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Boston Historic Pubs Tour 3.5 hr

TourTruth score 7.9 out of 10

GoodTop 16% in Boston

238 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Boston
  • 3 hrs 30 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Walk Boston’s historic neighborhoods, ride the harbor ferry, and enjoy drinks, appetizers, and a North End cannoli along the way.

About this tour

Raise a glass to Boston’s storied past on a Boston Historic Pubs Tour that pairs neighborhood history with classic tavern fare. Over approximately 3.5 hours, walk about 2.5 miles through some of the city’s oldest districts and see five Freedom Trail sites along the way.

Your route explores the North End, Blackstone Block, Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market, and the Charlestown Navy Yard, with a scenic public ferry ride across Boston Harbor. Stop at two historic taverns for a drink and an appetizer at each. Choose beer, wine, or a soft drink, then finish with a cannoli from a famous North End bakery. A local professional guide brings the landmarks and tavern stories to life, including a visit to a pub described as America’s oldest tavern, with its first pour in 1795.

Meet downstairs at Modern Pastry Underground in the North End, then set out for an engaging blend of walking, local history, and Boston flavors. Book the Boston Historic Pubs Tour for a lively way to explore the city one stop at a time.

Highlights

  • Raise a glass in two historic Boston taverns
  • Ride the public ferry across Boston Harbor
  • See five Freedom Trail sites on a 2.5-mile walk
  • Enjoy two drinks, tavern appetizers, and a North End cannoli
  • Explore the North End, Faneuil Hall, and Charlestown Navy Yard

What's included

Included

  • Public ferry ride across Boston Harbor
  • Visits to two historic Boston taverns
  • Two drinks: beer, wine, or soft drink
  • One appetizer at each tavern stop
  • Cannoli from a North End bakery
  • Professional local guide

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Important information

  • Meet at Modern Pastry Underground in Boston’s historic North End; go downstairs without waiting in the pastry shop line
  • The tour walks approximately 2.5 miles
  • Operates in all weather; dress appropriately for rain, shine, or snow
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Public transportation is available nearby
  • If fewer than 4 travelers book, an alternative date or full refund will be offered

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The walking tour lasts approximately 3.5 hours and covers about 2.5 miles.

What food and drinks are included?

Enjoy two drinks, one appetizer at each of the two tavern stops, and a cannoli from a North End bakery.

Does the tour include a ferry ride?

Yes. A public ferry ride across Boston Harbor is included.

Where does the tour meet?

Meet your guide downstairs at Modern Pastry Underground in Boston’s historic North End. Do not wait in the pastry shop line.

What happens if the minimum group size is not met?

If fewer than 4 travelers book, you will be offered an alternative date or a full refund.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.82 on Viator and 4.94 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

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  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.9. Top 16% in Boston means it ranks in the top 16% of tours in Boston by this score.

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