North End Pizza & Cannoli Walking Tour in Boston
Taste North End pizza and hear Freedom Trail stories, ending with cannoli
Duration
2 hours and 30 minutes
Includes
Pizza tastings, cannoli
Highlights
Explore Boston’s North End on a guided walking tour with rotating pizza tastings and neighborhood history. Walk past Freedom Trail sites like the Paul Revere House and finish with cannoli from a famous North End bakery.
- Sample rotating pizza slices from several North End pizzerias
- Walk through North End landmarks like the Paul Revere House and Old North Church
- Hear stories and history tied to Freedom Trail sites
- Finish with cannoli from a famous North End bakery
- Start at Modern Pastry Underground and end back at the statue
What's Included
- Lunch / Dinner
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Dessert
- History of Freedom Trail sites
Things to know
Stops rotate and specific pizzerias may change. The tour route and order of stops are subject to change. Tip/gratuity for your tour guide is not included.
Cancellation Policy
Tours run in rain, shine or snow.
FAQs
Yes. The tour is wheelchair and stroller accessible.
No. Stops rotate, and specific pizzerias may change. The tour route and order of stops are also subject to change.
It includes both. You’ll sample pizza and also hear history tied to Freedom Trail sites along the route.
Meeting details
263 Hanover St Boston, MA 02113 US
More about The Paul Revere House
The Paul Revere House sits quietly on North Square in Boston's North End, a weathered wooden survivor from 1680 that anchors the neighborhood's deep colonial roots. As the oldest building in downtown Boston and the former home of the famous midnight rider, The Paul Revere House offers a remarkable contrast to the lively Italian streets that grew up around it. On this North End pizza and cannoli walking tour, you will pass this iconic landmark as your guide weaves together the layered history of a neighborhood where Revolutionary patriots once plotted and where, centuries later, immigrant families turned narrow lanes into one of America's great food destinations.
Strolling past The Paul Revere House, you will catch the scent of garlic and wood-fired dough drifting from nearby pizzerias, a sensory reminder of how the North End blends old Boston with old-world Italy. The tour guides you through the cobbled streets surrounding The Paul Revere House to sample classic North End pizza and pillowy, freshly filled cannoli from beloved local bakeries. Along the way, you will hear stories about Paul Revere himself, the colonial families who once lived along these blocks, and the Italian bakers, butchers, and pasta makers who shaped the neighborhood's modern identity. The juxtaposition of seventeenth century timber framing against bustling espresso bars and pastry counters is part of what makes this corner of Boston unforgettable.
This experience is perfect for food lovers, history buffs, families, and curious travelers who want more than just a meal. If you enjoy walking tours that connect flavor with place, the route past The Paul Revere House delivers both in a compact, easy stroll. Couples on a weekend getaway, friends exploring Boston for the first time, and locals rediscovering their own city will all find something to savor here. Come hungry, come curious, and let The Paul Revere House serve as your gateway into the delicious, layered story of the North End.
