Enjoy exclusive backstage access to Boston’s iconic seafood gems while savoring the city’s most delicious and locally sourced favorites. Join a local guide and explore the oldest continuously operating fish pier in America, go behind the scenes at an independent seafood distributor and family-run seafood shacks with stunning harbor views, and discover why Boston is the seafood capital of the US. Along the way, uncover hidden histories, striking architecture, and the incredible effort that made Boston Harbor one of the cleanest, most sustainable urban waterfronts in the world. Try a lobster roll, creamy clam chowder, and other locally sourced regional favorites.

Why you’ll love this…

Sample Boston’s best seafood at local eateries
Peel back the curtain and get an exclusive, up-close glimpse at how local small businesses are revolutionizing a 400-year-old industry by empowering local fishermen
Enjoy beautiful views of the iconic Boston Harbor
Learn from a local organization how Boston Harbor is kept clean, and how responsible fishing will keep amazing seafood on your plate for generations to come

Important to know

Know in advance:

Tour ends along the Rose Kennedy Greenway, close to public transportation
Shared tours accommodate a maximum of 12 passengers to maintain a high-quality group experience
Private tours require a minimum of two participants. Solo travellers are welcome to book a private tour; however, the pricing will be based on the standard rate for two passengers
Variety of food samples that will equal a full meal (samples could include but are not limited to lobster roll, New England Clam Chowder, Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Handrolls, stuffed clams, quahogs or even raw oysters)
As the food businesses visited on this tour are small and local, some may close without prior notice. In the event of a site closure, the local tour operator will do their best to replace it with a similar alternative
This is a child-friendly tour. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please note that food will not be included for those under 6 years of age
This seafood tour centres on shellfish and is therefore not suitable for anyone with a shellfish allergy, as it's impossible to offer suitable substitutions. For any other food allergies, please advise the local operator at least 24hours prior to departure

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What’s included

Guided walking tour
Food tasting

What’s not included

Additional food and drinks
Tips

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

South Boston Maritime Park, D Street, Boston, MA, USA

Meeting point:

The South Boston Maritime Park on the corner of D Street and Congress Street— 600 D Street, Boston, MA 02210 . Meet in the centre of the Park, near the outdoor seating, under the tall, shady roof structures.