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The 15 Best Drinking Tours Around the World

53 tours  ·  from $30 a head

Vermouth hours, sake counters and bar routes with enough food to keep you upright. These 15 are priced by the round count and honest about the pace.

Madrid Tapas & Wine Tasting Walking Tour – Small Group Local Bars - Calle de las Huertas and the first bar
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Madrid Tapas & Wine Tasting Walking Tour – Small Group Local Bars

1.Madrid Tapas & Wine Tasting Walking Tour – Small Group Local Bars

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,644 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $93Our pick

Meet at Plaza de Santa Ana for a three-hour walk through Madrid’s Literary Quarter. With up to 12 people, you’ll visit as many as four traditional bars, tasting more than 12 tapas and one drink at each stop. Guides such as Noemí, Carlos, and Juan Felipe add food, wine, and neighborhood stories in English or Spanish.

“Excellent fun tour of a vibrant part of the city. Great wines and tapas with interesting information from our lovely tour guide, Noemí”

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Best of Shinjuku: Izakaya Food Tour (4 Stops, 14+ Tastings) - Starting with Nishishinjuku and several small plates
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Best of Shinjuku: Izakaya Food Tour (4 Stops, 14+ Tastings)

2.Best of Shinjuku: Izakaya Food Tour (4 Stops, 14+ Tastings)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,863 reviews · from $92

Spend three and a half hours eating and drinking through Shinjuku with a bilingual local guide. Visit up to four izakayas for 14 or more tastings, including skewers, sashimi, comfort food, and sake. Guides such as Taiga, Yusuke, Nobu, Chi, and Jo add local food tips and neighborhood context. Group size is capped at 10.

“Tadashi was the BEST guide! He was fun, knowledgeable and such a foodie being a trained sushi chef!! We ate and drank so much that our tour went longer than expected because everyone was having so much much fun! I highly recommend this tour and especially with Tadashi!”

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Kyoto Night Foodie Tour in Gion (9+ dishes + 6 Sake tastings) - Pontocho: a second meal in a famous dining district
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Kyoto Night Foodie Tour in Gion (9+ dishes + 6 Sake tastings)

3.Kyoto Night Foodie Tour in Gion (9+ dishes + 6 Sake tastings)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,762 reviews · from $163

Spend about three and a half hours eating your way through Gion and Pontocho with a local guide. Expect Kyoto vegetables, regional dishes, small bars, Japanese sake, and plenty of neighborhood history. Groups are limited to seven. Guides such as Jimmy, Kumi, Rika, Yuki, and Emma are praised for making the evening friendly and easy to follow.

“Ok experience. The guide was knowledgeable about the area. Too much politics were discussed for my taste,”

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Porto Craft Beer Tour: 7 Beers + 3 Food Pairings in a Small Group - Mercado do Bolhão adds everyday Porto to the tasting
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Porto Craft Beer Tour: 7 Beers + 3 Food Pairings in a Small Group

4.Porto Craft Beer Tour: 7 Beers + 3 Food Pairings in a Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,725 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $90

Meet your English-speaking guide at Armazém da Cerveja at 4:15 pm for a three-hour walk through Porto’s craft beer scene. You’ll taste up to seven Portuguese beers, sample local foods including Francesinha, and visit four beer spots, ending at Catraio Craft Beer Shop. Guides may include Paulo, André, Angelo, Pedro, or Inês.

“This tour was one of our favorite parts of Porto. André was an amazing guide. When my partner and I did the tour, we were the only people so it was extremely personalized. We loved learning about some of the history of Porto, and the local spots and preferences. André also gave some amazing recommendations, and on the tour all of the beer and food was delicious! Although it ls a bit pricey, it’s unlike any traveling experience I’ve ever had and worth every cent. Thank you André and Taste Porto!”

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Rhodes Exclusive Swim Cruise Cocktail Open bar & Gourmet Buffet - Afandou Beach: a long shore and a generous swim stop
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Rhodes Exclusive Swim Cruise Cocktail Open bar & Gourmet Buffet

5.Rhodes Exclusive Swim Cruise Cocktail Open bar & Gourmet Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,230 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $107

Set out from Mandraki Harbour for a six-hour cruise along Rhodes with Captain Alexander and the Romantika crew. Swim at Kallithea Springs, Afandou Beach, and Anthony Quinn Bay, then enjoy a Greek buffet, cocktails, beer, wine, and soft drinks. Seating is limited to 40 people, with bean bags and sun beds available.

“Very nice trip! Great food, the hostess was great. Captain was fun. The places we stopped at were beautiful. Lots of space and great seating arrangements. Wine and beer were good. So were the drinks, even though the options were limited to some preset cocktails and the alcohol in them was weak. The barman could be more accommodating.”

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Munich: Beer and Food Tour with Dinner & Oktoberfest Museum - Beer history before the next round
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Munich: Beer and Food Tour with Dinner & Oktoberfest Museum

6.Munich: Beer and Food Tour with Dinner & Oktoberfest Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,086 reviews · 3h 30m · from $84

Spend 210 minutes exploring Munich beer culture with an English-speaking guide such as Sam, Dan, or Aileen. Sample several beers, taste Bavarian meats and cheese, visit the Beer and Oktoberfest Museum, see famous beer halls, and finish with dinner. Vegetarian food is possible with advance notice.

“Mike was great!! I learned so much about beer and its history. We also learned a little bit of Munich history, and I think that was a plus star! Mike was very friendly too and would answer any questions you may have during the tour. Definitely recommend this tour!”

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Cancun Taco Tour, Local Beer and Night Market with Transportation - Cochinita pibil at Lonchería El Pocito
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Cancun Taco Tour, Local Beer and Night Market with Transportation

7.Cancun Taco Tour, Local Beer and Night Market with Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 816 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $89

Spend an evening tasting Cancun tacos with a small group and an English-speaking guide such as G, Diego, or Navarro. You will visit local taquerías, try cochinita pibil, surtido, al pastor, quesabirria, and more, with four beers or drinks, churros, and air-conditioned hotel transportation included.

“First of all, our resort wasn’t one of their pickup spots but I decided to reach out to their support and see if they could pick us up. They agreed, and I am so glad they did. This is a great taco tour, with Diego telling us the history and it being a relaxing experience. I am glad we got Diego! Come hungry, and make sure to try the horchata! Diego will tell you which stop has the best horchata!”

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Marc's Brussels Beer Tasting Tour - Starting at Grand Place and the Brussels Fishmarket
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Marc’s Brussels Beer Tasting Tour

8.Marc’s Brussels Beer Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 645 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $102

Spend about four hours tasting six Belgian beers with guides such as Sebastian, Eddie, Terry, and Marc while visiting old Brussels taverns, a puppet theater bar, and local cafés. Expect lambics, Chimay Tripel, Orval, chocolate, cheese, cured meats, and small dishes. The tour begins and ends near Grand Place.

“Great beer. Eddie had the most amazing stories. Would do this trip again in a heartbeat. Very enjoyable”

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Kyoto Sake Brewery & Tasting Walking Tour - Kappa Gallery and the lighter side of sake culture
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Kyoto Sake Brewery & Tasting Walking Tour

9.Kyoto Sake Brewery & Tasting Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 623 reviews · from $98

Spend about three hours in Fushimi learning how sake is made, visiting the Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum, passing historic Teradaya, and tasting 18 Kyoto-made sakes at a local restaurant. Guides such as Matt, Rika, Ayu, and Yukari add history, tasting tips, and personal recommendations.

“We had the best experience with our guide (Eri), she was so sweet and interactive! Highly recommend this tour to anyone who loves Sake or wants to gain more knowledge and taste a wide variety of local sakes”

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Rhodes: Boat Tour with Snorkeling, Gourmet Buffet & Open Bar - Kallithea Springs, your first hour in the water
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Rhodes: Boat Tour with Snorkeling, Gourmet Buffet & Open Bar

10.Boat Tour with Snorkeling, Gourmet Buffet & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 595 reviews · 6 hours · from $104

Spend six hours aboard Romantika, a classic wooden caique leaving Rhodes’ Mandraki Port for Kallithea Springs, Afandou Beach, and Anthony Quinn Bay. You get reserved seating, snorkeling gear, a Greek buffet, and an open bar with wine, beer, cocktails, ouzo, and soft drinks. The crew adds music, dancing, and friendly service.

“I really enjoyed the atmosphere on board, amazing food, friendly staff. The locations were nice as well.Definitely recomand to everyone”

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Margaret River Winery, Brewery Tour with Gourmet Lunch. - Winery tastings with a broad range of styles
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Margaret River Winery, Brewery Tour with Gourmet Lunch.

11.Margaret River Winery, Brewery Tour with Gourmet Lunch.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 401 reviews · from $157

Spend about seven hours visiting Margaret River wineries, a brewery, and local food producers in an air-conditioned minivan. Guides such as Adam, Peter, Rhys, and John mix regional history with wine and beer tasting. Lunch includes Australian bush foods, with vegetarian meals available by request. Pickup covers Margaret River, Busselton, and Dunsborough.

“The group was just a dozen of us so a perfect size for meeting new people while still feeling like an intimate group. Everyone was picked up at their accommodations yet it felt as if we never went out of our way. We were taken to a whole verity of different places, all charming. Our host was fantastic! Can’t wait to go again”

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Brussels: Beer Tasting Tour with 7 Beers and Snacks - Starting at Mary Grand’Place
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Brussels: Beer Tasting Tour with 7 Beers and Snacks

12.Brussels: Beer Tasting Tour with 7 Beers and Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 368 reviews · from $90

Meet outside Mary Grand’Place for a four-hour walk through Brussels’ old center. Your English- or Dutch-speaking guide leads you to tucked-away taverns and cafés for seven Belgian beers, including Trappist, Abbey, and Lambic styles, with cheese, fries, small bites, and chocolate. Guides may include David, Sebastian, Eddie, Terry, or Max.

“Our tour was great! Sebastian was an amazing guide, knowledgeable and welcoming! Would highly recommend this to anyone interested in beer or history in the city!”

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Brussels: Walking Food Tour with Chocolate, Beer, & Waffles - Four chocolates from two Brussels chocolatiers
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Brussels: Walking Food Tour with Chocolate, Beer, & Waffles

13.Brussels: Walking Food Tour with Chocolate, Beer, & Waffles

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 318 reviews · 4 hours · from $111

Meet your guide at Mary Grand'Place at 11am for a four-hour walk through central Brussels. Taste four chocolates, two Belgian beers, a full lunch, and a Brussels waffle while seeing the Grand'Place, Manneken Pis, Saint Catherine, the Royal Galleries, and more. Guides speak English, French, or Dutch.

“It was a great balance of experiencing the gems that Brussels has to offer. Tour was extremely fun and insightful.”

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Beijing: Hidden Gems Guided Food Tour with Beer and Tastings - Copper-pot hotpot beneath the bell tower
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Beijing: Hidden Gems Guided Food Tour with Beer and Tastings

14.Beijing: Hidden Gems Guided Food Tour with Beer and Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 306 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $75

Meet your English-speaking guide at Shichahai and walk 2.5 kilometers through old hutongs, stopping at four local eateries. Expect copper-pot mutton hotpot, Beijing noodles, spring pancakes, a rare Muslim dish linked to Empress Cixi, craft beer, and plenty of food. Guides include Janice, Tony, Winnie, Yoyo, and Haitao.

“Uyi was a great tour guide. The experience was good, and very interesting and informative. Would highly recommend it”

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Experience Hahndorf & Barossa: Gourmet lunch, Wine, Beer & Treats - Hahndorf: German character and time to wander
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Experience Hahndorf & Barossa: Gourmet lunch, Wine, Beer & Treats

15.Experience Hahndorf & Barossa: Gourmet lunch, Wine, Beer & Treats

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 286 reviews · from $121

Spend eight hours travelling from Adelaide through Hahndorf and the Adelaide Hills to the Barossa Valley. You’ll pick seasonal strawberries at Beerenberg, visit Melba’s confectionery, enjoy lunch and two wine tastings, and finish at Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop. Guides such as Amanda and Hermit add local stories along the way.

“Amanda is a fantastic guide & driver. She even found us a huge straw Christmas Teddy and a kangaroo to photograph!! Handsome is fascinating, and the 2 winery tastinds were 1st class. Lovely lunch as well. Thanks for a great day out.”

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