Boston Historic Pubs Tour: Walk the Freedom Trail with Drinks

Five Freedom Trail stops, two taverns, a harbor ferry, and the stories behind them

This 3.5-hour walking tour of Boston covers five Freedom Trail sites across the North End, Charlestown Navy Yard and Faneuil Hall, with a scenic ferry ride across Boston Harbor. Two historic tavern stops include a drink and appetizer at each. The tour finishes with cannoli from a North End bakery. A professional local guide leads the route (approximately 2.5 miles), and the minimum age is 21.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each4 stops

1. Charlestown Navy Yard15m
2. Bunker Hill Monumentpassing by
3. Old State House15m
4. Faneuil Hall Marketplace15m

Historic Boston Pubs and Landmarks Tour

• Start tour in Boston's North End
• Walk to Long Wharf for ferry ride
• Ferry ride across Boston Harbor
• Visit Charlestown Navy Yard and USS Constitution
• See Bunker Hill Monument
• Visit historic tavern for drink and appetizer
• Visit Old State House
• Explore Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market
• Visit second tavern for drink and snacks
• Finish tour with cannoli in North End

The experience

The North End is where this tour starts: Boston's oldest neighborhood, settled in 1630 and now known as Little Italy. From here you walk to Long Wharf to catch the ferry across Boston Harbor to Charlestown. The Charlestown Navy Yard is home to the USS Constitution, the only floating site on the Freedom Trail, and you'll hear how this War Ship earned the nickname "Old Ironsides." Bunker Hill Monument marks the site of the first major battle of the American Revolution, where the command "Don't fire til you see the whites of their eyes!" became legend.

The first tavern stop is a building from 1780 where George Washington, Samuel Adams, Paul Revere and Dr. Joseph Warren all drank. You raise a pint under the same roof. After the return ferry ride from Charlestown, the tour moves through the Old State House (the oldest standing public building in the Eastern US) and Faneuil Hall, the "Cradle of Liberty" built by merchant Peter Faneuil in 1742. The second tavern visit lands at either the Green Dragon, headquarters of the Revolution, or the Bell in Hand, America's oldest tavern with its first pour in 1795.

Each tavern stop includes one drink (beer, wine or soft drink) and an appetizer. The tour wraps up back in the North End with cannoli from a famous local bakery. A professional local guide leads the entire route and narrates the history at each of the five Freedom Trail sites.

What’s included

• Scenic ferry ride across Boston Harbor.
• visits to five Freedom Trail sites including Charlestown Navy Yard, Bunker Hill Monument, Old State House and Faneuil Hall.
• two drinks (beer, wine or soft drink) and appetizers at two historic taverns.
• cannoli from a North End bakery.
• professional local guide leading the entire 3.5-hour route.

Information

Lasts 3h 30m, runs Monday to Saturday at 14:00, from US$ 149 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 12 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 14:00Another day? ›

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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AgesAdult (21 and older) · Under 21: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Boston Pizza Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to walk Boston's Revolutionary War history with a guide who knows the stories, and you're comfortable with a moderate pace over 2.5 miles. The two tavern stops and harbor ferry make the history tangible rather than just a walking lecture, and the minimum group size of four keeps the pace steady and the guide's attention shared.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's included in the two tavern stops on this Boston tour?

Each tavern visit includes one drink (beer, wine or soft drink) and an appetizer. The first stop is at a tavern built in 1780. The second is at either the Green Dragon or the Bell in Hand, America's oldest tavern.

How far do you walk on this Boston Historic Pubs Tour?

The tour covers approximately 2.5 miles across the North End, Charlestown and downtown Boston, with stops at five Freedom Trail sites and two taverns along the way.

Does the tour include the ferry ride across Boston Harbor?

Yes, a scenic ferry ride across Boston Harbor is included. You take it to Charlestown at the start and return from Charlestown after visiting the Navy Yard and Bunker Hill Monument.

What is the USS Constitution and why is it on the Freedom Trail?

The USS Constitution at Charlestown Navy Yard is the only floating site on Boston's Freedom Trail. It earned the nickname "Old Ironsides" during the War of 1812 and remains the oldest commissioned naval vessel still afloat.

What happens at Faneuil Hall on this tour?

Faneuil Hall, built in 1742 by merchant Peter Faneuil, is known as the "Cradle of Liberty" and has always been Boston's central marketplace. The tour explores its history and significance to the American Revolution.

Is there a minimum age requirement for this Boston tavern tour?

Yes, the minimum age is 21 because the tour includes two drinks at historic taverns.