From clam chowder and Boston baked beans to lobster roll, food is as big a part of Boston’s heritage as universities and tea parties. Dive deep into the city’s food culture on this mouthwatering small-group tour led by a local foodie guide. You’ll sample at least eight tastings, enough to make up a full lunch, as you visit markets, historic restaurants, and family-run favorites.
- Chow your way through historic Boston, including parts of the Freedom Trail
- Try at least eight bites, including clam chowder, lobster roll, and beans
- Visit Boston Public Market, Quincy Market, the Union Oyster House, and more
- Numbers are capped at 12, ensuring plenty of quality guide interaction
What To Expect
Boston Public Market
Start your morning at the Boston Public Market and taste the New England difference in one of the region’s most important agricultural products: apples! Apple cider donuts await you to fuel the rest of your explorations. If that wasn’t enough, you’ll taste a bit of history at a second market stall in the form of a surprising 17th-century snack with English roots
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Freedom Trail
Follow in the footsteps of the revolutionaries as you walk the historic Freedom Trail, where Boston’s history unfolds alongside the birth of America. And don’t worry…there’s more food coming your way!
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Union Oyster House
There’s no better place to continue your Boston history lesson than at an iconic restaurant that hasn’t closed its doors since 1826. This makes it not only the oldest restaurant in Boston, but the oldest one with continuous service in the entire United States! You’ll sit in the very booth that was reserved for the 35th president, John F. Kennedy, to taste creamy clam chowder, Boston’s signature molasses-infused baked beans, and another coastal classic: oysters!
35 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
North End
Hit the Freedom Trail again and wind your way over to the North End neighborhood, where Italian influences offer a delightful change of pace.
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Pauli’s
Stop at a fourth-generation family-run eatery specializing in hot and buttery lobster rolls—a quintessential New England classic. This particular spot must not be missed while in Boston—they’ve even been featured on Good Morning America!
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Polcari’s Coffee
Next, step back in time to the 1930s with a visit to a hole-in-the-wall neighborhood coffee joint and enjoy a taste of Boston’s Italian past.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Caffè Paradiso
Finally, you’ll wrap up at a family-run favorite pastry shop in the North End and finish on a sweet note with a melt-in-your-mouth cannoli.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
The tour is in English.
This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
Guests with serious food allergies will need to sign an allergy waiver at the start of the tour.
This tour is not recommended for vegans, vegetarians, or gluten free.
This tour is adaptable for pescatarians, dairy free, and pregnant women, however, please note that you may not have a replacement food option at every stop.
This tour includes several fish and seafood tastings – lobster roll, clam chowder, crab cakes – that do not have a replacement in the case of an aversion or allergy.
Those with dietary restrictions need to contact us before joining the tour so we can arrange your food, or we may not be able to accommodate you.
Walks / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Max group – 12
