Self-Guided "The North End Pizza, Cannoli and Picnic" Tour Discount Tickets

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location pin icon North End, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
location pin icon Boston
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Overview

You will go to the best local pizza and cannoli spots, stop by authentic Italian shops and you’ll even get a chance to have a picnic in the Prado to eat the tasty treats you picked up while hearing the story of Prince Pasta. Go at your own pace and schedule, the tour is a smart phone navigated tour on the WalknTours app, meaning you can go anytime. Don’t miss out on our local food and history tour experience that will take you to the most authentic spots in the North End. Along the way you'll hear the history of the North End, the story of its immigrants, Pizza, Cannoli’s and more. Take note: Most shops are open longer hours, but Galleria Umberto is ONLY open for Lunch, from 10:30 to 2:30, and they close often. Please check their schedule. You don’t want to miss this local experience. It starts at Galleria Umberto.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Opened in 1965 by Italian Immigrant Paul Umberto this place is a go to spot for a slice of Sicilian style pizza. If you hang around long enough, you are sure to hear the locals gather chatting in Italian.Only open for lunch, 10:30 to 2:30, please plan.

End Point

End point

In this shop you’ll find local Italian staples including coffee, olives, cured meats, cheeses and pasta, just to name a few items. The shop was started 50 years ago by an Italian mother that wanted to feed her baby food from her homeland. And today it’s still going strong.

Language Offered

English-AUDIO

Itinerary

1. Polcari’s Coffee
Best coffee in Boston! In 1932 Anthony Polcari opened Polcari’s Coffee, which still stands nearly 100 years later. Today they are known for rare spices, tea and of course, primo rare coffee. My personal favorite is the Hawaiian Kona.
Duration: 3 mins
2. Jerusalem Place
In 1900 one third of the North End was of Jewish decent and more than 50 synagogues were in Boston. A dozen of those were right here in the North End. Today Boston is the second most Jewish city in the US.
Duration: 3 mins
3. Bova's Bakery
Best Cannoli in Boston! Loved by the Locals. When the Italian Immigrant Antonio Bova opened Bova’s in 1926 he had no customers, and he was close to losing it all. So, he rolled up his sleeves and said “Antonio, it’s time to make your American dream come true.” He grabbed his hot bread and went to every door in the North End. He introduced himself, handed out samples and worked hard. Today Bova’s is a staple for Bostonian’s near and far.
Duration: 3 mins
4. Parziale's Bakery
One of the best Sicilian slices. Around $2 a slice. Now it’s hard to imagine, but in 1900 there was no Pizza in Boston. Parziale’s changed that. It was here in 1907 the first slice of Pizza was served in the North East. Now that’s revolutionary!
Duration: 3 mins
5. Regina Pizzeria
Regina serves up classic Napolitano Pizza, the thin crust circle pie style popular around the world. What Regina’s is well known for is there is their brick pizza oven that was originally built in 1888 and back then it was fired by burning coal. And it's rated one of the best in the USA. Got to try a slice!
Duration: 3 mins
6. Caffe Lil Italy
Serves up fresh made Cannoli's and traditional espresso. Great spot for a bite and a coffee.
Duration: 3 mins
7. Old North Church & Historic Site
The Old North is known for Its famous Lantern hanging hero Robert Newman who climbed the high belfry and hung up two lanterns to let Paul Revere know the British were coming.
8. Paul Revere Mall
We will stop here for a picnic lunch. Take what you bought, unpack it and enjoy a lunch in one of the most beautiful parks in the North East, and a local hang. And while you do you will hear a story of Prince Pasta and how the founders came from Italy and arrived in Boston to start Prince Pasta. It's an immigrants tale and the American dream.
Duration: 10 mins
9. Cantina Italiana
A perfect spot for dinner, and it has one of the best lasagna al forno's you'll ever eat.
10. St. Leonard Church
The Saint Leonard Church first opened its basement to services in 1891, then serving nearly 20,000 parishioners. Today it’s known for its peace gardens and as a staple of local life.
11. North Square
We will walk by one of the oldest squares in the USA, and the filming location of Disney's Enchanted.
12. The Paul Revere House
One of the most visited sites in Boston. Built in 1680 it’s the oldest building in downtown Boston. It was once home to you guessed it, midnight riding Paul Revere.

Inclusion

Smart phone navigated tour "The North End Pizza, Cannoli and Picnic Tour" on the WalknTours app.

Virtual remote tour you can take after taking the in person tour

Exclusion

No in person guide, this is a smart phone navigated tour on the WalknTours app

No food is included

Cancellation Policy

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by WalknTours

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