Ultimate Boston Food Tour: North End & Boston Public Market

Highlights

  • Enjoy 8+ food tastes (enough for a full lunch).

  • Visit 6 small businesses loved by locals.

  • Taste the foods that have shaped Boston’s history.

  • Sample sweet and savory classics, from chowder to cannoli.

  • Visit Boston’s oldest continuously running restaurant.

Summary

Eat your way along the Freedom Trail and hit up the Boston Public Market as you discover the foods and history that define Boston.  

Tour info

Duration
3 hours
Group Size
12
Pricing (From)
Adult (15+): (15-99 years)
$99.00
Child (2-14): (2-14 years)
$89.00
Infant (0-1): (0-1 years)
$0.00
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Commentary
English
Meeting Point

98 Union Street, The New England Holocaust Memorial, Boston, Massachusetts, 02108, US

Why take this tour?

Visit local markets, historic restaurants, and quaint eateries as you eat your way from Boston’s historic downtown to the charming North End. Discover for yourself why lobster rolls and clam chowder are as important to local history as the Boston Tea Party and Paul Revere's midnight ride. There's no better—or more delicious!—way to get a taste of New England's culinary culture.

What’s included?

  • 6 tasting stops with 8+ tastes (enough food for a full meal)

  • Local English-speaking guide

  • Expertly guided walking tour

  • Small group of 12 pax

  • Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off

  • Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • The tour is in English.

  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.

  • Guests with serious food allergies will need to sign an allergy waiver at the start of the tour.

  • This tour is not recommended for vegans, vegetarians, dairy free, or gluten free.

  • This tour is adaptable for pescatarians and pregnant women, however, please note that you may not have a replacement food option at every stop.

  • This tour includes several fish and seafood tastings - lobster roll, clam chowder, crab cakes - that do not have a replacement in the case of an aversion or allergy.

  • Those with dietary restrictions need to contact us before joining the tour so we can arrange your food, or we may not be able to accommodate you.

  • Our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair/stroller accessible.

  • Walks / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.

Before you go

  • Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time for check-in. Out of courtesy to other guests, we’re unable to wait for latecomers. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.

  • This tour covers a full meal.

  • Guests with serious food allergies will need to sign an allergy waiver at the start of the tour.

  • Those with dietary restrictions need to contact us before joining the tour so we can arrange your food, or we may not be able to accommodate you.

  • We recommend you bring a water bottle (to protect the environment we don't provide plastic bottles).

  • Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.

  • Please note that there are fish and seafood tastes on this tour that have no alternate replacement in the case of food aversions.

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

Pricing

ULTIMATE BOSTON FOOD TOUR: NORTH END & BOSTON PUBLIC MARKET TOUR PRICING VALID UNTIL NOVEMBER 30TH, 2024

Adult (15+): (15-99 years)
$99.00
Child (2-14): (2-14 years)
$89.00
Infant (0-1): (0-1 years)
$0.00

ULTIMATE BOSTON FOOD TOUR: NORTH END & BOSTON PUBLIC MARKET TOUR PRICING VALID FROM APRIL 19TH, 2025

Adult (15+): (15-99 years)
$109.00
Child (2-14): (2-14 years)
$99.00
Infant (0-1): (0-1 years)
$0.00

About operator:

Walks (takewalks.com, walksofitaly.com) began over a decade ago (2008, to be exact) in Rome, Italy. We quickly became the premier walking tour company in 7 countries - Italy, Spain, France, the UK, Greece, and Portugal. Our US cities include San Francisco, NYC, Boston, Chicago, and New Orleans.

In 2021, we joined The Hornblower Group (cityexperiences.com) expanding our reach and working alongside this powerhouse travel brand.

Our tour products vary but predominantly we #takewalks, exploring the world by foot - we believe, the best way to get into the heart of a city and its incredible people. From introductory strolls to food tours, day trips, cooking classes, and below the surface, in-depth tours, we have our hand in everything a traveler could want. Oh, and we also like to give our clients exclusive access to the biggest attractions in the world...

Despite the big changes in our brand over the years, our focus has remained simple - to relentlessly create tours with the client experience at the forefront and anchored upon the dedicated, intelligent, and above all, passionate local guides who want to share their cities with you.