The 9 Nightlife Experiences in Boston That Earn Their Price

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

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

Meet at the Samuel Adams statue by Faneuil Hall for a 2-hour, small-group walk through Boston’s colonial and Revolutionary past. Guides such as Maddie, Julie, Sam, Anna, and Arielle lead you to four nearby pubs along two blocks of the Freedom Trail. Drinks are extra, and you must be 21 or older.

“Short and enjoyable walk from place to place. Fun information Julie was great. The other members of the group were fun”

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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

Start at East India Square with a Salem guide such as Jenna, Andy, Bella, or Susan, then walk to three bars and several haunted sites. Expect about 90 minutes of ghost stories, local history, drink recommendations, and time to order your own beverages. Groups are capped at 20 people.

“Female guide not good, she told few stories about Selam. Only 1 bar hunting. Too much talk about her life and promoting her book”

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3.Boos and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl

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

Walk Salem with an English-speaking US Ghost Adventures guide, stopping at up to four pubs and eight haunted sites. Hear stories of witchcraft, murder, bootleggers, and secret tunnels, with possible stops at Mercy Tavern, Rockafellas, Village Tavern, and Opus. Drinks cost extra, and all guests must be 21 or older.

“Our guide was so awesome and informative! We were late due to traffic and we were still able to enjoy our tour!”

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4.History Pub Crawl Tour Along the Freedom Trail

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

Meet your English-speaking guide at the Samuel Adams statue outside Faneuil Hall for a two-hour walk through Boston’s colonial past, stopping at four bars. Expect local beer advice, lesser-known Revolutionary-era stories, reserved pub areas, and very little walking between stops. Drinks cost extra.

“Tour guide was very informative and entertaining at the same time. Very informational on her beers. Loved MADDY. Had no issues with sign up. A Great time!! Definitely would recommend.”

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5.Haunted Pub Crawl of Historic Pubs and Taverns

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

Meet at the Samuel Adams Statue by Faneuil Hall for a two-hour, English-language walk through Boston’s haunted pubs, taverns, cemeteries, and Revolutionary-era stories. Guides such as Nicole, Bee, Victoria, and Liberty bring the past to life. You must be 21 or older, and drinks cost extra.

“Tour guide was excellent. Great knowledge. Great info. Fun time!”

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6.Boston Ghosts Boos and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl

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

Meet at Boston Common at 7:30 pm for a two-hour walking crawl through four historic pubs. Guides such as Alex, Max, Freddie, and Camilla mix documented ghost stories with Boston history, from Mary Dyer to the Omni Parker House. Groups are capped at 15, and drinks cost extra.

“Great bars & good stories! It was a perfect amount of walking and breaks in between. Our guide, Max was awesome!”

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7.Boos and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl

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

Follow an English-speaking guide with a lantern through nine historic Boston sites, including four pubs, haunted hotels, the 21st Amendment, Beantown Pub, and Granary Burying Ground. You’ll hear local ghost stories, buy your own drinks, and walk more than a mile in two hours.

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

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8.Boston Haunted Pub Crawl

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

Start at the Samuel Adams Memorial at 9 p.m. and walk through Boston’s historic tavern district with a local guide. Hear ghost stories tied to Faneuil Hall, Union Oyster House, the Green Dragon, Mary Dyer, and King’s Chapel. Drinks cost extra, and crowded bars may affect the route.

“Nicole was great. Very friendly and fun to be around. She was awesome! The pubs were fun and group was perfect size”

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9.2 Hour Historic Pub Crawl in Boston

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

Meet at Faneuil Hall Marketplace at 6:30 pm for a small-group walk through historic Boston taverns, including the Green Dragon and Dirty Nelly’s. Guides such as Cady, Tim, and Tony have led the crawl, sharing pub stories and Boston lore. Drinks cost extra, and the evening ends at Bell in Hand.

“It was informative and fun! Went into three pubs. Gave us a chance to meet and socialize with other travelers.”

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