Private Boston: North End Food Experience

Highlights

  • Take in the history of one of the most influential churches of the American Revolution

  • Hear stories from some of the neighborhood’s long-time local merchants

  • Walk past some of the most historic locations in Boston’s oldest neighborhood

  • Take in the tastes and smells of a traditional salumeria, a generations-old bakery and a family-run pastry shop

  • Relax with your local guide, Italian-style, and enjoy one of the best cups of cappuccino or espresso in Boston

Summary

Discover the local side of Boston’s most popular neighborhood, the North End. Visit Boston’s most revered church and snack your way through the neighborhood with delicious tastings of meat, cheese, bread, pastries, pizza and cappuccino. Tradition, history and food define the North End, so join us to discover the best of this dynamic neighborhood. And, we’ll taking you off the beaten path to discover some of our favorite hidden gems, too! 

Tour info

Duration
2 hours
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Why take this tour?

Your private North End experience begins at the lifeblood of Boston, the Boston Harbor. Walk through a scenic waterfront park, with views of the harbor, East Boston and the historic wharfs lining Atlantic Ave. We’ll make our way to the heart of the North End, with views of some of the most historic sites and properties in the neighborhood, some dating back to the late 1600s and early 1700s.  Delicious food is never far away in the North End. Your guide will introduce you to a small, hidden Italian bakery serving up fresh bread daily. Break bread with your fellow travelers and let the carbs give you the energy to continue your adventure! A proper Italian salumeria is next, and you’ll have a chance to enjoy Italian meats and cheeses at their finest and freshest.  Next up, we’ll take in the energy of the North End’s busiest corridor, Hanover Street, where it’s time for a mid-tour break with your guide at a traditional Italian café. Here, if you like, you can purchase and enjoy your choice of a classic cappuccino, espresso or tea or just take a minute off your feet. As you let the caffeine kick in, your guide goes back in time into North End history. Hear stories about some of the most influential events that happened in Boston, including Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride. We make our way to the Old North Church, where we may get to step inside the hallowed walls. After church, we’ll dive deeper into the local side of the North End. A taste of pizza awaits at a neighborhood favorite and the stories are endless. We cap off the North End food experience with samples of the best of the best Italian pastries along the backstreets of this delicious neighborhood. Hopefully there will be a chance to meet and chat with the area’s top bakers, if we catch them at a quiet moment.  After the tour, you’ll surely be ready to make a dinner reservation. Consult with your guide for the best recommendations and we’ll set you up for an amazing time in Boston.

What’s included?

  • Local English-speaking guide

  • 3 food stops (with a variety of food samples such as fresh bread, pizza, meats, and cheese)

  • 1 food and drink stop (Hot Italian beverage and Pastry)

  • Entrance fee to the historic Old North Church (or equivalent alternative)

  • Additional food and drink

  • Tips/gratuities for your guide

Things to know

Covid Policy

  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

All tours follow the latest local health authority advice. Urban Adventures has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Safe Travels stamp, which recognises companies that have adopted health and hygiene global standardised protocols.

Cancellation Policy

    Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

About operator:

Imagine a network of local friends all around the world, people you can call on in any city to show you the secrets of their hometown. That’s us!


We are a global community of thousands of foodies, history buffs, street art fanatics, beer connoisseurs, wine lovers and active adventurers, and together we lead day tours about these passions in cities around the world.


Most of all, we are 100% committed to creating a positive impact whenever and wherever we travel, whether that's by showing you how to go plastic-free in our destinations, or how to make sure your tourism dollars go where they're needed most. We believe that every time we travel, we can support communities. And we can do that together, globally.