Boston Historic Pubs Tour with Drinks and Tastings Included
Description
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!
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Itinerary
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!
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".
Bunker Hill is the site of the 1st major battle of the American Revolution. Dr. Joseph Warren died in the waning moments of this historic battle. Hear the story behind that famous military command - "Don't fire til you see the whites of their eyes!"
Hoist a beer (or wine, or soda!) under the very same roof as George Washington, Samuel Adams, Paul Revere and Dr. Joseph Warren - the taverns namesake. This historic tavern was built in 1780!
The Old State House is the oldest standing public building in the Eastern US. The circle of cobblestones in front of this historical landmark commemorate the 1st bloodshed of the American Revolution - the Boston Massacre.
After your return Ferry Ride from Charlestown, explore the Faneuil Hall / Quincy Market area. Faneuil Hall (aka the "Cradle of Liberty") has always been the central marketplace for Boston, and still is today. Hear the story of wealthy merchant, Peter Faneuil, who built this at his own expense in 1742.
The last tavern stop (includes one drink and snacks) will be at either the Green Dragon aka "Headquarters of the Revolution" or the Bell in Hand aka "America's Oldest Tavern".
This Fun & Unique walking tour finishes back in Boston's North End for cannoli from a famous North End bakery!
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Important Information
- 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.
Reviews(165)
Our 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 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.
Only 2 pubs on the tour. Would have liked more pubs.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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!!
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.
Allot of info and good knowledge of area. Big al has great local knowledge. He was well known everywhere with was i.pressive.
