• Statue of Samuel Adams - Guests meet their guide at the Samuel Adams statue outside historic Faneuil Hall. The experience opens with little-known facts and surprising stories about Samuel Adams the man, not just the beer that bears 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 Freedom Trail - The tour crawls along the portion of the famous Freedom Trail in the Faneuil Hall area. Guests visit four iconic and unique bars while their guide shares the hidden history of Boston and the American Revolution. The bars are located close together so that guests of all physical capabilities can enjoy the tour.
• Faneuil Hall Marketplace - Guests meet their tour guide outside Faneuil Hall, a National Historic Landmark. Their guide reveals the hidden history behind this famous Boston landmark and its role as a gathering place for commerce, debate, and revolution. They 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.
• Old State House - During the opening segment of the tour, the guide points out the Old State House, the dramatic backdrop to the Boston Massacre. Guests 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.
• Boston City Hall - Guests see Boston City Hall from the outside during the tour’s opening introduction. Their guide shares surprising stories about the building, its unmistakable design, and the history of the surrounding area.
• Quincy Market - Guests 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 heads 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.
• The Boston Stone - Guests stop at the Boston Stone, an easy-to-miss landmark hidden in an alleyway on narrow Marshall Street. Their guide shares the hidden history behind this curious relic of industry and the legend that has surrounded it for centuries.
• Marshall Street - Guests 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 stops here beside the Boston Stone while their guide shares the hidden history of this easy-to-miss corner of Boston.

• Local Bostonian tour guide and beer expert
• Historic pub crawl along the Freedom Trail

• Gratuities (recommended)
• Food (eating before the tour is recommended)
• TIcket does not include pre-paid drinks. Guests can buy drinks directly from bars.

The Independence Pub Crawl blends Boston’s revolutionary history with four iconic and unique pubs along the Freedom Trail. An expert local guide shares the little-known and hilarious stories of colonial Boston and the American Revolution that were left out of 8th grade history class, all while guests 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 guests can choose exactly what they would like to enjoy.

Come laugh, learn, and raise a glass to Boston’s rebellious past. Cheers!

• Minimum age is 21 years (must present ID at start of pub crawl)
• Walking totals 2 city blocks

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.