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

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

By WalknTours

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1h 10m
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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 storey 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 storey 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.

Activity location

Polcari’s Coffee
- 105 Salem Street
- 02113, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

Galleria Umberto
- 289 Hanover Street
- 02113, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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Self-Guided "The North End Pizza, Cannoli and Picnic" Tour in English

1h 10m
Opening hours: Fri 0:00-23:30
English

Travellers

Language options: English

Price details

S$6.98 x 1 AdultS$6.98

Total

What's included, what's not

Virtual remote tour you can take after taking the in person tour
Smart phone navigated tour "The North End Pizza, Cannoli and Picnic Tour" on the WalknTours app.
No in person guide, this is a smart phone navigated tour on the WalknTours app
No food is included

Know before you book

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transport options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

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 favourite is the Hawaiian Kona.

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.

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.

Parziale's Bakery

3m
Admission ticket not included

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!

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!

Caffe Lil Italy

Serves up fresh made Cannoli's and traditional espresso. Great spot for a bite and a coffee.

Old North Church & Historic Site (Pass by)

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.

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 storey 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.

Cantina Italiana (Pass by)

A perfect spot for dinner, and it has one of the best lasagne al forno's you'll ever eat.

St. Leonard Church (Pass by)

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.

North Square (Pass by)

We will walk by one of the oldest squares in the USA, and the filming location of Disney's Enchanted.

The Paul Revere House (Pass by)

One of the most visited sites in Boston. Built in 1680 it’s the oldest building in city centre Boston. It was once home to you guessed it, midnight riding Paul Revere.

Location

Activity location

Polcari’s Coffee
- 105 Salem Street
- 02113, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

Galleria Umberto
- 289 Hanover Street
- 02113, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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