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Beyond Boston

Boston Freedom Trail History Pub Crawl Small-Group Tour

Recommended by 98% of travelers
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Boston, USA
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Booked 10+ times last week!
  • 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9
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· Jim_C ·
May 2026
What a fun tour! Anna was a great guide- entertaining and knowledgeable. I’m a retired history teacher, and even I learned a couple of things! The pubs were lively, the beers were very good, and we had an awesome time!
· Erin_V ·
Jun 2026
Had a great time at the iconic Boston Taverns with awesome information and great drinks! Anna was the best with a great group size and lots of recommendations. Highly recommend!!

Overview

Discover the best of Boston’s hops and history on a small-group pub crawl along the Freedom Trail. Offered at three separate times, you can easily start at a time that fits with your schedule. Purchase drinks as you please as you visit some of the city’s top pubs with your guide while passing iconic historical sites and learning about Boston's colonial and revolutionary past.
  • Choose from three convenient start times
  • Learn about America’s formative years
  • Visit Boston’s top pubs with a guide
  • A small group means more attention from your guide

What's Included

  • Hidden History! Cold Beers! Good Times!
  • Historic pub crawl along the Freedom Trail
  • Local Bostonian tour guide and beer expert
  • Gratuities (recommended)
  • Food (eating before the tour is recommended)
  • TIcket does not include pre-paid drinks. Guests can buy drinks directly from bars.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • 6 Faneuil Hall Sq, Boston, MA 02109, USA

    Your guide will be at the Sam Adams Statue on the Congress Street side of Faneuil Hall. The 20 foot tall statue features Sam Adams on a pedestal with his arms crossed. Your guide will be holding a sign reading "Boston Crawling." Please arrive at least 5 minutes early with an ID.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

1

Statue of Samuel Adams

7 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

The Freedom Trail

2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Minimum age is 21 years (must present ID at start of pub crawl)
  • Walking totals 2 city blocks
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9
based on 1,033 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Terrible history pub crawl.

Tam_D, Jun 2026
This was a $60 tour that does not include drinks (clearly stated, fine whatever). What I don’t understand was how this tour was even worth that much. Our guide was not good. She gave us a little history at the 1st bar, and skipped the history at both the 2nd and 3rd bar. After we got our drinks at the 3rd bar, she left the tour and told us we could stay at this bar or go on to the next. This was probably one of the worst tours I’ve ever spent money on. The others in my group also agreed. We paid money just to have someone walk us around the corner to a bar and signal for us when it was time to leave. I would not recommend this tour to anyone.

Fun History Pub Crawl

Susan_G, Jun 2026
Great experience - learned some cool things we did not know about Boston, the founding fathers, and beer. Aislinn was a super knowledgeable and fun.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Terrific! We're so glad that you enjoyed your time with Aislinn and our combo of history and beer. Please come crawl with us again soon. Cheers!

Freedom Trail Fun

Cady_H, Jun 2026
We had an absolute blast on this tour with Gabby. We laughed, made new friends, and caught a rare sighting of the keytar bear. Book this trip if you want the real story of Sam Adams told over a couple pints.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Wonderful! It's great to hear that you had a fun, informative time on your tour. Please come crawl with us again soon. Cheers!

You have to buy your own...

Leanne_V, Jun 2026
You have to buy your own beer. Wear comfortable shoes and no time to eat any food if you are hungry. Prepare for any wether. Walking outside

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thanks for taking the time to leave a review, and please come crawl with us again soon. Cheers!

Such a fun Boston Experience!!

Erin_V, Jun 2026
Had a great time at the iconic Boston Taverns with awesome information and great drinks! Anna was the best with a great group size and lots of recommendations. Highly recommend!!

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Awesome! Thanks very much for recommending us. It's great to hear that you had a fun, informative time on your tour with Anna. Please come crawl with us again soon. Cheers!

Beer and history? What’s not to love!

Jim_C, May 2026
What a fun tour! Anna was a great guide- entertaining and knowledgeable. I’m a retired history teacher, and even I learned a couple of things! The pubs were lively, the beers were very good, and we had an awesome time!

Response from Host, May 2026

Awesome! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time with Anna and our combo of history and beer. Please come crawl with us again soon. Cheers!

Best time in Boston

Melissa_L, May 2026
Arielle was amazing! We had the best time. Great start to our weekend in Boston. Fun stories and great beer.

Response from Host, May 2026

Amazing! We're so glad that you enjoyed your time with Arielle and our combo of history and beer. Please come crawl with us again soon. Cheers!

Disappointing Experience

Arron_P, May 2026
Our tour guide was fabulous, but this really should have been called the Hundred-Foot Journey... Two of the bars were right next door. We did not see much of the Freedom Trail, and drinks were NOT included in the price. (That detail is vague on the tour description.) Anywho, the drinks were terrible. One bar took three people to look up how to make a drink we ordered from their menu, What? Our tour guide was lovely, but sitting around a table and learning about Boston history from an iPad was not what I was expecting.

Response from Host, May 2026

Hi Aaron, Thank you for crawling with us and for taking the time to provide feedback. Our goal is always to provide our guests with a 5-star time and I'm sorry we fell short in this instance. Your feedback is valuable in helping enhance our tour for future guests. We do mention on our tour description both that the bars are close together and that drinks are not included. But I will review our listing to make sure these details are more clear to avoid confusion. We do keep the bars close together so that guests of all physical capabilities can enjoy the crawl. I would love to chat with you personally and hear any other feedback you might have. Please feel free to reach out to me directly at bobby@bostoncrawling.com. Sincerely, Bobby Heaney Owner of Boston Crawling

Must do in Boston!

Amanda_C, Mar 2026
An informal history tour with fun facts that are quite different from what you likely know to be true.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Wonderful! We love sharing the hidden history of Boston and are so glad that you had a fun time on your tour. Please come crawl with us again soon. Cheers!

It was so much fun!...

Renee_K, Mar 2026
It was so much fun! Maddie was a great tour guide. A great combination of history and beer. Everyone had a great time on our tour

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Wonderful! It's great to hear that you enjoyed your tour and our combo of history and beer. Please come crawl with us again soon. Cheers!

Julie! You rock

Samantha_L, Mar 2026
Great places great stories. Nice small group, Julie was really engaging. Cool places with fun history

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Awesome! We love sharing the hidden history of Boston and are thrilled to hear that you had a fun time on your tour with Julie. Please come crawl with us again soon. Cheers!

Girls’ weekend - outstanding time!

Dina_L, Mar 2026
The information was excellent and we really enjoyed how much fun she made the tour. I would send everyone I know on this tour. Can’t wait to visit another city and do another one!! Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and seriously funny - we all had a blast!

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Excellent! We're so glad that you had a fun, informative time on your tour. Please come crawl with us again soon. Cheers!

Anna is the best tour guide!!

Larry_R, Jan 2026
Anna was a wonderful tour guide.. Very knowledgeable and personable .. You learn a lot about Boston. Highly recommended

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Wonderful! Thanks very much for recommending us. It's great to hear that you had a fun, informative time on your tour with Anna. Please come crawl with us again soon. Cheers!

Great

Rosie_J, Dec 2025
Short and enjoyable walk from place to place. Fun information Julie was great. The other members of the group were fun

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Wonderful! We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and are so glad that you enjoyed your tour with Julie. Please come crawl with us again soon. Cheers!

Sent a group of customers...

Regan_P, Nov 2025
Sent a group of customers on this tour and they loved every second of it! Awesome tour guide and great entertainment

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Awesome! We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and are thrilled that your group enjoyed their tour. Please come crawl with us again soon. Cheers!

Enjoyee the people

David_W, Nov 2025
This tour guide was great but the tour was just a pub crawl. You'll see hi-lights were disappointing. Not much of a tour.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you for crawling with us David. As the owner of the company, I would love to chat with you about your experience so we can ensure you have a 5-star time with us in the future. Please feel free to email me at bobby@bostoncrawling.com. Thank you.

Maddie was great,...

newsie73, Oct 2025
Maddie was great, knowledgeable and gave lots of local recommendations for other things to do while in Boston

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Awesome! Thanks very much for taking the time to leave a review. We're thrilled to hear that you had a fun time on your tour. Please come crawl with us again soon. Cheers!

Super fun pub crawl with...

Jamie_R, Oct 2025
Super fun pub crawl with added history. All the drinks were fabulous and our tour guide. Sam was outstanding.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Outstanding! We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and are thrilled to hear that you had a fun time on your tour with Sam. Please come crawl with us again soon. Cheers!

Boston with a beer!

Darlene_Z, Oct 2025
We came to this area for a girl’s trip! Two tours in Salem, one in Boston, by far, this was the BEST TOUR we took this entire trip! Julie was the best! So knowledgeable and funny!! We loved it!!! Take her tour!!!

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Fantastic! Thanks very much for taking the time to leave a review. We're so happy that you enjoyed your tour with Julie. Please come crawl with us again soon. Cheers!

Great Tour

Jennifer_C, Oct 2025
The tour was a fun mix of historic facts about Boston as well as visiting local bars for local beers. Maddie was an excellent tour guide and made the tour even more fun.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Excellent! We're so glad that you enjoyed your tour and our combo of history and beer. Please come crawl with us again soon. Cheers!

Amazing Guide

Pam_M, Oct 2025
Our guide was amazing. Very funny, engaging, & so passionate about Boston! She was able to answer all of our questions & taught us so much in a fun way!

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Amazing! We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your tour. Please come crawl with us again soon. Cheers!

Great way to end your day!

Krys_D, Sept 2025
Its a "brew" tour, but there's a "dry" option which means you pick and pay for your own drink, perfect option for us. We chose Cider, Irish Coffee, Mules and a punch. Autumn is a wonderful, fun and informative host. Her historical information is engaging and entertaining!

Response from Host, Sept 2025

Awesome! Thanks very much for taking the time to leave a review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your tour. Please come crawl with us again soon. Cheers!

Great pub crawl

Cheryl_B, Sept 2025
Fun pubs and informative about Boston and Freedom trail. Great guide. Lots of enthusiasm and good recommendations.

Response from Host, Sept 2025

Wonderful! It's great to hear that you had a fun, informative time on your tour. Please come crawl with us again soon. Cheers!

Perfect Welcome to Boston

Susan_K, Sept 2025
Great tour & fun guide!! Appreciated the history, stories and of course the pub spots. It was the first thing we did upon arrival to Boston so it was a perfect start to our trip!

Response from Host, Sept 2025

Excellent! Thanks very much for taking the time to leave a review. We're so happy to hear that you had a fun time on your tour. Please come crawl with us again the next time you're in Boston. Cheers!

Ask for Maddie

Natalie_S, Sept 2025
Maddie was amazing!! High energy, smart, witty. She was a great tour great and this was by far our favorite city tour.

Response from Host, Sept 2025

Amazing! Thanks very much for taking the time to leave a review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your tour. Please come crawl with us again soon. Cheers!

Walking Freedom Trail

Judith_S, Aug 2025
Wear comfortable shoes because of the unevenness of the Freedom Trail. Otherwise it was a great historical review of the trail and pubs

Response from Host, Sept 2025

Fantastic! Thanks very much for taking the time to leave a review. We're thrilled to hear that you had a fun time on your tour. Please come crawl with us again soon. Cheers!

We really enjoyed the...

Robin_T, Aug 2025
We really enjoyed the Freedom Trail Pub Tour. Ariel was a fantastic guide with great energy and stories. Other than the one bar that served warm beer, the pubs, and beer recommendations from Ariel, were very good!

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Fantastic! Thanks for crawling with us. We're so happy that you enjoyed your tour. Please come share some more history and beer with us again soon. Cheers!

Perfect Day Outing

Deana_W, Aug 2025
Sam was a great tour guide and gave us a lot of interesting history about Boston and Faneuil Hall. The tour was the perfect little excursion for a day outing in town. :) We enjoyed it!

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Excellent! Thanks very much for taking the time to leave a review. It's great to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Sam. Please come crawl with us again soon. Cheers!

Excellent tour guide!

Frank_S, Jul 2025
Nicole was very well versed in the history of Boston. She wS extremely friendly and all in our group were friends by the end of the tour.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Excellent! We love sharing the hidden history of Boston and are so happy that you had a fun time on your tour with Nicole. Please come crawl with us again soon. Cheers!

Brews with Drew

JohnT, Jul 2025
Excellent tour with Drew. Tons of information and brews. Would definitely recommend. Great selection of beers and interesting tidbits

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Excellent! Thanks very much for recommending us. We're so glad that you enjoyed your time with Drew and our combo of history and beer. Please come crawl with us again soon. Cheers!
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