Ye Olde Tavern Tours

Overview

Ye Olde Tavern Tours offers historic tavern tours in Boston because we believe beer makes history even better! On our guided walking tours, you'll see ten sites on the Freedom Trail and grab a beer at some of the nation's most historic taverns. When visiting Boston, there are certain historic sites and stories you shouldn't leave without seeing and hearing, and you'll do all of that on our tour, all while drinking beer!

Led by expertly-trained historians (our guides have a minimum of a Bachelor's in History and many of them are currently working towards or have a PhD in History), you'll learn about the drunken and revolutionary history of Boston in the eighteenth century.

We cap each tour at 12 people to provide an intimate and accessible experience. Our tours are the most fun and social way to experience Boston!

We are a small, local business and we greatly appreciate your support!

ALL GUESTS MUST BE 21+ YEARS OF AGE. NO EXCEPTIONS.

City: Boston

Sun 22 Sep

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Starting at $75.00

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Sun 22 Sep

Starting at $75.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

A beer is included at each of the three historic taverns where the tour stops.

Gratuity for Tavern Staff

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
All guests must be 21 years of age or older with valid ID. No exceptions.
All guests must complete a liability waiver.

What To Expect

Freedom Trail

See 10 historic sites on Boston's Freedom Trail.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (107)

Keary M

Apr 2018

I took part on Ye Old Tavern Tour and I didn’t want it to end. History and craft beer, two of my favorite things! Very informative, great beer and wonderful company.

Marshall M

Mar 2018

Great tour with lots of history. A few things: the second pub is a totally modern bar with LED lighting and lounge seating. I get that it was once an old pub but not anymore. There ARE many old pubs that could take its place. More importantly the beer: it’s short pours of average beers. There are good, interesting beers available at these places but you can only choose from 3 preselected choices (4 at the last place). Here are all the beer choices on our tour: Downeast cider Sam Adams 26.2 Cisco whales tail pale ale Harpoon fresh tracks Harpoon ufo white Switchback ale Sam Adams Sam Adams brick red Mayflower ipa Downeast cider Solid tour. I’d go again and maybe see if they’d let me get something good not on the list :-D

Barb259

Mar 2018

We participated in the Ye Olde Tavern Tour today.... Megan, our guide, was fantastic. Not only was she a subject expert but comical and passionate about the history surrounding the revolution. As we walked the Freedom Trail and visited the pubs along the way, the history of Boston came alive. The tour was approximately 3 hours long and time flew by. The pubs we visited were fabulous as was the beer.. (definitely sample the Sam Adams Boston 26.2 brew) We would highly recommend the tour!! Thanks to Megan... (The Canadians-B&C)