Bars & pub crawls · HISTORICAL TOURS
The 15 best historic bar tours you can book tonight, with what it costs to join, how many bars each one stops at and who the night suits. Number one is first for a reason.
Spend about three and a half hours walking from the City of London to Covent Garden with a guide such as Tim, Chris, Freddy, or Dave. Visit four distinctive pubs, hear stories tied to Dickens, Fleet Street, churches, law, and local life, and buy drinks as you go.
“Completely worth it! You will love this tour if you love history, drinks, and new friends. So much fun!”
Walk from Wenceslas Square to Lesser Town with a guide such as Gabi, Lukas, Linton, or Keegan. You’ll visit four tucked-away pubs, receive one beer, wine, cider, or soft drink at each, and learn Prague’s history along the way.
“We had so much fun on our tour with Lukas! We learned the history of Prague and were shown great spots to visit. Lukas played games with us at each stop and make the entire tour engaging and fun for all. I would recommend this tour for anyone wanting to see Prague and have fun!”
Walk from Piccadilly Circus through Soho with an English-speaking guide, stopping at four historic pubs linked to The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Ella Fitzgerald, and Mozart. Guides such as Ben, Gherto, Tom, Harvey, and Callum bring the stories to life. Drinks are extra.
“Great tour from beginning to end. Tom was brilliant and knew his craft. Passionate about music in general and who doesn't love hearing stories over a 1/2 pint of beer. All four pubs were crowded (cuz its December in Central London), but Tom made it work and we were always having a good time in our group of 7. Highly recommend for anyone who enjoys music stories (drinking not required, but it keeps you warm)”
Meet at Johnson Square at noon for a three-hour food and history walk through Savannah’s Historic District and River Street. You’ll visit about six food stops, taste Southern classics and global flavors, and hear local stories from guides such as Christina. Food and nonalcoholic drinks are included.
“So much fun! Christina, our guide was knowledgeable and fun, The food and drinks were awesome. We will this again- in a Heartbeat!!”
Meet your English-speaking guide outside St Paul’s Underground station for a gentle two-mile walk through old lanes, famous drinking streets, four historic pubs, and a grand Victorian gin palace. Guides such as Dave, Tim, Shadow, and Lachlan mix London stories with humor. Drinks cost extra.
“Tour was fantastic, Adam was super informative and a lot of fun!”
Meet your guide at the Samuel Adams statue by Faneuil Hall for a 2-hour-15-minute crawl through Boston’s colonial and revolutionary past. You’ll visit four nearby pubs, buy your own drinks, and hear stories from guides such as Anna, Julie, Maddie, Sam, and Arielle.
“Excellent tour with Drew. Tons of information and brews. Would definitely recommend. Great selection of beers and interesting tidbits”
Meet your English-speaking guide at Piccadilly Circus and walk through Soho’s music-soaked streets, stopping at four historic pubs. Hear stories about Lennon, Hendrix, Bowie, Mozart, and the Sex Pistols, with time to buy drinks and chat with the group.
“Henry was amazing it was by far the best tour we had in london !! we had the best time, highly recommend !”
Walk from Piccadilly Circus through St James’s and its historic pubs with a local guide such as Ben, Luke, Henry, or Tom. Expect royal and celebrity stories, four pub stops, drink suggestions, and a small group of no more than 12. Drinks and food cost extra.
“Fun and informative tour. Was a memorable way to start our New Year’s Eve celebration. Our tour guide Ben was knowledgeable and added in some additional stops that we enjoyed as well. Would recommend.”
Start at Six Pence Pub for a two-hour evening walk through Savannah’s haunted Historic District. Guides such as Pierce, Andre, and Kelly mix ghost tales, city history, Colonial Park Cemetery, and stops at up to four local bars. Drinks cost extra, and you must be 21 or older.
“Great walking tour with very knowledgeable host. Pubs we visited were classic Savannah pubs. I would recommend this activity.”
Meet your English-speaking guide in Piazza della Madonna dei Monti for three hours of dark Roman tales, local wine, spritz, sambuca, and limoncello. You’ll walk through Monti, visit selected bars with reserved tables, meet other adults, and finish near Piazza Venezia. Non-alcoholic drinks are available.
“A very fun night out. Met some great people and had a good tour through the night spots of Rome! Autumn was a lovely tour guide - very welcoming and keen to keep people informed of the local area.”
Walk through the City of London and Holborn with a private guide such as Lyndon, Lachlan, Ricky, or Adam. Visit historic pubs including Black Friar, the Old Bank of England, and Princess Louise, while hearing stories about churches, courts, Dickensian streets, gin, beer, and London’s wartime past.
“Despite the atrocious weather, we had a great time. Adam was a fantastic guide, good company and knowledgeable about the historical and alcoholic aspects of the tour. Would recommend.”
Meet your English-speaking guide at Piccadilly Circus for a 2.5-hour walk through royal London. Visit four historic pubs near Buckingham Palace, hear stories of Churchill, royalty, music, and film, and buy drinks as you go. Guides may include Tom, Henry, Danny, Ben, Luke, or Carlos.
“Had an amazing afternoon with our group. Our guide Luke was excellent, making sure there was a fun, easy atmosphere with a good variation between history, interesting facts, drink recommendations and time to chat with one another. Met some really lovely people on this tour.”
Meet at Embankment Station at 1:30 pm and walk with a local guide to four historic Covent Garden pubs. Guides such as Rachel, Mike, and Carolina share pub tales, London lore, and drink tips. You get reserved seating at an 800-year-old pub, but drinks and food cost extra.
“We loved this tour and have already recommended it to our friends. Our guide was so knowledgeable and put 100% into this descriptions and answering our questions. It was so interesting to hear about the history behind the pubs and also many of London's famous buildings and myths that we had never heard of before. For £10 each this is amazing value for money and we will be booking another London tour for next week. Julie and Barry from Orpington”
Walk through Midtown with an English-speaking guide such as Ariel, Ryan, Katie, or Katherine, visiting three very different historic bars and cocktail lounges. You’ll hear about gangsters, bootleggers, Gilded Age reformers, and Prohibition’s collapse. Entry is covered, but drinks cost extra.
“Cannot recommend this enough for visitors or hosts giving visitors a great time. Fantastic experience, great guide, it is a 100% must and you cannot beat the price!”
Meet guides such as Autumn, Ana, Michelle, or Marley in Piazza della Madonna dei Monti for a three-hour walk through Monti. Hear Rome’s saucy past, visit several local bars, and sample wine, spritz, Carpano Classico, sambuca, and limoncello, with alcohol-free drinks available.
“Amazing crawl. Michal was the most amazing and passionate guide. Highly recommended especially if traveling solo and looking to meet new people.”
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