Boston North End Food and History Tour Stories Behind the Bites
Overview
Discover Boston's oldest neighborhood on a food tour that's equal parts delicious and "mostly" accurate.
Join a local guide as you wander the cobblestone streets of the historic North End, stopping at handpicked restaurants to sample iconic local favorites. Along the way, you'll uncover fascinating stories, colorful legends, and the rich history that shaped one of America's oldest cities.
Perfect for food lovers, history buffs, and curious travelers, this relaxed walking tour combines incredible local flavors with unforgettable storytelling for an experience that's as entertaining as it is delicious.
Tour Highlights
* Enjoy six generous tastings, including handmade ravioli, brick-oven pizza, a classic Italian sandwich, seasonal New England treats, fresh cannoli, and a Boston lobster roll.
* Explore Boston's oldest neighborhood with a local guide.
* Discover fascinating history, local legends, and Mostly Accurate stories.
* All food and 20% gratuity for each stop is included.
What's Included
- Meals All food is included in the price of the tour, as well as a 20% gratuity for all stops on the tour.
- Iconic Boston Lobster Roll
- Sampling of Seasonal New England Favorites in the local market
- Authentic Italian Sandwich on a Ciabatta roll
- Handmade Italian Pasta
- Historic Neapolitan Pizza
- Freshly Filled Cannoli
- Alcoholic beverages Alcohol is available for individual purchase at the first stop of the tour for those 21+.
- Bottled water There will be water available at some stops, as well as bottled water for sale, but you may wish to bring your own refillable water Bottle.
- Gratuity for your guide is greatly appreciated, but not included.
- Hotel Pickup/Dropoff
Meeting Location
100 Hanover Street
Boston, MA 02108, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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North End
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Paul Revere Mall
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The Paul Revere House (pass by)
Boston Public Market
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Meals. All food is included in the price of the tour, as well as a 20% gratuity for all stops on the tour.
- Iconic Boston Lobster Roll.
- Sampling of Seasonal New England Favorites in the local market.
- Authentic Italian Sandwich on a Ciabatta roll.
- Handmade Italian Pasta.
- Historic Neapolitan Pizza.
- Freshly Filled Cannoli.
- Alcoholic beverages. Alcohol is available for individual purchase at the first stop of the tour for those 21+.
- Bottled water. There will be water available at some stops, as well as bottled water for sale, but you may wish to bring your own refillable water Bottle.
- Gratuity for your guide is greatly appreciated, but not included.
- Hotel Pickup/Dropoff.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 4. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Boston North End Food and History Tour Stories Behind the Bites is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Boston North End Food and History Tour Stories Behind the Bites will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- MealsAll food is included in the price of the tour, as well as a 20% gratuity for all stops on the tour.
- Iconic Boston Lobster Roll
- Sampling of Seasonal New England Favorites in the local market
- Authentic Italian Sandwich on a Ciabatta roll
- Handmade Italian Pasta
- Historic Neapolitan Pizza
- Freshly Filled Cannoli
- Alcoholic beveragesAlcohol is available for individual purchase at the first stop of the tour for those 21+.
- Bottled waterThere will be water available at some stops, as well as bottled water for sale, but you may wish to bring your own refillable water Bottle.
- Gratuity for your guide is greatly appreciated, but not included.
- Hotel Pickup/Dropoff
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
