The 12 Best Historic Pub Tours in the USA

1.Creepy Crawl Night-Time Haunted Pub Walking Tour of Savannah’s Historic District

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 802 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30Our pick

Meet your guide at Six Pence Pub for a two-hour walk through Savannah’s haunted Historic District. Visit up to four local bars, hear stories tied to pubs and Colonial Park Cemetery, and learn about figures such as Button Gwinnett. Guides may include Pierce, Andre, or Kelly. Drinks are optional and not included.

“Tour guide was inebriated during the tour, didn’t even take us to the last bar, clearly has a drug issue, didn’t walk into any of the bars either us and really didn’t let us speak at that much”

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2.Stockyards History Tour Fort Worth Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 292 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $45Top rated

Walk through Fort Worth’s Stockyards with a local guide such as Big Tom, Tiffany, or Annie, hearing stories of cattle drives, cowboys, Hell’s Half Acre, and old saloons. The roughly 2-hour-15-minute crawl visits up to four iconic bars. Drinks and food are extra, and the group is capped at 12 people.

“Big Tom did a great job of portraying the life of the cowboy and how it fit into the history of the cattle drives and evolution of Fort Worth as a cattle town.”

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3.Small-Group History Tour Pub Crawl of Washington, D.C.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 193 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $59

Meet your guide at the Andrew Jackson Statue in Lafayette Square for a 2-hour-15-minute walk through four historic DC bars. Guides such as Dalton, Jo, Mike, Diana, and Cassie mix White House parties, Prohibition, duels, and local beer advice. Drinks are extra, and the group is limited to 12 people.

“We had a blast! Jack made the tour so fun with anecdotes and bar recommendations for after the tour. You can really tell he loves history and sharing his knowledge with others!”

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4.Boston Historic Taverns Tour with Tastings and Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 156 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $129

Start in Boston’s North End with guide Alvin Big Al, then walk through Charlestown, cross Boston Harbor by public ferry, visit the Warren Tavern and either the Bell in Hand or Green Dragon, and finish with a cannoli. The 3.5-hour small-group tour blends Revolutionary history, local stories, tavern snacks, and two included drinks.

“If you get Big Al as your guy, you're in for a real treat.He certainly has a passion for history and is full of all kinds of facts. He had answers for all our questions, knew all the neat local places to go and shared a lot of information.”

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5.Boston: Haunted Pub Crawl of Historic Pubs and Taverns

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 127 reviews · 2 hours · from $34

Spend two hours with an English-speaking guide tracing Boston’s Revolutionary-era ghosts, notorious taverns, and grim local stories. Meet at the Samuel Adams statue by Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Guides such as Nicole, Bee, Victoria, Liberty, and Max are praised for humor and strong storytelling, but drinks are not included.

“Tour guide was excellent. Great knowledge. Great info. Fun time!”

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6.Boston: Historic Pubs Walking & Ferry, Food & Drink Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 56 reviews · 3h 30m · from $129

Spend 3.5 hours with an English-speaking guide such as Big Al, Alvin, or Martin, tracing Boston’s Revolutionary past by foot and ferry. Visit the Warren Tavern and the city’s oldest tavern, enjoy two drinks and appetizers, then finish with a pastry from Modern Pastry in the North End.

“We had an amazing tour. Martin our guide was extremely knowledgeable and great company. We were in a small group so had plenty of chances to ask questions and get to know others in the group. I would recommend this trip to anyone. William and Dawn”

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7.2 Hour Historic Pub Crawl in Boston

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Start at Faneuil Hall Marketplace for a two-hour, small-group walk through historic Boston taverns, including the Green Dragon and Dirty Nelly’s. Guides such as Cady, Tim, and Tony bring pub stories and local history, while you buy your own drinks at each stop. The crawl ends at Bell in Hand, billed as America’s oldest tavern.

“The group was awesome. The guide was super knowledgeable. He added an extra bar at the end. We had a great time.”

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8.Fort Worth: Stockyards History Tour Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 39 reviews · 2h 30m · from $45

Meet your English-speaking guide at the Bill Pickett statue and spend 150 minutes walking through the Stockyards, hearing stories of cattle drives, bandits, Hell’s Half Acre, and beer culture. Stop at four iconic bars, buying drinks as you go. Guides include Annie, Tom, Tiffany, and others.

“Big Tom was prompt, informative, and fun! His knowledge and enthusiasm for Ft Worth history was amazing. He was a fantastic tour guide and I highly recommend him.”

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9.Savannah: Historical Pub Crawl Tour with Drinks Included

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 34 reviews · 2 hours · from $65

You’ll walk through Savannah’s historic squares with an English-speaking guide, hearing grim tales, ghost stories, and local history while enjoying three beers, cocktails, or champagne. Guides including Austin and Chris have led engaging tours, and the route ends at Chippewa Square. Meet at the Georgia Tasting Room.

“Chris was a great tour guide, he knew a lot about the city and was able to give great recommendations about places to go and things to do! We learned a lot about Savannah, and it was just enough of a tour to learn and explore the city with a native. And of course, the drinks were great! Highly recommend if you’re looking for something to do!”

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10.Charleston’s Historic Pubs, Taverns, and Taprooms Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $90

Spend about three hours walking Charleston’s French Quarter with a city-certified guide such as Coby or Alex. Visit three pubs, taverns, or taprooms, enjoy one included drink at each, and hear colorful stories about pirates, politics, prostitutes, and local life. Routes rotate daily, and groups are capped at 12 people.

“Wish we had done this tour first.. very informative, very interesting. We enjoyed Colby our guide…He gave us a lot of history of Charleston and some “dirt” on Southern Charm!”

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11.History Tour Pub Crawl of Famous Gaslamp Quarter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 2 hours · from $40

Meet your English-speaking guide at 400 5th Ave. for a walk through San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter, stopping at four historic bars and breweries. Buy local beer at each stop while hearing stories of conquistadors, bootleggers, aviation pioneers, and the city’s rise from military outpost to major port.

“Loved being able to enjoy some beers and local history at an ideal pace. Tour guide was great, the bars were fantastic, and I’d highly recommend to anyone visiting (locals too)!”

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12.Walking Tour: Historic Chicago Pubs in River North and the Loop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $65

Meet your local guide at the Marquette Building and walk through Chicago’s Loop and River North, stopping at The Berghoff, Brehon Pub, Green Door Tavern, and Monk’s Pub. Expect stories about architecture, bribery, media, speakeasies, and old Chicago. The group is limited to 10, and drinks and food cost extra.

“This is a great tour! It has a little of everything - architecture, skyscraper history, pubs, the L, stories, pubs, nice views, oh, and pubs! The tour guide had tons of great information and fun stories.”

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