Where to Look: the 3 Best Bar and Bodega Walks Worldwide

1.Barcelona: El Born and Gothic Quarter Wine & Tapas Bar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 674 reviews · 135 minutes - 3 hours · from $81Our pick

Walk Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter and El Born with an English-speaking guide, stopping at four local bars for nine tapas and four wines. Expect Iberian ham, Spanish cheeses, patatas bravas, octopus, desserts, and plenty of neighborhood stories. Guides such as Berta, Angie, and Vincenzo add warmth and useful local tips.

“Everything was excellent, especially our guide, Berta! She made the experience unforgettable.”

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2.Beer & Baroque: A Highbrow Brew Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $180Top rated

Spend four hours with a historian guide visiting Břevnov and Strahov monasteries, learning Prague’s brewing story, and sampling monastic beer. The optional behind-the-ropes Strahov Library visit is the highlight, though it costs an extra 700 CZK per person.

“Touring with Vadim was wonderful! Engaging, informative, and really fun. Which says a lot for resident expats touring their own city.”

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3.Beer & Baroque: A Private Highbrow Brew Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Explore Strahov and Brevnov monasteries with a private historian guide, then taste beer brewed on monastic grounds. You’ll see Baroque halls, city views, and two working breweries. Matous and Vadim have led especially praised tours. Library access and beer cost extra.

“Our tour guide Matous was wonderful. He was extremely knowledgeable and personable. His insights into the history, philosophy and culture of the Czech peoples and the Strahov Library was exemplary. We learned so much . Thank you Matous!”

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