Group Activities in Boston, MA The North End

Follow in the footsteps of Paul Revere

Explore the twisty scenic streets of the North End on a quest for hidden history and startling stories on this team-building activity for fans of old Boston and new adventures. On teams, you’ll follow a trail of clues that follows the Freedom Trail and then goes beyond it, as you find intriguing locations and answer tricky, fascinating questions about what you find.

No knowledge of the North End is required: you just need sharp eyes, comfy shoes, and great teamwork. Along the way, expect to say things like, “I never knew that!” and “I’ve never been here!” and “That’s amazing!” and “Did that guy hang one lantern or two?”

Your team will discover…

• The historic places mentioned above on the Munch Around the North End Hunt
• The oldest sign in Boston and its connection with persecuted Quakers
• A church where the minister wound up as a character in Moby Dick
• The home of Ben Franklin’s overlooked sister, Jane
• A Salem Street salute to the “Last of the Red Hot Mamas”
• A dastardly grave robber—he literally took over a dead man’s tomb!
• The site of a sticky situation: the Great Molasses Flood of 1919

And just think of all the great places you can wine and dine at the end of the hunt!

Contact us to learn more about the Secrets of the North End Scavenger Hunt—and find more fun in Boston!

An adventure fit for a foodie

Dig into Boston’s oldest, tastiest neighborhood, collecting treats and answers along the way in this one-of-a-kind food challenge. Starring: a smorgasbord of edible and historical delights, including legendary Italian food shops, Paul Revere’s house, minty hot cocoa, the early stomping grounds of the Kennedys, octopus tentacles, the famous North End Church, gelato that will make you dance, and much more.

Along the way, you’ll take creative Team Photos to document your snap-worthy snacks. 

Your quest could include such snacks as…

• A lobster tail from Modern Pastry or amaretto cannoli from Mike’s Pastry
• A surge of caffeine from espresso at Caffé Paradiso or Caffé Vittoria, the first Italian cafe in Boston
• A scoop of unusual ice cream such as Fruity Cereal and Bourbon Maple Pecan at North End Creamery
• Exotic bonbons such as Espresso Martini and Lavender Lemonade at Petrova Chocolates
• A slice from Parziale’s Bakery, the first to offer pizza in the North End

The game is available any time for private groups, and occasionally we offer the game to the general public on weekends. An International Edition is available for private groups with participants whose first languge is not English.

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Don’t want to spoil your appetite? We also offer the Secrets of the North End Scavenger Hunt, which focuses more on local history than food.

Contact us below to learn more or to discover the next date of a public hunt—and find more foodie fun in Boston!