BEST OF · DRINKING TOURS
Good drinking tours run small groups and fill up weeks ahead. Below: the 12 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Explore Madrid’s Literary Quarter with 12 tapas, Spanish wines, and four local bars on this friendly small-group walking tour.
“A good way to try a lot of famous tapas in one go. Very convenient as we didn't have to queue. Guide was knowledgeable and insightful on the dishes and their cultural background. A good way to get to know Madrid!”
Review of Shinjuku’s 3.5-hour izakaya food tour, with 14+ tastings, three drinks, Golden Gai, and practical booking advice.
“Excellent tour! Yusuke was a wonderful guide. Many great food and drink experiences. Definitely recommend the sake add-on tour—excellent experience!”
Kyoto Gion night food tour with 9+ dishes, sake tastings, small-group walks through Gion and Pontocho, and local cultural insight.
“A great combination of history and food. We walked through Gion and had dinner at a place that I would never have found myself. And two fun bars in Ponto”
Explore Porto’s craft beer scene with seven beers, local food pairings, four stops, and a friendly small-group guide.
“10/10 recommend this!! Our guide Angelo was very friendly and knowledgeable of Porto. He took us to local bars with awesome craft beer selections. They were definitely hidden gems! The food was amazing as well, our group ate everything.”
Review of Rhodes’ six-hour Romantika swim cruise, with three bays, Greek buffet, open bar, snorkeling gear, seating, value, and practical tips.
“The crew was amazing. Both helpful and entertaining. The boat was in great shape and the food was authentically Greek. Do yourself a favor and spend a couple of dollars more and book this excursion. You will not be disappointed. Other boats we drove by were extremely crowded while this on was limited on the passenger count. The food was freshly made and the bartender was a professional. Please bring lots of sunblock.”
Taste Munich through beer, Bavarian food, local history, and the Oktoberfest Museum on a social evening tour priced at $84.
“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!”
Taste Cancun tacos, local beer, churros, and downtown nightlife on a four-hour food tour with transport and an English-speaking guide.
“Everything was AMAZING! I enjoyed learning the story behind the food. Everyone was very friendly while we travelled to different locations”
Taste six Belgian beers, chocolates, cheese, and local snacks while exploring Brussels taverns, historic lanes, and classic beer culture.
“The venues were interesting but the beers were not great. The guide was really not right person as she didn’t like beer! Not really told anything about history of venues or beers.”
Explore Kyoto’s Fushimi sake district, visit the Gekkeikan museum, and taste 18 local sakes with a small-group guide.
“We had a great time on the tour. Our guide was lovely, very knowledgable about sake and guided us around the breweries. She was also great company during the tasting, and there was plenty of sake to taste! She also helpfully gave us some suggestions on other places to visit during our stay as well as sharing links and pictures after the tour. Thank you very much!”
Review of Rhodes’ Romantika boat tour, with three swim stops, Greek buffet, open bar, allocated seating, and practical tips.
“Fun trip to three beautiful beaches near Rhodes! The captain and crew were amazing and the food was really good… highly recommended!”
Explore Beijing’s hutongs through hotpot, noodles, spring pancakes, a rare Muslim dish, craft beer, and local stories on this 3.5-hour food tour.
“Amazing! Janice was such a great guide and explained all the dishes as well as history of buildings we passed by between restaurants, she was very knowledgeable and I had an amazing time and would book it all again in a heartbeat :)”
Taste Munich beers, Obazda, pretzels, Leberkäse, and fresh Schmalznudeln on a guided Old Town food walk.
“Schön fand ich, dass es noch Münchens Geschichte teilweise in die Tour integriert wurde”
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