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.
Activities
Boston Seafood Experience: A Behind-the-Scenes Seaport Tour
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$109.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration:
2 hours 30 minutes
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
What to expect
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What's included
Guided walking tour
Food tasting
What's not included
Additional food and drinks
Tips
Where
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.
What to remember
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
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Provider
Urban Adventures
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.
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