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

Sat 21 Sep

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Starting at $75.00

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Sat 21 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)

TheGute3366

Dec 2014

My wife and I visited Boston for a long weekend in September 2014, and were trying to get as much in as we possibly could in the short time we were there. Hands down, the best decision we made was buying tickets to go on the Ye Olde Tavern Tour with Brooke. Lucky for us, no one else happened to be taking the tour that day, so we lucked into a private tour! Brooke was very knowledgeable, laid back and fun, and we had a great time. We stopped at 3 pubs (that had historical significance) over the course of the 2.5 hour tour, and we enjoyed every minute of it. After watching people walk around with groups of 30+ with the Freedom Trail tours, we're thrilled we decided to do our historical tour this way. We have and will continue to recommend the tour to anyone traveling to Boston and looking for something fun to do in the city. My wife even bought a T-shirt online afterward. Huzzah!

Michael M

Nov 2014

We had 12 hours in the City and wanted to explore the history of Boston, while enjoying the tavern scene. It was chilly and windy, but that never slowed us down. Brooke, the guide was excellent! She was extremely knowledgeable, with great stories and visual aids. She made everyone feel welcomed and was very passionate about the history of our founding fathers. Brooke was able to tie the history of Boston and a few great taverns without any difficulty. I can't think of a better way to spend a couple hours. I strongly recommend this tour, you will not be disappointed.

Patricia H

Nov 2014

You don't just learn about Paul Revere and John Hancock. You get to drink beer in the same tavern they drank! We absolutely loved this tour. Our guide, Brooke, is so knowledgeable and interesting and fun. My husband and I took our 28 y/o son and fiance and we all had a blast! This is a don't miss! You'll learn about the american revolution like you never knew before and you drink custom brewed beer for that particular historic tavern. How touristy is that?