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    Salem Food Tours

    5.0 (34 reviews)

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    The best cheese and simple bite! Still dreaming about it
    Liz B.

    KAREN IS THE ABSOLUTE BEST! We were the only people that signed up but she kept our tour. It was such a wonderful way to experience Salem, Ma so informative but also so yummy! This is a must when you come to town!

    Mythtery B.

    My daughter lives in MA and is getting married. Her MOH set up a Salem Bachelorette Day!!! I had no clue 'food tours' was even a thing, so held no expectations. I had never been to MA before, let alone Salem. I can't say "Wow" or "OMG" enough to explain this tour. Karen is extremely personable, engaging, efficient, and proficient at cat wrangling! Her immense wealth of knowledge is mind boggling. She customizes your tour depending on the theme, and people attending. Her attention to detail is on point. And her enthusiasm, especially regarding Salem, is infectious!!! We had a member who has a not so common allergy. Though Karen doesn't (or didn't for our group) disclose where the stops will be prior to the tour, she did speak confidentially with our group member before the trip to go over what kind of stops we'd be making, what kind of foods we'd be tasting, and what substitutions would be needed for this member. The stops themselves were amazing. We not only got to taste some great samples, but also received history of the products, ingredients, owners, etc. We were treated to several "thank you" stops (businesses that gave a discount when you mentioned you found them because of the tour). My only sad from the day was not being able to buy certain items due to the complexity of traveling home with them *sigh*. I cannot recommend this tour enough! It's a definite 'must do' on a Salem visit. Especially for other out-of-state visitors like me!! Karen even takes pics of the group throughout the tour, then emailed them to us, so we have those memories to share with others. Thank you Karen for such an amazing time, and making my daughter feel as special as she truly is!!!

    A tasting from The Cheese Shop
    Ash L.

    I had planned a girls trip to Salem with 8 friends for this past weekend. We did the afternoon stroll with Karen and it was hands down our favorite thing we did all weekend. It was a very authentic local look at the town of Salem. We learned so much and got to go into so many places we would have overlooked otherwise. Karen is extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and a real foodie at heart. The local vendors were welcoming and the food they had was even better then I imagined. Karen took photos throughout the course of the tour so we could focus on being engaged with what we were learning and trying. The photos came out beautiful and added a lovely extra layer to the expierence. I highly recommend doing this food tour.

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    Great afternoon stroll; Karen was a great tour guide. I would highly recommend. It was something different and available year round.

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    Karen is lovely, knows her stuff and is passionate about her community, its history and its small businesses.

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    Off The Eaten Path

    Off The Eaten Path

    4.9
    (77 reviews)
    22.1 km

    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.

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    Off The Eaten Path
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    Boston's Politically Incorrect North End Food Tour

    Boston's Politically Incorrect North End Food Tour

    4.7
    (185 reviews)
    22.1 km

    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/

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    The crew with Anthony
    The crew with Anthony
    Anthony: actively talking trash throughout the tour, and I loved it! Most people have him the finger when we walked by
    Anthony: actively talking trash throughout the tour, and I loved it! Most people have him the finger when we walked by
    Italian sub from Monica's w/Peroni - great combo!

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    Italian sub from Monica's w/Peroni - great combo!
    Hocus Pocus Tours

    Hocus Pocus Tours

    4.9
    (204 reviews)
    0.5 km

    I found Hocus Pocus Tours while seeking things to do in Salem on Yelp and TripAdvisor. Fellow…read moreYelpers' rave reviews did not disappoint! In messaging Hocus Pocus Tours with a couple questions about the tour and travel to and from Salem, the owner Susan replied immediately and suggested that I call her. This led to a one hour phone conversation where Susan was so gracious with her time, knowledge, and suggestions, not just about how to make the most of the tour, but how to appreciate a day in Salem. I can see why those who had the opportunity to take the in-person tour with Susan really enjoyed it. Covid changed the business model and Hocus Pocus now offers a self-guided tour by purchasing one of two tour apps. I opted for the $19.99 grand tour and it was well worth it. It has 37 points of interest. The app is user friendly and well designed. It provides a map of all stops, tracks where you are, and guides you to the next stop that you select on the tour. When you get to your stop, you can confirm you're at the right spot by comparing a photo of the site with what you see. Then you click on a 2-3 minute audio recording that provides a great snapshot of the significance of the site. As Susan had pointed out to me, there is much more to Salem than the historic witchcraft trials. It includes author Nathaniel Hawthorne's The House of Seven Gables, America's oldest candy company, and other interesting sites. Of everything I visited, I experienced a very deep emotional connection with the 1692 Witchcraft Memorial with 20 stones dedicated to each of the victims of the witchcraft trial. The tour includes brief descriptions of some of the victims including those written about in Arthur Miller's The Crucible. If you plan to visit Salem, I highly recommend this tour. All sites can be visited on the outside and some on the inside at no charge. Some sites, such as The House of Seven Gables, charge separate admission fees. If you want to travel to Salem and don't have a car, the ferry from Boston offers a nice, scenic, and entertaining 50 minute ride. The commuter trains run more frequently and can come in handy if the ferry schedule coming or going doesn't meet your needs. There are plenty of good places to dine at to break up the tour. We had lunch at FINZ and really enjoyed it (I'll post separately about that).

    This was legit SO much fun! The name Hocus Pocus kinda throws you off because you may be thinking…read moreabout the movie, but this tour really is amazing. Start off with the tour guides, extremely friendly and beyond knowledgeable. They really know their history for Salem. The tour itself was a few hours and you walk to all of the sites in Salem with historical significance. There is so much to learn from Salem. So much history and heartbreak. It really is eye opening to hear the stories oof the witch trials and how the witch trials began and who all was wrongly persecuted. The tour guides were so nice and explained everything with such great details. This tour was definitely the highlight of our trip in Salem. I highly highly recommend Hocus Pocus Tours, I learned so much regarding Salem, the witch trials, the history behind the two, and a little bit of Hocus Pocus and Bewitched. So much fun!

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    Bix's House
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    Allison's House
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