John Hancock was amazing! Great history and friendly! Highly recommended! Totally worth it!read more

Must experience this tour! Captain Nathaniel Hutchins aka Matt gave a very engaging Reverse Tour…read morethat started at Faneuil Hall and ended at Boston Commons. Great storytelling about revolutionary events, like the Boston Massacre, and the Boston Tea Party. He also helped debunk the Paul Revere story and gave credit to the riders that actually helped alert the town. Navigating the car noise, traffic signals, and competing tour groups was tricky in the sometimes-narrow cobblestone streets, so he deserves credit for keeping the group intact. He was also one of only a couple of tour guides that actually dressed the part (Nathaniel was his ancestor), which was a significant bonus in bringing the storytelling to life. Very friendly, knowledgeable, and entertaining. Highly recommend asking for Captain Nathaniel, aka Matt!

I have a bone to pick with Politically Incorrect North End Food Tour.... It was so so good that it…read morehas ruined every other food tour for me.... Anthony has set the bar way too high. Now this tour may not be for everyone, as the title of the tour alludes to.. but if you don't mind the random swear word and aren't easily offended, you'll be like me... cracking up for 3 hours straight. And there was one thing I noticed about Anthony that he doesn't advertise, and may try to track me down for saying on here.... But beneath the gruff exterior was the sweetest guy that seemed genuinely interested in sharing his culture, stories, and amazing food with everyone! We started off at a pizza joint where we got a slice of pizza and an arancini ball. I expected the pizza to be good... and it was fantastic. But I am not a huge fan of arancini and this one had peas in it... also something I am not a huge fan.... But hey, I was on a food tour so I was going to try everything! Thank goodness I did, because this arancini was the stuff of dreams. How in the world could something be THAT much better than what high end Italian restaurants advertise? The last time I had an arancini ball was at a restaurant in Hawaii that won "best Italian food in Hawaii".... And it was only so-so. This arancini ball would make me fly 5,000 just to eat it again! Next up was a deli sub, a coffee shop, ravioli, a pastry shop and lastly an affogato (or gelato if you didn't want coffee that late in the day). Based on the food I received, before factoring in all the stories that Anthony shared, I feel the tour was really underpriced. I wish I hadn't done this the tour on my last day, I would have gone back for another round of everything we tried, as well as everything that was recommended. Heck I may have signed up for the tour again just to experience it all over again!

Flash was as politically incorrect as i expected and wanted!!!…read more Amazing food, amazing stories, and he didn't lose a single guest!! I highly recommend this tour and would do it again in the future . Try to book directly with him. Viator takes a large cut https://bostonnorthendtours.com/

Our tour guide Alissa gave a thoroughly entertaining and fact filled tour on the Freedom Trail. She…read morespoke for 2.5 hours almost nonstop with interesting stories that made history come alive. She is a winner!! Thanks Alissa!

My friend booked our tour through Get Your Guide. Sewart led us on our 2.5+ hour Freedom Trail…read moreyour. He did a fantastic job. He was witty and knowledgeable. Very engaging. I appreciated that he kept his eyes on the group to be sure everyone was moving along. I would def recommend this tour and guide. You can do the Freedom Tour on your own but this was well worth the money to have someone guide you and give you the history at the same time.

We had a great North End tour with David today. In spite of the rain throughout the tour David kept…read moreus entertained along with providing great and interesting detail throughout the tour. David's appreciation for food made the tour that much better. We were definitely ready to eat some great North end food by the end of the tour. Along with David's entertaining stories he also shared a very moving story when telling us about the beautifully designed Holocaust memorial. Free Tours and David are highly recommended.

4.5 stars. We…read morejoined the Free tours by foot in NOLA/ Garden District back in Feb, had a great experience and was glad to find out there is one in Boston as well. Signing up for the tour was easy enough though I don't really like the idea of paying the (optional) fee via PayPal. For some reason when I did that in New Orleans, it automatically created a new PayPal account for me, based on the email address I used. (Even though it says you don't need a PayPal account...) But this time when I attempted to use the same email to pay, it just wouldn't go through despite resetting the password and what not. Ended up asking hubby to pay with his PayPal. Quite a hassle. Other than that, our guide, Brian, was hilarious and passionate about educating us and I had a great time. We took the tour on Mother's Day and half of the 25 or so customers were from Europe. I think maybe there is a little language barrier as not everyone laughed at Brian's jokes. Plus it was a super windy and cold day and some just wanna go back to bed I guess. The tour was about 1 hour 45 mins. It really didn't walk far, maybe 1-1.5 miles. But I truly enjoyed the story telling. Highly recommend.

Mike was amazing as a tour guide. He was thorough, engaging & passionate about sharing the history…read moreof Boston with the group. I highly recommend this tour!

Loved this tour! I recommend this…read more I'm a local Boston history buff who decided to finally take a guided tour around the city on Aug. 1. Rob led our group and he did a great job. He greeted all members of our smallish group warmly as they arrived. Once underway, his friendly narration was engaging and informed. His answers to questions demonstrated the depth of his knowledge - funnily enough, many seemingly innocent questions from a young boy in our group led to the most intriguing stories. Rob did a great job in bringing the past history alive for us over our 3+ hour walking tour.

If you're ever in Boston and want to experience the North End (aka Little Italy) through the…read moreperfect blend of history and cuisine--do yourself a favor and book this food tour! Paula is an incredible guide--an enthusiastic historian with a deep love for the North End, its rich stories, and its vibrant food scene. She brought the neighborhood to life with fascinating facts, local lore, and unforgettable bites from hidden gems we would've never found on our own. We were so lucky to be the only two people who kept our reservation despite the rain, and honestly? It made the experience even more magical. Paula customized the tour to our pace and preferences, and it felt like we were exploring with a friend who knows everything about the area. One unforgettable stop was Ristorante Saraceno, where we met Franco--the owner--who is an absolute joy to interact with. His warm hospitality, legendary food, and impeccable service made us feel right at home. Buon appetito, indeed! I've done food tours in several cities, but this was hands down the best one yet. From the cozy mom-and-pop spots to the authentic flavors and stories, it was a feast for all the senses. You can genuinely feel Paula's passion for this historic neighborhood and its people. Don't miss it!

We spent our morning with Paula and had an amazing time. If you want to do a food tour, you SHOULD…read moreWANT to do a food tour, pick Paula's. She feeds you tons of good Italian food and desserts. She's a great historian and spent a good time just showing her love for the north end. We will definitely go with her again. She's amazing.

I've done a few tours with this company and they were good but the one I did today with Mike…read morecovering Chinatown was outstanding! I learned so much about the history of the area in a very engaging way. I couldn't believe that I walked the same streets so many times before and I missed so many interesting points of interest. I also learned that the guides for this company are volunteers so you will learn from someone who is passionate about history and culture and do it because they love it!

I took a tour of Chinatown with Mike T. today. He was engaging, fun and extremely knowledgeable…read moreabout the history of Chinatown and beyond. Would definitely recommend his tour!

The Harvard Sq. chocolate tour should be more clearly described as a tour of places that sell…read moredesserts containing chocolate. In fact, the tour did not even go to the one actual chocolate shop in Harvard Sq.. (LA Burdick). The tour guide even shared a story about the place which made it even more surprising that it was not included on the itinerary.

We did the donut food tour in Cambridge…read more Our tour guide was a student and very nice, a bit quiet but she shared a good amount of interesting donut history. We lucked out with a very amicable group. We went to 4 different spots. They made a point (a few times) to highlight local businesses which was great. The tour was designed around going from the earliest history of donuts to the future of donuts, plus a side bar on churros. The tour was very short and the only feedback I would give for improvement would be to include a bit more walking between stops, although I get that the shops are all very close together, it would have been good to have a bit of time to digest. And I would recommend bringing water/a drink to wash down all the donuts. The cost was about $48 after fees and we got a good amount of donuts samples plus a Greek coffee. A couple of the businesses also brought some nice treats for the people on our tours whose birthday it was which made it extra special. This was a really nice way to explore some local businesses, eat really delicious donuts, and learn a bit about the history of the donut. Overall I would recommend.

I don't think I have ever experienced a tour quite like this. The main focus of the tour is on…read morecocktails and cannolis, self explanatory. But it also dives into a very intimate history review of Boston's North End. This area of Boston is "everything italian". Through this tour you will experience Italian sweets as well as taste some delicious cocktails that are special to the North End. Patrick is an excellent tour guide. He is very familiar with the area. In addition, you can see the passion that he has for the North End. At the end of the tour he gives excellent recommendations for savory dinner spots. best pizza in town, and can basically answer all things Boston. He also offers private tours. He can accommodate for any dietary restriction. My husband is vegetarian and does not eat eggs, and Patrick was able to find some amazing Italian sweets for him. It is about a 2 hour walking toward. You get all your steps in so you won't feel guilty about the delicious things that you eat. It is an easy walk, so don't let the duration scare you off. I 1000% recommend this tour. Book directly through his website. He's quick to respond if you have any questions. Enjoy!

We had the best time with Pat! An amazing value - the cost was more than worth the drinks and food…read morewe got to have. Not to mention Pat's knowledge of the North End, the cute places we got to experience, and his stories along the way. If you want to try the best cannoli in town skip the lines and let Pat be your guide - no waiting involved! Cannot say enough good things. Cin-cin!