Boston Freedom Trail History Pub Crawl Small-Group Tour
- 2h 15m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
The Independence Pub Crawl combines Boston’s revolutionary history with four iconic and unique pubs along the Freedom Trail. An expert local guide will share the little-known and hilarious stories of colonial Boston and the American Revolution that the left out of 8th grade history class, all while you enjoy the company of fellow travelers from around the world The tour lasts 2 hours and 15 minutes and begins at the Sam Adams statue outside Faneuil Hall. Walking is limited to a couple of blocks, allowing guests of all physical capabilities to enjoy the tour. Drinks are not included in the ticket price and are available for purchase separately at each pub, so you can choose exactly what you would like to enjoy. Come laugh, learn, and raise a glass to Boston’s rebellious past. Cheers!
Inclusions
What's included
- Local Bostonian tour guide and beer expert
- Historic pub crawl along the Freedom Trail
What's not
- Gratuities (recommended)
- Food (eating before the tour is recommended)
- TIcket does not include pre-paid drinks. Guests can buy drinks directly from bars.
Itinerary
Guests will meet their guide at the Samuel Adams statue outside historic Faneuil Hall. The experience begins with little-known facts and surprising stories about Samuel Adams the man, not just the beer bearing his name. From there, the group heads to historic and unique bars along the Freedom Trail to uncover more of Boston’s hidden history.
The tour crawls along the portion of the famous Freedom Trail in the Faneuil Hall area. Guests will visit four iconic and unique bars while their guide shares the hidden history of Boston and the American Revolution. The bars are located closed together so that guests of all physical capabilities can enjoy the tour.
Guests will meet their tour guide outside Faneuil Hall, a National Historic Landmark. Their guide will reveal the hidden history behind this famous Boston landmark and its role as a gathering place for commerce, debate, and revolution. They’ll learn why the building earned the nickname “the Cradle of Liberty.” When timing and building access allow, the group may also walk through Faneuil Hall.
During the opening segment of the tour, the guide will point out the Old State House, the dramatic backdrop to the Boston Massacre. Guests will hear little-known stories about the building and the massacre, including the tale of a secret time capsule hidden inside the golden lion perched on its roof. The group views the landmark from nearby and does not enter the building.
Guests will see Boston City Hall from the outside during the tour’s opening introduction. Their guide will share surprising stories about the building, its unmistakable design, and the history of the surrounding area.
Guests will visit Quincy Market, the grand granite marketplace built beside Faneuil Hall in the 1820s. After hearing the hidden history behind this famous Boston landmark, the group will head inside to Ned Devine’s Irish Pub, one of the tour’s four bar stops. Guests can purchase a drink, relax with the group, and enjoy more little-known stories from Boston’s past.
Guests will stop at the Boston Stone, an easy-to-miss landmark hidden in an alleyway narrow Marshall Street. Their guide will share the hidden history behind this curious relic industry and the legend that has surrounded it for centuries.
Guests will walk along Marshall Street, a narrow cobblestone lane within one of Boston’s oldest surviving street networks. Its tight layout and historic buildings offer a glimpse of the city before wide modern roads reshaped downtown. The group will stop here beside the Boston Stone while their guide shares the hidden history of this easy-to-miss corner of Boston.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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5Fun way to tour the freedom trail
Hannah was amazing! She gave us a fun history lesson from classic pubs. Way better than standing outside looking at statues the whole Freedom Trail!
5An adventure
Hannah was so sweet and such a great experience!
5It was very entertaining...
It was very entertaining lots of laughs. You do not walk the full trail you stay within a few blocks so there is not much walking. Plenty of time is spent at each bar with an entertaining history lesson while you have your beverage.
5Fun pub crawl
Great fun in a small group. By the end of the crawl we were friends chatting around our table. Our guide was great
5Bar crawl
Lily was very knowledgeable and made it fun!
5Amazing tour
Lilly was amazing. She knew her history and was so much fun. She was personable and a great person to hang out with.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Your guide will be at the Sam Adams Statue on the Congress Street side of Faneuil Hall. The 20 foot tall statue features Sam Adams on a pedestal with his arms crossed. Your guide will be holding a sign reading "Boston Crawling." Please arrive at least 5 minutes early with an ID.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 14 travellers
- Operated by
- Boston Crawling, LLC
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 21 years (must present ID at start of pub crawl)
- Walking totals 2 city blocks
How it compares in Boston
- Its from-price is 42% below the median of the 476 experiences we list in Boston.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 21 of 476.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Boston
Boston, the capital of Massachusetts, is a compact harbour city of colonial history, red-brick streets, universities and seafood on the New England coast.
Boston was founded in 1630 and played a central part in the American Revolution, and its Freedom Trail, a red line on the pavement, links sixteen sites across the old centre, from Boston Common to Charlestown. Beacon Hill has gas lamps, cobbled streets and brick row houses, while the North End, the old Italian quarter, has the Old North Church and the Paul Revere House.
Top-ranked sights in Boston: Boston North End, Boston Old State House, Massachusetts State House.
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