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

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $75.00

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Mon 23 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)

Pendra L

Jul 2022

Pilip was a great guide. Upbeat. Knowledgeable. Interesting stories. Highly personable. He showed us a fun yet educational evening.

Adventure27886580680

Jul 2022

We had one day in Boston to learn about the history. We picked the right tour! Very informative and with good beer! The two hour tour was perfect for not having much time in the city. Would recommend to anyone who wants to see a few historical sites, learn about John Hancock, Samual Adams, Paul Revere, the Boston Massacre to name a few while stopping at three of the historic pubs in town.

540connorm

Jul 2022

Easily one of the best tours I've ever been on. I'm a big fan of history and craft beer and the Ye Olde Tavern Tour was easily a 10/10 in both categories. Definitely something I'd recommend to anyone I know traveling to Boston anytime soon. Our guide Rachel was fantastic and made the experience incredible. She even gave us some great recommendations of other things to do around the city while we were there! Having actual history experts leading the tour was a great experience as well. I've taken a couple of the basic tours offered throughout the city in the past, and never have I had as detailed and interesting of a tour covering a great expanse of early revolutionary history. Ye Olde Tavern Tours mentions how the concept was founded by a Phd in American History and that all tour guides have studied history in undergrad/graduate school and you can really tell! Rachel had comprehensive and captivating answers to every question we could think of. As for the taverns, they were incredible! We got to drink beer/cider in these fantastic, revolutionary-esque taverns that the Founding Fathers and other historical figures had planned the revolution in. The beer was great too! Several options at each stop, all from some great New England breweries such as Lord Hobo and Jack's Abbey. Also to add, we were the only two present for the tour we had booked and I just wanted to mention how appreciative we were that the tour wasn't canceled for that reason. I know it may seem like a simple thing to many people, but it's a reason I'll always recommend Ye Olde Tavern Tours to people. Thank you Ye Olde Tavern Tours and Rachel!