Boston Historic Pubs Tour with Drinks & Tastings Included
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Boston, USA
- 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Learn about Boston's history while enjoying beer and snacks with a guide who will provide insider details on the city's history and culinary scene. Step inside several historic pubs and grab a cold one (or two) along with some of the city's best tavern snacks. Explore some of the city’s oldest neighborhoods, including the Blackstone Block, the North End, and Charlestown, and enjoy a ferry ride in Boston Harbor.
- A perfect choice for beer-loving travelers
- Snacks and drinks will be provided at no extra cost
- Embark on a scenic ferry ride across Boston Harbor
- Enjoy a more personal experience with a small group
Sample Menu
Starter
Tavern Snacks
Enjoy a snack (and one drink!) at both of TWO Historic Tavern visits.
What's Included
- Alcoholic BeveragesEnjoy TWO drinks (beer, wine or soft drink).
- Professional Local guide.
- Visit the "Oldest Tavern in America" - First Pour in 1795!
- Scenic Ferry Ride across Boston harbor.
- SnacksIncludes 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!
- See 5 Freedom Trail sites
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Modern Pastry - Underground263 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113, USA
Tours start in Boston's historic North End. Meet your Tour Guide at Modern Pastry Underground. Please DO NOT wait in line for the pastry shop - walk right in, and head downstairs!
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.2:00 pm
Itinerary
Delight in Boston’s best tavern snacks and beer on this small-group historic walking tour. Begin this Boston pub crawl in the North End, the oldest neighborhood in the city. Walk to historic Long Wharf to catch a scenic ferry across Boston Harbor.
Head to Charlestown to see the sites, including the Bunker Hill Monument, the USS Constitution and a tavern that dates back to 1785. Enjoy a beer and some snacks.
See the Old State House and Faneuil Hall Marketplace, then visit either the Bell in Hand, the longest continuously operating tavern in the United States, or the Green Dragon, a basement tavern known as the Headquarters of the Revolution for another drink and snack.
Finally, head back to the North End for a cannoli to end the tour.
Head to Charlestown to see the sites, including the Bunker Hill Monument, the USS Constitution and a tavern that dates back to 1785. Enjoy a beer and some snacks.
See the Old State House and Faneuil Hall Marketplace, then visit either the Bell in Hand, the longest continuously operating tavern in the United States, or the Green Dragon, a basement tavern known as the Headquarters of the Revolution for another drink and snack.
Finally, head back to the North End for a cannoli to end the tour.
1
North End
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Charlestown Navy Yard
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Bunker Hill Monument (Pass By)
3
Warren Tavern
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4
Old State House
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Bell In Hand Tavern
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
7
North End
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 162 reviews
Terri_B, Apr 2026
I 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!
Louisa_F, Apr 2026
A 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.
Brittany_R, Apr 2026
Our 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!
Karen_P, Mar 2026
Had 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!
jenniferlthornton39, Mar 2026
Learned a lot of history while enjoying good food and drinks. Big Al was awesome, full of energy and fun facts. Highly recommend this tour!!
Rene_G, Mar 2026
Exceptional 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.
James_F, Feb 2026
Allot of info and good knowledge of area. Big al has great local knowledge. He was well known everywhere with was i.pressive.
Debbie_B, Nov 2025
Very fun and informative. Be sure to dress for the weather and definitely wear comfortable shoes. Our guide, Big Al was fun.
Kent_P, Nov 2025
I was in Boston on business and had an afternoon of free time so I
chose to take The Boston Historic Taverns Tour with Tastings and
Ferry. And what an excellent choice that was.
"Big Al" is one of the best tour guides I've ever seen (I took the Boston Pizza Lovers tour with him earlier this year and he seems incredibly passionate about his work). He's incredibly friendly, funny and very knowledgeable about the history and the city of Boston in general. He told detailed, informative stories and answered multiple questions.
Unfortunately we were unable to access the USS Constitution
Museum due to the government shutdown; however, the Warren
and Bell in Hand Taverns as well as the other sites that we were able to access were extremely interesting and well worth taking the tour.
Shannon_H, Nov 2025
This tour was very fun, informative, and filled with great stories (not all based in truth). There was beautiful walks through the streets of Charlestown and the north End. The guide was engaging and knowledgeable.
Tina_S, Oct 2025
If you get Big Al as your guy, you're in for a real treat.He certainly has a passion for history and is full of all kinds of facts. He had answers for all our questions, knew all the neat local places to go and shared a lot of information.
Amy_H, Oct 2025
Big Al took us into Charlotte to different areas and pointed out buildings as well as entertained us with stories along the way. Places we stopped to eat and drink had good food and ambiance.
Kim_M, Oct 2025
Our tour person Al was very knowledgeable and a-lot of fun! We all had a great time! Definitely recommend.
David_F, Sep 2025
Big Al was a great tour guide. Funny and knowledgeable about the history of Boston. We had some beer and appetizers at 2 bars and Al got some oysters that we all took a toast with and sucked down. If you like a good beer or wine and love to meet new people and want to learn a little more about Boston, than I would say book this tour.
ROBIN_W, Sep 2025
So much fun!!! Big Al had great energy and stories! Totally recommend! Covered a lot of area and a short time and loved the small group.
Cindy_B, Sep 2025
It’s a great walk (around 10,000 steps) and worth each step. Time spent on Freedom Trail! Raising a glass in a pub where Washington and other historic characters did the same. And the cannoli- oh my goodness. I save the best for last - Big Al - our guide. He is full of energy and great stories. Made sure the group moved at a comfortable pace. Loved it!
MELINDA_M, Sep 2025
Big Al is passionate about history and Boston. His energy and fun personality created instant comradery in our group. We enjoyed learning about the history & trivia about the area. Stopping for beverages & snacks. He helped with food paring.
Scott_M, Sep 2025
Great tour with a great guide. Some walking but not too much. You can tell he really is proud of the area and all of its history. Any tour with beer is alright by me! Highly recommended.
Caroline_P, Sep 2025
We had big Al for our guide. He was extremely knowledgeable and entertaining. He brought history to life! Was a lot of fun
AUDRY_A, Sep 2025
It was EXCELLENT!!! Big AL WAS AWESOME!!! His character and knowledge of history was amazing!! We walked a lot but Big Al made it so much fun! I Highly recommend this if you want Boston history!
Kari_R, Sep 2025
A great tour, Big Al was a fantastic tour guide and very knowledgeable. A perfect blend of history and fun!
Corby_O, Sep 2025
Fun tour through Boston history while enjoying time at two great taverns. Al was great and took good care of us.
Cecil_B, Aug 2025
We learned so much from Al. He made our tour both informative and a lot of fun. I highly recommend taking his tour!!
Cassidy_M, Aug 2025
Fantastic experience with Big Al. Learned so much and laughed so much. Perfect blend of seeing a lot but relaxing with the stops at the Taverns
Tabitha_C, Jul 2025
This tour was exceptional!!! Big Al was entertaining and ensured everyone had a great time! We started off at the modern Pastry and took a ferry over to Charlestown and visited a bar there then walked back to the ferry, history along the way…stopped for a bathroom break then headed to the hand in bell tavern.
The only thing I would have done differently with somehow take out some of the walking from Charlestown back to Little Italy, but perhaps we would’ve missed out on that hidden gem in Charlestown… everyone was super!
Louise_T, Jul 2025
It was a fun outing. The small group size and Al the guide made this a great experience. Fun pubs and great cocktails made this historic experience even more enjoyable,
David_M, Jul 2025
Big Al is great. Very entertaining tour and Big Al really made it so fun! Lots of good food, drinks and history. Highly recommend
Adam_S, Jul 2025
Al made the experience enjoyable and fun. I would definitely recommend this tour! It included a lot of history as well as good food and drinks.
Robin_S, Jul 2025
Big Al was soo knowledgeable and funny..Loved it He was great with going at our pace,so we never felt rushed or too tired.
Barbara_H, Jul 2025
Big Al made this a great experience! He was knowledgeable, funny, and provided unique insight. We highly recommend this tour!
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