South End Food Tasting and Walking Tour in Boston
About this experience
Taste your way through Boston's historic South End neighborhood on this delicious and informative walking food tour.
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It was great. Learned a lot about the South End while having tasty samples at 6 different restaurants. Our guide,Katie was great. We were stuffed by the end of the tour. Our son gave this to us for a gift-great gift idea!!
What's Included
- Tour has been featured on WCVB Channel 5's Chronicle and is a top ranking tour on TripAdvisor and Yelp
- Your fun, knowledgeable tour guide will provide historical, architectural and cultural information about the South End neighborhood throughout the tour
- Visit 6 local eateries and enjoy both sweet and savory food tastings from these beloved neighborhood spots!
What happens on the day
Explore and experience Boston in a truly unique way and enjoy local food favorites along the way! By combining the best of sightseeing with local food tastings, a perfect recipe for a fun adventure in the culinary scene of Boston's historic South End neighborhood.
Explore as you stroll through the neighborhood, view some of South End's beautifully-planned Victorian bow-front row houses and communities, hear about the area's cultural development and enjoy listening to historical and fun facts about South End's famous landmarks and residents.
Your guide will lead you to 6 South End eateries, including restaurants, cafes, bakeries, and specialty food markets, where you will sample local favorites. You will learn about the history of the establishments and hear fun and interesting stories about the proprietors.
Tasting locations visited on this Boston South End Food Tour may include (and are subject to change):
- French-Cambodian restaurant with a bi-cultural menu
- Latin kitchen with Venezuelan influence
- Specialty wine and cheese shop highlighting local makers
- A popular neighborhood bakery with mouth-watering treats
- Roman Trattoria with delectable homemade pasta dishes
- Southern-inspired spot offering spicy Cajun seafood and Creole fare
- Local pizza favorite with unique pies and house-made ice creams
- Lebanese-Armenian eatery with a fast-casual concept and open kitchen
Location
Locations shown shouldn't be used for route planning
Availability
When Do I Choose A Date?
Either yourself or the lucky recipient can make a booking and select dates once you are in receipt of the voucher. You’ll register the voucher, follow the booking instructions, and your experience with us begins!
March - December:
Wednesdays through Saturdays: 2:00 PM
Important Details
Essential Information
- Gratuity for your guide is not included, but greatly appreciated if you enjoy the tour
- Participants will be required to walk approximately 1.5 miles at a leisurely pace over the course of the tour
- This tour is not recommended for children under 12 years of age
- It is recommended to bring a bottle of water
- Substitutions can be provided with advance notice for vegetarians, nut allergies, shellfish allergies, and those who do not drink alcohol (please notify Virgin Gifts at the time of booking)
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FAQs
What should I bring with me on the day of the experience?
It is recommended to bring a bottle of water, rain gear (a rain jacket and/or an umbrella are a good idea in cases of inclement weather), and your camera (the South End has beautiful parks, scenery and architecture that make for great photo opps).
Can children participate in the tour?
Children may participate in the tour, however, parents should assess whether a 3-hour walking food tour is appropriate for their own children. As a general guideline, this tour is not recommended for children under 12 years of age.
How much food is served on the tour?
The tour includes 6 food tastings, which is enough for most participants to replace a meal.
Are beverages included?
What if it rains?
What if I have a dietary restriction or food allergy?
Please be sure to let Virgin Experience Gifts know if anyone in your party has a dietary restriction or food allergy at the time of booking. Substitutions can be provided with advance notice for vegetarians, nut allergies, shellfish allergies, and those who do not drink alcohol.
Is the tour wheelchair and baby stroller accessible?
Strollers are not allowed on this tour. The experience provider can accommodate guests in wheelchairs with advance notice.
Where does the tour begin and end?
The exact meeting location will be provided at time of booking. The end of the tour is approximately a 5-10 minute walk from the starting location.
Is parking available near the starting location of the tour?
Are restrooms available during the tour?
How much walking is involved? What is the walking pace like?
Do we just walk around and sample food?
Are cameras allowed on the tour?
I live in or around Boston - is this tour for me?
Can I make purchases during the tour?
Does the tour guide accept gratuities? Are they included in the ticket price?
Returns, Exchanges & Cancellations
Returns
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be returned hassle-free within 14 days. All refunds will be made to the original purchaser.
Exchanges
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be exchanged for anything else in our marketplace at any time. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs more, you'll simply have to pay the difference. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs less, you'll have a credit towards your next booking with Virgin Gifts.
Cancellation Policy
Once you have scheduled a date and have received a booking confirmation, all bookings are final and no rescheduling or cancellations will be allowed.
Customer Reviews
It was great. Learned a lot about the South End while having tasty samples at 6 different restaurants. Our guide,Katie was great. We were stuffed by the end of the tour. Our son gave this to us for a gift-great gift idea!!
Response from Virgin Gifts
The tour was wonderful. The tour guide was very engaging and knowledgeable of the Southend. The food along the way was delicious. I would highly recommend this experience
Response from Virgin Gifts
Hello Paul, It is not everyday you get to experience a city in a different light! I am thrilled to know that your guide was able to showcase the city in a whole new way! The delicious food truly seems to be the bonus factor for this tour! Consider this recommendation received! Thanks for such an awesome review and hopefully we can get you out on more tours soon! Best, Brooke
Loved it.
Response from Virgin Gifts
Hello Edward, When you loved this tour there is really nothing more that needs to be said. Thanks for such a great review! Best, Brooke
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