I've been randomly coming to the Faneuil Hall Marketplace ever since I was a kid. I couldn't tell you what I ate here on my first trip with my parents before my first ever Boston Red Sox game in the mid 90's, but I do know that I had a blast coming here and seeing all the different food stands and random vendors lined below the building. I was able to return here for lunch a few weeks back in 2026 and I had just as much fun walking around now then I did back then. The place was packed on a Saturday afternoon and a whole lot of people were trying to get some seafood, pizza, ice cream, baked goods, Italian, and various other things and it was cool to see this place still so lively so many years later. Now, I'll be honest here, the food I ate kind of sucked but that's just one of the vendors fault, not the entire hall so I'm still going to give this place five stars. The building itself is stunning and is one of the original buildings in the area (If i'm not mistaken) and has a long hall of different food vendors, seating upstairs, and some restaurants downstairs as well as mall kiosk like shops (get rid of the crappy temu vendors, please). Overall, There's like 50 different places you could eat at that will give you drastically different experiences, so why not come as much as you can given the opportunity. This trip was my first time in about 7 years and even though the food I got was not good, I don't regret coming back to Faneuil Hall and I will absolutely be coming back on my next trip to Boston. read more

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My daughter and I were venturing around the area after our visit at the aquarium. My daughter found this marketplace online so we headed over. It's a busy area! Full of local and tourists. All sorts of fun shops, local talent and food. We started one end of the strip and worked out way through the area. It's a fun place to find your Boston merch, local food options and vibes. My daughter and I had a great time meeting people. Shopping for gifts to bring home. And just breathing in the Boston air. I'm happy we got to check this place out. read more

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My favorite part was the historical section downstairs, as well as the stories from slaves displayed upstairs. Unfortunately, it was hard to read everything since it's all set up as a marketplace, so standing and reading all the text means you're probably in someone's way. I wish there was more of a dedicated section to the historical significance of the building in the upstairs area. read more

Loved this marketplace. We returned a few times to enjoy the shops along the cobblestones and the Quincy Market. The history is amazing as you walk around and the modern convenience of all the shopping and dining options is great. read more

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Average at best. Employees less than friendly and that is when you're making purchases. Touristy so you've got to check it out. If you're going to eat there save it for dessert. You stand in line for the "restaurants " order your food, wait and then hope you can find a place where you can join others to sit or stand and eat your food. I'd recommend finding a nice restaurant to have a sit down meal and head over to the hall before or after you've eaten. We ate first, grabbed some beverages and cannolis and did some people watching read more

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When exploring Boston with my husband about two weeks ago, we wandered over to Faneuil Hall Market for a snack before our next attraction. Yes, it's touristy. Yes, everything is a little more expensive than it would be in a less touristy area. And, yes, it's crowded. But there are lots of vendors, so it's a good place for a meal or a snack with a group of varying tastes. If someone in you group wants a lobster roll but someone else in your group is vegan, Faneuil Hall Market can hook them both up with something. My husband got an empanada and I got a smoothie, for example, There wasn't much seating - it does get very crowded - but some vendors have a little seating or you can your food outside, too. What we ordered was food you can eat on the go, so we got what we ordered and then wandered around a bit, people watching and reading menus of places we didn't try. A convenient spot for a meal with lots of options. read more

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Fun, lovely, historic, touristy! Faneuil Hall is a bit of everything! If you want to see lots of action in downtown Boston, this is the place to be! Never boring! There's the visitor center at Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market with lots of restaurants a bit further away, Sam Adams Tap Restaurant right there. Tour groups start here. Street artists - the downside, I usually love them and support them, but here they were rude and bullying tourists, so not a fan. Lots to do in this area! You can spend easily a few hours here. Part of the Freedom Trail also! Great for a beer break as well! read more

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Faneuil Hall Marketplace in Boston is a historic site and modern festival marketplace featuring shops, restaurants, and street performers, centered around the historic Faneuil Hall and the Quincy Market complex. It's a perfect stop to grab delicious foods and sweet treats , listening to live music or grabbing souvenirs . Service depending on which vendor you stop at was a 50/50. Some super friendly and some super rude. Value is average but I think some of the food places were over priced and food under value with no flavor . I do love the cobble stone streets and other vendors surrounding the hall. read more

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Love all the food vendor options in here highly recommend walking back-and-forth before making up your mind read more

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When a tourist...do as tourists do and come eat overpriced food! I got to eat a wide range of foods at Faneuil Hall (pronounced "FAN-yull" (rhymes with Daniel) or "FAN-nel" (rhymes with flannel/panel)): -Lobster roll from Wicked Lobsta -Ramen Kong Dog from Kong Dog -Lobster Mac and cheese (which was the day's special) from mmMac N' Cheese -Variety of baklava and kataife from Greek Steve's Cuisine (much I saved for breakfast the following morning) -Italian shaved ice from The Berry Twist Frankly, a lot of the food was kind of mid. Not bad, but nothing blew my mind. Still, it was fun to visit, and enjoy the architecture of Faneuil Hall. read more

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I love it here. Lots of shops, lots of good eats, and lots of great people. It can definitely get packed depending on what time you go. I always try to try something new when I get to go. This time around was the fresh squeezed lemonade, I opted for strawberry. Perfect balance of sweet, and tart. Very refreshing to walk around with! read more

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It's a place to go shopping see artisans different types of foods place to sit keep out of the cold. Just drove by take a look at what they have to offer. The vendors are amazing. Nice people happy to help you out. I would wear your flats cause there's a cobblestone brick all over and we'll find a curiosity too that you haven't seen previously I had a nice time walking around. read more

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I absolutely loved the gift shops in here way more than any of the other souvenir shops we visited while we were in Boston. There was way more selection, with more unique items for pretty good pricing. The people were also nice and very helpful. I especially liked this place for it's historical factor and for the official museum through the National Park Service. It was nice to be able to peruse shops and learn about some history at the same time. There is a lot to do in the area and we saw quite a few people having celebrations in the area read more

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I say this is an overrated and overpriced place to get a bite to eat. The history is great and the architecture is historic, but this is a place for tourists to grab an $8 hot dog or a $35 lobster roll. Personally I know there are better and more local places to grab a great bite to eat at much better price. The proximity of this to the harbor and aquarium and being along the freedom trail mean tourists will always host. But there are better places. read more

Plenty of GF food options. Heaven on earth to some people, it's me I am some people. This was a must visit spot on our list. I never got to visit when I lived in New England. From my social recap: The idea of 50+ food stops in on place is a pregnant gal's dream. We tried: @elotiboston (1000/10 esquites/elote con vaso has always been my fave) @reginapizzeria (Heard it was the best so he had to try it) @dalmoros.us I only got to have a Lemon Sorbetto to because they were SOLD OUT of everything else gluten free () read more

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Lots of great food good options. Amazing experience being the first time in Boston winter days here we come read more

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Really great experience, love the architecture, plus it's free and I highly recommend this experience read more

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The Vibe: Super lively and touristy, but in the best way. Street performers out front, historic plaques everywhere, and you're just steps away from where Samuel Adams and James Otis fired up the crowd with anti-British speeches back in the 1700s. Pretty sure this is where someone first yelled, "Liberty or death!"--though it may have just been a reenactor in line for gelato. Food & Shopping: Faneuil Hall is connected to Quincy Market, so if you're hungry, good luck deciding--there are so many options. From chowder bread bowls to fried clams to Thai food, it's a culinary history lesson in how far Boston has come from boiled mutton and hardtack. Historic Highlights: * Built in 1742, donated by wealthy merchant Peter Faneuil (who, awkwardly, made his money in part from the slave trade--Boston history doesn't shy away from that). * Known as the "Cradle of Liberty" because it was a major site for patriot meetings and speeches leading up to the American Revolution. * Still used today for public events, tours, and the occasional political rally--because freedom never goes out of style. Crowds: Yes, it's busy. Yes, it's a bit touristy. But if you're into history, architecture, food, or people-watching, it's a must-visit. Bonus points if you wander upstairs to the meeting hall--it's free, and it's where the real revolutionary fire got lit. read more

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Faneuil hall marketplace is often used interchanbabley with Quincy Market. This is one of the busiest and most touristy areas in Boston. To help clarify (cause I had to look it up), Faneuil Hall Marketplace is really referring to the whole area (Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, North and South Market buildings and the shopping and dinning in and around it. I also found read more

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So many places to choose from. There is something for everyone. Best clam chowder in a bread bowl.

More of a mall food court quality of food with a few tourists kiosk on the outer rim. Not a place to get good food but it is fast. read more

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Faneuil Hall is essentially the tourist spot to buy all of your souvenir goods. If you want to admire the architecture, I think the outside is good enough. If you're looking for food, that's in Quincy Market. It's also super crowded as tourist groups do get dumped here. read more

Faneuil Hall Marketplace is a huge market in Boston. Unfortunately, The Great Hall was closed in Faneuil Hall so I didn't get to check it out. Since 1742, this marketplace was a meeting place for business. Quincy Market is also located there and the first food hall in the U.S.! There are cobblestone throughout outside and so many people out and about. When we went on a Saturday, there were street performers singing and playing instruments. We were enjoying the sights, sounds, and smells. There's so much history! Across the street, there is the Boston Harbor. The Freedom Trail also goes through here. Overall, a spot you cannot miss when you're in Boston. read more

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This is a good place to duck in on a rainy day. I like that they have so many dining choices. We were there midday Sunday and it was packed. We ate elsewhere, but if we were there for a longer time there were enough choices to please everyone. Right outside there is often buskers entertaining the crowds. read more

Large tourist area. Shopping and eating. Beautiful in summer and spring with bursting flowers.

Definitely a neat place to walk around and see, but the marketplace itself was slightly disappointing. I don't know if I was just thinking it was going to be something else and it didn't really meet my expectations or what, but I guess I expected more historical value than shopping. Easy to access though and a great stop on the Freedom Trail. read more

Now this is a cool place to walk around. They have little shops for souvenirs and baked food. Restrooms downstairs. I really enjoyed walking around the shops and seeing what all they had. Ended up purchasing a few souvenirs for our trip. It's not too large of a place to walk around but they also have some seating available should you want to just sit and relax a bit. read more

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Amazing food! The lobster rolls are to die for. The only detractor is the insane prices, insane. But I wasn't the one paying so, five stars from me. If I was footing the bill this place would get less stars. read more

A bustling market set in a historical building. The market did not hold much allure for us so we headed upstairs to the Great Hall (1742). It also was a little underwhelming and since this "Cradle of Liberty" was built on funds from slavery it made us a little queasy. History is History. We kept on going to the top floor - the museum, library and armory are private, non-profit, military historical institution highly recognized by historians. There is a grand selection of uniforms, paraphernalia and documents and a must for military historians. There are service ushers posted around to help with questions. It's all free so roam around at your leisure and consider the value of each floor in history. read more

Best place to chill snd grab some snacks. Sundays are the best. Park on top of of the Boston public market and get your ticket validated in one of the stalls for a special rate of $3 for up to 3 hrs. Normal rate is $16/hr. So don't forget to read more

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So I thought Faneuil Hall was the food hall. That's Quincy Market. Nearby Faneuil is actually a historic building (National Park) and the start for most of the Freedom Trail. There is a unique market on the first floor where you can browse for some keepsakes and colonial items as well as leather goods and a few other things before going to the second floor to see the historic Great Hall - where many historic speeches and decisions were made. It's free to visit and worth it to see such a rich piece of history. read more

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Fun spot to explore in Boston. Came here on New Years Eve and it was busy. Enjoyed searching for the ice sculptures in the vicinity. Would return. It's next to Quincy Market which is a great spot to snack, hang out, people watch, etc. read more

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The employees that work there were very helpful. I just wish that they would wear gloves and mask when serving the food. Because customers are asking them things and when they respond to the customers, they're talking over the food so things are coming out of their mouth.. My selection was very good. I had a pastry and it was definitely worth the price. It was around seven dollars, but it was a nice hearty piece of pastry. read more

Went on a girls trip to Boston and prior to arriving. I knew that this was one of the places I wanted to visit. As we got off the plane, we were all hungry and I figured this would be a great time to stop in. And boy was I right because there were a lot of different options. We had so many different types of food from local to exotic. There were a lot of cute little shops to stop in at and grab some gifts. This is a great place to stop in and explore. You have anything from a national park to a Taiwanese hotdog all in the same location. read more

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One of the most popular tourist attractions in Boston, Faneuil Hall Marketplace is something else entirely. You have stores upon stores and even a section where there is what appears to be a history museum inside. Stuff at the shops is admittedly overpriced, but I nevertheless managed to get my sunglasses and allergy medication, so no complaints there from me Worth a visit, but note that it's packed, prices are above average, and you'll probably run into a person or two dressed up as a historical figure. read more

"I found a wide selection of Boston swag to bring home, and I believe the items were reasonably priced. We also explored their expansive eatery inside where we tried pizza and smoothies; they were decent. What I remembered was the fast and efficient customer service. We chose to sit and enjoy our meal in the bustling marketplace's outdoor seating area, which provided a great spot for people-watching." read more

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Overall it's Dirty. Trash everywhere. The stonework and grounds all need a massive power wash. I would NEVER trust any restaurant within the building. It used to be a happy fun place but no longer. read more

Faneuil Hall is a great spot if you want to check out a bunch of local restaurants. It's definitely packed with tourists and not locals, so if you're visting Boston, I recommend this place for the experience. I came in on the hunt for classic New England favorites, especially seafood. There are a variety of spots for this, and a lot of options for other cuisines, as well. I came in on a Friday afternoon and the area was busy, but not super crowded. There is seating both downstairs and upstairs in Quincy Market, but there's not a lot. There are benches outside too, so I recommend that if the weather is nice. The food spots are inside and the outdoor parts have vendors selling a variety of goods (jewelry, bags, trinkets, etc.). Most food vendors take card, but I'm not sure of the others. Ther is an ATM machine inside, though, if you need cash. P.S. They have restrooms here, too. But it's confusing to navigate to them. There's a sign with information on this under the rotunda, so I recommend reading that before trying to find it. read more

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What a great place to be that has everything. Lots of lights as well very festive . With the holidays upon us what a great wonderful vibe . Parking is definitely difficult however plenty of garages near . read more

i find this place to be better than the boston public market to be honest! a long hall connected to the quincy market with hustling and bustling of different food vendors and touristy items! read more

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