The North End: Boston's Immigration Gateway

Explore Boston’s oldest neighborhood and discover the charm of this unique, compact city space

by Boston By Foot· Boston, MA
From$19
Group sizeMaximum 15 people per guide

What to Expect

Explore Boston’s oldest neighborhood, the North End, with our knowledgeable guide.

Discover the charm of this unique, compact city space that has been home to immigrants for 400 years.

Learn what brought waves of people from Ireland, Eastern Europe, and Italy to the North End; the difficulties they faced when they arrived; and how they made a difference in their new home!

This tour begins at the waterfront and weaves through Boston’s famous ‘crooked and narrow’ streets. It will end in the heart of the North End, the perfect spot to enjoy an Italian treat after the tour!

Includes

Guided 90 minute outdoor tour exploring Boston's immigration history
0.88 mile tour at a moderate pace, stopping at various sites along the tour
On select dates this tour is offered in Italian
Tour in English

Duration

90 minutes

Address

Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park, intersection of Richmond St. and Atlantic Ave.

Pricing

Member · Individual & Family Memberships: Select the number of members you want to redeem your code forFree
Member with Member Add On Experience · Admits member to both tour and to an Add on experience after the tourFree
Adult · Ages 13+$18.82
Child · Ages 6-12$10.50
Child under 6Free

Prices are typical; see the booking calendar for live availability and rates.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 0.5 hours before the start time.

Operated by

Boston By Foot

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