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Best History and Drinks Walks Worldwide — Our Top 15

54 tours  ·  from $15 a head

Good history and drinks walks fill up on the nights you want them, and the best go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

New Orleans Cocktail and Food History Tour - Pepper Palace turns heat into a tasting lesson
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New Orleans Cocktail and Food History Tour

1.New Orleans Cocktail and Food History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 819 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $160Our pick

Start at Red Fish Grill with gumbo and a Hurricane, then walk through the French Quarter for hot sauces, muffuletta, jambalaya, pralines, plantains, and up to four full-size cocktails. Guides such as Meg, Ben, Gary, and Dylan bring local stories to a small group of up to 16. Vegetarian meals are available, but not vegan, dairy-free, or gluten-free.

“Ben was fantastic. Food and cocktails were great. He told history of Louisiana and explained all the items in the food and origins”

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New Orleans Cocktail History Walking Tour in the French Quarter - The Sazerac, Brandy Crusta, and the old medicine cabinet
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New Orleans Cocktail History Walking Tour in the French Quarter

2.New Orleans Cocktail History Walking Tour in the French Quarter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 604 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $95

Spend about three hours walking one mile through the French Quarter with a local guide such as Beth, Gary, Meg, John, or Kat. Enjoy four full cocktails at four bars, including a Sazerac, Brandy Crusta, and Roffignac, while learning how New Orleans shaped American drinking culture. Eat first and pace yourself.

“Beth was a lot of fun and very knowledgeable regarding the history of the different cocktails we drank.”

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NYC: Speakeasy Drinks and Prohibition History Tour - Meeting on Eighth Avenue, not a side street
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NYC: Speakeasy Drinks and Prohibition History Tour

3.NYC: Speakeasy Drinks and Prohibition History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 474 reviews · from $36

Spend three hours walking through Midtown and visiting three very different historic bars, lounges, and speakeasies. Your English-speaking guide connects immigrant life, Gilded Age women, gangsters, bootleggers, and the fall of Prohibition. Guides such as Ariel, Ryan, Katie, Katherine, and Rori are known for lively storytelling. Drinks cost extra.

“Rori, our tour guide was full of energy and very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend her!”

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Rome: Guided Bar Crawl with Drinks & Dark History - Starting at Piazza della Madonna dei Monti
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Rome: Guided Bar Crawl with Drinks & Dark History

4.Guided Bar Crawl with Drinks & Dark History

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 444 reviews · 3 hours · from $77

Meet your English-speaking guide at Piazza della Madonna dei Monti for a three-hour evening through Monti. Expect local wine, spritz, Carpano Classico, sambuca, limoncello, alcohol-free options, scandalous Roman stories, and several lively bars. Guides such as Autumn, Ana, Michelle, and Michal are known for breaking the ice and keeping solo visitors involved.

“Michelle and Anna were great, very fun, 6 bars, had a lot of fun!”

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Sip History in The Sun Cabana Covered Cocktail Class - Getting behind the bar for the final drink
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Sip History in The Sun Cabana Covered Cocktail Class

5.Sip History in The Sun Cabana Covered Cocktail Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 332 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $97

Meet Spirit Youngblood and Logan Lucky at Charleston’s Frontier Lounge outdoor bar for a two-hour cocktail class. You’ll hear drink history, taste three cocktails, practice bar techniques, and enjoy basic snacks. James, Gavin, Colton, Tommy, and other hosts may lead sessions, so the teaching style can vary.

“Logan and James entertainined our group of 4 on our trip to Charleston. They made us 2 drinks (each) and then showed us how to make the 3rd. They gave us background about the drink histories and lots of helpful hints to use in our own future cocktails endeavors. Both knew the town very well and also were able to give recommendations for our trip.”

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Charleston History and Hops Tour: Bar and History Walk - French Huguenot Church and the drinking clue at its corner
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Charleston History and Hops Tour: Bar and History Walk

6.Charleston History and Hops Tour: Bar and History Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 316 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $31

Join Charleston Historic Tours LLC for a two-hour walk from the Market area to Broad Street, linking taverns, rum, slavery, and Prohibition. Guides Adam and Captain Bryan bring local knowledge and humor, while you buy your own drinks at two bar stops. A small snack is included, and groups are limited to 10 people.

“Bryan did a phenomenal job on the tour. One thing that we really liked is that he focused on the true history of Charlotte, rather than just legends or unverified statements. I would definitely recommend to everyone who visits the Charlotte area. + I highly recommend the hard sweet tea at the first bar.”

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Tipsy Tour: Guided Bar Crawl In Florence with Dark History - Via de’ Neri and Florence’s saucy past
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Tipsy Tour: Guided Bar Crawl In Florence with Dark History

7.Tipsy Tour: Guided Bar Crawl In Florence with Dark History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 271 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $78

Spend about three hours walking Florence at night with a guide such as Juliette, Zofia, Didar, or Anna. You’ll hear dark Medici stories, drink wine by the Arno, try two cocktails and a shot, visit a wine window, and finish near Santa Croce. It is social, lively, and best for adults who enjoy meeting people.

“Great fun! Tonia was a great guide and gave excellent recommendations around the city! Highly recommend!”

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The Speakeasy Adventure: A Tipsy Trip Through History - Starting around Restaurant Row and Broadway
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The Speakeasy Adventure: A Tipsy Trip Through History

8.The Speakeasy Adventure: A Tipsy Trip Through History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 220 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $38

Walk Midtown with a local guide such as Ryan, Ariel, Kate, Tim, or Emily, stopping at three bars tied to New York’s drinking past. You’ll hear stories of Prohibition, Restaurant Row, Broadway, and immigration, with express entry and one complimentary drink. Bring photo ID, dress upscale casual, and budget about $20 per drink.

“This was a fun tour that made it easy to see a couple speakeasies without any of the work to research or find them yourself. Ariel was a great guide who shared some knowledge and was very personable. It was also pretty fun checking places out in a group and meeting new people. Lots of interesting/fun drinks at the various bars. They rotate venues depending on availability for the evening, and some are a little less "speak-easy-ish" than you might expect, but it was still a lot of fun regardless.”

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San Francisco Whiskey Cocktail Class: Views and City History - What happens during the 80-minute class
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San Francisco Whiskey Cocktail Class: Views and City History

9.San Francisco Whiskey Cocktail Class: Views and City History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 206 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $69

At Gold Bar Whiskey Distillery on Treasure Island, a dedicated bartender guides you through three whiskey tastings and three cocktails: a Whiskey Sour, Old Fashioned, and Paper Plane. You’ll also hear stories about San Francisco, Treasure Island, and the art deco building while taking in views of the Bay Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and the skyline.

“Super friendly and lots of knowledgeable information. Awesome drinks. 10/10 no complaints . Beautiful setting even on a rainy gloomy day!”

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Speakeasy Drinks and Prohibition History Tour NYC - Prohibition stories between the bars
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Speakeasy Drinks and Prohibition History Tour NYC

10.Speakeasy Drinks and Prohibition History Tour NYC

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 204 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $38

Spend about three hours walking Midtown with guides such as Ryan, Ariel, Julian, Walter, or Katherine, learning about Prohibition and New York’s Gilded Age while visiting three distinct cocktail bars. Admission and preferred entry are included, but drinks and gratuity cost extra. Expect upscale casual dress, valid photo ID, and a maximum group of 18.

“The tour was so much fun. We had just gotten into the city and weren’t sure what to do because the weather was iffy. We had looked at this option earlier in the week and just didn’t know what night to go for it. We are so glad we did! Ryan was phenomenal and his knowledge and presentation of the stories and history made the night. The spots were hit were each very unique and different from the others which made each stop that much more fun. Not only did he know a lot about the locations and histories of the areas, he knew the staff at each location which…”

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New Orleans: Combo Cocktail and Food History Tour - Leah’s Pralines and the sweet side of Louisiana
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New Orleans: Combo Cocktail and Food History Tour

11.Combo Cocktail and Food History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 180 reviews · 4 hours · from $160

Spend four hours walking through the French Quarter with a local English-speaking guide such as Meg, Ben, Nate, or Gary. Taste six generous food samples and four craft cocktails, including gumbo, muffuletta, pralines, a Hurricane, Pimm’s Cup, French 75, and daiquiri. A vegetarian menu is available, but not vegan, gluten-free, or dairy-free.

“Meaghan was incredible! We learned so much and all the food and drinks were wonderful! Such an incredible and unforgettable experience!”

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NYC: Night Out Prohibition History Bar and Speakeasy Tour - Meeting at 825 Eighth Avenue
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NYC: Night Out Prohibition History Bar and Speakeasy Tour

12.NYC: Night Out Prohibition History Bar and Speakeasy Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 128 reviews · 3 hours · from $36

Walk from 8th Avenue to Times Square with a local guide such as Ariel, Ryan, or Sarah, stopping at three Midtown bars, pubs, lounges, and speakeasies. You’ll hear stories about Prohibition, immigration, politics, and Midtown’s changing streetscape while enjoying priority entry. Drinks and food cost extra, and upscale-casual dress is required.

“My husband and I had the best Saturday night on this tour led by Steven. He was very knowledgeable and personable. Each place we went to was rich in history with delicious drinks and food!! It’s so much fun exploring the city with others!!”

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Rome Night Tipsy Tour & Bar Crawl with Forbidden History - Monti’s past is darker than its present
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Rome Night Tipsy Tour & Bar Crawl with Forbidden History

13.Rome Night Tipsy Tour & Bar Crawl with Forbidden History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $71

Start at 8 pm in Piazza della Madonna dei Monti for a three-hour evening of local wine, spritz, sambuca, limoncello, and alcohol-free drinks. Guides such as Ana, Michelle, Michal, and Autumn lead you through Monti, along Via dei Fori Imperiali, and toward Piazza Venezia, with unusual Roman stories, group games, and sometimes karaoke.

“So much fun. The Michelles were so great. 😃 Had a great time! Saw so mamy places I wouldn't have known about.”

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5-course Walking Food Tour in Dallas History + Cocktail opt. - Charco Broiler starts with the biggest bite
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5-course Walking Food Tour in Dallas History + Cocktail opt.

14.5-course Walking Food Tour in Dallas History + Cocktail opt.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $137

This 3 to 4 hour Dallas walking tour links steak, Salvadoran dishes, Mexican sweets, Mesoamerican food, local murals, and JFK history in Oak Cliff and Bishop Arts. Guides such as Parker and Lauren add neighborhood context, while vegetarian and gluten-free choices are available at every food stop. An optional alcohol package includes tastings for adults 21 and older.

“Great food! Awesome information about the area! Super sweet and very knowledgeable guide! We discovered a part of Dallas we would have never known existed if not for Lauren.”

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Charleston: Walking History and Bar Tour - Colonial drinking, pirates, and Charleston’s early years
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Charleston: Walking History and Bar Tour

15.Walking History and Bar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 2 hours · from $31

Walk Charleston’s French Quarter with a licensed guide and historic commissioner, often Captain Bryan or Adam, stopping at two historic bars. Buy local beer or cocktails, enjoy a small snack, and hear stories of pirates, colonial drinking, hidden lanes, the old theater, 300-year-old homes, and Prohibition.

“This tour was a good mix of history lesson combined with local lore and good drinks. The guide (captain Bryan) is a lifelong resident and lover of Charleston. You feel the love and passion he has for his city and preserving the history of it. I would definitely recommend booking with this company and would love to do another tour in the future.”

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