Ye Olde Tavern Tours

Overview

When visiting Boston, the Freedom Trail is a must-do activity, but why not see historic sites while drinking beer? Join Ye Olde Tavern Tours to see 10 sites on the Freedom Trail-including the site of the Boston Massacre and the Old State House-and grab a drink at 3 historic taverns. Beer and/or hard cider is included in the ticket price, so all you need to do is show up ready for fun.

Our guests want a unique and memorable way to learn about Boston's revolutionary (and drunken) history and for the past ten years, we have delivered. Our guides are expertly-trained historians who are also incredibly personable. Our founder, owner, and frequent tour guide has a PhD in American history and is a two-time author. We know our stuff and are passionate about sharing the most interesting stories.

We cap each tour at 12 people to provide an intimate experience. Ye Olde Tavern Tours is the most fun and social way to experience Boston!

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

City: Boston

Fri 30 May

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Starting at $87.00

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Fri 30 May

Starting at $87.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Small Group Experience

Gratuity for Tavern Staff

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

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, including the Old State House; Faneuil Hall; Old South Meeting House; the site of the Boston Massacre; and the burying ground of John Hancock, Samuel Adams, and Paul Revere. Stop at 3 historic taverns along the way to have a beer or cider in each, which is included in the ticket price, all while learning about the revoltuionary (and drunken) history of Boston.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (180)

Debt1957

Apr 2015

Highly recommend this tour, getting educated without it hurting!! We tried local Beers from 3 taverns with history on their own. Brooke did a great job of giving you enough history without going overboard .

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.