Boston Historic Pubs Tour with Drinks and Tastings Included
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
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Raise a pint to the spirits of Samuel Adams, Paul Revere and George Washington as you relive almost 400 years of Tavern History in Boston. This fun & informative 3.5-hour Walking Tour (approx 2.5 miles) also includes a Ferry Ride across scenic Boston Harbor! See and Learn the history of 5 Freedom Trail sites. Includes 2 Historic Tavern visits, enjoying one Drink (beer/wine/soda) and an Appetizer at both Tavern stops. Along the way you’ll explore Boston’s oldest neighborhoods like Charlestown Navy Yard, Blackstone Block, Faneuil Hall / Quincy Market and the North End (Boston's Little Italy). Visit some of New England’s most historic landmarks as well as two of Boston's oldest Pubs & Taverns. Also look for our popular Pizza Lovers Tour and our Seafood Lovers Tour, too. Walk, Learn, Eat.... and repeat!
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Operates in all weather conditions (rain, shine or snow!), please dress appropriately.
Includes Public Ferry across Boston harbor.
Visits two different Historic Boston Taverns.
See FIVE Freedom Trail sites.
Includes TWO Drinks, Tavern Appetizers and a cannoli.
If the minimum number of 4 travelers isn't met, we will offer an alternative date or a full refund.
What To Expect
North End
All Food & Drink Tours start in the North End. The North End is Boston's oldest neighborhood, first settled in 1630. Today, this area is affectionately known as Little Italy, and is home to some of the City's very best restaurants, pizzerias and bakeries. From here, walk to historic Long Wharf to catch a scenic Ferry Ride across Boston Harbor!
Charlestown Navy Yard
The Charlestown Navy Yard is home to the USS Constitution, the only "floating site" on Boston's Freedom Trail. Hear the story of how this famous War Ship earned it's nickname - "Old Ironsides".
Options
Public Taverns Tour
Appetizers and Drinks: Order appetizers from the menu! Plus 2 Drinks - beer, wine or soft drink. Round-trip public ferry: Enjoy a scenic round-trip ferry ride across Boston harbor.
What‘s Included
Scenic Ferry Ride across Boston harbor.
See 5 Freedom Trail sites
Includes one Drink and an Appetizer at both Historic Tavern stops, plus a cannoli from a famous North End bakery to finish!
Grab a drink under the same roof as George Washington and Paul Revere!
Visit the "Oldest Tavern in America" - First Pour in 1795!
Professional Local guide.
Enjoy TWO drinks (beer, wine or soft drink).
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
165 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great time.
D2048PYpattyl,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Big Al was great. I wasn’t sure how it would go since they were only three of us in the group. But we all had a great time. The two taverns that we ate at were wonderful. I do wish there was a little more historic information question, but I think what Big Al covered was great. I really enjoyed going to Charlestown, I have never been there before. I would highly recommend this tour to family and friends.
Big Al delivers great food drink and stories
Footprints699343,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Big Al was our host and the tour was just for our family of three. We had laughs, American revolution stories and history and visits to two brilliant and oldest of Bostons Inns. 3 and a half hours well spent and good value.
Pub tour
catherinegP7576KL,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Only 2 pubs on the tour. Would have liked more pubs.
Big Al should be everyone's intro to Boston and the Sons of Liberty
Terri B,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I am now a history nerd! It came to life today as a group of six strangers from differnt cities all joined Big Al for the day- a 3-hr walk-about became 6 All fueled by amazing pace and chat about Paul Revere and the Sons of Liberty became a real life dive into what it might have been to live the real seeds of revolution. The taverns chosen were purposeful. And fun! The walk was great- a clear coverage of Boston proper! But that no one left promptly at the last stop, spoke volumes. We will always remember this day when a 3-hr tour became a day full of everything Boston!
History, drinks and laughs with Al
Louisa F,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A friend and I (her from US, me from UK) decided to do this as a great way to discover some of Boston during our girls trip and we had a blast! We were joined by 3 others so we were a perfect size group. Our guide, Al - a true Bostonian - kept us entertained for the entire tour with history and anecdotes, including two excellent stops at pubs for drinks and appetisers. Even the rain didn't dampen our spirits! We were all getting on so well we stayed at our last stop for an additional two hours after the tour finished, Al included! Highly recommend if want an overview of some of Bostons most famous history with the added bonus of drinks too.
Big Al bomb diggity!
Brittany R,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide was phenomenal! So knowledgeable and made things so much fun. Very aware of us and accommodating (even with unexpected cold temps). Great food recommendations too! Taverns we went to were perfect!
Just Do It you will not regret it!
Karen P,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Had an awesome afternoon tour with Big Al and my girlfriends. He was so fun with lots of positive energy and historic knowledge everywhere we went on the Taverns Tours. Would highly recommend!
Learned a lot of history...
jenniferlthornton39,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Learned a lot of history while enjoying good food and drinks. Big Al was awesome, full of energy and fun facts. Highly recommend this tour!!
Exceptional food, beer...
Rene G,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Exceptional food, beer and guide. Would highly recommend this experience. Great history lessons, with a solid amount of comedy mixed in. Remember to wear good walking shoes.
Big al was great
James F,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Allot of info and good knowledge of area. Big al has great local knowledge. He was well known everywhere with was i.pressive.
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