Which Boston Food Tours Fit Your Trip?

The Intrepid Urban Adventures heritage walk is the safest starting point: a 4.9 rating across 1,663 reviews, far more feedback than any other tour listed here.

The cheapest seat belongs to the Salem morning walk at $34 per person, a shorter outing that sits outside downtown Boston.

If history belongs on your plate too, the Bites of Boston Freedom Trail tour pairs Revolutionary-era landmarks with local dishes over three hours.

Where you want to eat is the real decision. Four North End Italian walks cover the same few blocks from different angles, while the Chinatown dumpling tour, the seafood and dessert crawls, two brewery trips and the Cambridge or Salem outings take you somewhere else entirely.

Pick a neighborhood before anything else. Italian walks cluster in the North End, history routes follow the Freedom Trail, and the rest of the lineup covers seafood, sweets, beer and trips out to Cambridge and Salem. Prices start at $34 and climb to $169, with durations from one hour forty-five minutes to three and a half hours. Browse the full breakdown.

Key Takeaways On Boston Food Tours

  • Fourteen tours across five categories are compared here, and every single one can be booked today.
  • The Intrepid Urban Adventures Italian heritage walk leads the pack: 4.9 stars from 1,663 reviews.
  • All fourteen listings pair tastings along the route rather than a sit-down restaurant meal; the two brewery outings travel by vehicle between stops, and the rest are on foot.
  • Twelve of the fourteen tours offer free cancellation; the Harvard Square chocolate walk and the Salem morning walk are the two exceptions.
  • Three tours leave the city core: two sweet walks around Harvard Square in Cambridge, plus a Salem morning food tour that commuter rail reaches in about 30 minutes.
A spread of Boston tasting-tour bites: cannoli, a cup of clam chowder, dumplings and a donut on a wooden counter
A guide hands out cannoli samples while the group crosses into the North End.

5 Kinds Of Boston Food Tours, Compared

Five categories hold the whole roster: four North End Italian walks, two Freedom Trail and market tours, three seafood and sweets crawls, two brewery and distillery visits, and three Cambridge or Salem day trips.

CategoryBest forTypical lengthFromLead tourMeeting
North End Italian Anyone who wants the North End's cannoli shops, salumerias and old bakeries explained by a guide while they eat their way through them. 2 to 3 hours $69 Small-Group Italian Heritage Walk Meet at the start point
Freedom Trail And Markets Visitors who want Revolutionary history and good food folded into one walk, not two separate outings. 2.5 to 3 hours $135.45 Food & History Combo Walk Meet at the start point
Seafood And Sweets Chowder fans, lobster roll loyalists and anyone who saves room for dessert. 2 to 2.75 hours $70 Downtown Donuts & Cider Tour Meet at the start point
Brewery And Distillery Drinkers who want flights, a distillery visit and food built into one guided outing rather than a solo taproom stop. 3.5 hours $105 Craft Brewery Tour, Snack Included Meet at the start point
Cambridge And Salem Visitors combining a Harvard Square stroll or a Salem day trip with stops for donuts, chocolate and local bites. 1.5 to 2 hours $34 Salem Morning Coffee & Bites Meet at the start point

North End Boston Food Tours

Intrepid Urban Adventures, Secret Food Tours and Off The Eaten Path all cover the same narrow streets, and prices run from $69 to $100. The longer walks add wine or limoncello, while the shorter ones lean toward pizza and classic pastries.

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Small-Group Italian Heritage Walk

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This 2-hour walk is run by Intrepid Urban Adventures - USA, with a 4.9 rating from 1663 reviews and a from-price of $70.4. · 2 hours · 12 · Run by Intrepid Urban Adventures - USA

4.9 1,663 verified reviews

Intrepid Urban Adventures - USA runs this listing, rated 4.9 across 1663 reviews. The from-price is $70.4 per person, and free cancellation applies.

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Wine & Limoncello, 3-Hour Walk

Wine & Limoncello, 3-Hour Walk

5.0 518 verified reviews

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3 hours · North End walk · Off The Eaten Path Tours

Off The Eaten Path Tours runs this 3-hour North End walk, rated 5.0 across 518 reviews. From-price is $100 per person, with free cancellation.

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Six-Tasting Little Italy Walk

Six-Tasting Little Italy Walk

4.8 306 verified reviews

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2-3 hours · North End Boston · Secret Food Tours

This Little Italy walk is run by Secret Food Tours and holds a 4.8 rating from 306 guest reviews. It runs 2-3 hours, costs from $86 per person, and includes free cancellation.

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Pizza & Italian Classics Walk

Pizza & Italian Classics Walk

4.8 133 verified reviews

Likely to sell out

2 hours · North End Italian · Intrepid Urban Adventures

Intrepid Urban Adventures operates this pizza-focused North End walk, rated 4.8 across 133 reviews. From-price is $69 per person for the 2-hour route, with free cancellation.

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Freedom Trail And Market Boston Food Tours

Two tours make up this group: a Chinatown crawl running from dumplings to dim sum, and a Freedom Trail walk that pairs classic Boston bites with the city's founding history.

Food & History Combo Walk

Food & History Combo Walk

5.0 45 verified reviews

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3 hours · Freedom Trail Bites · Bites of Boston Food Tours

Bites of Boston Food Tours runs this 3-hour walk, rated 5.0 across 45 reviews. It is priced from $135.45 per person and cancellation is free.

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Dumplings & Dim Sum Walk

Dumplings & Dim Sum Walk

5.0 22 verified reviews

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2.5 hours · Chinatown · Bites of Boston Food Tours

Bites of Boston Food Tours runs this walk, rated 5 across 22 reviews. It runs 2.5 hours, from $135.45 per person, with free cancellation.

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Seafood, Donut And Dessert Boston Food Tours

Sweet and savory split this group. One walk pairs seafood with harbor history, a donut crawl covers fresh donuts and cider, and an evening tour matches cannoli with cocktails.

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Downtown Donuts & Cider Tour

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A 2-hour sweet-treats walk by Underground Donut Tour, carrying a 5 rating on 1392 reviews, from $70 per person. · 2 hours · 20 · Run by Underground Donut Tour

5.0 1,392 verified reviews

This two-hour donut walk is run by Underground Donut Tour, which holds a perfect 5 rating from 1392 reviews. Tickets start at $70 per person and cancellation is free.

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Cocktails & Cannoli Dessert Walk

Cocktails & Cannoli Dessert Walk

5.0 310 verified reviews

2 hours · Donut Dessert · Cocktails & Cannoli

This North End dessert walk is run by Cocktails & Cannoli, rated 5.0 across 310 reviews. It runs 2 hours from $125 per person, with free cancellation.

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Seafood & Chowder History Walk

Seafood & Chowder History Walk

4.8 237 verified reviews

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2 hours 45 minutes · Seafood Chowder · Boston Pizza Tours

Guided by Boston Pizza Tours, this seafood walk holds 4.8 stars from 237 reviews. Costs start at $169 per person and cancellation is free.

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Brewery And Distillery Boston Food Tours

Two drink-first options close out the list. One is a guided craft brewery tour with a snack included, the other stacks a brewery, winery and distillery into a single route with a meal.

Craft Brewery Tour, Snack Included

Craft Brewery Tour, Snack Included

4.9 28 verified reviews

3.5 hours · Brewery Distillery · Boston Brew Tours

Boston Brew Tours runs this guided brewery visit, rated 4.9 across 28 reviews, from $105 per person. It lasts 3.5 hours and comes with free cancellation.

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Cambridge And Salem Food Walks

The list also crosses the river and the North Shore. Harvard Square hosts a donut walk and a chocolate tour, while Salem's morning food walk sits about 16 miles out, a commuter-rail ride of roughly 30 minutes from North Station.

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Salem Morning Coffee & Bites

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This Salem morning walk is run by Salem Food Tours, rated 5.0 across 93 reviews, from $34 per person. · 1 hour 45 minutes · 12 · Run by Salem Food Tours

5.0 93 verified reviews

Salem Food Tours operates this morning walk, rated 5.0 across 93 reviews, from $34 per person. It lasts 1 hour 45 minutes.

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Harvard Square Donut Adventure

Harvard Square Donut Adventure

5.0 56 verified reviews

1.5-2 hours · Harvard Cambridge · Underground Donut Tour

Underground Donut Tour runs this listing, rated a perfect 5 from 56 reviews. Tickets start at $69.75 per person, and cancellation is free.

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Harvard Square Chocolate Walk

Harvard Square Chocolate Walk

4.3 15 verified reviews

1.5 hours · Harvard Cambridge · Off The Beaten Path Food Tours

This Cambridge chocolate walk is run by Off The Beaten Path Food Tours and carries a 4.3 rating from 15 reviews. It starts at $60 per person.

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What Boston Food Tours Include, Side By Side

The table below lays out every listing: from-price, duration, inclusions and cancellation terms, with a link to the live booking page.

TourFormatFoodFree cancellationMeeting pointFrom
Small-Group Italian Heritage Walk Walking food tour the listing does not itemise it see the listing a named address $70.40
Pizza & Italian Classics Walk Walking food tour the listing does not itemise it see the listing a named address $69
Six-Tasting Little Italy Walk Walking food tour the listing does not itemise it see the listing no public address $86
Wine & Limoncello, 3-Hour Walk Walking food tour the listing does not itemise it see the listing a named address $100
Dumplings & Dim Sum Walk Walking food tour the listing does not itemise it see the listing a named address $135.45
Food & History Combo Walk Walking food tour the listing does not itemise it see the listing a named address $135.45
Seafood & Chowder History Walk Walking food tour the listing does not itemise it see the listing a named address $169
Downtown Donuts & Cider Tour Walking food tour the listing does not itemise it see the listing a named address $70
Cocktails & Cannoli Dessert Walk Walking food tour the listing does not itemise it see the listing a named address $125
Harvard Square Donut Adventure Walking food tour the listing does not itemise it see the listing a named address $69.75
Harvard Square Chocolate Walk Walking food tour the listing does not itemise it check the listing a named address $60
Craft Brewery Tour, Snack Included Walking food tour the listing does not itemise it see the listing a named address $105
Brewery, Winery & Distillery, Meal Walking food tour the listing does not itemise it see the listing a named address $124
Salem Morning Coffee & Bites Walking food tour the listing does not itemise it check the listing a named address $34

Narrow The Boston Food Tours List To Your Taste

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TourCategoryFormatLengthFromRatingBook
Small-Group Italian Heritage WalkIntrepid Urban Adventures - USA North End Italian Walking food tour 2 hours $70.40 ★ 4.91,663 reviews Check availability
Downtown Donuts & Cider TourUnderground Donut Tour Seafood And Sweets Walking food tour 2 hours $70 ★ 5.01,392 reviews Check availability
Wine & Limoncello, 3-Hour WalkOff The Eaten Path Tours North End Italian Walking food tour 3 hours $100 ★ 5.0518 reviews Check availability
Cocktails & Cannoli Dessert WalkCocktails & Cannoli Seafood And Sweets Walking food tour 2 hours $125 ★ 5.0310 reviews Check availability
Six-Tasting Little Italy WalkSecret Food Tours North End Italian Walking food tour 2-3 hours $86 ★ 4.8306 reviews Check availability
Seafood & Chowder History WalkBoston Pizza Tours Seafood And Sweets Walking food tour 2 hours 45 minutes $169 ★ 4.8237 reviews Check availability
Pizza & Italian Classics WalkIntrepid Urban Adventures North End Italian Walking food tour 2 hours $69 ★ 4.8133 reviews Check availability
Salem Morning Coffee & BitesSalem Food Tours Cambridge And Salem Walking food tour 1 hour 45 minutes $34 ★ 5.093 reviews Check availability
Harvard Square Donut AdventureUnderground Donut Tour Cambridge And Salem Walking food tour 1.5-2 hours $69.75 ★ 5.056 reviews Check availability
Food & History Combo WalkBites of Boston Food Tours Freedom Trail And Markets Walking food tour 3 hours $135.45 ★ 5.045 reviews Check availability
Craft Brewery Tour, Snack IncludedBoston Brew Tours Brewery And Distillery Walking food tour 3.5 hours $105 ★ 4.928 reviews Check availability
Dumplings & Dim Sum WalkBites of Boston Food Tours Freedom Trail And Markets Walking food tour 2.5 hours $135.45 ★ 5.022 reviews Check availability
Harvard Square Chocolate WalkOff The Beaten Path Food Tours Cambridge And Salem Walking food tour 1.5 hours $60 ★ 4.315 reviews Check availability
Brewery, Winery & Distillery, MealSip Happens Tours Brewery And Distillery Walking food tour 3.5 hours $124 ★ 5.03 reviews Check availability

Filter And Sort The Full Boston Food Tours Roster

A few quick filters cut the list down to tours that match your appetite.

1. What kind of food experience are you after?
2. What can you spend per person?
3. How much time do you have?

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What Makes Boston Worth A Food Tour

The North End anchors it all, Italian bakeries and old red-sauce rooms packed onto a few narrow streets. Beyond that, the appetite widens fast: a first Michelin star went to 311 Omakase, and Chinatown dumpling shops hold their own anywhere. Condé Nast Traveller named Boston the only US city on its 2026 must-visit food list.

Oysters on ice and a bowl of chowder at a harborside counter near Boston's waterfront
4,821verified guest reviews add up across the fourteen tours on this page
4.9average rating across the roster, weighted by review count, on a five point scale
$34-$169is the price spread per person across the fourteen tours, from a short Salem morning walk to a full evening food crawl
5separate Boston-area neighborhoods and day-trip towns are covered, from the North End to Salem
14bookable food tours compared on this page, across five Boston neighborhoods and day-trip towns
$34the lowest published from-price on the whole roster, a Salem morning food walk

When To Book Boston Food Tours

Most tours here run year-round, but the experience shifts with the season. Summer fills the North End sidewalks, October packs Salem with day-trippers, and winter moves the tasting stops indoors.

A steaming bowl of chowder by a frosted window on a snowy Boston street

Winter

December to February

Cold months push the walks indoors between stops, and dates stay open longer than you might expect.

Blossoming trees over a brick sidewalk cafe in Boston in spring

Spring

March to May

Spring brings milder walking weather and the first outdoor seating back to North End and Seaport stops.

Outdoor cafe tables on a sunny North End street in Boston in summer

Summer

June to August

Peak season stretches the North End sidewalks thin, so the Italian walks and donut crawl sell out soonest.

Autumn leaves on a brick lane beside a Boston bakery window

Autumn

September to November

October pulls huge crowds to Salem, so the morning food walk there needs booking well ahead of any fall weekend.

What You Will Taste On Boston Food Tours

Across the 14 tours here, plates change by neighborhood: North End pizza and cannoli, Chinatown dumplings and dim sum, seafood classics on the harbor walk, and pours at working breweries.

Ricotta-filled cannoli dusted with sugar on a paper plate in a North End bakery North End Classic

Cannoli

The North End runs on them. Fillings get piped to order so the shell stays crisp, and several walks here end with one, whether the theme is pizza, cocktails or a limoncello toast.

A bowl of creamy New England clam chowder with oyster crackers Historic Recipe

Clam Chowder

Creamy, salt-pork-based and served in cups along the Freedom Trail route, this bowl turns up on the seafood walk, where stops double as history lessons on the city's waterfront past.

Golden fried arancini split open to show rice and cheese Local Favorite

Arancini

Fried risotto balls appear across the North End walks, from the Italian Flavors and Heritage Walk to the pizza-focused route, where they sit alongside slices and classic pastries.

A white bakery box of assorted Italian pastries on a North End cafe counter Bakery Box

Italian Pastry Box

North End bakeries pack sfogliatelle, lobster tails and biscotti alongside the cannoli, and a few walks here stop long enough to build a mixed box rather than pick just one.

Where Boston Food Tours Start

Each tour card shows the meeting point, start time and first tasting stop before you commit to a date.

Where the day starts, and the thirteen mapped points around it A true-scale plot of 14 real coordinates read from OpenStreetMap, north upwards. Outside Boston RMV Service Center, 156 Blackstone St, Boston, MA 02109 is the ringed point. Every other point is one mapped place, coloured by which set it belongs to and numbered to match the cards below. The grid squares are 2.0 km across. Seven points sit within a few metres of a neighbour, so they have been nudged apart just far enough to stay readable. A dashed line runs back to the true position. Distances on the cards are straight-line figures between the mapped coordinates, not road distances and not walking times. One further point is too far from the rest to share this frame at true scale and is shown at the frame edge with its real straight-line distance instead, not to scale. 156 Blackstone St, Boston, MA 02109, USA, mapped point 11 north-end-italian meeting point, mapped point 22 By the stone map of the North End, 3 N Square, Boston, MA 02113, mapped point 33 China Pearl Restaurant, 9 Tyler St, Boston, MA 02111, mapped point 44 Beantown Pub, 100 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02108, mapped point 55 Modern Pastry (Underground), 263 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113, mapped point 66 Kane's Donuts, 90 Oliver St, Boston, MA 02110, mapped point 77 Tony DeMarco Boxing Statue, corner of Cross St & Hanover St, Boston, MA 02109, mapped point 88 2 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116, mapped point 99 One Financial Center, Boston, MA 02111, mapped point 1010 Charles Hotel, 1 Bennett St, Cambridge, MA 02138, mapped point 1111 Harvard Square, 1400 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138, mapped point 1212 Salem Wine Imports, 32 Church St, Salem, MA 01970, ~22 km NE of Outside Boston RMV Service Center, 156 Blackstone St, Boston, MA 02109 (mapped point 13, off this frame, not to scale)13 Outside Boston RMV Service Center, 156 Blackstone St, Boston, MA 02109
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  • Prices, durations and ratings: taken from each tour's live booking listing

5 start points, 14 tours. Start points shape the day: most walks begin in the North End or near the Freedom Trail, while a few leave from Chinatown, Cambridge or Salem. Tap any start point to see which tours leave from there.

What Guests Say About Boston Food Tours

“Ilon was great! Very informative, helpful and a great sense of humor! It was a fun experience!”

published review of Pizza & Italian Classics Walk

“Nabil was the best guide we have had in Boston. So knowledgeable and fun!”

published review of Pizza & Italian Classics Walk

“Fabulous lots of interesting historical information and all food stops were wonderful”

published review of Pizza & Italian Classics Walk

“Lexie was AMAZING! She was very personable, knowledgeable, and helpful. Will be back and will request Lexie!”

published review of Pizza & Italian Classics Walk

“Really great tour visiting 3 very different breweries and sampling some really great beers. Raj was the perfect host and made for an entertaining and enjoyable evening”

published review of Craft Brewery Tour, Snack Included

“Adrian was an excellent guide. He was very knowledgeable about the different breweries we went visited. We enjoyed the tour very much.”

published review of Craft Brewery Tour, Snack Included

“Elizabeth and Andrew went over and above to give us the history and tastes of the area. Just what we signed up for! Amazing knowledge and delicious food! We had a fun group and a good time was had by all! Thank you”

published review of Six-Tasting Little Italy Walk

“This was a great way to explore the North End of Boston! Our tour guide Tommy was excellent - taking us to numerous stops with amazing food while imparting some history along the way. Even when there was a hiccup at one of the stops he kept his cool and kept us entertained. Highly recommend this tour!”

published review of Six-Tasting Little Italy Walk

Where Each Rating Comes FromPublished review counts, largest firstSix-Tasting Little Italy WalkRated 4.8 on the operator's own listing306Pizza & Italian Classics WalkRated 4.8 on the operator's own listing133Craft Brewery Tour, Snack IncludedRated 4.9 on the operator's own listing28467 published reviews across the 3 tours quoted here.
Each rating and review count comes from the tour's own booking listing. The figures are what travelers have published, not numbers gathered here.

These are real, verbatim reviews from the tours' own booking listings. This site does not collect, select or edit them; they are shown exactly as the operators publish them.

Where To Stay Near The North End

Downtown and North End hotels put most meeting points within a short walk, while Salem's morning food tour is a quick commuter rail ride from North Station.

Row of old brick Italian restaurants and bakeries along a narrow North End street

Harborside Inn of Boston

Steps from Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market, this downtown base puts the North End's Italian stops and the seafood walk's harbor route within easy strolling distance.

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Brick rowhouses and bakery storefronts along a narrow Boston street

Battery Wharf Hotel, Boston Waterfront

Set on the North End waterfront, minutes on foot from the pastry shops and Italian kitchens that the neighborhood walking tours stop at.

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A narrow North End street with brick buildings and Italian market awnings

The Bostonian Hotel Boston

Next to Faneuil Hall, with the North End's Italian stops an easy walk away.

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Boston Food Tours FAQ

How much does a Boston food tour cost?

Expect to pay between $34 and $169 per person on this site. The Salem morning walk sits at the low end, while the seafood walk tops the range.

What should I wear on a Boston food tour?

Comfortable shoes matter most, since routes cross North End cobblestones and Freedom Trail pavement; dress for the weather, because much of each tour happens on the street between tasting stops.

Are Boston food tours good for kids?

Most walks welcome families, and operators can often arrange allergy-friendly substitutions with advance notice, though the brewery tours and the cocktail-paired dessert walk are built for adults.

Do these tours sell out in advance?

The most-reviewed North End walks and the seasonal Salem tour fill up on summer weekends, so booking a few days ahead beats hoping for a same-day spot.

Can guides accommodate dietary needs?

Dietary needs vary from walk to walk. Note allergies or vegetarian preferences at booking; several operators, including the Chinatown and North End outfits, can often adjust a stop when they know early.

How much does a Boston food tour cost?

The North End Italian Flavors and Heritage Walk carries the most reviews here, rated 4.9 across 1663 reviews, and fits a broad spread of tastings into two hours.

Boston Food Tours, Answered

The comparison pages below break the roster down by category, price and neighborhood, so you can weigh a short donut walk against a long brewery afternoon before committing.

Compare And Book Boston Food Tours

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Small-Group Italian Heritage Walk

Small-Group Italian Heritage Walk

4.9 1,663 verified reviews

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2 hours · North End, Boston · Intrepid Urban Adventures - USA

Intrepid Urban Adventures - USA runs this listing, rated 4.9 across 1663 reviews. The from-price is $70.4 per person, and free cancellation applies.

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Dumplings & Dim Sum Walk

Dumplings & Dim Sum Walk

5.0 22 verified reviews

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2.5 hours · Chinatown · Bites of Boston Food Tours

Bites of Boston Food Tours runs this walk, rated 5 across 22 reviews. It runs 2.5 hours, from $135.45 per person, with free cancellation.

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Seafood & Chowder History Walk

Seafood & Chowder History Walk

4.8 237 verified reviews

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2 hours 45 minutes · Seafood Chowder · Boston Pizza Tours

Guided by Boston Pizza Tours, this seafood walk holds 4.8 stars from 237 reviews. Costs start at $169 per person and cancellation is free.

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from $70.40 · ★ 4.9 (1,663) · often books up · free cancellation Check availability →