of family running them. And the FOOD! Delicious and plentiful - nobody left the tour hungry! Would recommend to everyone!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Cynthia
Thank you for your review of the North End Boston Food Tour.
Best regards
Bobby Agrippino
Jaclyn_G, May 2026
Fantastic! Bobby, our tour guide was wonderful and is a true north end native. As we walked around and visited the different food stops he seemed to know everyone! He also had wonderful, personal stories of where he grew up in the north end and the history of the area. Also the food and drink were fantastic! Lastly, he was able to easily work around any food preferences (we had a vegetarian in our group) and made sure we were all happy and full by the end of the tour. Couldn’t recommend this tour more! We will be back, for sure!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Jaclyn,
Thank you for your review of the North End Boston Food Tour. Hope to see you in the future Best regards Bobby Agrippino
Erlyn_S, May 2026
Despite the rainy and cold weather, it was a great time. The food was so good, and we were stuffed. We had the best pizza and cannolis. Bobby was very knowledgeable since it was his neighborhood after all.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Erlyn,
Thank you for your review of the North End Boston Food Tour. Hope to see you in the future Best regards Bobby Agrippino
Howard_F, May 2026
Excellent tour with Bobby. Reviewed over on TripAdvisor as well. The food and stories made this a memorable food tour.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Howard,
Thank you for your review of the North End Boston Food Tour. Hope to see you in the future Best regards Bobby Agrippino
Julia_S, May 2026
Wonderful tour! The food was great and what really makes the tour is the guide. He grew up in the area and gives you an idea of what it’s like to grow up there. I loved hearing his personal family stories and connection with the area. I enjoyed the wine and pasta especially. And I liked that we could buy some of the items to bring home. It’s also the best way to bypass the huge line to get into Mike’s Pastry! I’m still thinking about the cannoli!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Julia,
Thank you for your review of the North End Boston Food Tour. Hope to see you in the future Best regards Bobby Agrippino
Susan_C, May 2026
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.
Kassidy_M, Dec 2025
Bobby was a great tour guide and the food stops were SO GOOD! Highly recommend. He’s lived in the north end his entire life and was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. We loved it!
Tracy_M, Oct 2025
Amazing tour with great food and lots of it! Bobby and his stories were well worth the price alone. But you also won’t leave hungry. Everything timed out perfectly- our favorite food tour ever. Definitely recommend!
Regina_C, Sep 2025
Great experience with wonderful tour guide. Bobby was fantastic! The history information was very interesting and the food was fabulous. As the ad says. Come hungry.
Julie_J, Sep 2025
Authentic experience and great Italian guide! Highly recommend for a true North end Boston experience.
GeorgeScott_B, Sep 2025
Great stories from a very authentic local guide, with delicious family-made Italian food & treats. Great time!
Rose_S, Sep 2025
Great food!! I would do this tour again. Love the history of this area of Boston. The little deli’s, restaurants and bakeries were so nice to visit.
Meighan_D, Aug 2025
Fun personal experience - liked hearing about Bobby’s upbringing and the food was delicious! Highly recommend as a different way to explore the North End.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Hi Meghan
Thank you for your review of the North End Boston Food Tour. It was great meeting you and hope to see you again
Best regards
Bobby Agrippino
Catherine_S, Jul 2025
What an excellent tour!!! Bobby is so knowledgeable and passionate about the North End and thanks to his stories of growing up there we really felt as though we were part of the neighborhood. Everyone seems to know him and he knows them. Each of the food/drink stops were delicious and we left feeling as though we really knew the neighborhood. The tour is a great value and our party of 6 middle to old aged people all loved it!! Don’t hesitate to book this tour, we’d do it again if (when) we come back.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Hi Catherine
Thank you for your review of the North End Boston Food Tour. It was great meeting you and hope to see you again
Best regards
Bobby Agrippino
Tammy_L, Jul 2025
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!
Lisa_M, Jun 2025
Go hungry! Bobby the owner and tour guide is very personable, fun and knowledgeable. Everyone knows him. He tours you around to the local places and the best food. So much so that we went back to the restaurant three days later! He tells you about all the north end history as a true local who grew up there.
Larry_L, Apr 2025
Bobby provides a great tour that gives historical information and first hand accounts of the neighborhood's past. The food and beverage stops are good enough, but the history behind each make for a greater experience.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Larry
Thank you for your review of the North End Boston Food Tour. The food is a bonus to the culture and history of this unique neighborhood it was great meeting you and hope to see you again
Best
Bobby
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