Palate Pleasers: North End Food and History Group Tour
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Explore Boston's "Little Italy" neighborhood with a longtime local! The tour will walk you through the neighborhood, alternating between hilarious stories about the history of the area and delicious food from local shops! Start the tour at the entrance to the North End's main dining street and listen to a short history of the area. Proceed to the first food stop, the famous Mike's Pastry, for a taste of a classic Italian dessert - the cannoli. Head to a hidden bakery and Italian Salumeria for a classic Italian sandwich! Enjoy the food while having a seat in the Paul Revere Mall, with a great view of the Old North Church! Learn about the inaccuracies in the poem of the midnight ride of Paul Revere. View the USS Constitution from across the water. Proceed to Boston's second oldest cemetery. Stop nearby to learn the story behind the "Spite House!" Head to a local pizza joint, famous for huge, quarter-pie slices. Choose one of the many available toppings, including vegetarian options!
Departure Point
- Your tour guide will meet you in front of the Tony DeMarco statue located on Hanover Street at the entrance to the North End. Your tour guide will be wearing a Boston Hidden Gems t-shirt and have a name tag.
Return Details
- Tour will end at the Paul Revere Statue located next to Hanover Street. Easy access to keep exploring the North End on your own or continue to Boston.
Duration
3 hours and 15 minutes
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
- Printed guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Mike's Pastry
300 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113
Try a cannoli of your choice from the famous Mike's Pastry bakery. Read and hear about the history of Mike's and similar shops in the North End.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The Paul Revere House
19 North Sq, , Boston, Massachusetts
View one of the oldest wooden houses in Boston, where Paul Revere lived. View the North End Reliefs on nearby North Square, telling the immigrant history of the neighborhood. Note that the tour does not go into the house; if you'd like to come back after your tour, your guide can give you easy directions!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Bricco Salumeria & Pasta Shop
14 Pi Alley, Boston, MA 02108
Try an Italian Sandwich from a hidden salumeria located in a tiny alleyway. While you enjoy your sandwich, watch their chefs make fresh pasta through the massive viewing window!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Paul Revere Statue
Paul Revere Mall, Boston, Massachusetts
On the Paul Revere Mall, learn about the Midnight Ride of Paul Revere (and the famous poem's many inaccuracies) while gazing at the Old North Church, where the lanterns were hung!
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Great Molasses Flood Plaque
529 Commercial St, Boston, Massachusetts
Learn about the Great Molasses Flood of 1919, which started by the water in the North End, while you enjoy the views of the Boston Harbor
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: USS Constitution
Bldg. 5, Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston, Massachusetts
View the USS Constitution, the oldest active naval ship in the world, from across the Boston Harbor. Learn about how it is still kept commissioned today!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Copp's Hill Burying Ground
Corner of Snow Hill and Hull Streets, , Boston, Massachusetts
Walk through the second-oldest burial ground in Boston. Keep an eye out for medallions marking the graves of Tea Party Participants, and see where the British used gravestones for target practice.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Skinny House
44 Hull St, Boston, Massachusetts
See the skinniest house in Boston, and learn why it's called the "Spite House" (or at least, one leading theory!)
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Polcari’s Coffee
105 Salem Street, Boston, MA 02113
Go back in time with an old-world spice and coffee shop. Grab a quick souvenir, and perhaps learn about the different types of cinnamon (who knew there was more than one?). Make sure to stock up on some delicious, fresh-ground coffee before you go!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Ernesto's Pizza
69 Salem Street, Boston, MA 02113
End with the famous Ernesto's Pizza, a North End staple. Hopefully you're still hungry - each slice is a quarter of a full pie!
Duration: 25 minutes
Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Tour Guide
Voucher Info
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