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

Tue 12 Nov

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Starting at $75.00

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Tue 12 Nov

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)

WoodyRust

Feb 2017

I booked this tour knowing that we only had one day in Boston. I was not let down. How can you go wrong with mixing history and taverns! And yes, taverns played an integral role in the foundations of our Nation. Our guide was Brooke Barbier, tour guide extraordinaire! She has an amazing knowledge of the Revolutionary War with particular interest in Boston. As a matter of fact, she has written a soon to be published book on the subject. Although my wife is not a beer drinker, we both completely enjoyed our day. I cannot believe all that we learned, not only about Boston, but about the birth of our country. It is WELL worth the price and the time. On my next trip, I will do the exact same tour!

Cindy V

Jan 2017

My husband and I have been to Boston many times and were looking for something different to do. Brooke was our tour guide and she was terrific! She was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about American history, Boston and beer. We had so much fun walking around the city, trying new beers and visiting historical taverns. I highly recommend this tour!

Wolfsha

Dec 2016

I treated my son to the Ye Olde Tavern Tour for his 21st birthday. The tour guide is extremely knowledgeable about revolutionary Boston. We learned SO much! You walk around parts of the Freedom Trail and stop in three historic pubs for beer or cider sampling. The first pub was overly crowded, so it would be nice if the tour operator could work out a spot for the tour instead of trying to "belly up to the bar". The other two set aside a space for our group which made it much easier to hear. Even though it was somewhat of a blustery day it was lots of fun and would highly recommend!