Explore Historic Boston Pubs Tour
Ride the ferry to historic Boston taverns with 2 drinks included
Duration
3.5 Hours
Includes
2 drinks, snacks, ferry ride
Highlights
Cross Boston Harbor by public ferry and sample tap beer or house wine as you explore historic taverns and waterfront sights. Walk through classic neighborhoods and landmarks, including Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market.
- Meet at the Tony DeMarco Statue and return there after the tour
- Walk through the North End, Harborwalk, and Charlestown Naval Yard
- Stop at Warren Tavern and Bell in Hand Tavern
- Explore Quincy Market, Faneuil Hall, and the Old State House
- Compare taverns that each claim to be Boston’s oldest
What's Included
- 2 alcoholic drinks (tap beer or house wine)
- Snacks at two historic Boston tavern stops
- Round-trip public ferry ride across Boston Harbor
Things to know
Tip/gratuity for your guide is not included.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets are non-refundable. Tours run rain, shine, or snow. At least 24 hours notice is required for rescheduling / refunding any tour.
FAQs
You get snacks/appetizers at two historic Boston tavern stops, and you finish with cannoli from a famous North End bakery.
Yes. You get 2 alcoholic drinks (tap beer or house wine) included.
Yes. Your tour includes a round-trip public ferry ride across Boston Harbor.
Meeting details
263 Hanover St Boston, MA 02113 US
More about the Tony DeMarco Statue
The Tony DeMarco Statue stands proudly in Boston's historic North End, honoring the welterweight champion whose roots run deep in this Italian American neighborhood. Located at the corner of Hanover and Cross Streets, the bronze figure captures DeMarco in his classic fighting stance, a fitting tribute to the local hero who brought home a world title in 1955. The Tony DeMarco Statue serves as more than just a landmark on this Historic Boston Pubs Tour, it anchors a neighborhood that has long balanced grit and grace, where boxing legends, immigrant families, and corner taverns have all shaped the story of the city.
As you make your way through the North End on this guided pub tour, the Tony DeMarco Statue offers a natural pause between rounds of storytelling and pints. Your guide brings the history to life, weaving tales of Boston's working-class heroes against the backdrop of cobblestone streets, the scent of garlic drifting from nearby trattorias, and the warm glow of pub windows just steps away. Standing beside the Tony DeMarco Statue, you get a real sense of how sports, immigration, and neighborhood pride intersect in this corner of the city, a contrast to the colonial-era taverns and Revolutionary landmarks you will visit elsewhere on the route.
This stop is perfect for history buffs, sports fans, curious travelers, and anyone who enjoys discovering the human stories behind a city's most beloved neighborhoods. Couples looking for an evening that blends culture with character will appreciate the mix of monuments and historic pubs, while solo explorers and small groups will love the conversational, local feel of the tour. The Tony DeMarco Statue is one of those moments that lingers long after the last round, a reminder that Boston's history is best toasted with good company and a great story.
