Boston Samuel Adams Historical Walking Tour

Explore the life and influence of patriot Samuel Adams. The Man of the Revolution, Samuel Adams was also a man of contradictions. On this tour, visit historic colonial sites as you learn about Samuel Adams' early business failures, his genius in the run-up to Revolution, his descent into obscurity in the new republic, and why only his enemies called him "Sam." After this special tour experience, raise a glass and show your support for Boston By Foot! Included in the price of your ticket is the choice between a souvenir Sam Adams tasting glass to take home with you, or a free drink at the Sam Adams Downtown Boston Taproom - first round is on Sam! (Over age 21 I.D. must be presented to the Taproom to redeem alcoholic beverages. Non-alcoholic soda options also available). BBF members receive a discounted ticket price. This tour is presented in part thanks to the generous support of The Boston Beer Company.

Meeting Point

Samuel Adams Statue

Boston, MA 02109, USA

Meet your guide at the Samuel Adams Statue in front of Faneuil Hall.

What's included:

• Guide in English, Spanish and French
• Walking tour led by passionate and well-trained guides

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour

Statue of Samuel Adams

Congress Street, Faneuil Hall, Boston, 02109, Massachusetts

Introduction and discussion of early, less than successful years

5 minutes

Faneuil Hall Marketplace

1 Faneuil Hall Sq, Quincy Market, Boston, 02109-1604, Massachusetts

Discuss Samuel Adams role/use of town meeting to promote his aims

5 minutes

Old State House

310 Washington Street, , Boston, 02108-1702, Massachusetts

Discuss Boston Massacre and Samuel Adams role in the massacre. Touch on his interaction with the ‘government’ in the Old State House

5 minutes

Old South Meeting House

310 Washington St, , Boston, 02108-4616, Massachusetts

Discuss the Boston Tea Party and Samuel Adams involvement

5 minutes

The Printing Office of Edes & Gill

21 Unity St, Boston, 02109, Massachusetts

Discuss Samuel Adams use of the town’s newspapers to sway public opinion

5 minutes

Boston Latin School

78 Avenue Louis Pasteur, , Boston, 02115-5791, Massachusetts

Adams at Harvard, Boston’s emphasis on education/literacy, Samuel Adams at the Continental Congress

5 minutes

Samuel Adams Boston Brewery - Jamaica Plain

30 Germania St, Boston, 02130-2315, Massachusetts

After this special tour experience, raise a glass and show your support for Boston By Foot! Included in the price of your ticket is the choice between a souvenir Sam Adams tasting glass to take home with you, or a free drink at the Sam Adams Downtown Boston Taproom - first round is on Sam! (Over age 21 I.D. must be presented to the Taproom to redeem alcoholic beverages. Non-alcoholic soda options also available).

30 minutes