The 15 Best Drinking Tours in Boston

1.Boston Freedom Trail History Pub Crawl Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 996 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $60Our pick

Small-group Boston Freedom Trail pub crawl with guided history, 2h15 on foot, $60. Pay for your own drinks at classic nearby pubs.

“We came to this area for a girl’s trip! Two tours in Salem, one in Boston, by far, this was the BEST TOUR we took this entire trip! Julie was the best! So knowledgeable and funny!! We loved it!!! Take her tour!!!”

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2.Salem Booze and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl by US Ghost Adventures

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 413 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36

Salem Booze and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl pairs Salem bar stops with ghost stories in about 90 minutes. US Ghost Adventures. Drinks not included.

“The tour guide was awsome. Very knowledgeable and fun. The only issue was at the first bar we were told we were not allowed to sit at any of the tables. Wanted us to only sit at the bar which was not big enough for a group of that size.”

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3.Boos and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 411 reviews · 2 hours · from $30

A 2-hour Salem haunted pub crawl with up to 8 historic stops and 4 bars, guided ghost stories, and social drink-and-walk fun for $30.

“Wouldn’t be able to fault Andy our tour guide if I tried! He created a great vibe, keeping the whole group entertained and informed on the juicy topics of Salem! 10/10 tour guide :) Wish it went on for longer!”

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4.History Pub Crawl Tour Along the Freedom Trail

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 279 reviews · 2 hours · from $48

A 2-hour beer-and-history walk on the Freedom Trail from Faneuil Hall, with four bar stops and insider colonial stories.

“Amazing. History was great our tour guide Alex was really patient as we were a little late in Boston traffic from our Uber. The group size was perfect. The history was great, honestly as much history as the 3-hour walking tour we took the next day. BUT THIS WAS BETTER . because.. well BEER and it was more relaxed and more relational and made it an engaging Conversation VS just being talked at for 3 hours. Only note- I wish It had more true micro / local Breweries (not Sam Adams) vs Pubs, but also, I did not leave feeling wanting. Great tour with beer. Tip Alex well if you…”

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5.Signature Boston Guided Brewery Tour with snack

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 271 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $119

Signature Boston brewery tour with snack and round-trip transport. Taste up to 16 beers at local spots, ending at The Meadhall.

“My wife and I had a great time on the tour. Aaron was our tour guide. Incredibly knowledgable about all things concerning beer and brewing. Very funny. He got me interested at trying my hand at home brewing. Great way to spending our night drinking our way through Boston.”

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6.Haunted Pub Crawl of Historic Pubs and Taverns

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 127 reviews · 2 hours · from $34

Boston Haunted Pub Crawl blends Revolutionary War tales with historic North End stops. 2 hours, guide included, drinks extra, $34.

“I booked this as a first time visitor to Boston and thought it would be something different. And it was. Our guide Nicole was very knowledgeable and good fun. The tour was an excellent way of seeing the old establishment’s of Boston. It’s a pub crawl what is there not to like.”

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7.Boston Ghosts Boos and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 95 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $36

Boston haunted pub crawl with true ghost stories, a small group, four pub stops, and optional drinks. About two hours.

“This was so fun! Our tour guide was amazing and really lived the part! The pubs we went to had a lot of History and we enjoyed them all.”

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8.Boos and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 73 reviews · 2 hours · from $29Best value

Boston Common to Granary Burying Ground in 2 hours. Nine haunted stops, pub stories, JFK and Sam Adams drink moments.

“The guide was a gentleman and very knowledgeable. really fun tour.”

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9.Boston Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 62 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Boston Haunted Pub Crawl at night with a local guide, ghost stories at Faneuil Hall, Union Oyster House, and King’s Chapel Burying Ground.

“We lost our guide after the second stop due to the bar being to crowded and did not find her anywhere outside the building”

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10.Historic Pubs Walking & Ferry, Food & Drink Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 56 reviews · 3h 30m · from $129

Boston’s Revolutionary pub tour pairs historic taverns, a round-trip harbor ferry to USS Constitution, and dessert from Modern Pastry for $129.

“Martin was great! Excellent walk-in tour of historic Boston and tavern visits. Awesome ferry ride across harbor as well. Met some fun folks as a bonus!”

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11.2 Hour Historic Pub Crawl in Boston

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

A 2-hour guided Boston historic pub crawl from Faneuil Hall to Bell in Hand, with classic brews, great Q&A, and easy social time.

“The group was awesome. The guide was super knowledgeable. He added an extra bar at the end. We had a great time.”

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12.Freedom Trail History Tour and Brewery Taste

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $79

Freedom Trail History Tour and Brewery Taste in Boston: see 11 landmarks, then enjoy New England lunch and beer or mocktails at Democracy Brewing.

“A small group (16 or fewer) walking tour. Easy pace. Excellent historical narrative. Nick, our guide, pointed out details of Boston’s past that you won’t find in your American History textbook. And the tour ended with a nice lunch and a tasty beer at Democracy Brewing. Five stars for this tour.”

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13.Guided Craft Brewery Tour with a Snack

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 27 reviews · 3h 30m · from $105

A 3.5 hour Boston craft beer tour with VIP access at 3 breweries, up to 12 tastings, a snack, and round-trip transport.

“Tour guide Raj was very friendly and knowledgable. We had a great time exploring different breweries and beers.”

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14.Pizza Beer and Paul Revere Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Pizza, beer, and Paul Revere sights in Boston’s North End on a small 2-hour walk from Durty Nelly’s, $65 per person.

“Switched to this tour when the one we had originally booked was canceled, and are we glad we did! Fun tour, outstanding pizza - we'll definitely look Jimbo up the next time we're in Boston!!”

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15.Sushi Making Class at a Local Brewery in Boston

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $75

Make miso soup and two styles of sushi at Boston’s Long Live Roxbury. Includes a full meal you cook, plus craft beer nearby.

“The chef was great and the experience itself was positive - because we sat right next to him. He doesn't use a microphone, so sometimes the hearing is a bit difficult. Also, the menu itself felt a bit simple, even if the pricing was great. But everyone managed to do their rolls and the new knowledge was nice! Would do it again, just think the menu + can improve.”

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