About this experience
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!
At a glance
- Duration: 3 hr 30 min
Plan your experience
Set aside 3 hr 30 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
The North End at street level
Look beyond a single landmark and give the North End’s streets, history and daily life some space.
Plan a Boston food day by neighborhood
Use food as a reason to explore Boston’s neighborhoods, with room for a walk and an unhurried pause.
What is included
- Lunch
- Expert Local Guide
- Food tasting
Not included
- Drinks are extra (e.g. coffee, tea, wine, beer) , as is a tour guide's gratuity should guests wish to consider.
- Guide Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.
Meeting and pickup information
- 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.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Boston Foodie Tours
Accessibility and practical details
- 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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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