Ultimate Boston Food Tour: North End & Boston Public Market

3 h

Morning

12 max

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Overview

Eat your way from the Boson’s historic downtown all the way to the charming North End, stopping in local markets, historic restaurants, and charming eateries along the way. You’ll hear the story behind each dish and discover why lobster rolls and clam chowder are just as important to Boston’s history as the sights along the historic Freedom Trail. These are the classic dishes that you can’t leave Boston without trying, so let your expert guide lead you through the complete New England food experience.

Enjoy 6+ delicious tastes across 5+ small businesses in Boston. Enough food for a full lunch.
Explore the historic Freedom Trail, tasting the foods that shaped Boston’s history and hearing stories that bring this historical part of town to life.
Visit Boston’s oldest continuing running restaurant and sit in the booth that was historically reserved for the 35th US President, John F. Kennedy.
Pop into an authentic Italian-style pastry shop, a favorite among locals, and try one of Boston’s best-loved sweet treats.
Discover why Boston is one of the most important cities in American history.
Taste all the can't-miss New England classics and learn how they form a part of the city's history—lobster rolls, clam chowder, and more!

Tour Itinerary

You’ll start the morning off at the Boston Public Market, a place where locals actually shop and gather to eat some of their favorite Boston foods. Dive into the world of one of North England’s most important products—apples!—by sampling delicious apple cider donuts.

Then we’ll weave through the market and stop to try a surprising Boston classic with clear English roots dating back to the 17th century. It's something you may have not heard of, but makes the perfect snack as you wander...

This tour is adaptable for

Pescatarians
Pregnant women

We love providing delicious options for those with dietary needs. If you have a dietary requirement or food allergy, please note it when booking. This tour is not recommended for vegetarians, vegans, dairy free, or gluten free.

Price

$109

Free Cancellation

Our Pledge to Sustainable Tourism in Boston

Great food doesn’t just happen - that’s been a mantra of the Devour way since the very beginning. Behind the scenes are hard-working families, inspired cooks, persistent suppliers, and age-old traditions. These are the treasures we must protect! By visiting and befriending the owners and staff of local eateries, you’ll see a different side to some of the world’s most iconic (and delicious!) destinations. And our tour partners are just as eager to share their stories and expertise with curious guests – we can’t wait to introduce you to them.

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Meeting Point

The New England Holocaust Memorial, (Union St Park, Boston) 98 Union St, Boston, MA 02108 (Across the street from the Union Oyster House)

Total Customer Reviews: 47

Verified Ratings

4.7 /5

based on 47 Devour customer ratings

Rating Summary by Category

Guide
4.7/5
Food & Drink
4.7/5
Guest Support

        4.6/5
      

Latest Reviews

Excellent

My husband and I loved our Boston Devour tour with Carol! We've lived in Massachusetts for 20 years, but we didn't grow up here and are still learning about the history and culture of the area. Carol taught us a lot of interesting information, pertaining not only to the history and culture but also about the food we were enjoying and the restaurants and people who were serving us. I loved hearing about colonial times, Native people and food, *and* the history of the restaurants we visited, it was fascinating. Carol was clear and easy to hear, and everyplace we went people were happy to see her and eager to talk to our group. The foods we tried were absolutely delicious, incredibly varied, and really interesting and relevant to the area. I would love to take another tour with Carol, or bring more people on this same tour. We'd also love to do another tour just like this in a new place. I can't say enough good things about the whole process. Even our fellow tourists were delightful. 10/10

Verified · Natalie · Nov 26, 2024 · USA · Female · 45 to 54 years

Excellent

Elizabeth was amazing. Every place we visited greeted her by name and were genuinely happy to see her and her group. The foods we tasted were wonderful and made more so being able to meet the business owners. We will definitely recommend this tour to our friends and relatives.

Verified · Denise · Oct 24, 2024 · USA · Female · 65 to 74 years

Excellent

What a wonderful tour. Our guide Elizabeth was fun, personable, and knowledgeable. Great knowledge of Boston and its history. Food was outstanding. Left with a full stomach. Great variety. comment: I would find another popover bakery.

Verified · Alan · Oct 06, 2024 · USA · Male · 65 to 74 years

Excellent

My husband and I really enjoyed the Boston walking food tour we took on 9/24/24. Our guide was Elizabeth, and she made the walk very educational and fun! She told us some of the history of the restaurants and places where we stopped for food and interesting facts about the food itself. All of the food that we tried was high quality and delicious, and we enjoyed our day so much that the 3 hours just flew by, and we wished that we could spend the rest of the day with Elizabeth. We highly recommend this tour!