Sweet & Savory South End Neighborhood Food Tour
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Sweet & Savory South End Neighborhood Food Tour
By Bites of Boston Food Tours
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Boston's South End is known for its food scene, but first-time visitors may have a hard time finding the neighborhood's best local eateries. Experience some of the premier cuisine in the South End with this guided walking tour, where you can sample local favorites—from pasta to cupcakes—in just a few hours. With several different stops, and all tastings included, this tour is a near-perfect way to experience Boston's cuisine.
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$95.00
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$95.00
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Ages 12-99, max of 8 per group
Duration:3h
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Ticket type:Mobile
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Highlights
- Food fanatics sample some tasty cuisine in Boston's South End on this tour
- Learn about Boston history as you explore with your guide's live commentary
- Sample international and local favorites, from cheese and sweets to cookies
- Get a great value, with food tastings and a guide to lead the way included
- 3-3.5 hour guided walking tour
- All food tastings from local eateries
- A hearty helping of history, architecture and local culture
- Food, Facts and Fun!
- All fees and taxes
- Entry/Admission - South End
What's not included- Gratuity for your tour guide is not included in your ticket price. If you have a great time and wish to consider, gratuities are graciously accepted at the conclusion of the tour.
- Parking is available at multiple parking lots in the South End. Confirmation will include 2 recommended parking options that range from $2.5/hour to $15 per day. Additionally, on street, metered parking is free on Sundays.
- Departure details
- Orinoco: A Latin Kitchen, 477 Shawmut Ave, Boston, MA 02118, USA
Return details- Returns to original departure point
- Wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6311P2- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Tours run rain or shine - we have fun in all types of weather, so please come prepared for the forecast!
- This experience is not recommended for participants under 12 years of age
- This experience is not appropriate to attend with toddler or infants and strollers are not permitted on any of our tours
- All participants must have a ticket and advance ticket purchase is required.
- Please Note: Departure location varies by travel date. Exact meeting location provided with confirmation.
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
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- Sweet & Savory South End Neighborhood Food Tour is hosted by Bites of Boston Food Tours. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Bites of Boston Food Tours on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Sweet & Savory South End Neighborhood Food Tour on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6311P2
Itinerary
- You'll start atOrinoco: A Latin Kitchen477 Shawmut Ave, Boston, MA 02118, USASee address & details
- 1South EndStop: 3 hours - Admission includedExplore one of Boston's most hip and historic neighborhoods while noshing on delicious local food specialties!Read more
- You'll return to the starting point
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kyt2013
00great intro to the area
Great way to start out our weekend in Boston! The tour introduced us to the downtown area (& some of its food-relat…
vickiv937
00Plenty of food and facts
The food stop were very good and our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the Boston food history. It was an enj…
cathyhub
00Fantastic private tour -- one of the best ever
We did a private tour of the South End as a birthday celebration with Laurel as our guide. The evening with Laurel…
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00Best Food Tour
We do food tours whenever we travel to new cities...great way to be introduced to the local cuisine and history. …
courtneylund
00So much fun!
Had a great time. Loved the food. Learned about Boston. Plenty of food for lunch and it was delicious. Highly recco…
Nathanael L
00Classic food and lots of fun!
Had a great time on this tour, even during covid times! It was not only a great opportunity to taste the best versi…
Richistory1
00Delicious way to trek through Boston
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00Wonderful, informative review of Boston's Chinatown
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amervine25
00Amazing tour!
Nicole was an awesome guide! I had such a good time on the tour and the food couldn’t have been better!
Notkidding335
00Classic Boston - Great Tour and Tour Guide
Bites of Boston Classic Food Tour is great. We started at the Beantown Pub for baked beans and brown bread, went to…
Heidi P
00Did 3 Tours; All Were Great!
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00Great fun and food tour in Boston!
My family and I went on the Classic Bites of Boston tour in August 2019 and we had a great time. Alyssa and Hannah,…
817josha
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Sherri B
Portland, OR14 contributions
Oct 2021
I did the Sweet and Savory South End tour and Laurel was the guide. She was a fabulous guide and took the time to connect with all the guests, while staying focused on the details of the food and restaurateurs. As well as providing a really rich context for the South End – both in the older history of Boston and how it has evolved to what it is today. We definitely took time to admire and learn about the beautiful architecture that is so prevalent in the area.
The tour has bite sized portions (or slightly larger), so do not expect to get totally full. All the selections were delicious and quality.
And being gluten free, I was offered some quality alternatives – like a beautiful meringue instead of a flour pastry. So I don’t feel like I missed out on anything.
The food was excellent, the South End is very interesting, and most importantly, Laurel really brought the experience together by being such an attentive and enthusiastic guide.
The tour has bite sized portions (or slightly larger), so do not expect to get totally full. All the selections were delicious and quality.
And being gluten free, I was offered some quality alternatives – like a beautiful meringue instead of a flour pastry. So I don’t feel like I missed out on anything.
The food was excellent, the South End is very interesting, and most importantly, Laurel really brought the experience together by being such an attentive and enthusiastic guide.
Written May 2, 2022
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bitesofboston
Hi Sherri, thank you so much for this glowing review of our South End tour experience, and of Laurel! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your time and tastings with us and appreciate you taking the time to share!
Written June 9, 2022
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Brittany B
2 contributions
Jun 2021 • Couples
I have been on many food tours in my life and this is one of the best I’ve ever had the luxury of experiencing. The portions were massive and everything was beyond tasty. The best part was how accommodating the company was when we were running late. They told us the best place to park and helped us catch up with the group in record time. The combination of food choices was eclectic and you will enjoy so many yummy bites! I would definitely recommend and use this company again!!
Written June 27, 2021
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bitesofboston
Hi Brittany, happy to help and we are so glad you were able to catch up and enjoy the tour! Thank you for coming and for the wonderful words - much appreciated. We certainly hope to see you both again soon - Happy Summer!
Written June 30, 2021
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zpaksux
San Diego, CA101 contributions
Nov 2020 • Couples
Alyssa was an excellent tour guide! Engaging and authentically friendly as seen by how she interacted not only with the tour group but with other people not in the tour group.
The amount of food versus the price exceeded my expectations. I thought I would not be satiated, but actually I had to skip dinner because the food portions were filling.
Also, the food choices were a nice round of types in regards to ethnicity and sweet versus savory.
I would never have tried out South Boston if it were not for this tour.
The amount of food versus the price exceeded my expectations. I thought I would not be satiated, but actually I had to skip dinner because the food portions were filling.
Also, the food choices were a nice round of types in regards to ethnicity and sweet versus savory.
I would never have tried out South Boston if it were not for this tour.
Written November 9, 2020
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Susan D
Lowell, MA46 contributions
Nov 2021
Fantastic tour that exceeded our expectations. Katie was our guide. We agreed that she was perfect for the job - knowledgeable and fun. We did the Sweet and Savory South End. Food was excellent - we came away full. Learned much about the history of the South End. While we are all from north of Boston, we didn't know much about the South End. It is really quite an exceptional neighborhood and so lovely with its parks and brick sidewalks. The brick townhomes are stunning and it has such a sense of history/community combined. Definite feeling of stepping back into a grand period in Boston's history.
Also a treat to discover new restaurants and help small business owners by patronizing and spreading the word about their delicious culinary delights.
Looking forward to doing another one in the spring!!
Loved it!
Also a treat to discover new restaurants and help small business owners by patronizing and spreading the word about their delicious culinary delights.
Looking forward to doing another one in the spring!!
Loved it!
Written December 5, 2021
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Pamela H
1 contribution
Aug 2022
It was nice to taste different flavors as well as some familiar flavors. Each stop was described in detail and all the establishments were welcoming and clean! Tour guides were great! Went away FULL and canceled dinner reservations! THANKS for a great food tour. (FYI - I have been on over five food tours and I would rate this one Excellent!)
Written August 20, 2022
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bitesofboston
Thank you! We are thrilled to hear our food tour stands out as one of your favorites so far - thank you for joining us in the South End!
Written August 25, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Samantha G
San Diego, CA191 contributions
Oct 2019
I took the Sweet and Savory South End tour this past week while in Boston for a wedding. First of all, the South End is a gem; absolutely gorgeous Victorian row houses, with lush gardens. Walking around the neighborhood was probably my favorite part. Also got a nice history lesson of the area as well. Food was very good, but I felt like the amount of food didn't match the price of the tour. I have been on several other food tours before in other cities, and left stuffed. With this tour, I wasn't hungry, but I also wasn't very satisfied either. However, despite the small portions, they were delicious! The Cambodian spring roll from the Elephant Walk was to die for! And washed down with a Cambodian mule, it was my favorite bite of the whole tour. Also got a cookie, cupcake, Venezuelan appetizers, cheese, and pizza with a spoon of sorbet. The sorbet was probably my least favorite item. Hannah the tour guide was very pleasant, and provided great information. She did a great job of keeping the tour on track and packed it full of history and stories of the various places we visited.
Written October 7, 2019
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Holly D
3 contributions
Sep 2019
Hannah was a wonderful tour guide. She was very knowledgeable about the neighborhoods, history, architecture and food. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed the food, beverages, as well as the hospitality of the places we visited.
Written September 21, 2019
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Dana H
Boston, MA10 contributions
We are local to Boston and had such a fun time. We got to explore new restaurants and learned a lot of cool facts about the chefs, restaurants and the neighborhood. Erica, our tour guide, was awesome and I would recommend it to anyone.
Written July 27, 2019
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markrsmith83
Hamilton, NJ85 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
My wife and I took this tour on a lovely Saturday afternoon in good weather.
The tour took us to six restaurants and all around the neighborhood. Each of the food selections was delicious. I think the best was at the Venezuelan restaurant - the bacon-wrapped fig dish.
The guide was excellent, and knew a lot about the neighborhood and the food. We were treated to the only historic wood house left in Boston, and a number of other sites. She also explained the history of the neighborhood over the years.
I strongly recommend this tour.
The tour took us to six restaurants and all around the neighborhood. Each of the food selections was delicious. I think the best was at the Venezuelan restaurant - the bacon-wrapped fig dish.
The guide was excellent, and knew a lot about the neighborhood and the food. We were treated to the only historic wood house left in Boston, and a number of other sites. She also explained the history of the neighborhood over the years.
I strongly recommend this tour.
Written April 13, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Madeline
Boston, MA37 contributions
Apr 2019 • Business
We took a group of about 18 co-ops for the Sweet & Savory tour in the South End. Alyssa, our group coordinator, was fantastic with helping to plan a custom tour to fit within our budget and give us great variety while also accommodating for dietary restrictions. Laurie was our guide and she was so knowledgeable and friendly. We would definitely do this event again for a future group!
Written April 11, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
rccnh
Hampton, NH79 contributions
Is there parking available?
bitesofboston
Boston, MA2 contributions
Hi, yes, there are parking lots in the neighborhood and we include 2 nearby options for parking in our confirmation email. Thanks!
Jennifer s
3 contributions
How many miles is the tour in total?
bitesofboston
Boston, MA2 contributions
Hi - our South End tour covers 1.2 miles of flat walking in total over the course of 3 hours. Thanks!
Judi S
Medway, MA2 contributions
re any of your tours vegetarian?
Madeline
Boston, MA37 contributions
When we brought a group on the south end tour, they were very accommodating for any dietary restrictions, and they just ask for advance notice to arrange everything with the restaurants (ex. veggie burger sliders at the South End Buttery).
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