Top Massachusetts Food & Drink

Walking the cobblestone streets of the most popular neighborhood North End is a must, but don’t waste time looking for the ideal place to eat. Join other passionate foodies to snack your way through the neighborhood. Your guide directs you to a hidden, a generations-old bakery, an authentic Italian salumeria, and a family run pastry shop. Visit the Old North Church (or equivalent alternative) and maybe even get a chance to talk with the neighborhood’s best bakers. Pizza, pastries, and other delights round out your experience.

Discover the best of Boston’s hops and history on a pub crawl. Offered at three separate times, you can easily find start at a time that fits with your schedule. Select the Happy Hour tour and enjoy four draught beers or ciders. Or choose the Dry Run option and purchase drinks as you please. Either way, visit some of the city’s top pubs with your guide while passing iconic historical sites.

Boston is famous for its donuts and has numerous artisanal donut stores, some hidden away from its tourist areas. Instead of hunting them down independently, let a guide lead you there and introduce you to some top donut varieties, enabling you to try flavors and gain insight into the local donut scene you might otherwise miss. Between tastings, browse a market, eat a delicious bakery treat and explore historical neighborhoods such as North End before one final, scrumptious donut sampling.

Combine two attractions Boston has to offer—delicious food and rich history—on this tour that starts in the popular North End and continues along the Freedom Trail. Snack your way through this historic Italian neighborhood, trying fresh bread at a hidden bakery and enjoying an Italian salumeria. Once fortified, walk the Freedom Trail to discover the rich history of the American Revolution and experience the modern city Boston is now.

Explore the best that Boston has to offer on this hop-on hop-off tour of the city. See Boston’s top attractions—like the USS ‘Constitution’ and the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum, to name a few—on the loop. Enjoy discounted admission to attractions like the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum with the purchase of your tour.

Hop into a duck boat—renovated World War II amphibious vehicle—for a comprehensive tour of Boston. Pass Boston Common, Quincy Market, and the Celtics' home turf at TD Garden. Then splashdown into the Charles River for a view of the city by boat. Learn all about Boston's history and landmarks as you go.

Enjoy some of the best pizza in Boston on this walking food tour. Stroll through the city’s oldest neighborhoods, including, appropriately, Little Italy on the North End. Walk along the Freedom Trail that leads to 16 historically significant sites, like Paul Revere House, Old North Church, and the USS ‘Constitution,’ to name a few. Visit some of Boston's best pizzerias and enjoy a slice at each. It’s a fun and flavorful way to get to know Boston.

Enjoy a gourmet brunch on this scenic cruise of the Boston Harbor. Set sail aboard the Northern Lights at Rowes Wharf and settle in for a buffet filled with eggs, bacon, fresh fruit, and more. View popular Boston highlights such as Bunker Hill Monument, the USS Constitution, Old North Church, and Sea Castle Island. This brunch cruise offers a great overview of Boston and a lovely morning on the water.

Try a unique alternative to a typical night out in downtown Boston on an exciting dinner cruise along the city’s waterfront. This expedition on Boston Harbor features an all-you-can-eat buffet meal with live entertainment and dancing. Watch the sunset, then take a stroll under the stars and enjoy the view of the illuminated Boston skyline at night or head to the dance floor for music and fun inside the ship’s nightclub. Bring that special someone or a whole group of friends for a night to remember.

Boston is heaven for seafood lovers thanks to iconic dishes such as lobster roll and clam chowder. On this walking tour, dive into the city's seafood delights punctuated with peeks at its colonial and revolutionary history on route—all without getting sidetracked and with a guide for foodie insights and tips. Enjoy lobster roll and chowder at two traditional eateries, see Freedom Trail sites, roam the harborfront and finish with a cannoli in the 'Little Italy' that is North End.

Learn about Boston’s revolutionary history on a walking tour that emphasizes good storytelling. Enjoy personalized attention from your guide in your small group as you walk a curated route that includes the Freedom Trail. Visit well-known sites as well as more local places and develop an understanding of modern Boston along with its history.

Pair your Boston sightseeing with a frothy brew or two on this combination history tour and tavern crawl. Meet your guide in the afternoon, and set off with just a small group for company. You’ll wander along the city’s Freedom Trail, and will see 10 key Boston attractions—all while your guide shares the stories and history behind the sights. As you go, stop for refreshing beers in several centuries-old taverns.

Explore Boston on foot with this small group (or private) walking tour. See highlights like Boston Harbor, Custom House Tower, Faneuil Hall, and Quincy Market. Learn the true story behind the Boston Massacre, and if you’re lucky, get a glimpse of government in action at the Massachusetts State House. See Beacon Hill, the Freedom Trail, and the lovely Boston Public Garden. Rest your legs and enjoy time with your local guide.

Seeing the best of Boston doesn’t get any easier, or more economical, than with Go City's Boston All-Inclusive Pass. This flexible sightseeing pass allows visitors to pick and choose from a wide variety of Boston’s top attractions, over 40 in all, at any pace desired over the course of one, two, three, five, or seven consecutive days. Enjoy immediate entry to attractions. Simply save the pass (available as your 'ticket' after purchase) on your mobile device and go. No voucher redemption is required.

Experience the culinary and historical delights of Boston on this walking tour. Join a local guide as they lead you through some of the city's most iconic and historic sites, such as Independence Wharf, Boston Harbour, Quincy Market, Faneuil Hall, and the Rose Kennedy Greenway. As you stroll you can indulge in some of Boston's most renowned seafood fare. From succulent lobster rolls to rich and creamy clam chowder, you'll have the opportunity to sample a variety of regional dishes made from responsibly sourced, locally grown ingredients. Highlights + Tuck into a seriously tasty and unbelievably fresh lobster roll. + Chow down on some hearty clam chowder, a New England classic. + Join a local guide to explore the charming buildings and streets of Boston’s most historic neighborhoods. + Personalized attention on small-group tour (or private) for just 12 people + This tour is carbon neutral, operated by a B Corp certified company committed to using travel as a force for good

Eat your way through Boston’s North End and learn about its history with this small-group tour. Explore the neighborhood’s Italian heritage in the company of a guide and stroll through the area’s scenic streets. Enjoy a local lunch at a North End eatery and hear stories about the neighborhood’s past.

Try a unique alternative to a typical night out in downtown Boston with an exciting dinner cruise along the city’s waterfront. This 2-hour expedition on Boston Harbor features a three-course meal with live entertainment and dancing. Watch the sun set, then take a stroll under the stars and enjoy the view of the illuminated Boston skyline at night or head to the dance floor for music and fun in the ship’s nightclub. Bring that special someone or a whole group of friends for a night to remember.

Learn how to prepare a range of classic Italian dishes, from ravioli and tortellini to tiramisu and beyond—and receive hands-on guidance from your chef instructor—during this immersive cooking class. Upon arrival, grab your apron, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to cook: with your instructor’s guidance, you’ll make a number of different delicacies. At the end of the class, sit down to enjoy the meal you created, plus light snacks and wine.

An excellent choice for first-time visitors to Martha’s Vineyard, this tour is led by a third-generation local and offers a good overview of the island. Listen as your host shares stories and history and even passes around items such as shells and wool for you to see and feel. There’s time for photos, shopping, and snacks along the way.

From clam chowder and Boston baked beans to lobster roll and Boston cream pie, food is as big a part of Boston’s heritage as universities and tea parties. Dive deep into the city’s food culture on this mouthwatering small-group tour led by a local foodie guide. You’ll sample at least eight tastings, enough to make up a full lunch, as you visit markets, historic restaurants, and family-run favorites.

Enjoy Boston from the water while dining on a delicious buffet lunch on this cruise. See an array of top landmarks including Bunker Hill, the World Trade Center, and the site of the 1773 Boston Tea Party. After lunch, head up to the top deck—the largest outdoor patio deck in town.

History, haunts, and hops: that’s what you can expect during this guided walking tour of Boston’s pubs. If the stories are true, then you’ll visit watering holes where ghosts and ghouls roam. Boston’s bloody history is no tall tale: you’ll pass by sites like the King’s Chapel cemetery and Granary Burying Ground to learn about those who died fighting for American independence. This pub crawl is an intoxicatingly good time for history buffs desiring an alternative walking tour.

Experience true local wines with a tasting at Plymouth Bay Winery, where talented vintners and chefs create wines, wine jellies and wine sauces from fruits that are native to the northeastern United States. Sample the entire collection of wines, and learn about using the jellies and sauces in your home cooking. Finish the tasting with an etched, commemorative glass from this unique winery in ‘America’s Hometown,’ just a stone’s throw away from historic Plymouth Rock.