While we do not provide transportation, we can arrange to have a guide meet the group at a local hotel prior to the tour to escort the group into the neighborhood. Cost: $50 or $2 per person -- the greater of the two.

"LA DOLCE VITA"
All-day tour
$175.00 per person -- 8-12 people
$150.00 per person -- 12-20 people
The ultimate tour experience - spend the day touring and eating in “Little Italy”. You begin with cappuccino and sfogliatelle at a local café to learn about all of the types of coffee and bibite that are offered. After a discussion of the immigrant history of the neighborhood, the evolution of Italian-American food and how the style of shopping in a European community differs from what we are used to in America, you begin your culinary walking tour of the neighborhood. Like a cooking class on foot: glean insider cooking tips, gain resources and knowledge on how to identify and where to buy the very best ingredients. After working up an appetite, you will be ready to enjoy lunch at one of Michele’s favorite trattorias. After lunch you continue your stroll through this old world neighborhood, with some time to pick up a few treasures to take home.

"SI MANGIA BENE"
Three-hour tour
$45.00 per person -- 10-20 people
$40.00 per person -- 21-60 people
Our classic tour includes a brief history of the neighborhood, a description of the evolution of Italian American food, and historical insights into the North End community and Italian food culture. A total of 6 stores are visited including a pastry shop, confection store, coffee/spice store, greengrocer, salumeria (deli) and liquor stores. Insights to restaurants are also shared.

"MANGIA-MANGIA"
Two-hour tour
$35.00 per person -- 10-20 people
$30.00 per person -- 21-60 people
This modified tour is great for large groups who have a busy schedule but want to experience the neighborhood and learn about the most important of the Italian ingredients. You will visit 6 stores as your guide weaves in a taste of Italian food culture and neighborhood history.

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MENU OF CULINARY OPTIONS FOR GROUPS

Create a seamless experience and have your clients enjoy a stop before or after the North End Market Tour.

"Prima Colazione" (Breakfast)
About 1 hr. -- $15.00 pp
Before the morning North End Market Tour we begin with a stop at a local caffe. Michele will discuss all the types of coffee drinks while we sip our favorite, accompanied by a crispy sfogliatelle. As a prelude to the tour, she will also acquaint the participants with the immigrant history of the neighborhood and how the style of shopping and eating in Italy differs from what we are used to in America.

"Pranzo" (Lunch)
About 1 to 1-1/2 hrs. -- prices range from $20-$28 pp,
includes tax, gratuity and one glass of wine
Follow the morning tour with lunch at Michele’s favorite trattoria. Please call for a menu proposal.

"Pranzo e Scuola di Cucina" (Lunch and cooking demo)
About 1-1/2 hrs. -- $60 pp, includes tax and gratuity -- 20-50 people
Follow the morning tour with lunch and a demonstration cooking class. Includes one antipasto, two pasta dishes served family-style, one glass of wine.

"Merenda" (Afternoon snack)
About 1 hr. -- $15 pp
Following the afternoon tour we stop at a local caffe to enjoy a refreshing espresso, gelato or a glass of Prosecco. Michele will discuss all the types of coffee drinks as well as answer any questions about any of the wonderful Italian products discovered on tour.

"Cena" (Dinner)
Prices range from $52 - $56 pp
Includes tax, gratuity and one glass of house wine
Follow the afternoon tour with a rustic, multi-course dinner served "family style" at one of our favorite haunts. Please call for a menu proposal.

"La Cucina Regionale" (Regional dinner)
Price varies according to menus & wines -- please inquire
Italian cooking is a varied cuisine reflecting the changing landscape, climate and cultural heritage of each region. Let Michele arrange a specially prepared multi-course dinner complemented with wines representing a particular region of Italy. Pick your favorite or discover and experience a new region. An informal talk will be conducted throughout the meal to describe the region, the staple food and wine products, the menu, and tips on preparing the dishes at home.

"La Scuola di Cucina" (Cooking class)
15 persons min, 25 max -- please inquire
Cooking classes make great team-building for business groups. Have fun while creating a five-course dinner from scratch. The menu is based on the season so that the freshest available ingredients can be used. Class begins with a discussion of the menu, recipes and food products. The group is divided into teams and each team directed by a visiting chef. Printed recipes are provided.

"Assaggi" (Tastings)
Price varies according to food products -- please inquire
Tasting sessions can be arranged for olive oils, vinegars, cured meats, salt, cheese or any other Italian food products. Taste, compare, experience, evaluate and chronicle the various qualities. Have fun! Pick your favorite flavor. The more you learn, the more you'll pay attention to what you're buying and eating.

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GROUP TOUR POLICIES

SCHEDULING

Due to the popularity of our tours, we strongly suggest that you book tours well in advance.

• Group tours can be scheduled Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9am, ending at 6:30pm.
• Group tour rates do not apply to regularly scheduled tours on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
• We will do our best to provide a customized or specialty tour to meet your group's needs.

Why we don't do large group tours on Saturdays

Please note that Saturday is the day families return to visit friends, family and shopkeepers while doing their weekly "fare la spesa" shopping. We respect this tradition and strive to maintain the integrity of this neighborhood. Since the neighborhood and the stores are quite small, we do not schedule large group tours on Saturdays. We may, during winter season, stretch a private group size to 20 but never more than that and only in the quiet winter months.

RESERVATION AND PAYMENT

Group tickets sold over 15 days prior to a tour date:

• A $200 non-refundable deposit is required to hold a specific date and time.
• Remaining balance (non-refundable) is due and payable 10 days prior to
  the event.

Group tickets sold less than 15 days from tour date:

• Full payment by credit card is required to hold a specific date and time.

PAYMENT OPTIONS

• Check or credit card (AMEX, Visa, MC).
• 5% sales tax is included in the price.

CANCELLATIONS

• The deposit is refundable up to 60 days prior to the tour with written cancellation for tours booked more than 60 days prior to the tour date.
• No refunds are given for no-shows.
• A $25 service fee is charged for returned checks.

TAX EXEMPTION

If a group claims tax-exempt status in Massachusetts, a copy of the Form ST-2 Certificate of Exemption must be supplied, at the time of the initial deposit. The correct tour fee (minus sales tax) will be written on the group reservation contract form to be returned with payment. The accompanying group reservation contract must be signed and dated by a legal representative of the group, indicating acceptance of and agreement with all terms of this group policy.

For custom and group tour information,
call 617-523-6032, or e-mail info@micheletopor.com