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, tasting meats, cheeses, fresh bread, pastries, pizza and cappuccino. Continue along the Freedom Trail and beyond and experience modern Boston through the city’s incredible history. From the iconic Boston Harbor, into the heart of beautiful Beacon Hill, join your local guide on an experience that connects you to the Boston of old and new.
What's Included
1 food and drink stop (Hot Italian beverage and Pastry)
3 food stops (with a variety of food samples such as fresh bread, pizza, meats, and cheese)
Enjoy a surprise local treat
Enjoy the stunning views from Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market
Entrance fee to the historic Old North Church (or equivalent alternative)
Friendly Local, English-speaking guide
Learn about the Sons of Liberty and see where the Boston Tea Party took place
What's Not Included
Additional food and drink
Tips/gratuities for your guide
Traveler Information
CHILD: Age: 6 - 11
ADULT: Age: 12 - 99
Additional Info
Entrance to the Massachusetts State House requires a government ID and all guests must pass through metal detectors. The State House is open on weekdays only, we will find alternate sites to visit on weekends.
Local Impact: How you will help the local community by joining this tour: The Food to Freedom Tour is environmentally friendly because unlike many of the tour companies in Boston, you walk as opposed to using buses or other vehicles.
Small group of a maximum of 12 people.
The Food to Freedom Tour is environmentally friendly because unlike many of the tour companies in Boston, you walk as opposed to using buses or other vehicles.
This is a child-friendly tour. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge.
We can accommodate vegetarians and other dietary restrictions. Please notify us in advance if you have any dietary requests.
Wheelchair accessible
Entrance to the Massachusetts State House requires a government ID and all guests must pass through metal detectors. The State House is open on weekdays only, we will find alternate sites to visit on weekends.
Local Impact: How you will help the local community by joining this tour: The Food to Freedom Tour is environmentally friendly because unlike many of the tour companies in Boston, you walk as opposed to using buses or other vehicles.
Small group of a maximum of 12 people.
The Food to Freedom Tour is environmentally friendly because unlike many of the tour companies in Boston, you walk as opposed to using buses or other vehicles.
This is a child-friendly tour. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge.
We can accommodate vegetarians and other dietary restrictions. Please notify us in advance if you have any dietary requests.
Wheelchair accessible
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
What To Expect
North End
Your North End to the Freedom Trail combines our North End Food Tour and our History and Highlights Tour to make up a brilliant half day tour that will give you a comprehensive introduction to our fair city.
We will begin at the lifeblood of Boston, the Boston Harbor with a walk through a scenic waterfront park. We’ll make our way to the heart of the North End, with views of some of the most historic sites. Tasty 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. A proper Italian salumeria is next, where you’ll have a chance to enjoy some Italian meats and cheeses. 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.
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Admission Ticket Free
Old North Church & Historic Site
You’ll hear stories about some of the most influential events that happened in Boston, including Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride. We will make our way to the Old North Church and step inside the hallowed walls.
15 minutes
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Admission Ticket Free
Rose Kennedy Greenway
A taste of pizza awaits at a neighborhood favorite and then we’ll cap off the North End food experience with samples of the best Italian pastries along the back streets of this delicious neighborhood.
Continue on with your guide beyond the North End neighborhood for a leisurely stroll through some of Boston’s best markets and green spaces. You’ll begin the second part of your journey back at the Aquarium “T” Station where we’ll meet more members of the group. From the Harbor, we’ll continue past the Rose Kennedy Greenway.
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Admission Ticket Free
Marriott's Custom House
See State Street and the historic Custom House Tower, the city’s first skyscraper.
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Admission Ticket Free
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Then, your guide will lead you toward the famous Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market.
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Admission Ticket Free
Then, your guide will lead you toward the famous Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market.
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Admission Ticket Free
Quincy Market
In downtown Boston
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Admission Ticket Free
Old State House
We will stop in front of the Old State House and site of the Boston Massacre. Was it really a massacre or maybe just great propaganda for the Revolution?
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Admission Ticket Free
Downtown Crossing
A short trek through Downtown Crossing
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Admission Ticket Free
Old City Hall
A short trek through Downtown Crossing brings you to Old City Hall. This beautiful building, done in French Revivalist architecture, was the seat of city government for years in Boston. It also happens to be the site of the birth of public education in America. You'll definitely want to have your guide snap your picture with the bronze donkey outside the entrance.
15 minutes
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Admission Ticket Free
Massachusetts State House
On most weekdays (government hours only!) you have a chance to see the government at work inside the inspiring, historic, and beautiful Massachusetts State House, designed and built by famous federalist architect Charles Bulfinch in 1798. Outside the State House, take in the views of modern Boston, including the skyscrapers of Downtown, the Financial District, and the tallest building in New England: The John Hancock Tower. We continue our journey through Beacon Hill, where you’ll have a chance to take in the quintessential architecture of Boston’s red brick row houses.
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Admission Ticket Free
Boston Public Garden
Finally, we’ll arrive at the beautiful Boston Public Garden, one of Boston’s favorite green spaces, where you’ll see locals walking the dogs, playing with the kids and enjoying lunch in the shade.
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Admission Ticket Free
Reviews
5 star experience
Heather Z, 19-12-2022
Thank you Nabil for giving me a such a wonderful tour filled with super tasty food and great stories. I really enjoyed it and would highly recommend it!
Well worth the time and money
NancyB4474, 19-12-2022
My sister and I did this tour as part of our girl's weekend. This tour was great! We ate all morning then walked it off in the afternoon. The sights were very interesting, the food was very tasty!
The tour guides, Luci and Trey were so knowledgeable and friendly. They were very conscientious of the group and our needs during the tours ("here is a great place to use the restroom!"). Trey, who was a "trainee" at the time, had an amazing knowledge of Boston especially since he had only lived there for a short time.
I would highly recommend this tour. We loved every minute of it.
Learned so much history- why we came.
Carol G, 14-12-2022
Nabil was amazing! He should be a history professor, so knowledgeable! He was kind and patient. We couldn’t have had a better time.
Thank you Nabil.❤️
Great Italian food tour of Boston’s North End
andrewcK5160ZB, 14-12-2022
Nabil did a fantastic job showing us around Boston’s North End and its Italian eateries. Never buy pre-filled cannoli when you can have the real thing!
A great way to see a lot in Boston in one day
Kristel M, 13-12-2022
This was a great way to spend a day in Boston and see as much as possible. Nabil was a great guide, very friendly, knowledgeable and passionate about the city. I even mentioned at the start of the tour that I wanted to see some snow in Boston and he made it happen before the end of the tour (joking!). I have been to Boston before and walked around but this tour helped me to see places I would never find myself and allows you to understand the true culture of the city.
Awesome!
G2493ENmichelleo, 03-01-2023
Nabil was a great tour guide and I very much enjoyed the whole tour! Explained all the historical buildings very well and I definitely have a better understanding of north end.
A fantastic day exploring with Nabil and a group of strong women from all over the world.rld.rld.
747rosemaryg, 02-01-2023
Nabil was our guide and he was wonderful. Nabil was charismatic, funny and knowledgeable. He really made the tour feel personal. Their were only three of us for the North side then two others joined us for the Freedom trail portion. I was on the tour alone and a little nervous about not knowing anyone. However, all three of us woman in the morning were traveling alone and I immediately felt welcome and part of the group. As we walked around we saw several other tour groups with countless people. Too many to go into many of the spots on the North side. This tour maxes out at twelve. Nabil knew many people personally on the North side. This added to his charm. We visited a bread bakery, a cappuccino and pastry bakery that took us back in history. My favorite stop was a pizza and bakery that has been passed down for generations. One of the family came out and talked to us. For the second part of our trip Nabil spent extra time with our group sharing interesting facts about the places we visited. The next time I'm in town I will be requesting him personally. Nabil also sent us an itinerary of places we visited and suggestions on places to visit and explore on our own. This was an amazing day, and now when I return to Boston this summer I know exactly where I need to go.
Boston Walking Tour - Great Experience!
Gregg H, 01-01-2023
This is an awesome food and history tour! Bob Hornstein was our tour guide and he was very knowledgeable and funny which made for a memorable day! Highly recommend.
Long tour full of history and snacks.
nicoletraveler, 26-12-2022
This tour takes you to several restaurants for tastes of bread, pizza and cannoli. While it was interesting walking around in little Italy, we could have done this on our own. The history tour repeated part of the food tour. The two together made for a very long day. I suggest doing the history tour only.
