Boston North End Food Tour with Authentic Local Flavors & Dishes
Recommended by 95% of travelers
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Boston, USA
- 2 to 3 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Explore for 2 or 3 hours in a small group, or upgrade for a fully private tour
- Head off the tourist trail and discover a local’s take on Boston’s North End
- Enjoy enough bites and samples to add up to a hearty meal
- As you explore, learn insider stories and tips from your guide
What's Included
- *** 3-hour Food Tour ***
- Creamy New England clam chowder & Mini Pastrami Sandwich
- Italian brick-oven pizza & sweet mini cannoli
- A Sweet Treat with an authentic arancini & our signature Secret Dish!
- *** 2-hour Express Tour ***
- Cheese with prosciutto & Authentic wood-fired pizza
- New England clam chowder
- Classic Boston cream donut & a Secret Dish!
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
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Itinerary
1
Boston Public Market
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Hanover Street (Pass By)
256 Hanover St (Pass By)
2
North Square Park
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Paul Revere House (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- *This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
- *Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
- *Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 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
Such a great time! Our guide, Sean D was knowledgable, interesting, and personal. I would highly recommend him and the entire tour. Samples were a good variety and a decent size so you could really enjoy each one. My favorite part of our Boston visit!
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The food is excellent but Elizabeth’s stories are even better! We looked forward to the many tastes and were delighted to learn so much history as well!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
We’re pleased your time with us was worthwhile! Our guide enjoyed sharing local food and giving you a closer look at the city along the way. Thanks for making Secret Food Tours part of your visit.
Took her time. Very personable and told us the history and the food was fabulous!
When we’re in Boston again we would love to do another tour with Elizabeth!
Thank you for a great day!
We meet a lot of wonderful people in our group
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for joining us in Boston, Glenn! Taking the time to share the history along the way while keeping the food and the day feeling personal is exactly what we hope for. We'd love to welcome you back to Secret Food Tours.
Elizabeth was an excellent tour guide! I would recommend her to everyone. She had so much information about both the food, the restaurants and some Boston history thrown in. The time went quickly and we had more than we could eat.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for sharing your impressions with us! We’re pleased the tour offered the right mix of food, conversation, and local discovery. It was a pleasure having you with Secret Food Tours.
Tommy was an excellent guide. Not only did we get great food but we also got a running commentary of the neighborhood. Tommy is from the area and was very knowledgeable in its history. Great tour. Be prepared to walk!o
Response from Host, Sep 2026
A great tour is always made better by guests who bring such enthusiasm. We’re glad you enjoyed the food, the local insight, and the time spent exploring with our guide. Thank you for choosing Secret Food Tours!
We had more food on this tour than any other city we've visited! A lot of history was shared which was awesome!! Marilyn was top tier guide! We came in from a cruise ship. Perfect excursion!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
A review like yours is always lovely to receive. We’re glad the tour gave you a chance to enjoy some great food while getting to know the city from a local perspective. Thank you for joining Secret Food Tours!
Tommy was a wonderful leader for our small group he knows the food market area very well.
He knows everyone in all the right places.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
It was wonderful to hear that you enjoyed your time with us. Our guide was delighted to share some of the city’s food highlights and local favorites. Thank you for choosing Secret Food Tours!
Evan, our guide, was a pleasure and very knowledgeable about all the foods and locations available in Boston. He was great!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. We’re happy the tour gave you a relaxed and enjoyable introduction to the city’s food scene. Thank you for spending the day with Secret Food Tours!
Lots of great food and history and our guide Tommy was very knowledgeable. My favorite was the cannoli from Modern Bakery.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for joining us and for letting us know how much you enjoyed the experience. We put a lot of care into the food selections and guiding, so your feedback is especially appreciated. It was wonderful having you with us!
I really enjoyed the food tour while visiting Boston. The food was phenomenal, especially the Italian pizza slice, Aracini, Italian ice slush, and the famous cannolis. The tour guide Sean did an amazing job providing the group a lot of great history lessons. I highly recommend.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Your feedback was a lovely way to start our day. We’re glad the tour felt enjoyable from the food stops through to the guiding. Thanks for choosing us while you were in the city!
Our girl was so knowledgeable. She had great food to taste and went out of her way flor us to ask questions and take pictures.too. The food was delicious and our group was great also!!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
We’re thankful you chose to spend part of your trip with Secret Food Tours. We hope the tour gave you a chance to discover the city through its food and the areas we explored together. It was a pleasure having you with us!
Jessica was fabulous as she led our tour. She was very knowledgeable and personable. A great tour guide.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
We appreciate you choosing to explore with us. We hope the tour gave you some context for the food and neighborhoods that make the city distinctive. It was a pleasure having you as our guest!
Evan was a great guide! He was informative, fun and well prepared! We had a great time and ate delicious food!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Your decision to spend the day exploring with us is sincerely appreciated. We hope the experience gave you a thoughtful introduction to the city through its food and local communities. It was a pleasure having you as our guest at Secret Food Tours!
The food tour was absolutely fantastic! Every stop offered something delicious and unique, and the whole experience was fun, relaxed, and incredibly well organized. Our guide Marilyn was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the tour even more enjoyable with great stories and local insights. I loved discovering new flavors and hidden gems along the way. Highly recommend this tour to anyone who loves good food and great experiences!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for joining our team for the day. We hope the experience gave you a few stories to take home along with the flavors and places you discovered. We’re glad Secret Food Tours was part of your journey!
Jessica was a breath of fresh air - easygoing with numerous historical information and whimsical stories to share. This was as much a history tour as it was a foodie tour. Some of her stories made me realize how the fate of our nation hung by a thread.
We could have easily been under British control. If you’re fortunate to have her as your guide you’ll find the food to be good and the company even better
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for choosing us during your time here. We’re glad the tour provided a good balance of local food, conversation, and discovery. It was a pleasure welcoming you to Secret Food Tours!
Our tour guide, Gabriel, was very fun and knowlegeable. Food was great, tour was great. Nice variety of food and place, the clam chowda and arancini were especially delicious.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for joining us! We’re glad Secret Food Tours could be part of your time in the city and hope the day gave you plenty to enjoy along the way. It was a pleasure having you with us.
It was super fun and our guide was very knowledgeable and shared cool facts about Boston and the foods/restaurants we sampled from.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Every guest arrives with a different reason for exploring a city. We were glad to be part of yours through Secret Food Tours. We hope to welcome you again somewhere along the way!
Great walking tour that included not only information about the food we were enjoying, but also some historical information what added to the experience.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for joining us! We loved being part of your visit, and we're glad Secret Food Tours could help make the day special. We hope to welcome you back.
Evan was a great tour guide- he was very knowledgeable about the north end and Boston in general. He gave us details of the food, history, architecture, and the people who have and currently live there.
He also had a great personality and communicated equally as well with all the age groups on our tour.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for making us part of your plans. We know your time in the city is valuable, and we're glad you chose to spend some of it with Secret Food Tours. We look forward to hosting you again!
Marilyn was terrific, very knowledgeable and friendly. She picked some great spots for us and knew how to navigate us in and out efficiently. She knows her Boston history and shares stories we all enjoyed.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
It was great spending the day with you. Your review is a welcome reflection of the care our Secret Food Tours team puts into every outing. We hope to welcome you again!
The walking can be tricky on uneven sidewalks. Just need to be cautious. Worth the walk for tasty food.
Marilyn was a great energetic guide. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you, Sam, for this thoughtful review! The North End's uneven sidewalks are part of its old-world charm, and we're glad the tasty stops along the way made the walk worth it. We hope to welcome you back to Secret Food Tours for another neighborhood exploration.
What an incredible way to spend a delightful afternoon in Boston! Our guide’s passion for his city was infectious, and it truly deepened my love for it. There’s just nothing quite like experiencing a new destination through the eyes of a local. The food was absolutely delicious, and my husband, brother-in-law, and I savored every bite. We make it a tradition to take food tours in every new city we explore, and I must say, this one has quickly become one of our favorites!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
We're glad you spent part of your time with us. Hearing what guests enjoyed is always valuable, and we appreciate you taking the time to tell us. We look forward to welcoming you back to Secret Food Tours!
Grat experience with great food! Would highly recommend! The cannoli was amazing and we loved the Paul Revere stories!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your comments! We’re glad the tour left such a positive impression. We look forward to seeing you again with Secret Food Tours.
Great tour overall, just recommend bringing a bottle of water (no drinks are provided) and know you’ll be standing for most of the time.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your positive review. We’re glad the tour added to your time in the city. We hope to welcome you back to Secret Food Tours!
Marilyn was an amazing guide - she is very knowledgeable about the foods on the tour, and about local history! And the tastes were all delicious!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for sharing your kind words. It’s always rewarding to hear from guests after their tour. We look forward to welcoming you back to Secret Food Tours!
Great value and experience. Small group made it easy to navigate and hear her narrative. She has great food contacts and bypassed long lines at multiple locations. We went back to several locations the following day.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your rating and for sharing your experience. We’re delighted the tour became such a positive part of your time in the city. We look forward to welcoming you back to Secret Food Tours!
It was extraordinarily hot during our experience, but Elizabeth still made it enjoyable! We tried a lot of great foods and drinks and would highly recommend.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Knowing your time with us was well spent is exactly what we hope to hear. We look forward to welcoming you back to Secret Food Tours!
I enjoyed the food tour. Elizabeth was knowledgeable and her trainee was enthusiastic and will be a great tour guide as well.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. Your review captures exactly the kind of visit we hope every guest enjoys. We'd love to welcome you back to Secret Food Tours whenever you're in another city!
We had a late flight home from Boston on the last day of our vacation, so we decided to do a food tour. We met Chloe at the Boston Public Market, and got a little bit of a late start because we were missing two people. After multiple attempts to contact them, we struck out on the tour, and they caught up to us at our first stop. We made six stops, and had a wonderful variety of delicious local fare, including several delicious Italian treats. Chloe did a great job explaining the relevance of each food item (culturally) and sharing lots of interesting historical facts along the way. We really enjoyed it and would highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
It was wonderful having you with us. Experiences like yours are exactly why we enjoy introducing guests to the city. We hope to see you again with Secret Food Tours!
Great experience! Yummy food and personable tour guide. Got a variety of food from several different places in Boston.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your review! We couldn't ask for better feedback than knowing the experience added something special to your visit. We look forward to welcoming you back to Secret Food Tours.
If it's sunny wear protection and wear sneakers. This tour had great bites and more exciting was the history about each place
Response from Host, Jun 2026
We loved reading your review! It's wonderful to know you found so much to enjoy while exploring the city with us. We look forward to welcoming you back to Secret Food Tours.
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