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The city of Lowell has seen an incredible revitalization in the last decade. The home of the country's first CVS, Market Basket, and co-ed public school, Lowell is a unique city. It was once home to 40 mills; most have been re-purposed into museums, art spaces, and residences. Join us on a special tour of Mill No. 5, a historic textile mill built...

Join us for a walking food tasting and cultural tour in Boston’s South End neighborhood. The rich history and renowned food scene found in Boston’s South End provide the perfect ingredients for a fun and memorable experience in one of Boston’s most vibrant and tasty neighborhoods! During this delicious walk, you will: Stroll the...

The Fenway neighborhood food scene has exploded in the past couple of years. It's no longer just a destination for Red Sox games. There's true culinary talent in our midst. On this exciting Food Tour, we will visit a variety of iconic restaurants nearby and around Fenway Park.  We'll learn about the history of the Citgo Sign...

Lowell, MA which is 25 miles north of Boston in the Greater Merrimack Valley has experienced an incredible revitalization in the recent decade. The home of the country's first CVS, Market Basket, and even co-ed public school, Lowell is a unique city that was created in the 1800's as a planned manufacturing city. Once home to 40 mills, most have been...

The Original Brew Tour offers guests an insider’s look at how four different local Boston breweries create their renowned beers. With the Original Brew Tour you get to taste up to 15 different local craft beers around Boston while enjoying a deliciously paired lunch at Meadhall/Chelsea Station as well as round-trip transportation. With our excellent...

Visitors and locals alike will love our Northampton Food Tour. On this tour you will... Sample the best the Pioneer Valley has to offer, from local coffee to sweet potato fries to ice cream Hear stories of the largest bank robbery in history and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles connection Meet local chefs and explore unique spaces Northampton,...

Colorful, historic Davis Square in Somerville is fastly growing as one of the area's hottest neighborhoods to live and eat and is often coveted by local food critics as one of Boston's best food scenes.  On this unique food tour, you will hear fascinating stories from local entrepreneurs about how they started their businesses and understand...

Have fun and unleash your inner art critic while exploring Central Square, Cambridge with us: home to a vibrant public art scene from Graffiti Alley which changes daily and is a sanctioned graffiti walkway to colorful and impressive large scale murals that were commissioned by the city from award winning local talent.  Uncover the artists and...

In the North End, the streets are narrow and compact, and there is history – Old North Church, Paul Revere's house, burial grounds – seemingly around every corner. The neighborhood is packed with restaurants, virtually all of them Italian, and the locals carefully maintain their deeply-rooted ties to Italian culture. This is the oldest urban neighborhood...

Do you love coffee shops? Love knowing the sourcing behind a spot's tea leaves or coffee beans? Want to sit in the most comfortable places with the best people-watching? Curious to try new and interesting coffees and teas? On this Tour, you will: Explore NoHo's vibrant coffee shops Taste new coffee and tea brewing techniques from nitro-brewed tea...

Drink Italian wines in Boston’s oldest neighborhood, the center of fine dining and “boot-crazed” epicureanism for over 100 years! The only history we care about is what’s in your glass. Cin cin. A friendly, charismatic wine ambassador leads you to hot spots, where you’ll be welcomed to a reserved table, with wait staff standing by, ready...

Nothing tops the Boston Freedom Trail as an introduction to the history and popular sites of Boston. This walk will take you past 12 significant landmarks, every one an authentic American treasure. You will see churches, cemeteries and meeting halls while getting to know about the Boston Common, the Boston Massacre, and other unique sites. So put...

Nothing tops the Boston Freedom Trail as an introduction to the history and popular sites of Boston. This walk will take you past 12 significant landmarks, every one an authentic American treasure. You will see churches, cemeteries and meeting halls while getting to know about the Boston Common, the Boston Massacre, and other unique sites. So put...

The North End Little Italy Food Tour is a leisurely-paced walking tour that carves a path through the streets of the charming North End. Combine North End history with Boston's best Italian foods Explore out of the way establishments and off the beaten path areas Get to know the North End with an experienced guide What to Expect Your tour guide...

Boston’s Market District, extending three short blocks from Faneuil Hall to the indoor Boston Public Market, incorporates the old and the new. The old includes the 300-year-old Blackstone Block, where our forefathers gathered in pubs; a nearly 200-year-old outdoor “farmer’s-like” market; and the oldest, continuously-running restaurant in the...