Private Pub Crawls: 15 to Build a Night Around

1.Private Group: Historical Pub Walking Tour of London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 660 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $173Our pick

Walk from Cheapside toward Holborn with a private guide such as Lyndon, Lachlan, Adam, John, or Ricky. Visit historic pubs including Black Friar, the Old Bank of England, and Princess Louise, while hearing stories about London’s churches, courts, Dickensian streets, and wartime survival. Drinks cost extra.

“Lyndon was a most personable and knowledgeable host. He made sure that everyone in our group had a great time -- and we did!”

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2.Private Pub Crawl in Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 183 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $24

You’ll meet a Last Bad Decision guide in a yellow T-shirt at Praça Luís de Camões, then visit three bars in Bairro Alto and on Pink Street before finishing at a Santos nightclub. Guides such as Daniela, Filipa, and Diogo can help tailor the night, including karaoke or music requests when available.

“Booked this for my sister's hen party and we had such a great time! Went to 3 bars and a club. Had shots in first 2 bars and then went to a 3rd bar were we had the unlimited spirits option for an hour. We also could choose the songs in the 3rd bar which was an amazing surprise! Daniela, our guide, and Filipa who joined us on the crawl were fun, friendly and fabulous hosts. We were a group of 11 (10 girls and one guy aged 19-60 and all had a blast! A great way to see where all the Lisbon nightlife is, what is on offer, and…”

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3.Private Tour of London’s Historic Pubs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $306

Join beer expert Jane Peyton for a private 3.5-hour walk through Fleet Street, Holborn, and Blackfriars. Visit four old London pubs, taste a half-pint in each, and hear stories about beer, architecture, scandals, and local customs. Groups are limited to six, and the route can be shaped around your interests.

“I loved all the pubs on this tour! I would never have found them on my own, but I will definitely go back to visit them again. I learned a lot about British beer and breweries from the guide, who answered all my questions. The beer tastings were fantastic and it was nice to hear from the guide what the pubs were known for so I could order that and try their classic beer. Such interesting history and pubs, a great time!”

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4.Private Dublin Pub Tour (Walking Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $236

Spend about four hours walking Dublin with an Irish guide and your own private group. Visit traditional pubs such as Darkey Kelly’s, hear live Irish music, learn about Dublin’s past, and ask questions about whiskey, pub customs, and local life. Central hotel pickup is available.

“Had a great time and recommend the tour. Well worth it and loves learning about the history of Dublin.”

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5.Historic London Pubs Private Walking Tour With Free Drinks!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $260

Join Stephen or Kevin for a private four-hour walk from St. Paul’s to Fleet Street, with hotel pickup available. Visit historic pubs including the Viaduct Tavern, Ye Olde Mitre, the Seven Stars, and Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese. Drinks are included, and the guide can shape the history and sightseeing around your interests.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our walking tour with Kevin. He met us at our hotel to bring us on the tube to our destination. Area. He shared his knowledge of history and interesting points of comment along the way which was very insightful and added a tremendous amount to this tour. It was just the right balance of enjoying a pint, learning unknown facts about the pubs we visited and walking. We would highly recommend this tour and Kevin!”

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6.[Private]Shinjuku Golden Gai Bar Hopping w/ Japanese Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $85

Spend 3.5 hours with a Japanese local guide in Shinjuku, moving from Omoide Yokocho through Kabukicho to several Golden Gai bars. You’ll learn izakaya manners, try sake or beer, and order Japanese snacks in small local venues. Guides have included Kuni and Yoko, but drinks, food, and your guide’s costs are not included.

“Golden Gai and the bars themselves were very cool and fun to see, but our guide Yoko was very quiet and disinterested. While it was very convenient to have someone with us who could translate, he made it feel more awkward to have him thRead more”

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7.Shinjuku: Private Bar Hopping

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $35

Join Yohei for a private 4 to 5 hour evening in Shinjuku. You’ll see sunset views from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, learn useful Japanese, visit izakayas and local bars, stop at Hanazono Shrine and Golden Gai, then finish with optional karaoke. Food and drinks cost extra.

“Yohei was such an amazing tour guide! He took us to very fun and niche restaurants and bars, and he catered to all of our various interests. He was extremely friendly, warm, and inviting. He even studied the specific history of the neighborhRead more”

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8.Private Food & Sake Tour in Central Kyoto with Sake Sommelier

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $230

Join certified international sake sommelier Kenji for a private three-hour evening in central Kyoto. Visit two or three handpicked bars, including a traditional machiya izakaya and a local standing bar, with sake, craft beer, and small dishes chosen around your tastes. Groups are limited to two to four people, and non-drinkers are welcome.

“The first half of the evening was a lesson on history and production of Sake/Nihon Shu. This included several tasting at a Sake bar. The second half of the evening was spent eating local cuisine and socializing. Kenji is a wonderful guide and I highly recommend this tour for those looking for something more personalized.”

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9.Heidelberg: Private pub crawl with insider-guide & shots

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 23 reviews · 4 hours

Start at Universitätsplatz with your private group and an English or German guide, then visit three or four Heidelberg bars over four hours. Expect a warm-up shot, shots at each bar and between stops, drink offers, reserved places, games, and a city quiz. Guides have included Melli, Jasmin, Julian, and Niklas.

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10.Tokyo: Private Shibuya Bar Crawl Tour -3 Drinks & Local Foods-

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $105

Start at 6:00 pm near Shibuya Mark City and spend three hours visiting local izakayas with a private guide. Taku and Moe are among the guides leading the tour, helping you order from Japanese menus, explaining izakaya customs, and introducing dishes, sake, shochu, and retro snacks. The evening ends at Shibuya Crossing.

“We loved the variety of foods and drinks! We got to customize our orders to our liking and there was a ton of variety. Be sure to go hungry!! We loved our guide, he was personable and knowledgeable, we learned so much about Japanese izakaya culture! Highly recommend!”

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11.Bremen: Private pub crawl with insider-guide & free shots

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · 4 hours

Start at Ulrichsplatz and follow a private guide through three or four Bremen bars over four hours. You get a warm-up shot, one shot at each bar, more between stops, drinking games, a city quiz, reserved places, and an anti-hangover powder pack. German and English guides are available, including guide Jonny.

“Wir waren eine JGA-Gruppe & hatten einen wunderbaren Abend in coolen Kneipen & Bars! Unser Guide Jonny hat uns super durch das Programm geleitet & hat die Tour unkompliziert an unsere Pläne angepasst. Sehr zu empfehlen!”

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12.Gdansk Private Polish Beer Tasting Tour at Best Pubs & Bars

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 22 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $184

Join a private beer expert in Gdansk Old Town for 7 to 13 Polish beers, from national lagers to local craft brews. Your guide explains brewing methods, drinking customs, and food pairings while leading you to two or three selected pubs and, on the longest option, a traditional Polish restaurant. English, German, Polish, Russian, Norwegian, and Swedish are available.

“Marek Graszek was our guide and he is awesome great guide, I totally recommend him and this tour.”

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13.Private Bar Crawl in Bucharest – Old Town Area

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $36

Join a private night out through Bucharest’s Old Town and Calea Victoriei. Your local guide may include hosts such as Adelina, Anca, Diana, or Mary, depending on availability. Expect four or five bars and clubs, four or five included shots, music matched to your group, and a flexible finish. Extra drinks and club entry cost more.

“I attended the Halloween 2025 pub crawl and it was a crazy night, My friends and I were guided by Ada, Cosmin, and Ana, three truly fantastic and fun people. But above all, the time I spent with Ana was truly enjoyable. Highly recommended.”

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14.Private Dublin Pub Odyssey: Storytelling, and Pub Culture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $276

Spend about four hours walking Dublin’s pubs with an Irish guide such as John, Colm, Eamon, or Ciarán. Visit the Stag’s Head, a Guinness pub, a craft beer bar, a traditional music pub, and a surprise stop. Your group can shape the route, but drinks cost extra at about €6 to €8 each.

“Our tour guide Ciarán was the best. He took us to many different pubs and made it very fun and memorable. I would not miss this tour as it was great!”

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15.Classic Irish Pubs Private Tour of Dublin: Live Music, Beer and Nightlife

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $177

Spend about two and a half hours with a private Dublin host, visiting traditional pubs, hearing live Irish music, and tasting three beers plus a local snack. Guides such as Ruairi tailor the route to your interests, from quieter historic bars to lively Temple Bar. The tour begins on Cow’s Lane and ends near Smithfield.

“First night in Dublin and “R”ewery was great! He really gave us a personalized experience along with his personal local info which was greatly appreciated and so glad we did the first night to get familiar with the area…”

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