Boston Historic Taverns Tour

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Discover the old part of Boston with this tour of historic taverns. Led by a local guide, you'll have the opportunity to discover the food, history and nightlife of this district, in an activity that will last about three and a half hours. You'll also take a scenic ferry ride to and from Boston Harbour.

Aimed at small groups of about 12 people, this experience will take you past several different taverns. Snacks and at least two drinks, which can be alcoholic, are included at two of these historic pubs. For example, you will go to Bell in Hand, Corner Tavern or Green Dragon, all of which have a lot of history to tell.

  • Learn about Boston's history with this small-group pub crawl.
  • Learn more about the history of these taverns from a local guide in an experience that lasts about three and a half hours.
  • Make the most of this tour by having snacks included, such as the typical sandwiches served, as well as at least two drinks, which could be anything from beer to soft drinks.
  • Take advantage of the ferry ride to and from Boston Harbour to admire the panoramic view of the city.

What’s included

  • Boston Historic Tavern Tour
  • Snacks
  • Two beverages, choice of alcoholic or soft drinks
  • Professional local guide

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Step by Step

Get a taste of Boston's nightlife with a local guide on this historic tavern tour. You'll learn about the history of the last three centuries of this American city in an experience that lasts about three and a half hours in groups of about 12 people. During this walking tour, you'll visit a number of taverns, including snacks and at least two drinks.

One of the spots you'll pass through is the North End, also known as Boston's Little Italy, a maze of narrow streets with some of the oldest buildings in the city. You'll pass historic sites such as the 1680's Paul Revere House and the Old North Church, which played a key role in the beginning of the Revolutionary War.

Included in this experience is a round-trip ferry ride across Boston Harbor to admire the panoramic view of the city. After this quick transfer you will arrive at the Old North Church and the Old State House, the oldest public building still standing in Boston.

Some of the taverns you will visit during this tour include

  • Bell in Hand: the tavern that served its first drink in 1795. It is the oldest continuously operating tavern in the United States, except during Prohibition, which closed all legal bars in the country.
  • Green Dragon: This old tavern played an important role in Boston's freedom during the Revolutionary War. Founded in 1654, The Green Dragon was a favourite haunt of Paul Revere and John Hancock.

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4.7
· 78 Reviews
  • A
    Arthur
    5
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    Perfect for tavern lovers, it's a tour full of tavern history over the years.
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    Melissa
    5
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    First time in my life that I got on a ferry, I was amazed at how curious it is inside and how fast it is for its size.
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    Valentina
    5
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    The guide was the best, he pointed out every important detail of Boston's history without making it seem like a history class, I loved his effort to make us pay attention.
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    Oliver
    5
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    We were able to pass by some breathtakingly beautiful places while on the tour, we managed to take some amazing pictures.
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