Boston Food and History Private Tour

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Boston Food and History Private Tour

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Earliest available date: September 17, 2026
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
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What You’ll Experience
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Duration
5 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 9 guests
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Language
English
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Delight in Boston's culinary and historical heritage on a private tour. Savor Italian treats, explore historic districts, and relax with local seafood. Perfect for culture and food enthusiasts.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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).

What You Get

Lunch
Traditional Italian sandwiches from a salumeria
Private transportation
Dinner
Lobster Roll & Cup of Chowdah
Gratuities

Good To Know

  • 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.
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

1

Caffe Vittoria

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.
50 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
2

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.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

Paul Revere Mall

Visit the historic Paul Revere Mall park, home to one of the city's most iconic "postcard" locations of the statue of Paul Revere with the backdrop of the Old North Church. View the plaques surrounding the park commemorating many of the other Revolutionary figures. Learn the real story behind the famous midnight ride of Paul Revere!
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

Old North Church & Historic Site

See the Old North Church, where Paul Revere hung up two lanterns on the eve of the American Revolution.
25 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
5

Copp's Hill Burying Ground

Visit the second oldest cemetery in Boston, including the graves of some of Boston's most prominent citizens.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
6

Bricco

Classic Italian sandwiches for lunch!
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
7

Beacon Hill

Walk through Boston's most prestigious and wealthiest neighborhood, learning about the history of some of Boston's most famous families. Admire the brownstone mansions lining the brick paved streets with gas lamps lighting the area.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
8

Boston Public Garden

Take a walk through America's first botanical garden, learning about Boston's history through statues around the park. Hear stories about the invention of anesthesia, Boston's most corrupt yet beloved politician, and more.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
9

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Drive through the MIT campus and learn about the university's "theory and practice" motto, focusing on belief that the dual approach of learning and doing is the way! Hear all about (in)famous MIT pranks, some of which can be seen to this day! See the main MIT building, the Great Dome. See a stunning view of Boston's skyline from "north of the river" in Cambridge.
25 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
10

Back Bay

Drive through the historic Back Bay neighborhood. Back Bay is built entirely on land reclaimed from the sea using dirt from hills of Boston to landfill the bay. The neighborhood has been home to the wealthy since its inception in the late 1800s, today it has some of the best preserved examples of 19th century Victorian architecture in the world!
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
11

Luke's Lobster Back Bay

Pick-up a cup of howdah and a delicious lobster roll from a local lobster shack.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
12

Copley Square

Have a seafood picnic on the steps of the Boston Copley Library, while listening to stories about Boston's rich cultural and academic past. Feast on the chowder and lobster rolls from Luke's Lobster while learning how Boston's maritime past made the construction of the magnificent buildings surrounding Copley Square possible during Boston's "gilded age".
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
13

Boston Common

Walk through America's oldest public park, listen to the story of how Boston was originally founded right on this spot. Drive on the road that was previously water's edge in historic Boston to appreciate the magnitude of the man-made land the city has created! See the location of the very first football club in America!
35 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Pickup Point
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Pickup Details
Pickup not available at Boston Logan Airport. You will receive a message two days before the tour with your guide's information. Our tour vehicles have a blue Boston Hidden Gems logo on the front doors. We will pick you up outside your hotel in Boston/Cambridge.
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Meeting Point

Tony DeMarco Statue, Hanover Street, Suffolk County Massachusetts, United States, US, 02113

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Head to Hanover Street in the North End. If going by car, the address to set is 191 Hanover Street. Look for a statue of a boxer facing away from the Mother Anna's restaurant behind him. If coming by the MBTA, take the Green Line to Haymarket Station and walk across the park to the statue.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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Culture with food and history!
October 07, 2025

Alexandria 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!

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Alex, our tour guide was awesome showing us the history of Boston and all the great food places. Five stars all the way
September 10, 2025

Alex 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 Bosto...read more

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A memorable food and history tour with Jenny from Hidden Gems.
May 01, 2025

We 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, an...read more

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Great tour for locals and visitors alike
April 27, 2025

This 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 gen...read more

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Great overview of Boston!
October 06, 2024

We had an awesome day with Mark touring Boston and Cambridge! We were able to get a great taste of the history, culture, and food.

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