Classic Boston: Iconic Local Food Tasting & History Tour Downtown

Experience the iconic flavors of Boston on our Classic Bites of Boston Tour. Taste lobster, chowder, baked beans, and Boston cream pie while learning about their history and exploring downtown Boston.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Faneuil Hall Marketplace - Hear the history of Faneuil Hall and visit the marketplace for a tasting of Boston Clam Chowder
  • Beantown Pub - Boston Baked Beans and Brown Bread Tasting with an option to taste local beer
  • Bell In Hand Tavern - Visit a historic Boston Tavern and sample a lobster roll. Plus, an option to sample local beer
  • Omni Parker House - Visit one of Boston’s most historic hotels and end the tour on a sweet note with Boston Cream Pie!
What's Included
  • Savor tastings from 4 local taverns, pubs, and restaurants - a fulfilling lunch
  • Engaging experience with food, facts, and fun
  • Included all fees and taxes
  • Learn rich food history about Boston’s iconic dishes
  • Enjoy a 3-hour guided tour through Boston’s Downtown
What's Not Included
  • Gratuity for your tour guide is not included.
Additional Information

Sample and learn about iconic Boston dishes as you’re treated to the city’s best spots for Lobster Rolls, New England Clam Chowder, Boston Baked Beans and Boston Cream Pie.

This tour takes place in Downtown Boston and visits multiple sites on the Freedom Trail where there is fascinating, lesser known food history to share! It’s a unique take on Downtown and a great opportunity to discover Boston through the lens of iconic local foods. Don’t miss out on this “Feed’Em Trail tour!”

During this tasty stroll, you can expect to:
Dig into the classic foods Boston has become famous for. Delve into the history of these dishes and how they came to be local classics.
*Discover downtown Boston in a different – and delicious – way!

Please note, if you have 8 or more guests in your party, please contact us about setting up a private tour experience for your group!

Location
Beantown Pub
Tremont Street
Please plan to meet your guide right outside the Beantown Pub.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Brad_s
Jul 16, 2024
If in Boston, Katie is a must! - Katie was fantastic! I would suggest removing the baked beans with Italian food. Extremely knowledgeable!
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Hayley_b
Jul 13, 2024
The Food Tour You Need to Take - The leaders were great, friendly, fun and knowledgeable!! I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone!!
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Oonagh_c
Apr 14, 2024
Great tour - Judy was very informative and sweet. Loved all of the restaurant/bar options to try out Boston’s food culture.
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Christine_w
Dec 10, 2023
Excellent Iconic Food Tour - Judy, our guide, was excellent!! She had such a passion and was excited to share her love of Boston and its iconic food. We had such a great time and learned so much along the way.
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Robert_g
Nov 25, 2023
Informative, delicious, and fun - Judy was the perfect tour guide. We loved learning some Boston food history and trying the yummy foods. In our group the clam chowder was the winner. Very enjoyable way to spend the afternoon.
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Kim_f
Oct 15, 2023
Great tour - A great tour guide Alissa. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Good good and good portions for a tasting.
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Arlingtontravel
May 13, 2023
Great food and history tour - This was a terrific tour. The food was delicious and the history of each dish gave us a unique insight into Boston history. Our tour guide -- Alyssa (sp?) -- was knowledgeable and every stop was fun. By the way, the food was ample and we were actually unexpectedly full at the end of the tour. We highly recommend this well-organized and informative tour.
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Kyt2013
Nov 6, 2021
great intro to the area - Great way to start out our weekend in Boston! The tour introduced us to the downtown area (& some of its food-related history) & to some of the classic foods of the area. Who knew that baked beans & brown bread (bread originally from a can) could be so tasty! & the delicious clam chowder & lobster roll hit the spot. We finished the tour with Boston cream pie at Omni Parker House, which was the best Boston cream pie I've ever had.
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Vickiv937
Sep 29, 2021
Plenty of food and facts - The food stop were very good and our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the Boston food history. It was an enjoyable experience through the area
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Lora_w
Sep 5, 2021
Food History of Boston tour - My husband and I are from New York. We both really enjoyed this food tour. Gave us the background of 4 classic Boston dishes, beans, chowder, lobster rolls and Boston cream pie. Boston beers were also available. Alissa was a great tour guide, very informative and friendly. Great way to start your time in Boston
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