2-Hour Boston North End Food Tour with Authentic Italian Flavors
Overview
Dive into the historic grit and gourmet soul of the "Cradle of Liberty". We’ll bypass the typical tourist traps to explore the city’s oldest corridors, shifting from the maritime majesty of the waterfront to the legendary cobblestone streets of the North End.
The journey begins at the iconic Quincy Market, the crown jewel of the city’s 19th-century urban renewal. Standing beneath its massive copper dome, you’ll discover the market's transformation from a wholesale meat center to a world-class gathering spot.
As we cross into the North End, the aroma of roasted garlic and fresh bread signals your arrival in Boston’s oldest residential neighborhood.
We conclude your adventure at the Boston Public Market, a vibrant indoor hub that celebrates the rugged spirit of New England’s farmers. Surrounded by stalls of fresh Atlantic seafood and artisan crafts, we’ll gather for your Secret Dish, a savory specialty that captures the essence of Massachusetts heritage.
What's Included
- Our Secret Dish, revealed on the day!
- Authentic Pizza: Wood-fired, blistered perfection from the heart of the North End.
- Clam Chowder: The creamy New England classic!
- Cheese & Prosciutto: A savory North End pairing of aged Prosciutto & artisan cheeses
- Boston Cream Donut: A decadent, chocolate-glazed cloud of silky pastry cream
- Guide's Gratuity
Meeting Location
Boston
MA 02108, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
100 Hanover Street
Boston, MA 02108, USA
Our tour will end at Boston Public Market, 100 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
What To Expect
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Blackstone Block Historic District
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Rose Kennedy Greenway
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
North Square Park
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Skinny House
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Old North Church & Historic Site
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Boston Public Market
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations’ availability, weather, and other circumstances.
- Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
- This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours 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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Our Secret Dish, revealed on the day!.
- Authentic Pizza: Wood-fired, blistered perfection from the heart of the North End.
- Clam Chowder: The creamy New England classic!.
- Cheese & Prosciutto: A savory North End pairing of aged Prosciutto & artisan cheeses.
- Boston Cream Donut: A decadent, chocolate-glazed cloud of silky pastry cream.
- Guide's Gratuity.
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 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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 2-Hour Boston North End Food Tour with Authentic Italian Flavors is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 2-Hour Boston North End Food Tour with Authentic Italian Flavors will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. 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
- Our Secret Dish, revealed on the day!
- Authentic Pizza: Wood-fired, blistered perfection from the heart of the North End.
- Clam Chowder: The creamy New England classic!
- Cheese & Prosciutto: A savory North End pairing of aged Prosciutto & artisan cheeses
- Boston Cream Donut: A decadent, chocolate-glazed cloud of silky pastry cream
- Guide's Gratuity
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations’ availability, weather, and other circumstances.
- Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
- This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
