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North End & Boston Public Market Food Tour with Local Guide

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Boston, USA

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Overview

Multiple City Boat Tours Certificate of Excellence award winner. Locally owned by Boston native. Specialize in award-winning best eats, culinary education, and history.

Part 1: Tour begins in the North End, Boston's Little Italy, with a James Beard Classics Award winner, where guests will enjoy Sicilian pizza and arancini. Next, a stroll by Paul Revere's house, followed by a salumeria that has appeared on the Food Network's "Best Thing That I Ever Ate" (mozzarella and balsamic vinegars tastings), and a 3x Best of Boston Bread Bakery. An iconic cannoli, too!

Part 2: Fridays & Saturdays, guests will experience the historic Haymarket Market, the country's oldest outdoor market. Next, the indoor Boston Public Market, recognized as one of the 10 best public markets in the country by USA Today. Tastings: apple cider doughnut, Best of Boston-winning ice cream, and flavored roasted nuts.

Part 3 (Union Oyster House): Iconic chowder at the oldest continuously-running restaurant in the country!

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Food tasting
  • Expert Local Guide
  • Guide Gratuities
  • Drinks are extra (e.g. coffee, tea, wine, beer) , as is a tour guide's gratuity should guests wish to consider.
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Hanover Street
Boston, MA 02113, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Union Street
Boston, MA 02108, USA

Tour will end at the historic Union Oyster House, 41 Union Street.

What To Expect

Haymarket

Historic Haymarket Market, at nearly 200 years old, is the oldest outdoor market in the country. Guests will visit on Fridays and Saturdays.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Boston Public Market

Opened in 2015, the indoor Boston Public Market, ranked one of the top 10 Public Markets in the country by USA Today, is comprised of up to thirty vendors, all local or from throughout the New England region. Guests will enjoy several tastings here.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Union Oyster House

Historic Union Oyster House is the oldest, continuously-running restaurant in the US. Guests will enjoy its award-winning iconic chowder.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Rose Kennedy Greenway

Completed in 2007, guestd will visit the Rose Kennedy Greenway, a stretch of open space that extends from the North End to Chinatown, and is comprised of several different parks, and public art.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

New England Holocaust Memorial

Dedicated in 1995, guests will view the New England Holocaust Memorial.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Paul Revere House

Exterior view of the Paul Revere House, Boston's oldest standing wooden home.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the North End & Boston Public Market Food Tour with Local Guide?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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 (EDT).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. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Lunch
  • Food tasting
  • Expert Local Guide
  • Guide Gratuities
  • Drinks are extra (e.g. coffee, tea, wine, beer) , as is a tour guide's gratuity should guests wish to consider.

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • 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 (EDT).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • 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.

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