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North End and Boston Market District Food Tour with Local Guide

4.9 (185 reviews) 3 h 30 min Free cancellation
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North End and Boston Market District Food Tour with Local Guide

About this activity

Recognized by Yelp as Massachusetts #1 food tour in 2025! Locally owned by Boston native. Specialize in award-winning best eats, culinary education, and history.

Part 1: Tour begins in the North End, Boston's Little Italy, with an iconic cannoli, and a James Beard Classics Restaurant Award winner, where guests will enjoy Sicilian pizza. Next up: Old school Italian slush in the warmer months, 3x Best of Boston Bread Bakery, and freshly-made mozzarella. And then your hardest decision of the day: Mamma Connie's famous meatball or house-made Limoncello. You choose!

Part 2: Fridays & Saturdays, guests will experience the historic Haymarket Market, the country's oldest outdoor market.

Next, the indoor Boston Public Market. Tastings: apple cider doughnut and flavored roasted nuts.

Part 3 (Union Oyster House): Iconic chowder at the oldest continuously-running restaurant in the country!

Half-day Tours Private and Luxury Walking Tours Small Group Short term availability Weather Dependent - Moderate

At a glance

Duration
3 h 30 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 12 people
People per booking
1–12
Guide
English
Operated by
Boston Foodie Tours

Ages: Children (3–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Lunch
  • Included: Expert Local Guide
  • Included: Food tasting

Not included

  • Not included: Drinks are extra (e.g. coffee, tea, wine, beer) , as is a tour guide's gratuity should guests wish to consider.
  • Not included: Guide Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Boston Public Market

  2. Stop 3

  3. Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Statue is located at the corner of Hanover and Cross Streets, next to Mother Anna's restaurant.  NOTE: While location on the map is correct, does NOT correspond to 191 Hanover Street.

End point

  • Tour will end at the historic Union Oyster House, 41 Union Street.

Using your ticket

  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • Dress code is smart casual.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Traveller ratings

4.9 out of 5 · 185 reviews
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North End and Boston Market District Food Tour with Local Guide

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