The 5 Best Drinking Tours Worldwide

1.Savannah Midnight in the Garden Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) Our pick

This two-hour evening walk follows the world of *Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil*, with stops near The Olde Pink House, Colonial Park Cemetery, Clary’s Café, Pinkie Masters, and Mercer-Williams House. Guides such as Austin, Brit, Amber, Karen, James, and Trish have led lively versions of the tour. You buy your own drinks, and all participants must be 21 or older.

“Karen was so informative and entertaining. Our group had the best time doing this pub crawl. Great drinks, interesting information about Savannah history & details about the case in the book & movie. Would definitely recommend!!”

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2.Savannah: Midnight in the Garden Walking Tour and Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · 2 hours · from $35Best value

Join Janie, Britt, or another English-speaking guide for a two-hour walk through Savannah’s Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil sites. Hear about Jim Williams, Danny Hansford, psychics, exorcisms, and drag queens while stopping at local bars. Drinks cost extra, but Savannah’s open-container law lets you carry your drink between stops.

“This tour was wonderful! It was so unique and we enjoyed every moment. We got very lucky and it was just the two of us with our guide, so we got to ask lots of questions. I highly recommend that you read the book to appreciate this tour. The bars we stopped at were great, too! Spooky and fun time.”

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3.Cherry blossom & Japanese Sake Tasting in Shinjuku

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $39Top rated

Meet Shuma at A house with flowers in Shinjuku for a one-hour tasting of eight carefully chosen Japanese sakes. You will move from lighter 15 to 16 percent pours to bolder flavors, pair them with traditional snacks, and finish with amazake. The small-group setting, music, food pairings, and Japan-only selection make this a friendly introduction to sake.

“Shuma was a great host. Excellent vibes, ambiance, and music. Sake arrangement and food pairing was skillfully done with dessert at the end.”

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4.Private Tequila Craft Beer Tasting – Mexico City Floating Gardens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $205

Spend about three hours on a private trajinera through Xochimilco’s floating gardens, tasting Mexican tequila, mezcal, pulque, beer, wine, or tepache. A brewmaster and sommelier guide the drinks and explain their cultural background. Diego is named as a warm, attentive guide, though guide assignment should be confirmed when booking.

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5.Serene Sakura & Sake: An Exclusive Brewery Pairing Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $138

Start with a 17th-floor view of Asukayama’s cherry trees, then walk beside the Otonashi River to Oji Shrine and a Meiji-era red brick brewery. Your small group finishes with lunch and five sake tastings led by a certified sommelier. Guests under 20 receive non-alcoholic drinks.

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