Boston Seafood Tour: Go Behind the Scenes at the Fish Pier
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.
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What's included in Boston Seafood Tour: Go Behind the Scenes at the Fish Pier
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Your tour starts at South Boston Maritime Park, a delightful and charming park surrounded by Boston's historic seafood industry.
You’ll visit the Harborwalk, a scenic pathway connecting neighborhoods along Boston Harbor. Along the way, you’ll learn about the harbor’s rich history and enjoy breathtaking views.
Get an exclusive peek into the oldest continuously operating fish pier in America. Enjoy incredible stories and waterfront scenery while eating the freshest seafood right where it's caught!
Inclusions
- Explore Boston’s historic Seaport District on a guided walking tour
- Taste a variety of seafood samples that together equal a full meal
- Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
- Join a Friendly Local Food loving guide at their favourite eateries
- Access exclusive behind-the-scenes areas at the oldest continuously operating fish pier in the U.S.
- Learn about sustainable seafood practices and the inner workings of Boston’s seafood industry
- Drinks and additional food
- Tips/gratuities for your guide
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A variety of seafood samples that will equal a full meal (may include lobster roll, New England clam chowder, Atlantic bluefin tuna handrolls, stuffed clams, quahogs, or raw oysters)
- This seafood tour centers around shellfish and therefore is not suitable for anybody with a shellfish allergy, as we are unable to offer suitable substitutions. For any other food allergies please advise us at least 24hrs prior to departure or we cannot guarantee suitable food alternatives.
- This is a child-friendly tour. Children under 6 can join for free. Please let us know when booking if you're bringing a child under 6. Children aged 6 to 11 can join at the adult rate. Please inform us at the time of booking if you're bringing a child between 6 and 11, using the special requirements box on the checkout page.
- Suitable for all ages and fitness levels, but please note that this tour covers between 3.2 km (2 miles) of walking.
- You will pick up some responsible travel tips that will help you to be a greener traveller while you’re in the city
- This tour runs year-round and will proceed rain or shine unless such weather constitutes a dangerous situation.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- 600 D Street, Boston, MA 02210 Located at the heart of the South Boston Maritime Park, near the outdoor seating area and beneath the tall, shaded roof structures.
End Points
- Along the Rose Kennedy Greenway closer to public transportation
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Additional Information This tour runs year-round and will proceed rain or shine unless such weather constitutes a dangerous situation. In the event of a site closure, we will do our best to replace it with a similar alternative. Child Policy Please inform us if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of 6. Dietary Requirements This seafood tour centers around shellfish and therefore is not suitable for anybody with a shellfish allergy, as we are unable to offer suitable substitutions. For any other food allergies please advise us at least 24hrs prior to departure or we cannot guarantee suitable food alternatives. Dress Standards Please dress comfortably and casually in weather-appropriate attire. Wear comfortable shoes for walking. Tipping Your Guide A tip / gratuity for your guide is not included in the price of this tour. If you feel that your guide has done their best to provide a personal and engaging experience, giving a gratuity is encouraged. Leave Us a Review How did we do? Your experience matters! Let us know by leaving a review.
