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North End Boston Food Tour
Authentic North End flavors and stories guided by a local host.
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Authentic North End flavors and stories guided by a local host.
North End Boston Food Tour provides an immersive look at Boston's North End, highlighting authentic mom-and-pop shops and eateries. Led by Bobby, a local North End native, the tour combines history and culture with tastings, delivering a warm, personal experience that connects visitors with the area's traditions.
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A 2-3 hour walking tour through Boston's North End, visiting historic family-owned shops and restaurants with food tastings included.
Authentic storytelling from Bobby, a lifelong North End resident, sharing personal anecdotes and neighborhood evolution.
Sample a variety of local specialties such as Italian pastries, cheeses, balsamic vinegar, limoncello, and more from iconic spots.
Personalized tours with limited group sizes for an intimate, engaging, and interactive atmosphere.
Directly support longstanding mom-and-pop businesses in the North End, with options to purchase products to take home.
Overall rating
Patrick Gallagher
I travel from Texas to Boston every year to experience a real winter. I thought I was well versed on the north end, until I attended Bobby’s tour. While waiting for our tour to start, I saw another tour “guide”, and heard his commentary, and wasn’t impressed. Our tour started and Bobby was as authentic as you could have imagined. Bobby grew up and still lives in the north end along with his mom. It’s easy to think it’s a gimmick, until during the tour, you have older residents that stop and know him by name and ask him about his family. That type of connection shows the authenticity of the whole tour and shows his deep rooted connection to the area. You’ll try some of the best spots in the north end, so come hungry. We came back the next day and purchased numerous products that we tried. Even better, some of the stores ship nationwide so you don’t have to worry like we did, if it was going to break in your luggage. There various stops throughout the tour are true mom and pop stores and restaurants. The cost of the tour is well worth it and Bobby was a wealth of knowledge about the north end. We definitely be back and bring more friends to the tour.
Demiah Crawford
Where do I START! I am a Boston local and when I say this one of the best activities I’ve done in Boston that is unique, filling, and enlightening- I’m not exaggerating! Bobby does a great job painting a picture of the evolution of the North End and introducing us to some of the oldest shops in the North End. This tour is one of the most memorable activities I’ve done and I can’t wait to go back. The food was INCREDIBLE and so was Bobby’s energy. He had me and my friends from out of town and they had the best time. Bobby is authentic, kind, and inspirational and if you’re looking for an activity to do with friends, family, a date night- this is for YOU!
Kelly Azera
Bobby did an amazing job teaching us all about the North End. He had so much knowledge of the area and made you feel like you were part of the neighborhood. His stories from childhood helped enhance the experience. We were able to try all sorts of foods and drinks. The balsamic vinegar and limoncello were my two favorites which I purchased and took home to RI to enjoy. Highly recommend this experience if you’re a foodie.
Drew Dittemore
Bobby gave us an experience that made us feel like part of the family. Learning the history of the North End, hearing stories of families who still own businesses, and of course tasting so many amazing foods! I would go on this tour again!
Theresa Mazzuco
We had the absolute best experience with Bobby on the North End Boston Food Tour! He’s a true North End native, born and raised right here, and it shows in every story he shares. You can feel his love for the neighborhood, the culture, and especially the mom-and-pop businesses he highlights along the way. We do food tours in almost every city we travel to, but usually in Europe—this was actually the first one we’ve ever done in the U.S., and it blew us away. Bobby is a phenomenal host: warm, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about his community. The food was incredible, but what really stood out was how personal and authentic the entire experience felt. If you want to eat amazing food, learn about Boston’s history, and support local businesses—all while being guided by someone who lives and breathes the North End—this is the tour to take. I can’t recommend it enough!
