Boston Freedom Trail History Pub Crawl Small-Group Tour
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Boston, USA
- 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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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
- 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 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
The Freedom Trail
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Faneuil Hall Marketplace (Pass By)
Old State House (Pass By)
Boston City Hall (Pass By)
Quincy Market (Pass By)
The Boston Stone (Pass By)
Marshall Street (Pass By)
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 14 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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4.9
based on 1,084 reviews
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Travelers appreciate the tour guides for their extensive knowledge and engaging storytelling, which provide a lively and informative experience of Boston’s history. The beverage options, especially the variety and quality of local beers, are frequently highlighted as a notable aspect of the tour. Overall, the combination of educational commentary and enjoyable drink selections contributes positively to the experience.
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It was cool learning the history of Sam Adams. Went to 4 historic Bars, the last one was absolutely packed and we couldn’t have a seat and enjoy our drinks or hear our guide.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. It's great to hear that you enjoyed learning the history of Sam Adams. Please come crawl with us again soon. Cheers!
Arielle is fun and knowledgable. We learned some history and tried some good beers. I have nothing else to say
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Wonderful! It's great to hear that you enjoyed your time with Arielle and our combo of history and beer. Please come crawl with us again soon. Cheers!
It was very entertaining lots of laughs. You do not walk the full trail you stay within a few blocks so there is not much walking. Plenty of time is spent at each bar with an entertaining history lesson while you have your beverage.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Excellent! We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and are thrilled to hear that you had a fun time o your tour. Please come crawl with us again soon. Cheers!
Great fun in a small group. By the end of the crawl we were friends chatting around our table. Our guide was great
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Wonderful! Introducing strangers who become friends on our crawl is the best part of our job. Please come share some more history and beer with us again soon. Cheers!
Lily did an amazing job keeping the whole tour fun and informative! Minimal walking and good mix of historical information as well as beer tasting opportunities.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Awesome! It's great to hear that you enjoyed your time with Lily and our combo of history and beer. Please come crawl with us again soon. Cheers!
more bar than crawl but lots of fun history. a great way to get some history and meet a small group while having some boston brews. bobby was great and very engaging.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Fantastic! We love sharing the hidden history of Boston and are so glad that you had a fun time on your tour with Bobby. Please come crawl with us again soon. Cheers!
We had a great time. Lilly was a great tour guide and kept us all entertained and engaged the whole time. We learned a lot about the historical pubs too. Lilly had great conversations and great recommendations too. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Wonderful! Thanks very much for recommending us. We're so happy that you had a fun, informative time on your tour. Please come crawl with us again soon. Cheers!
Tour guide was good. No issues there. It has nothing to do with the Freedom Trail. It is 4 bars within a 100 yards of each other. No beer or drink included. You would think for the cost at least a beer or tasting would be included.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thanks so much for crawling with us Carla. We're glad you enjoyed your time with your guide Lily. Sorry about the confusion regarding the drinks, but we do say on our listing that pre-paid drinks are not included in the tour. I'd love to chat more about your experience. Please feel free to reach out to me directly at bobby@bostoncrawling.com.
Sincerely,
Bobby Heaney
Owner of Boston Crawling
This was a very fun experience, mostly because our guide was extremely enthusiastic and entertaining. And very knowledgeable about Boston history. The beer was great too, but the real highlight was our tour again.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Great! Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We're happy to hear that you enjoyed your tour. Please come crawl with us again soon. Cheers!
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.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Hi Tam,
Bobby Heaney, the owner of Boston Crawling here. Thank you for booking a tour with us and for taking the time to provide feedback. Our goal is always to show each guest a 5-star time and I'm terribly sorry we fell short in this case. Frankly, the World Cup overwhelmed us, the bars, and the entire city of Boston. We have taken steps to make sure that the rest of the summer's tours are prepared for the intense crowds that the city is experiencing. Feedback like yours will help us make sure future guests do not have a bad experience. So thank you for reaching out and please do let me know if there is anything else you would like me to know so that we can adjust our tours accordingly. You can contact me directly at bobby@bostoncrawling.com.
Sincerely. Bobby Heaney
Owner of Boston Crawling
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!
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 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!
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!
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!
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!
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
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! 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!
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!
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 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!
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 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!
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, 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 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!
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!
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!
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!
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