Pizza, Pasta & Pastry: Boston's Italian North End Food Tour

Highlights

• Enjoy generous tastings of pizza, homemade pasta, pastry & other italian sweets
• Relax with mostly seated tastings inside local restaurants with water included
• Take part in an interactive Italian wine tasting with your expert local guide
• Explore in an intimate group of no more than 12 guests
• Uncover 400+ years of North End food, immigration, and neighborhood history

Description

Step into Boston’s historic North End—known as the city’s Little Italy—and discover why this tiny neighborhood has become one of Boston's most beloved food destinations. Your experience begins on the Rose Kennedy Greenway, where your local guide will introduce you to the North End and the remarkable story of how Boston’s smallest and oldest neighborhood reinvented itself time and again—and why food remains at the heart of its identity today. Your first tasting begins in Naples with award-winning pizza fresh from a wood-fired oven. As you savor one of Italy's most iconic dishes, discover the story of an Italian immigrant who arrived in Boston at just four years old and eventually became one of the North End’s most influential figures in the North End's dining scene. Next, stroll into historic North Square, where centuries of Boston history surround you. Stand near the home where Paul Revere once lived and see how the North End transformed from its colonial past into one of Boston’s most densely populated immigrant neighborhoods. Afterwards, let your taste buds transport you to the Amalfi Coast with a beloved seafood pasta dish inspired by the bright, coastal flavors of Southern Italy. As you wander deeper into the North End, your guide will reveal a side of the neighborhood that looks very different from what you see today. Discover how Italian immigrants transformed these streets into a bustling community of markets, family-run businesses, and neighborhood gathering places. Then, travel to Northern Italy through a generous tasting of homemade pasta at a family-owned restaurant. Learn about the traditions behind one of Northern Italy’s most famous dishes and take part in an interactive Italian wine tasting that brings even more flavor to the experience. Your journey continues with stories of the Sicilian immigrants who founded a beloved pasta company right here in the North End—one that would eventually help introduce Italian cuisine to households across the US. Of course, no journey through the North End would be complete without something sweet. Enjoy a special regional twist on the classic cannoli at a beloved family-run bakery before slowing down to experience Italian café culture at one of Boston’s most historic Italian cafés. Settle in with a final sweet Italian treat and a perfectly timed caffeine boost to end your journey through the North End. Come hungry and leave with a full stomach, a deeper appreciation for Boston’s Italian-American story, and a whole new way of seeing—and tasting—the North End.

Includes

Guided walking and food tour through Boston’s historic North End Generous tastings of wood-fired pizza, homemade pasta, pastries, Italian sweets, and more—come hungry! An interactive Italian wine tasting with your expert local guide Mostly seated, individually plated tastings at local restaurants, cafés, and bakeries Water served at restaurant stops and restroom access throughout the tour Stories exploring 400+ years of North End history, immigration, food, and culture Gratuities for restaurant servers and local businesses included

Excludes

Tour Guide Gratuities not included.

Important Information

• ### Good to Know Before You Go * **Come ready to stroll!** Comfortable shoes and clothing are your best bet for exploring Boston’s historic North End. * **This experience is designed with adults in mind** and is best suited for guests ages 12 and up. * **We’ll walk between each delicious stop**, giving you time to explore the neighborhood and work up an appetite for the next tasting! * ☀️️ **Rain or shine, we eat!** Tours run and we have fun in all kinds of New England weather, so check the forecast and dress accordingly.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 2 days in advance for a full refund