Boston is one of the most historical cities in America and is considered by many to be the birthplace of the country. From the original landing of the Pilgrims at Plymouth Rock, "the shot heard around the world" in Concord, and Paul Revere's famous midnight ride, there is no shortage of history to learn about for those new to the city.
But, let's face it, history isn't everyone's cup of tea, and apparently some historical Bostonians didn't really care for tea either. What they definitely liked though, was booze. What better way to experience Boston's storied history than through the same lens through which it was written? The bottom of a bottle. Check out our picks for historical tours of Boston where you can drink:
Boston Crawling:
For many coming to Boston, walking Boston's historical Freedom Trail is a bucket list item. While those 2.5 miles can seem intimidating, as it takes a good chunk of the day, Boston Crawling will make your precious time spent on the trail worth while. Your freedom trail tour will stop at 3-4 bars, including America's oldest tavern as well as the tavern where the Boston Tea Party was planned. The guides will impress you with their historical knowledge of the city, and you will gain a deeper appreciation for the city and its less than sober history.
Check out more on Boston Crawling here: http://www.bostoncrawling.com/
Ye Olde Tavern Tours:
Although Ye Olde Tavern Tours was founded by a Professor of American history, you won't feel as if you are sitting through a Revolutionary War lecture. In addition to visiting ten historic sites around downtown Boston, you will stop at three timeless taverns. Your expert guides will teach you about the American Revolution in Boston, the history of the taverns in the area, and the favorite drinks of our founding fathers.
Check out more on Ye Olde Tavern Tours here: http://www.yeoldetaverntours.com/
Boston Brew Tours:
If you are more excited to learn about the beer they were drinking than the people drinking it, then Boston Brew Tours may be your best bet. Throughout the tour, your guide will teach you about the history of beer in Boston. You'll get to learn how beer is brewed at some of the most famous Boston Breweries, like Sam Adams and Harpoon, as well as taste some of the smaller craft beers in the area at the newer nano/microbreweries like Night Shift Brewing and Idle Hands Craft Ales. Boston Brew Tours offers three standard tours: the Original Brew Tour, the After Hours Brew Tour, and the Sip of Boston Brew Tour, and even the option to create your own.
Check out more on the Boston Brew Tours site here: http://bostonbrewtours.com/
And if you've exhausted all of the of the historical tours Boston has to offer, why not check out some haunted New England hikes. 