The North End's first ever hyper-local tour explores the fascinating history of Boston’s oldest and most storied district.

Duration

• 3 hours

Introduction

Explore the fascinating history of Boston’s oldest district through the lens of its buildings and often overlooked renegade residents. Tens of thousands of tourists descend on the North End yearly to see the colonial sites along the freedom trail, maybe they will wait in line for a Mikes Cannoli, or Pizza at Reginas.

There is no doubt that Paul Reveres House and the Old North Church are usually the main attractions. North Enders know that the history of our neighborhood didn’t end with the ride of Paul Revere or the Sons Of Liberty. In fact that’s just the beginning because the history of the North End and its buildings are the story of Immigrants making their way to America, and what a rich and fascinating story that is!!!

About the Tour

North End Architecture and History tour is a two hour walking tour, exploring the back alleys, hidden courtyards, parks and hidden gardens of Boston’s greatest residential neighborhoods. Besides exploring the numerous churches, flatiron buildings, and tenements, I also share the hidden history of its many residents. Learn about the hidden tunnels used before the revolutionary war smuggling goods from England into Boston harbor.

Visit the location of Boston’s greatest disaster, the great molasses flood. Go down memory lane and visit the iconic courtyard where the most beloved commercial of all time was filmed. I will give you a hint! ( Wednesday’s are Prince spaghetti days). Learn about the most controversial criminal court case in history about two Italian anarchists. And visit the hangouts of Boston’s most notorious gangsters.