What food do you eat on the North End food tour?

The North End Food and History Tour includes handmade seasonal ravioli and pizza at Bencotto, a classic Italian sandwich from Salumeria Italiana, a seasonal nut tasting at Q's Nuts inside Boston Public Market, a locally caught lobster roll from Red's Best, and fresh cannoli filled to order at Modern Pastry.

Where does the North End food tour meet?

The North End Food and History Tour meets at Boston Public Market, 100 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02108, on the John F. Fitzgerald Road side in front of the Registry of Motor Vehicles sign. Please arrive 5 minutes before your scheduled tour time.

How long is the North End food tour?

The North End Food and History Tour runs approximately 3 to 3.5 hours and covers about one mile on foot through Boston's historic North End neighborhood.

How much does the Boston North End food tour cost?

The North End Food and History Tour is $89 per person. All food tastings and a 20% tip at each restaurant stop are included in the price. Gratuity for your guide and alcohol purchases are not included.

What days does the North End food tour run?

The North End Food and History Tour runs Thursday through Monday. Tours do not operate on Tuesdays or Wednesdays.

Is the Boston North End food tour worth it?

Yes. In 3 to 3.5 hours you'll taste five distinct dishes at some of the North End's most celebrated spots, walk through Boston's oldest neighborhood, and hear the stories behind Paul Revere, the Great Molasses Flood, and the waves of immigrants who shaped the area. All food and restaurant tips are included in the $89 per person price.

What neighborhood does the North End food tour cover?

The tour takes place entirely in Boston's North End, the city's oldest continuously inhabited neighborhood and the heart of its Italian-American culinary tradition. Stops include Boston Public Market, Salumeria Italiana, Bencotto, Red's Best, and Modern Pastry, among others.

Are dietary restrictions accommodated on the North End food tour?

Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available on request. Please contact Mostly Accurate Tours before booking if you have other dietary restrictions or allergies so we can do our best to accommodate you.

Is the North End food tour good for groups?

Yes. The North End Food and History Tour is popular with groups including corporate outings, birthday celebrations, bachelorette parties, and family visits. For larger private groups, Mostly Accurate Tours also offers custom private tour experiences.

NORTH END

Mostly Accurate
Food &
History Tour

Name: Mostly Accurate Tours
Price range: $$
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Great food. Rich history. Questionable storytelling.

On our Mostly Accurate tour of Boston’s North End, you will enjoy some of the best food that Boston has to offer, as well as discover some of the rich history that makes Boston so special. We've carefully curated both the menu and the stories to complement one another, providing context to every bite and flavor to every fact.

DURATION
3 - 3.5 Hrs.

DISTANCE
~1 Mile

TOUR DAYS
Thursday - Monday

Your expert local guide will lead you through the winding streets of the historic North End, stopping at our favorite eateries and hidden gems along the way. You will savor handmade ravioli inspired by the flavors of the Italian countryside, a famous brick-oven pizza named after a queen, the best cannoli in town, a classic Italian sandwich, and, of course, the iconic Boston lobster roll.
Along the way, you'll learn about the early days of the Boston colony, separate fact from fiction in the tale of Paul Revere, follow the struggles and successes of Irish and Italian immigrants, and discover the triumphs, tragedies, and surprises that shaped modern Boston. Some of it may even be true!
This tour is perfect for anyone looking to get the most out of their time in Boston. You will savor “must-have” local dishes, while also discovering fascinating stories, hidden history, and local secrets that you'll be sharing with friends and family long after the tour ends.
All food, as well as a 20% tip for each restaurant, is included in the price of the tour.
- Gratuity for your guide
- Water (available at some stops, but feel free to bring your own)
- Alcohol, available for individual purchase at the first stop for guests 21 and over
Boston Public Market — 100 Hanover St
John F. Fitzgerald Road side, in front of the Registry of Motor Vehicles sign
Please arrive 5 minutes before 11AM.
Comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Sunblock and/or an umbrella as needed.
Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available on request. For other dietary restrictions, please contact us by email at mostlyaccuratetours@gmail.com.