Ultimate Boston Food Tour: North End & Boston Public Market

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

• Enjoy 6+ food tastes (enough for a full meal).
• Visit 5+ 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.

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.

Start your tour at the Boston Public Market and taste the New England difference in one of the region's most important agricultural products: apples! Apple cider donuts await you to fuel the rest of your explorations.  

 If that wasn’t enough, you'll taste a bit of history at a second market stall in the form of a surprising 17th-century snack with English roots. 
   
Time to head downtown. Boston is one of the oldest and most historically significant cities in America, packed with significant sites with amazing stories to tell. Follow in the footsteps of the revolutionaries as you walk the historic Freedom Trail, where Boston’s history unfolds alongside the birth of America. And don’t worry...there’s more food coming your way!  

There's no better place to continue your Boston history lesson than at an iconic restaurant that hasn't closed its doors since 1826. This makes it not only the oldest restaurant in Boston, but the oldest one with continuous service in the entire United States! You'll sit in the very booth that was reserved for the 35th president, John F. Kennedy, to taste creamy clam chowder and another coastal classic: oysters!     

 Hit the Freedom Trail again and wind your way over to the North End neighborhood, where Italian influences offer a delightful change of pace. Stop at a fourth-generation family-run eatery specializing in hot and buttery lobster rolls—a quintessential New England classic. This particular spot must not be missed while in Boston—they've even been featured on Good Morning America!     

Next, step back in time to the 1930s with a visit to a hole-in-the-wall neighborhood coffee joint and enjoy a taste of Boston’s Italian past. 

Finally, you'll wrap up at one of the North End’s most famous local favorite pastry shops. Finish on a sweet note with a melt-in-your-mouth cannoli. 

• Public Garden, Boston, MA 02116, USA
• Union Oyster House, Union Street, Boston, MA, USA
• Boston Public Market, Hanover Street, Boston, MA, USA
• Old State House, Washington Street, Boston, MA, USA
• Boston Massacre Site, Congress Street, Boston, MA, USA

Before you travel, please read the "Know Before You Go" section for essential information, requirements, and possible disruptions regarding your tour.

Dietary Accommodations: This tour is adaptable for the following, but please note there may not be a taste at every stop:
- Pescatarians
- Dairy free
- Pregnant women

 We love providing delicious options for those with dietary needs where possible. If you have a dietary requirement or food allergy, please note it when booking. This tour is not recommended for vegetarians, vegans, or gluten free.

 Please note that this description is an example and stops or tastes may vary depending on the season, day of the week, and group size. Regardless of where your tour goes, you always have a delicious experience.