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Recognized by Yelp as Massachusetts' #1 food tour in 2025! Small, intimate tours.
Why book Boston Foodie Tours' North End Neighborhood Tour? Just ask recent guests! "BEST food tour EVER" and "ahhhhhmazing", they've said.
Our multi-award-winning tours are designed from the perspective of our owner, an Italian-American, native Bostonian who is a culinary school alum. Our focus on award-winning best eats is just the beginning. In between bites of a top 100 U.S. award-winning pizza, and a Time magazine-featured pasta, and a few belly laughs, our goal is tell the WHOLE story of this iconic neighborhood, with an oral history that you can't Google, and an introduction to the colorful old-time locals, whom, we're sure, will make a lasting impression.
Oh, and did we mention the three-time Best of Boston-winning bread bakery, the the Food Network, "Best Thing that I Ever Ate"-featured salumeria, or the iconic cannoli?
Have we convinced you to join us yet? We hope so!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Boxer statue located in the North End at the corner of Hanover and Cross Streets, next to Mother Anna's restaurant. NOTE: Does NOT correspond to 191 Hanover Street, though, location on the map is correct.
Tour ends at Ristorante Limoncello.
Itinerary
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Tour begins at 10:30 a.m.at Tony DeMarco Statue at the corner of Hanover and Cross Streets in the North End. On Sundays, start time is 11:30 a.m. 1st stop, iconic pizza that TripAdvisor ranked the #1 IN THE COUNTRY TWICE! 2nd stop, an exterior visit to the historic Old North Church, followed by tasting of Best of Boston Sandwich, which is sure to be the best Italian sub that you'll ever eat. Then we'll visit two hidden gems: a THREE-TIME Best of Boston Bread Bakery, and a salumeria that was featured on the Food Network's "Best Thing That I Ever Ate". Last up, a pasta course at an award-winning family-owned restaurant that's a fave with locals and celebrities alike! Oh, and a cannoli for the road, but not just ANY cannoli. An iconic one! Have we convinced you to join us?
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Galleria Umberto
Recognized as one of the top 100 pizzas in the country, Galleria Umberto earned a James Beard Classic Restaurant Award in 2018. Guests will enjoy its old-school Sicilian pizza. On Sundays and during the month of July, guests will enjoy Ernesto's award-winning top 100 and Best of Boston pizza.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3
A North End tour would never be complete with a delicious cannoli. Guests will enjoy a filled-to-order iconic one from Modern Pastry, a North End institution founded in 1930.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4
The Bricco back alley is a hidden North End must-visit. At this three-time Best of Boston Bread Bakery, guests will enjoy top-selling artisanal bread. Note: No non-gluten option available.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5
This back alley gem has been featured on the Food Network's "The Best Thing That I Ever Ate". Here, guests will enjoy the Salumeria's house-made, fresh mozzarella, along with aged balsamic vinegars.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
6
Because who doesn't like quality chocolate? Our guests do! This newcomer to the North End has been recognized for its wide selection of hand-painted artisanal Bon Bons. On Saturdays, guests will also enjoy tastings of natural wines when available.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
7Polcari’s Coffee
The press has described Polcari's Coffee as a time capsule, and it is. With an old-school general store vibe, this popular coffee shop serves guests its espresso or its houseblend coffee during the colder months, or as of June 1st, its house-made lemon slush through early fall.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
8
One of the North End's oldest restaurants, The Daily Catch, has opened a takeout counter, and Boston Foodie Tours was one of the first in line! Considered by many to offer the best fried calamari in Boston, we'll let our seafood-loving guests be the judge.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
9
It's signature pasta dish was once featured on PAGE TWO of TIME magazine!!! Do we have your attention now? Join us for a pasta finale at one of the North End's most popular restaurants, Ristorante Limoncello.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Recommend that guests enjoy a light bite prior to tour to tide them over until first tastings.
- Tastings amount to a full meal.
- Recommend that guests bring a bottle of water.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience 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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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