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

Thu 26 Dec

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Starting at $75.00

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Thu 26 Dec

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)

Betsey D

Jan 2016

This is the best tour I've ever been on. I've been on many tours in many cities and many places and no one has ever shown the amount of enthusiasm that Brooke has during the Ye Olde Tavern Tours. I've been on this tour twice and I would come back to Boston if this was the only thing I was doing! You learn quite a bit and drink along the way. I'll never stop recommending this tour and I'll never stop going every time I'm back in Boston. Brooke has a wealth of knowledge about Boston and can answer any question you present to her. I strongly suggest this tour for anyone that shows any interest about American history. I'm an avid enthusiastic and it gets better every time.

ctldallas

Dec 2015

My husband and I have been to Boston many times , as our daughter lived there for 5 years. This year we chose to go there for anniversary. Having been on all the tours we could find, we were looking for something else to do on our free afternoon . My sister had just come back from Boston and recommended this tour. She told me the tour guide had a Doctorate in History and used to teach history at one of the universities on Boston. Thus, the thought of a walking tour to three taverns, having a couple of beers, and learning history from an expert sounded like fun. It was great! We had a small group 10 people and our leader Brooke was fabulous! She was so dynamic and passionate about the history of that time, I was totally hooked. We walked through the Old city area and after a little history, stopped at a tavern where we had a choice of three different beers. She explained the different beers to us and while enjoying our drinks, she went into the history of the area. After about 20 minutes we were off to the next stop. We went to 3 different old taverns and had drinks at all the stops. The combination of a little walking, a nice drink, and an amazing history professor was fabulous. It was the best 2.5 hours ever spent on a tour. If you are going to Boston, do Not miss this tour. Thank you Brooke. We had an amazing time and learned so much. Have recommended it to many already.

Nathaniel54

Nov 2015

We were lucky enough to stumble upon Ye Olde Tavern Tours as a fun way to take in some of the history in Boston. Our group included some who don't get excited about museums and history--but they loved this. Brooke was a killer tour guide; super fun and insanely knowledgeable. This is a great choice for your next visit to Boston.