The 6 Drinking Tours in Italy Still Worth Queueing For

1.Forbidden History Walking Tour & Pub Crawl with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 688 reviews · 3 hours · from $61Our pick

Meet your English-speaking guide in Piazza della Madonna dei Monti for a three-hour walk through Monti’s darker past, with stops for wine, spritz, sambuca, limoncello, and more. Guides such as Michelle, Autumn, Ana, and Irene are known for mixing local stories with games and easy conversation. The evening ends near Piazza Venezia.

“Ana was an amazing guide and party host. Highly recommend!!”

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2.Guided Bar Crawl with Shots and Discounts on Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 465 reviews · 5 hours · from $20Top rated

Start at Finch Lounge at 9:30 p.m. and walk through Palermo’s city center with a guide and fellow drinkers. You’ll visit five bars, receive a free shot at each, and get drink discounts with your wristband. Guides including Luis, Emanuele, Carlo, and Carlos help keep the group together and the mood social.

“it was amazing. big group on Saturday. incredible people”

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3.Pub Crawl and Ultimate Party with Open Bar and Pizza

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 445 reviews · from $55

Join Rome’s Ultimate for a five-hour night out led by an Italian, English, or Spanish-speaking guide. Start with unlimited beer, wine, or long drinks and Margherita pizza from 9:30 to 10:30 PM, then visit a changing mix of bars and clubs with games, welcome shots, and free entry. Guides may include Alessandro, Danna, Elisa, or Alexandra.

“Meeting so many people from all around the world was so amazing. The host kept it fun and entertaining for all of us!”

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4.Bar Crawl with Local Guide & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 387 reviews · from $66

Meet your English-speaking guide at Piazza della Madonna dei Monti for three hours of Roman stories, social games, and drinks in Monti. Try wine, spritz, Carpano Classico, sambuca, and limoncello, with alcohol-free options available. Guides such as Michal, Ana, Marley, Autumn, and Michele are praised for bringing solo visitors and mixed groups together.

“Loved our tour with Marley she was fun and amazing! We had a good night with just me and my partner! The vibes were on the stories were great and the drinks were even better! Happy we choose to do this tour and looking forward to more tipsy tours”

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5.Guided Pub Crawl in the Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 300 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $18Best value

Meet Samuele or another English or Italian speaking guide outside Toledo Metro, then walk through Naples Old Town, the Spanish Quarters, and 3 to 4 affordable bars. You pay for your own drinks, with cash often bringing better prices. Expect social games, local tips, street music, and an optional club ending with a €5 entry fee and cocktail.

“We had an amazing time! Only downside was that we booked something early the next morning so could not go to the club! Our mistake, if you’re doing this definitely plan to be out for the night and learn from us!”

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6.Tipsy Tour: Guided Bar Crawl In Florence with Dark History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 271 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $78

Meet at 8 pm for a three-hour Florence bar crawl with a local guide, wine by the river, two cocktails, and a limoncello or amaro shot. You’ll hear scandalous Medici-era tales, visit a traditional wine window, and finish near Santa Croce. Guides including Zofia, Juliette, Anna, and Didar are known for games, warm hosting, and practical drink tips.

“Anna is a great choice for a guide. She was friendly, knowledgeable, fun, and a good problem solver.”

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