Where to Look: the 7 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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4.Prague Beer and Baroque: A Highbrow Brew Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6 reviews · 4 hours · from $176

Spend four hours with an English-speaking guide such as Vadim or Peter, visiting Strahov and Břevnov monasteries, tasting fresh Czech beer, and exploring Baroque architecture. The Strahov Library requires a separate cash fee, so budget for that extra cost.

“Vadim was a fantastic guide! His tour was a true highlight of our trip to Prague. He weaved thru many different aspects of history and art masterfully, a truly delightful and engaging experience.”

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5.Architecture & Craft Beer at Colonia Americana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $80

Walk through Calle Libertad, admire neo-Gothic Templo Expiatorio, see Orozco at MUSA, then tour Loba brewery with one pint and five tastings. Private English tours begin at 4:30 pm and finish at Loba, where dinner and more drinks are optional.

“Valeria & Camina GDL planned a custom, full-day tour for my wife and I as we had only 24 hours to see Guadalajara. The itinerary she prepared was perfect and our guides (Ally & Alex) both crushed it! We loved every minute.”

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6.Miami Beach Bar Tour: Art Deco & Neon Lights by Local Historian

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $69

Meet Damian at 8 p.m. for a private, three-hour walk through Miami Beach’s Art Deco past. Visit Cardozo Bar & Grill and Mac’s Club Deuce, then trace Collins Avenue and Ocean Drive landmarks while learning how architecture, politics, and pop culture shaped the city. Drinks cost extra.

“Hanging out with Damian and learning about the fascinating. I grew a whole new appreciation for the history behind this neighborhood and learned a ton. Behind architecture, lives history, politics, ideals, mindsets and conflict. It was fascinating. We covered so much in what felt like such little time (3 hours). I could have kept going. I would do it again in a heartbeat.”

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7.Miami Beach Bar Tour: Art Deco & Neon Lights with Historian

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 hours · from $63Best value

Meet your English-speaking local historian at Cardozo Hotel for a three-hour walking tour through Miami Beach bars, rooftops, and Art Deco lobbies. Buy your own drinks while hearing stories of Cuban migration, Black and Jewish history, Miami Vice, cocaine cowboys, and Gianni Versace.

“Epic night! History meets a night out in the backdrop of Art Deco and neon lights. We had a blast learning about the Magic City while sipping cocktails and beers”

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