15 Pub Walking Tours in the USA to Build a Night Around

1.Southern Flavors Food, Pub Crawl, and History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,623 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $60Our pick

Start at Johnson Square for a three-hour walk through Savannah’s Historic District and toward River Street. You’ll visit about six food stops, sampling dishes such as shrimp and grits, fried green tomatoes, sliders, grouper, and peach cobbler. Christina, Christine, or Cricket may guide you, and alcohol is available to buy.

“Tour guide was distracted and the tour provided little information as to the origins of the foods. The history of the area seemed rushed and she was not dressed well. While she had compassion towards many of the people in the area (seems to be a lot of homelessness) to us she was rather condescending and sarcastic. The weather was cold and we can accept her need to be dressed in warm clothes but we do not think ripped thigh jeans were appropriate for the guide. We have taken three or four other food tours with Viatour in the last 6 months and this one was certainly the worst we…”

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

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

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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3.Guided Pub Crawl Walking Tour of Downtown Nashville

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 713 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $25Best value

Walk Nashville’s downtown bar district with guides such as Kinzey, Kneeland, Alex, Danielle, and McKay. Over about 2 hours 15 minutes, you’ll visit 5 or 6 bars around Second Avenue and Printers Alley, with drink specials, trivia, games, prizes, local stories, and live music. Drinks and food cost extra.

“Even though I do not drink much, the activity was loads of fun. Kinzie, our guide, led us to several off the beaten path bars and we participated in games, trivia and were given knowledge about Nashville and the bars we visited. I would highly recommend this activity for all adults, even those who are not "big" drinkers.”

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4.Savannah Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 695 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $34

Meet your guide at Churchill’s for a two-hour, adults-only walk through haunted Savannah. Hear stories at Factors Walk, 17Hundred90, The Marshall House, and Colonial Park Cemetery, with pub stops along the way. Drinks cost extra, and guides such as Jalen, Sam, Amanda, Milo, and Jennifer bring different levels of humor and local detail.

“Jalen was fantastic! He was super interactive and funny! The tour was filled with wonderful stories and fun cocktails!”

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5.Austin Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 232 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $34

Start at Moonshine Grill at 8 p.m. for a guided walk through haunted downtown Austin. Guides such as Tiffany, Amber, David, and Cameron share ghost and true-crime stories while you visit bars near O. Henry’s former home, Azul Rooftop, Friends, and The Driskill. Drinks cost extra, and stops may change.

“Tiffany our guide was very friendly. Knowledgeable and shared delightful stories with us. We had a great time.”

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6.Galveston Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 152 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $34

This two-hour Galveston pub crawl blends dark local history with drinks at Brews Brothers, 3 Doors Down, and Press Box. Guides such as Ryan, Alan, Star, and Robert lead stories about Sara, Civil War spirits, the Suicide Building, and the Oleander Hotel. Drinks cost extra, and the route covers historic downtown streets.

“Please move this if necessary. Our pub crawl was canceled due to us being the only ones booked. We were offered the cemetery tour and it was outstanding. Our guide Stephanie was one of the best we have ever had. The only issue was the other ccuple on the tour were a bit tipsy. They interrupted and tried incorrectly correcting Stephanie. However, Stephanie handled it with total professionalism and I can’t say enough about her. This was a great tour!”

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7.Key West Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 98 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Start at Shots & Giggles at 8 p.m. and walk through Key West’s darker side with a local guide. Hear stories tied to Robert the Doll, St. Paul’s churchyard, Dean-Lopez Funeral Home, La Concha Hotel, and Capt. Tony’s Saloon. Guides such as Kris, Boots, Greg, Cheryl, and Chris have led especially well-liked tours, though assignments vary.

“Twas a great experience! Boots was fantastic and made the stories come alive with their passion! We would absolutely recommend a tour with Boots to anyone!”

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8.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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9.Small Group Pub Walk Tour in Austin with Professional Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $48Top rated

Spend about three hours walking Austin’s old pub districts with a professional guide such as Jake, William, or Tyler. You’ll hear tales of brothels, ghosts, and odd local characters while visiting several bars, the Driskill Hotel lobby, Congress Avenue, and live-music-filled Sixth Street. Drinks and food cost extra, and the group is limited to 12 people.

“Jake was phenomenal! He was truly knowledgeable, helped us navigate well, and took great care of us. Highly recommend!”

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

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

Join Revelry Tours for a two-hour, English-language walk through Savannah’s Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil sites. Guides such as Janie, Britt, and Brit share the Jim Williams and Danny Hansford story, local scandals, and tales of psychics and drag queens while you stop at Savannah bars. You can carry your drink outside, but drinks cost extra.

“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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11.Texas’ Oldest Haunted Pub Crawl Shared Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 30 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Meet at Bad Wolf Ghost Tours near the Alamo at 10 p.m. and follow a theatrical guide such as Bear, Wolf, or Laura Tomorrow to four historic bars. Hear true local ghost stories, enjoy drink specials, and have cover charges included. This 21+ walking tour lasts about two hours and returns to the meeting point.

“Laura Tomorrow! She was amazing! An awesome storyteller. The tour was fun and entertaining, would go again!”

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12.Austin: Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 26 reviews · 2 hours · from $34

Join an English-speaking guide for a two-hour walk through Austin’s haunted bars and pubs. Hear Old West tales, learn about the Driskill Hotel and Buffalo Billiards, and stop for drinks along the way. The tour costs $34, admits only adults 21 and over, and limits groups to nine people. Brinn has earned special praise for lively storytelling.

“Brinn was awesome ! Really enjoyed the spooky history side of austin ! Would most definitely recommend this tour ! You won’t go wrong if ya get brinn great story teller we were sad the tour ended as we were enjoying ourselves - the speakeasy was sooooo stinkin’ cool !”

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13.Portland, Maine: Old Port Brewery & Pub Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 16 reviews · from $99

Meet your English-speaking guide at Portland Beer Hub for a 2.5-hour, one-mile walk through the Old Port. Taste beers at Shipyard Brewing, Brickyard Hollow, and Camp Pennant, hear stories about Maine’s Prohibition past, and enjoy a pub snack. Guides may include Tom, Pete, or Spencer, and stops can change.

“Wonderful tour! Tom was very knowledgeable the Portlands history and beer. Lots of fun facts! Extremely easy to talk to. With the money.”

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14.St. Augustine: Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour with a Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 10 reviews · 2h 30m · from $29

Follow an English-speaking guide through St. Augustine’s Historic District for 150 minutes, stopping at several pubs with haunted stories tied to each place. Guides have included Sarah, Shane, and Florida Frank. Drinks cost extra, pubs can change, and the tour suits adults 21 and older who enjoy local history with a playful spooky twist.

“Sara was amazing! we had such an amazing time touring the local bars!”

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15.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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