Boston's North End Food and History Walking Tour
Recommended by 99% of travelers
Boston, USA
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Eat your way through Boston’s North End and learn about its history with this small-group tour. Explore the neighborhood’s Italian heritage in the company of a guide and stroll through the area’s scenic streets. Enjoy a local lunch at a North End eatery and hear stories about the neighborhood’s past.
- Explore the North End on foot
- Enjoy personal attention with a small-group tour
- Learn about the area from your guide
- Sit down for lunch at a North End spot
Sample Menu
Starter
Arancini, Sicilian pizza, caprese salad, pasta
Dessert
Cannoli, Gelato, espresso
Starter
Olive oil, prosciutto, balsamic vinegar, cheese
What's Included
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- North End, Boston, MA, USA
The tour meets by the stone map of the North End, located directly across from 3 North Square.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
North End (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 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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Reviews
5.0
based on 464 reviews
Laura_Y, Mar 2026
Great historical view of the North End led by someone passionate about the history and authentic Italian food. You are given exceptional fresh high quality food (even from a James Beard award winning chef) while learning about Boston and the North End.
Cara_T, Jan 2026
Excellent history and food tour with an authentic local who has an authentic connection to the area.
Marylee_S, Dec 2025
What a wonderful experience we had. Highly recommend this tour with Paula. She gave us so much history of the North End and brought us to places we never would have seen. Put this tour on the top of your list, of things to do in Boston.
Leigh_M, Dec 2025
Short distances were involved, so easy walk. Guide was very knowledgeable and pleasant. We would do it again.
Cameron_Q, Dec 2025
My wife and I book a food tour in every new city we go to. Paula did truly make this one of the best tours we’ve ever been on. She weaved in history with food so effortlessly that I could’ve sat and listened to her wax poetic on north end history all day. The food, unsurprisingly, was also insanely good and everyone we met at the restaurants and shops was so lovely. 10/10 would do again and recommend as THE tour you do in Boston.
Darlene_C, Nov 2025
This is an excellent tour, Paula is fantastic, different food samples as well as some history along the way. Some of the our stops were Umberto, for one of the best rice balls and sicilian pizza I ever had.Salumeria market, for a oil and balsamic tasting as well as cheese and procuitto.Bricco bakery for delicious breads and pastry and our sit down for lunch was at Ristorante Saraceno, the meal included bread, appetizer, lunch (macaroni) and wine tastings. We also stopped at a local liquor store for limoncello and a pistacio liquor, last stop was dessert - Gelato at Caffe Paradiso...Paula was very knowledgeable with a vivacious personality. Would highly recommend this tour
Stacy_D, Nov 2025
Excellent experience! The history lesson well appreciated received on the neighborhood and Italian culture overall was really cool. The food was fantastic! We did not leave with empty stomachs. Stopped at places I would have never of seen or thought of going into. Our tour guide Paula is fabulous. She is a walking history book. 10/10 would recommend this to anyone!
5decatos, Nov 2025
So much interesting history in the North End, and the little hidden spots for delicious Italian treats!! Paula is a long time resident of the North End and it is very apparent that she loves it!! She, herself, is a treasure!!
Kevin_Y, Nov 2025
Absolutely loved this tour! Food, family, and history… Paula brought us to authentic family owned businesses and restaurants. All the food was the best.
Dana_D, Nov 2025
Knowledgeable and fun, learned about north end and Italian culture had great food, perfect portions best cannoli ever!!!
Rosemary_C, Oct 2025
Paula was informative, fun and knowledgeable regarding the history and food of the North End. We enjoyed our tour immensely. Would highly recommend this tour.
Joe_L, Oct 2025
Paula was an amazing guide. Her knowledge of Boston's north end was terrific. We learned so much about the history of the neighborhood. The food was delicious and plentiful. She took us to many hidden gems. She provided a list of all the places we visited and even made suggestions about other great food places. We would highly recommend this tour
Jim_M, Oct 2025
Very knowledgeable about Italian heritage in north end of Boston. Food was incredible. A lot of out of the way spots ,you never knew were there
Colleen_M, Oct 2025
Paula was amazing. She was full of so much information in so many areas. Her love for the North End was so obvious, so wonderful to see that much enthusiasm.
Shelly_U, Oct 2025
This food tour of the North End of Boston was fabulous! We learned so much history of the area, the food we ate (that was amazing), and we loved the interesting knowledge Paula had about Italian wine! It was a beautiful day, delicious food, and we met people from across the country! We had a super time and would highly recommend it to anyone who travels to Boston!
Trudy_R, Oct 2025
Lovely Paula chooses great food and fabulous history. She chooses spots that are different. Love that she starts with a map of the area first.
Melissa_R, Oct 2025
Paula was an engaging storyteller. We got a real sense of the history and culture of the neighborhood and the food was amazing! Every stop was enjoyable. Highly recommend!
John_E, Oct 2025
This is a very informative and engaging tour both about the food and the history of Boston’s north end.
John_C, Oct 2025
Paula was very knowledgeable and has a love for the North End. The food stops were excellent and her telling of the history was very in depth.
Rob_K, Oct 2025
Paula was an amazing guide! She made the tour so much fun with her energy and in-depth knowledge of North End history. Along the way, we tried a variety of delicious foods that gave us a true taste of the neighborhood. The balance of history, culture, and food was perfect, and Paula kept the group engaged the entire time. Everyone left full, happy, and with a much deeper appreciation of the North End. Highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Boston!
Cathie_A, Sep 2025
Excellent food choices along with great history of the North end AND information about the food selected for the food tour. Not only that Paula provide sources for us after the tour which lasted longer than the allotted time stated. Learned so much and tasted such delicious foods and drinks, the added history of the area and foods was a definite bonus.
Antoinette_T, Sep 2025
The tour was excellent. We were introduced to various Italian specialties based on the area of Italy where they came from. The tour guide was very knowledgeable of the history of the North End and gave us interesting information to help us understand its origins.
lindsay_g, Sep 2025
Where do I even begin….Paula was so fantastic so personable. She got to know each and every one of us on the tour. She took us to the best of the best places, we were able to sit and enjoy the food we tried. She favorite spots! Her knowledge on the history of Italy top notch! But again….the food! 6 stops and i did not need dinner! Would absolutely do this tour again
hudsonkirsten, Sep 2025
Paula is welcoming and full of interesting history of Little Italy. We enjoyed every stop! You are definitely getting a locals perspective of delicious bites and sips. Cannot pick a favorite each stop was so good! As an extra, learned so much about the history of this little neighborhood. ❤️
Mysty_G, Sep 2025
Wonderful tour. Great food and Paula is super knowledgeable about the North End. A great way to start your trip in Boston.
Tammy_E, Sep 2025
Lots of food. GO VERY hungry. Our guide was very knowledgeable and just an all around nice person. Would recommend
Karen_W, Aug 2025
Really great and informative tour! Paula is so good and knowledgeable about the area. We enjoyed the food and history she shared.
Davina_G, Aug 2025
Paula was so knowledgeable and friendly. She truly loves what she does and where she lives. She kept us fully informed of timings, looked after us and was a real pleasure to be around. As we now have an extra couple of days in Boston, she has been kind enough to help suggest other areas of interest. This tourvwas really worth while - you will not go hungry!
Suzanne_T, Aug 2025
Paula lives in the neighborhood and takes you to many stops that are personal favorites. The tour is very well done, and you are quite full when it’s over. Would highly recommend!
Suzanne_L, Aug 2025
This tour was an unexpectedly delightful and informative find. Paula has been leading this tour for 15+ years and she has put her heart into building a unique experience. As she tells it, she has lived and worked in Boston's North End for much of her adult life. The restaurants and shops that she takes you to are the same businesses that she has eaten in and shopped at for years. In addition to sharing her wonderful culinary finds, she augments the tour experience with her art history education and deep interest in local culture, telling stories and describing historical events in engaging detail. We have taken many local food tours in our travels and we have to say that this was one of if not the best. Food, wine, culture, history- this experience had it all.
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