Boston Food and History Private Tour
Overview
Available languages
5 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Start the day in Little Italy, with traditional cannoli and espresso at the oldest Italian café in Boston. Proceed through the historic "Little Italy" neighborhood to learn about Boston's history! Listen to stories about the neighborhood's ties to the American Revolution such as the ride of Paul Revere. Try traditional sandwiches from an Italian Salumeria. Drive through Boston's historical downtown while learning about the city's colorful past. Walk through Beacon Hill, Boston's most prestigious neighborhood. Visit Boston Common, the oldest public park in America. Stop at a local seafood chain for lobster rolls and New England clam chowder. Take a drive through Back Bay, Boston's man-made neighborhood lined with 19th century Victorian houses. Take a quick drive through Cambridge for stunning views of Boston and MIT. End the tour with seeing the stunning Copley Library! Be sure to come hungry! The tour includes pick-up and drop-off anywhere in the Boston area (up to 6 people).
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Note that per Massachusetts state law: "All children riding in passenger motor vehicles must be in a federally approved child passenger restraint that is properly fastened and secured according to the manufacturer's instructions until they are 8 years old OR over 57 inches tall." We do not provide child seats, please bring age appropriate car seats for kids who do not meet these criteria. We will not be able to do the tour if you do not have child seats for everyone that needs one. A refund will not be issued the day of the tour due to lack of proper car seats. All children must be registered as separate tour guests.
Luggage - note that luggage will decrease vehicle capacity. If you have luggage, please let us know in your booking comments so we can confirm we will be able to safely handle it.
What To Expect
Start the day with a classic Italian coffee and cannoli. Pick-up for up 6 people anywhere in Boston, including airport, hotels, or cruise terminals.
North Square Park
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.
Options
Cruiseport Pickup
Cruiseport Pickup: Pickup at Boston Flynn Cruiseport Pickup included
Standard Pickup
Private Tour w/Standard Pickup: Pickup in Boston within 3 miles of the North End, EXCEPT at Boston Logan International Airport or at Boston Flynn Cruiseport Pickup included
What‘s Included
Traditional Italian sandwiches from a salumeria
Private transportation
Lobster Roll & Cup of Chowdah
Bottled water
Coffee/Tea & Cannoli
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast
Fuel surcharge
Parking Fees
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Culture with food and history!
alinicolerichardson,Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alexandria was amazing at hosting our tour! She was enthusiastic and incredibly knowledgeable! The food was amazing! This tour is a must if you want to understand the culture with food!
Alex, our tour guide was awesome showing us the history of Boston and all the great food places. Five stars all the way
Navigate58733192625,Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alex was a super tour guide! We thoroughly enjoyed seeing the city, its beautiful parks, history, great coffee & pastries and lobster rolls. He loves the city, so request him for your tour of Boston.
A memorable food and history tour with Jenny from Hidden Gems.
708debbim,Apr 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an incredible experience on our food and history tour in Boston, all thanks to our amazing guide, Jenny from Hidden Jens. She arrived promptly at 10 AM to pick us up right from our hotel, and from the very beginning, she was warm, accommodating, and completely focused on making our day special. Jenny's passion for Boston's rich history was evident throughout the tour. Her knowledge and enthusiasm brought the city to life, and she proudly shared stories about some of her favorite historical spots. It felt like we were exploring the city with a close friend who genuinely cared about our experience. The food stops were fantastic—authentic, delicious, and thoughtfully chosen to reflect the local flavor. Even when it started raining, Jenny went above and beyond. She made sure we had a dry and comfortable place for lunch, carried umbrellas, and still delivered a full and memorable tour without missing a beat. Jenny’s professionalism, flexibility, and personal touches made this one of the best tours we've ever had. I wouldn’t hesitate to book with Hidden Jens again—and I hope to explore more with her next time we’re in Boston!
Great tour for locals and visitors alike
191larissaw,Apr 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great tour! We live in Boston and we booked the tour to show visiting family around the major sights while enjoying local cuisine. Our guide, Jenny, was excellent- you could tell she genuinely loves her job as a tour guide. All of the food stops were delicious, and we even learned some new stories and facts that we didn’t know!
Great overview of Boston!
azstones,Oct 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an awesome day with Mark touring Boston and Cambridge! We were able to get a great taste of the history, culture, and food.
Best way to see and learn about Boston!
jamesrW7263JD,Mar 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fantastic day! Took my 14 year old son on a tour with Maria. She did a great job of tailoring the tour to our curiosities and interest level. Super fun day. Perfect way to see and learn about Boston!
Do not think twice, this tour is worth it! And I go on tours almost every week. It was amazing.
Shelly G,Feb 11, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00My family of 5 had the delightful opportunity to partake in the Boston Food and History Private Tour guided by Maria. As someone who frequently embarks on such tours due to my weekly work-related travels, I can confidently affirm that this experience ranks among the top 3 tours I've ever encountered. Maria's profound knowledge and the tour's diverse appeal catered to everyone, including my ten-year-old son, who can be quite challenging to engage at times. We are unequivocally inclined to revisit this tour in the future and would readily entrust this tour company with any of our future endeavors. You will not regret booking this tour!! It was fantastic. If we had stayed even one day longer, we would have booked an additional tour with Maria.
By far the best tour we have ever had
Wain K,Nov 27, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00We have taken tours in over a dozen cities over the past two years. This was by far the best guided tour we have been on. Maria put in a great deal of research to design her tour. She showed up with many illustrative examples to make it fun and easy to understand all of the information that was shared. She had much historical context that made us all gain a much better understanding of the history and the people that made Boston into the city it is today. My kids loved it and said it was the highlight of our trip. We saw so much in our time together.
Excellent!
kathleenwE9357BD,Nov 3, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Maria was amazing! So knowledgeable and took us all over the city. She had great maps and was a wealth of knowledge and experience!
Awesome city tour!
rebeccawX4718YW,Jul 3, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My friends and I loved this tour. Maria was our very knowledgeable guide- she brought us everywhere we wanted to go, never tired of our questions, and maintained her contagious enthusiasm for this beautiful city throughout our time together. If you are wondering how to make the most of your visit to Boston, this is the answer!
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