Private Tours > Boston Tours > Boston Food & History Tour
Boston Food & History Tour
| person | Group Size |
| 1 to 6 |
| paid | Price |
| From $610 |
| timer | Duration |
| 5h 30m |
| groups | Tour Privacy |
| Private |
| language | Languages |
| English |
| free_cancellation | Free |
| Cancellation |
| offline_bolt | Instant |
| Confirmation |
| pin_drop | Meeting Point |
| Wherever you are! |
| airport_shuttle | Transportation |
| Luxury Minivan |
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Tour Description
Combine history, culture, and food as you stroll through the charming historical
streets of the North End, aka Boston's "Little Italy", pausing for snacks at local bakeries,
Italian cafes, and specialty shops to get an actual taste of Italy!
One of the oldest neighborhoods in Boston, the brick-lined streets of the
North End saw Paul Revere's midnight ride and the birth of Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy.
Walk through sites associated with the history of the neighborhood, including quite a
few locations off the beaten path!
Visit some of the oldest locations in Boston and key sites associated with the American Revolution, while listening to lesser-known stories about the area's past! Walk, eat, and laugh as you (occasionally) follow the Freedom Trail while learning about the neighborhood's immigrant past which shapes its very unique present.
A cup of New England clam chowdah and one of the best lobster rolls in town are included in the price, as well as a ton of other food!
Tour Itinerary
30 min
Pick Up
Your guide will pick you up in a comfortable minivan, as you begin your day in style!
20 min
Caffe Vittoria
Start the day with a classic Italian coffee and cannoli.
20 min
North Square
See Paul Revere's House, one of the oldest wooden houses in Boston.
Learn about the immigrant history of the North End as told by artwork
installed in the square.
15 min
Paul Revere Mall
Visit the historic Paul Revere Mall park,
home to one of the city's most iconic "postcard"
locations of the statue of Paul Revere with the
backdrop of the Old North Church.
View the plaques surrounding the park
commemorating many of the other Revolutionary figures.
Learn the real story behind the famous midnight ride
of Paul Revere!
10 min
Old North Church
See the Old North Church, where Robert Newman hung up two
lanterns to signal Paul Revere on the eve of the American Revolution.
15 min
Copp's Hill Burying Ground
Visit the second-oldest cemetery in Boston, including the graves of some of Boston's most prominent early citizens.30 min
Bricco
Enjoy classic Italian sandwiches for lunch!
20 min
Beacon Hill
Walk through Boston's most prestigious and wealthiest neighborhood,
learning about the history of some of Boston's most famous families.
Admire the brownstone mansions lining the brick paved streets with
gas lamps lighting the area.
20 min
Boston Public Garden
Take a walk through America's first botanical garden,
learning about Boston's history through statues around the park.
Hear stories about the invention of anesthesia,
Boston's most corrupt yet beloved politician, and more.
25 min
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Drive through the MIT campus and learn about the university's
"theory and practice" motto, focusing on belief that the dual
approach of learning and doing is the way! Hear all about (in)famous
MIT pranks, some of which can be seen to this day! See the main
MIT building, the Great Dome. See a stunning view of Boston's
skyline from "north of the river" in Cambridge.
20 min
Back Bay
Drive through the historic Back Bay neighborhood.
Back Bay is built entirely on land reclaimed from the sea
using dirt from hills of Boston to landfill the bay.
The neighborhood has been home to the wealthy since its
inception in the late 1800s, today it has some of the
best preserved examples of 19th century Victorian
architecture in the world!
10 min
Lobster Rolls
Pick-up a cup of howdah and a delicious lobster roll from a local lobster shack.
30 min
Copley Square
Have a seafood picnic on the steps of the Boston Copley Library,
while listening to stories about Boston's rich cultural and academic past.
Feast on the chowder and lobster rolls from Luke's Lobster while
learning how Boston's maritime past made the construction of the magnificent
buildings surrounding Copley Square possible during Boston's "gilded age".
35 min
Boston Common
Walk through America's oldest public park, listen to the story of
how Boston was originally founded right on this spot.
Drive on the road that was previously water's edge in historic
Boston to appreciate the magnitude of the man-made land the city
has created! See the location of the very first football club in America!
30 min
Drop Off
Drop off back at your door for an easy end to a great day!
Details
- Start Times: Your choice, anytime between 8:30 - 12:00 pm
- Included:
- Air-conditioned Private Vehicle
- Tea/Coffee and Cannoli
- Italian Sandwiches
- Lobster Roll & Clam Chowder
- Bottled Water
- All transportation surcharges
- Not Included:
- Gratuity (industry standard is $10-20/hr)
- If bringing luggage on the tour, the vehicle can generally only handle 4 passengers unless traveling light.
- Massachusetts law requires proper car seats until children are 8 years old or 57 inches tall. We do not provide car seats, and refunds will not be available day of for lack of proper seating.
- Our booking platform imposes a 6% service fee for online bookings. Call us to get this waived!
- Prices vary seasonally. See dates.
| Low Season | High Season |
|---|---|
| $525 + $85/person | $575 + $85/person |
Pickup
Pickup is included within this range. We may be able to pick up at locations beyond this range for an extra fee. Contact us for details!