Discover Boston in the most exciting way possible – a walking history tour combined with a good, old fashioned pub crawl. Visit local pubs in the historic Downtown, learn about the birthplace of a city and a country and how it all started in a bar!

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Mobile ticketing: Use your phone or print your voucher
Duration 135 minutes: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: English
Wheelchair accessible

What customers loved

"The guide was very knowledgeable!"

Kyle, September 3, 2019 - United States

"Paxton made history come alive for us during our pub crawl."

cherylann, August 16, 2019 - United States

"High energy guide and good beer and historical sites"

Amanda, August 12, 2019 - United States

Highlights

Visit 4 historic taverns in the Faneuil Hall area of the Freedom Trail
Learn about the influence of beer on famous American events such as the landing on Plymouth Rock and the Boston Massacre
Enjoy local Boston brews you can't find anywhere else as you chat with your local guide

Full description

Wander along the same cobblestone streets as Paul Revere once did, pass through bustling markets where Sam Adams peddled the idea of revolution. Visit historic bars that have been frequented by Bostonians for hundreds of years. Revisit the story of America's birth and raise a glass as you learn the importance of beer in the founding of America. This historic pub crawl reveals hidden history about the events leading up to the revolutionary war and takes you where it all started: taverns. The four historic taverns visited on the tour are in the Faneuil Hall area and provide a wonderful backdrop as expert guides tell stories about Boston's rebellious past that helped lead to America's independence. Each tavern dates back at least to the 1800's, several even further which includes America's oldest tavern! At each tavern your guide will recommend beer as unique as the history of the city. Most of the beers are exclusively served in Boston and several can only be found in the taverns visited on the tour!

Includes

Historic pub crawl along the Freedom Trail
Local Bostonian tour guide and beer expert
Happy Hour option includes 4 draught beers of your choice two 16 oz., one 12 oz., and one 10 oz.
Dry Run option includes no drinks, but lets you buy drinks as you go

Gratuities, optional

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned

Traveler requirements

Masks are required while indoors

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Important information

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Guests of all physical capabilities are invited. The historic pubs visited are all within a few blocks of each other and easily walkable
All crawlers must be at least 21 years old with proper identification (US Drivers License, US Military ID, Foreign Passport). This is because of the strict blue law in Massachusetts

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Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 93 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.7/5
Value for money
4.5/5
Service
4.7/5
Organization
4.9/5

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The tour itself was good. The tour guide was great. We had a really good time. The only part that was a little bit of a disappointment was we thought we were going to walk a little more of the freedom trail, but overall I would totally recommend this tour. The history and the beer drinking were fun.

May 31, 2021

We have lived outside of Boston our entire lives and have never participated in a pub crawl! I was looking for something to do with my adult children that would be fun and different. We loved hearing about the inside history as well as enjoying locally brewed beers! Alex was fantastic! Very knowledgeable about the history and used her theatrics to make the stories come to life! I would definitely recommend taking part in this pub crawl!

December 31, 2019

Five of us signed up and we were joined by 6 others so it was a nice sized group. Chris was our guide and he was totally charming and engaging. He gave us the history peppered with humor and kept our interest the entire time. Oh, and there were drinks, too! A great way to spend the afternoon!

November 17, 2019

Historic Pub Crawl Tour along the Freedom Trail

Historic Pub Crawl Tour along the Freedom Trail

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