Boston Historic Taverns Tour with Tastings & Roundtrip Ferry Ride

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3 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Get a taste for Boston’s best Tavern Snacks and beer on a guided pub crawl around the city. Boston taverns are legendary. In fact, our founding fathers planned the American Revolution in one of them, and it’s still open today. Step inside this historic pub and grab a cold one (or two) along with some of Boston’s best Tavern Snacks. During the tour, you’ll explore some of the city’s oldest neighborhoods, like Beacon Hill, the Blackstone Block, the North End and Charlestown and two taverns.

Walking tour of Boston’s taverns, Tavern Snacks and historic neighborhoods
Taste what makes Boston Tavern Snacks unique
Walk in the footsteps of America’s most famous revolutionaries
Embark on a scenic ferry ride across Boston Harbor
Cover 375-plus years of history in one evening with an informative guide

Sample Menu

Starter

Tavern Snacks

Enjoy a snack (and one drink!) at both of TWO Historic Tavern visits.

What's Included

Alcoholic Beverages
Professional Local guide.
Visit the "Oldest Tavern in America" - First Pour in 1795!
Scenic round-trip Ferry Ride across Boston harbor.
Snacks
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 - Underground
263 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!

Start time

02:00 PM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Delight in Boston’s best Tavern Snacks and beer on this historic walking tour around the city. After meeting the guide, begin this Boston pub crawl in the North End, the oldest neighborhood in the city. A slice of Tavern Snacks at this end of town equals a slice of history. In fact, the infamous Great Brink’s Robbery happened here, the largest heist in the history of the United States at the time, back in 1950.

The fun has only begun. Head to Charlestown to see the sites, including the Bunker Hill Monument, the USS Constitution and a tavern that dates back to 1785. Have another helping of Tavern Snacks here before taking a quick ferry ride to the historic Long Wharf pier. Check out Old North Church, where the famous “One if by land, and two if by sea” signal is said to have been sent, and the Old State House, the oldest public building still standing in Boston. Get an amazing view of Boston Harbor and the city skyline from Fan Pier.

It’s a short walk back to the North End for a final piece of Tavern Snacks and a trip to the Blackstone Block, the oldest commercial district in Boston. The tour ends at either 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. Have a cold one to commemorate the moment and toast the day.

North End

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Charlestown Navy Yard

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bunker Hill Monument (Pass By)

Warren Tavern

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Old State House

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Faneuil Hall Marketplace

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bell In Hand Tavern

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

North End

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Not wheelchair accessible
Includes round-trip Public Ferry across Boston harbor.
Visits two different Historic Boston Taverns.
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
See FIVE Freedom Trail sites.
Includes TWO Drinks, Tavern Snacks and a cannoli.
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.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Reviews

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Great time had by all !!!

Donnamarie_D, Apr 2024

Our tour guide did a great job!!! Big Al was very friendly and knowledgeable about how history of Boston !!! Great time had by all !!!

This tour is definitely worth the money and a lot of fun!

Linda_A, Nov 2023

Great walking tour! Our guide Alvin was so knowledgeable about history and had a fun sense of humor too. Loved both taverns. Friendly service and delicious food!

Must do experience!

Danielle_L, Nov 2023

Our group had an amazing time with Big Al! He was informative and entertaining. The tour was a great mix of history facts with some walking and plenty of stops and opportunities to sit. The ferry ride was a great addition. Loved both tavern stops as well. Al went above and beyond to ensure that our group had a great time. Highly recommend!!!

Big Al delivers!

Kim_O, Oct 2023

We loved our guide - Big Al! He was funny, knowledgeable, and brought everything to life. Could not have asked for a better evening.

Shout out to Big Al! Great tour guide!

Sue_B, Oct 2023

Great tour and Big Al was an amazing guide! He was so knowledgeable and personable. The combination of history, food and beverages made for a great Boston experience!

Historic and FUN pub crawl

Sondra_R, Oct 2023

This is by far the best tour we've ever been on. This tour combines Freedom Trail & US history with a pub crawl. "Big" Al is so knowledgeable of Boston history and VERY engaging! Everyone on the tour seemed like old friends by the time it ended. The highlight of the tour was taking the ferry boat across Boston Harbor and going to the historic Warren Tavern. It was so much fun!

Best tour of Boston for non-tour people!

JillJergel, Oct 2023

Guide Alvin was a sensational storyteller recounting Bostons History with insight and humor. We had a ball with like-minded visitors to Boston on a lovely autumn day. Wear your sneakers and be ready to walk - we did 18,000 steps!! Loved it!

Fantastic and energetic...

Yumiko_N, Sep 2023

Fantastic and energetic guided tour I ever had. The guide spoke Historical story was awesome and fun

Drinks, grub , fun and history

camcam, Sep 2023

Roger was very knowledgeable and a lot of fun. The view of the Boston skyline from the ferry was beautiful. The taverns were very different and yet their historical background was very interesting. Roger was quite generous in his drink and appetizer choices. Great fun!

Cancelled

Graeme_A, Aug 2023

Your was cancelled due to lack of numbers on the day however booking agent was quick to contact us and inform

Great time with friends

Wayne_M, Jul 2023

Great experience. Went to a part of town I haven’t been to before. Food and drinks are tasty and filling. Good history will walking around. Ferry ride was cute and a chance to rest.

From bars to monuments

Cynthia_S, Jul 2023

Great bar walk to the monument. Ferry ride was amazing! Dan was really very accommodating! The cannolis were absolutely delicious. Really a fun group!

Awesome

KIMBERLY_D, Jul 2023

Except for the rain it was awesome, tour guide very knowledgeable. I would do it again. Food was excellent especially the kielbasa bites at the warren tavern

The historical taverns we...

Robert_M, Jul 2023

The historical taverns we visited and the food and drinks we enjoyed while hearing the history of these places

Thank you Martin!

Lauren_D, Jun 2023

Martin was knowledgeable and friendly. He was an excellent host for our group of 6. We enjoyed hearing about the historical sites while we made our way to each historic tavern for drinks and full appetizers for all. While a few in our party were slightly skeptic of a historic tour of Boston, Martin reeled them in with his fun-loving and easy going nature. We enjoyed every bit of this tour and look forward to booking his pizza and seafood tours in the future. Thank you Martin for an incredible Boston experience!

Party while you take in some history

neberhardt999, Jun 2023

Martin was a fun laid back guy. Very easy to talk to. Was always concerned about comfort and safety.

Bar food is included!!

Susan_F, Jun 2023

This tour should be called historic pub and grub tour. Apps from the pubs were included. A lot more than “snacks” as the description reads. Really fun tour!

Bad PR

Thomas_W, Jun 2023

We were sitting waiting and only then did we find out it was cancelled. I should have got a call or personal text

Response from Host, Jun 2023

We called you the day before the tour about the cancellation, but your voicemail box was full! We also texted you, and even contacted you through the Viator app.

Our host was amazing!...

Margie_H, Jun 2023

Our host was amazing! We never would have gone on a ferry ride if not for this tour! Martin was very knowledgeable in his history of the ravens and area! I highly recommend this tour!!

Full from facts and fun!

Becca_Y, Apr 2023

Dan and Martin were absolutely AMAZING tour guides! We stopped by places that we wouldn’t have even know existed without them. The drinks and appetizers are so GOOD and the company was even better. Such a cool way to learn about Boston’s history and also enjoy an afternoon outside. My best advice: schedule your dinner for a little later on because you will be FULL after!

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