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Pass By: North End, Boston, MA 02109
Your North End to the Freedom Trail combines our North End Food Tour and our History and Highlights Tour to make up a brilliant half day tour that will give you a comprehensive introduction to our fair city.
We will begin at the lifeblood of Boston, the Boston Harbor with a walk through a scenic waterfront park. We’ll make our way to the heart of the North End, with views of some of the most historic sites. Tasty food is never far away in the North End. Your guide will introduce you to a small, hidden Italian bakery serving up fresh bread daily. A proper Italian salumeria is next, where you’ll have a chance to enjoy some Italian meats and cheeses. Next up, we’ll take in the energy of the North End’s busiest corridor, Hanover Street, where it’s time for a mid-tour break with your guide at a traditional Italian café.
Stop At: Old North Church & Historic Site, 193 Salem St, Boston, MA 02113-1123
You’ll hear stories about some of the most influential events that happened in Boston, including Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride. We will make our way to the Old North Church and step inside the hallowed walls.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Rose Kennedy Greenway, JFK Surface Road, Boston, MA 02111
A taste of pizza awaits at a neighborhood favorite and then we’ll cap off the North End food experience with samples of the best Italian pastries along the back streets of this delicious neighborhood.
Continue on with your guide beyond the North End neighborhood for a leisurely stroll through some of Boston’s best markets and green spaces. You’ll begin the second part of your journey back at the Aquarium “T” Station where we’ll meet more members of the group. From the Harbor, we’ll continue past the Rose Kennedy Greenway.
Pass By: Marriott's Custom House, 3 McKinley Sq, Boston, MA 02109-2609
See State Street and the historic Custom House Tower, the city’s first skyscraper.
Pass By: Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 1 Faneuil Hall Sq Quincy Market, Boston, MA 02109-1604
Then, your guide will lead you toward the famous Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market.
Pass By: Quincy Market, 4 S Market St, Boston, MA 02109-6201
In downtown Boston
Pass By: Old State House, 206 Washington St, Boston, MA 02109-1702
We will stop in front of the Old State House and site of the Boston Massacre. Was it really a massacre or maybe just great propaganda for the Revolution?
Pass By: Downtown Crossing, Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111
A short trek through Downtown Crossing
Pass By: Old City Hall, 45 School St, Boston, MA 02108-3206
And past Old City Hall
Pass By: King's Chapel Burial Ground, Tremont Street King's Chapel, Boston, MA
We will take you to one of the most historic places in the country, King’s Chapel Burial Ground and King’s Chapel.
Pass By: Massachusetts State House, 24 Beacon St Beacon Hill, Boston, MA 02133-1099
On most weekdays (government hours only!) you have a chance to see the government at work inside the inspiring, historic, and beautiful Massachusetts State House, designed and built by famous federalist architect Charles Bulfinch in 1798. Outside the State House, take in the views of modern Boston, including the skyscrapers of Downtown, the Financial District, and the tallest building in New England: The John Hancock Tower. We continue our journey through Beacon Hill, where you’ll have a chance to take in the quintessential architecture of Boston’s red brick row houses.
Pass By: Boston Public Garden, 4 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114-4602
Finally, we’ll arrive at the beautiful Boston Public Garden, one of Boston’s favorite green spaces, where you’ll see locals walking the dogs, playing with the kids and enjoying lunch in the shade.
Itinerary
Departure Point: 222 State St, Boston, MA 02109, USA
Return Details: 4 Charles St, Boston, MA 02108, USA
:Tour option details are as follows
Food & History Tour at 10 AM 10:00:
Option Descriptions: Small Group Tour : Departure at 10 AM
Option Departure Time: 10:00 AM
Food & History Tour at 1 PM 13:00:
Option Descriptions: Small Group Tour: Departure at 1 PM
Option Departure Time: 1:00 PM
Inclusions
- Local English-speaking guide
- Snacks - A variety of food samples such as fresh bread, pizza, and pastries
- Entrance fee to the historic church (or equivalent alternative)
- A surprise local treat
Exclusions
- Tips/gratuities for your guide
- Additional food and drink
Change & Refund Policies
- Free cancellation at or before 00:01 at least 2 days before the date of use
- Cancellations made after 00:01 at least 2 days before the date of use will incur a cancellation fee of 100%
- Partial cancellation of this booking is not permitted
How to Use It
- You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
- Your voucher will be sent to your email after your booking is confirmed. Please check the usage instructions on your voucher for more info about how to use it
- Any traveler groups not mentioned in the booking options are not applicable for voucher use.
Activity Essentials
Traveller Information
Infant: Age 0 to 5
Adult: Age 12 to 99
Child: Age 6 to 11
Important Information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Entrance to the Massachusetts State House requires a government ID and all guests must pass through metal detectors. The State House is open on weekdays only, we will find alternate sites to visit on weekends.
In the event of a site closure, we will do our best to replace it with a similar alternative.
This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of 6.
We can accommodate vegetarians and other dietary restrictions. Please notify us in advance if you have any dietary requests. You can do so in the ‘Additional information’ box at checkout.
Small group of a maximum of 12 people.
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Local Impact: How you will help the local community by joining this tour: The Food to Freedom Tour is environmentally friendly because unlike many of the tour companies in Boston, you walk as opposed to using buses or other vehicles.
In the morning when you are in the famous North End, all of the food stops are 100% owned and run by locals, ensuring that local people benefit from tourism to their city. So any inclusions on the tour and additional purchases you make will directly benefit the local community.
You also stop at a couple of world-famous churches which are as much a part of Boston (and America's) history as you can get. Both the Old North Church and King's Chapel are non-profit organizations that work hard to educate school children and adults on American history and colonial life. By paying an entrance fee, you are helping to maintain the church and their work.
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
All tours follow the latest local health authority advice, including mask usage and social distancing.
Urban Adventures has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Safe Travels stamp, which recognises companies that have adopted health and hygiene global standardised protocols.
