Boston Tavern Tour: Historic Pubs & Landmarks

Experience the rich history of Boston through a 3.5-hour walking tour of historic taverns. Enjoy tastings, a ferry ride, and learn about iconic figures like Samuel Adams and Paul Revere.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • North End - 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…
What's Included
  • Scenic Ferry Ride across Boston harbor
  • See 5 Freedom Trail sites
  • Snacks
  • Grab a drink under the same roof as George Washington and Paul Revere
  • Visit the ‘Oldest Tavern in America’ - First Pour in 1795
  • Professional Local guide
  • Alcoholic beverages
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Raise a glass to the legendary figures of Samuel Adams, Paul Revere, and George Washington as you experience nearly 400 years of Tavern History in Boston. This engaging and educational 3.5-hour Walking Tour (approximately 2.5 miles) also features a Ferry Ride across the picturesque Boston Harbor! Discover and learn about the history of 5 Freedom Trail…

Location
Modern Pastry - Underground
Hanover Street
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!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Footprints699343
Jun 4, 2026
Big Al delivers great food drink and stories - 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.
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Terri_b
Apr 13, 2026
Big Al should be everyone's intro to Boston and the Sons of Liberty - 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!
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Louisa_f
Apr 7, 2026
History, drinks and laughs with Al - 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.
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Brittany_r
Apr 4, 2026
Big Al bomb diggity! - 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!
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Karen_p
Mar 30, 2026
Just Do It you will not regret it! - 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!
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Jenniferlthornton39
Mar 13, 2026
Learned a lot of history... - 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!!
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Rene_g
Mar 11, 2026
Exceptional food, beer... - 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.
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James_f
Feb 13, 2026
Big al was great - Allot of info and good knowledge of area. Big al has great local knowledge. He was well known everywhere with was i.pressive.
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Debbie_b
Nov 20, 2025
Boston Taverns - Very fun and informative. Be sure to dress for the weather and definitely wear comfortable shoes. Our guide, Big Al was fun.
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Catherinegp7576kl
May 24, 2026
Pub tour - Only 2 pubs on the tour. Would have liked more pubs.
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From $159
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).