North End 'Little Italy' Food Tour

406 reviews
2 hrs

Discover Boston's best bakeries, pizzerias and restaurants.

  • All-Inclusive
  • Family-friendly
  • Indoors
  • Outdoors
  • Tours
  • Food and drink

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Ticket types and quantities
Adult 13–64 years
$30.00$33.33
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Child 4–12 yearsi
$21.00$23.33
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Estimated total · $30.00

Little Italy
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Overview

A food-filled experience like no other, a walking tour of North End will give you a taste of Italy right in the heart of Boston. Discover the city's unique blend of culture and cuisine on a Boston food tour. Each bite you take through the Little Italy area offers you insight into the city's rich past. Explore local markets, taste iconic New England seafood, and finish with a slice of famous Boston Cream Pie. Remember, Boston isn't just known for its history, but also its legendary food scene. Your Italian taste buds will thank you!

Immerse yourself in the Italian culture of Boston's North End on a food tour. Venture down the cobblestone streets, smell the fresh bread from bakeries, and taste some of the most authentic pasta dishes around. This neighborhood, packed with old-world charm, is your way to experience Boston's vibrant gastronomic scene. A North End Boston food tour is the perfect combination of food, fun, and a touch of history.

Boston's North End is the city's oldest residential community, and most recently, due to the large numbers of Italian immigrants arriving in the 19th century, it has gained its reputation as 'Little Italy'. The best way to get to know this fascinating Italian enclave in Boston is a food tour; eat your way through North End while learning about its famous residents.

With a never-ending list of top-quality restaurants serving up fresh handmade pasta, using family recipes passed down from Nonna, and countless bakeries serving up the sweetest Italian delicacies, there's nothing you won't be able to find as you stroll down Hanover street with your local expert foodie. You'll learn where the best Italian eats can be found, from freshly ground coffee to piping hot pizza. You'll head to both Moden Pastry and Mike's Pastry, leaving you to decide which one is home to Little Italy's best cannoli.

Get to know famous residents such as Paul Revere and Tony DeMarco, who once walked the same cobbled streets and narrow lanes, as you stroll through the neighborhood.

Location

By the Tony DeMarco Statue: 191 Hanover Street
02113 Boston

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Opening hours

Standard opening hours

Monday – Sunday
10 AM – 6 PM

Last entry
4 PM

Guest reviews

James E.

Jan 2026

The pace worked well with kids. Crowds were manageable for the slot we picked, we’d echo the hype online.

Zara Y.

Sep 2025

A calm experience even on a crowded day. — glad we prioritized it.

Hanna X.

May 2025

Staff made the itinerary feel effortless. Queues moved faster than expected, nothing felt confusing at the entrance.

Ravi B.

Apr 2026

Straightforward redemption with our pass. Views exceeded our expectations, even though it was a busy day.

Sofia H.

Mar 2026

Clear signage when we arrived. Queues moved faster than expected, matching what friends told us—but better in person. (Morning slot felt ideal.)

Emma H.

May 2026

Straightforward redemption with our pass. Kid-friendly pacing without feeling rushed, easily one of the highlights of our trip.

Ben K.

Dec 2025

Great value versus buying tickets separately. matching what friends told us—but better in person.

Ines X.

Aug 2025

Staff made the itinerary feel effortless. Plenty of time to explore afterward, we’d echo the hype online.

James M.

Feb 2026

Clear signage when we arrived. we left with clearer context on the venue’s history.

Ines M.

Jan 2025

A calm experience even on a crowded day. we’d echo the hype online.

Oliver E.

Jul 2025

Great value versus buying tickets separately. Venue matched the vibe in the listing description, with straightforward entry.

James T.

Mar 2025

Easy to combine with other sights. Plenty of time to explore afterward, worth blocking a half-day for.

Noah R.

Sep 2025

Clear signage when we arrived. and we felt we got our money’s worth.

James W.

Oct 2025

Straightforward redemption with our pass. Venue matched the vibe in the listing description, we left with clearer context on the venue’s history.

Maya M.

Aug 2025

Great value versus buying tickets separately. Crowds were manageable for the slot we picked, and we felt we got our money’s worth.