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Boston: North End to Freedom Trail Food and History Tour

4.8  / 5118 reviews
Activity provider:Intrepid Urban Adventures - Americas
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Boston: North End to Freedom Trail Food and History Tour

Activity provider:Intrepid Urban Adventures - Americas
4.8  / 5118 reviews

From US$ 99 per person

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Combine the 2 best known features of Boston, its rich history and amazing food on a city walking tour. Start in the North End before exploring the Freedom Trail to discover what makes Boston special.

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Duration 5 hours
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Live tour guide
English

Experience

Highlights
  • Stroll past some of the most historic locations in Boston’s oldest neighborhood
  • Taste meats, cheeses, fresh bread, pastries, and pizza in the North End
  • Gain insight into the American Revolution and Boston's history and culture
  • Enjoy a local surprise at a historic, quirky, hidden local tavern
  • Join a carbon neutral tour, organized and led by an eco-certified tour operator
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Learn about Boston's own Little Italy district of North End and its rich culinary scene. Also, learn about the significant role the city played during the American Revolution on a fascinating guided walking tour of Boston. 

Make your way through to the heart of the North End, home to some of the city’s oldest buildings and renowned for its variety of food offerings. Try some fresh bread and Italian meats and cheeses at a hidden bakery. You will also indulge in some sweet local pastries.

On the Freedom Trail, explore the Rose Kennedy Greenway, State Street, and the historic Custom House Tower. Then, head over to Old City Hall, which was the birthplace of public education in America. Don’t forget to get a picture of the bronzed Donkey outside the entrance

Your tour will finish at the Boston Public Garden. Enjoy the rest of your day relaxing in the park and its beautiful surroundings. 

Includes
  • Walking tour
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • 3 food stops (with a variety of food samples such as fresh bread, pizza, meats, and cheese)
  • 1 food and drink stop (Hot Italian beverage and Pastry)
  • Entry fee to the historic Old North Church (or equivalent alternative)
  • A surprise local treat
  • Additional food and drink
  • Tips for your guide

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Meet at the Greenway Carousel, next to the Carousel entrance.

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  • This tour is organized and led by the world's largest travel B-Corp certified company. B Corp Certification measures a company’s social and environmental impacts and responsible tourism practices.
  • Entrance to the Massachusetts State House requires a government ID and all guests must pass through metal detectors
  • The State House is open on weekdays only. The tour group will find alternate sites to visit on weekends.
  • In the event of a site closure, the company will do its best to replace it with a similar alternative.
  • Vegetarians and those with other dietary restrictions can be accommodated. Please notify the company in advance if you have any dietary requests.
  • For your Urban Adventure, you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.

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based on 118 reviews

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This tour was the highlight of our first trip to historic Boston. We learned so much about the layout of the city and we got to see so many historic sites in U.S. history. It was a wonderful bonus to stop and enjoy amazing food snacks from local restaurants along the way. Our guide was a great storyteller and knew so many details about the city. I highly recommend this tour.

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July 31, 2023

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Sally – United StatesVerified booking

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Our guide, Lucy, was very informational and entertaining to listen too. The food was great and would suggest this tour to people who want to see more of the north end and the historic sites. Make sure not to eat breakfast before going, lots of food along the way!

August 22, 2022

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Jeff – United StatesVerified booking

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Wow! What an amazing experience! Sully (our guide) was very knowledgeable and provided a wonderful tour of the city. Food, history, points of interest, and so much more. This tour is a MUST for anyone wanting to experience Boston in a short time. The food stops were all wonderful, but my favorite was Caffé Vittoria (the first Italian cafe in Boston) where we enjoyed a cappuccino and the BEST cannoli I’ve ever eaten. We enjoyed this stop so much, we went back twice after the tour! Sully provided many recommendations for restaurants, etc. throughout the tour, which we greatly appreciated. Knowing where the locals go to grab a lobster roll or clam chowder is just what we needed to know (Union Oyster House did not disappoint on either account). Tips: wear comfortable clothing, your best walking shoes, dress in layers (you will get warm from all the walking), make sure to wear sunscreen (don’t forget your neck), and be open to taking in the whole experience.

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