The 6 Best Bar Tours in Washington DC

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

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

Meet your guide at the General Andrew Jackson Statue across from the White House, then walk to four historic DC bars over about 2 hours and 15 minutes. Guides such as Dalton, Jo, Mike, Diana, and Cassie mix White House stories, Prohibition, local legends, and beer tips. Drinks are purchased separately.

“Mike was knowledgeable and a fun guide. The bars were each nice but yet different from each other. Definitely recommend this tour.”

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2.Potomac River Yacht Cruise with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 89 reviews · 2 hours · from $74

Spend two hours aboard a double-decker party yacht on the Potomac, with a premium open bar, cocktails, beer, wine, seltzers, snacks, and surround-sound music. Board at Georgetown Waterfront near Nick’s Riverside Grill. This is a lively 21-and-over cruise, not a guided sightseeing tour.

“It was a beautiful view of the DC city line from the harbor. The drinks and the DJ were awesome along with the light snacks.”

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3.DC Signature Guided Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $105

Spend about three and a half hours visiting three DC breweries with a local guide, tasting up to 12 beers, and seeing how beer is made. Guides have included Bryan, Ray, and Will. Bring ID and closed-toe shoes, and expect the brewery stops to change when needed.

“I was disappointed didn't visit one of the breweries listed as a brewery partner. But the experience was worthwhile. Beer guide was great. Would do tour again with friends!”

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4.Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 73 reviews · 2 hours · from $30Best value

Walk through central Washington with an English-speaking guide in a black US Ghost Adventures shirt and lantern. Visit eight haunted sites, including four pubs, hear tales of Grant, bootleggers, and politicians, then buy your own cocktails or mocktails along the way.

“Anton is great and fun guide, showed me the haunted and also alternative spots. Ghost stories about politicians and big people in DC were so fun. Got educated a lot.”

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5.DC Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl By US Ghost Adventures

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 57 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $36

Start at Old Ebbitt Grill at 6 pm for a small-group walk through Washington DC’s haunted past. Hear stories tied to Mark Twain, President Grant, the National Theatre, and Prohibition, then finish at The Hamilton. Drinks cost extra.

“We learned a lot of history on this tour. There maybe wasn’t as much ghost stories as we’d hoped, but it was an enjoyable time with Anton and we are glad we did it.”

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6.History Tour Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · from $56

Meet your English-speaking guide at Andrew Jackson’s statue in Lafayette Square for a two-hour walk to four D.C. bars. Hear stories of George Washington’s distilling, Prohibition, White House parties, and local political life. Drinks and food are extra unless you choose the beer bundle.

“Our tour guide Diana was AMAZING! I could not believe how good of a time we had with her… it was like she was one of our friends we were meeting in DC for a night. I would recommend this crawl and Diana as your guide every time you come to DC! Thank you all for a great time. P.S. fun history rumors & facts are a great addition and will leave you laughing”

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