WASHINGTON, D.C.
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The 9 best drinking tours in Washington, with what each one covers, what it costs and how long to set aside. A shortlist for planning real days on and off the National Mall.
Small-group history pub crawl near the White House in Washington, DC. 4 bars, real stories, and drinks you buy along the way.
Most Popular“Our guide, Jo, was wonderful. Very knowledgeable and kind. I really enjoyed the history! DC weather did not disappoint, either.”
2-hour Washington DC Potomac River yacht cruise from Georgetown with open bar, DJ music, and skyline views. $74, rain or shine.
“It was okay. It would be good if the guide provide us info about the place while we are traveling”
A 3.5-hour small-group brewery tour in Washington DC with round-trip transport, snacks, and up to 12 craft beer tastings.
“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!”
Two hours of DC ghost stories and bar-hopping with 8 haunted stops, four pubs, and fun drinking games near the White House.
“EJ the guide was brilliant, really made the experience worth while”
A 2-hour, small-group ghost walk and haunted pub crawl in Washington DC, ending at The Hamilton with spooky bar stops.
“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.”
A 2-hour Washington DC history pub crawl near the White House with 4 bar stops, craft beer and spirits, and English storytelling.
“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…”
A 2-hour 21+ pirate- themed party cruise on the Potomac with an open bar, pulsing music, and big Washington DC skyline views from deck.
“The music and open bar.”
A 2-hour haunted pub crawl in Old Town Alexandria with US Ghost Adventures: 8 stops, historic stories, and a $30 ticket.
“Our tour guide Dana was amazing! Great tour lot of history and crazy stories. Dana was super knowledgeable, friendly and gave us a great tour. Highly recommend this tour for anyone interested in Alexandria history of ghosts and having a few beers while doing the tour.”
A 2-hour Potomac River brunch cruise from Georgetown with a buffet brunch, premium open bar, and big DC skyline views from two decks.
“The music was really good, the bartender did not skimp on the alcohol! All in all was a good time but do mite that there is no AC on the boat and it was a 90 degree day, needless to say we were sweating... alot.”
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