15 Bar Crawls in the USA to Build a Day Around

1.Pedal Bar Crawl of Old Town Scottsdale

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,254 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $69Our pick

Pedal through Old Town Scottsdale with a certified captain and up to 13 companions, stopping at Rockbar, Boondocks, and Pattie’s First Avenue Lounge. You can buy drinks at party bike HQ, use the provided cups and coolers, and enjoy bar specials. Captains such as Taylor, Jacob, Brooke, and T-Man add music, games, and local color.

“This was great. Would definitely recommend it to everyone any age. Guide was fantastic. Stops were great with excellent service. Fun fun fun!”

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2.Key West Sunset Sail with Open Bar, Live Music and Hors D’oeuvres

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,559 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $79

Spend about two hours aboard Sebago’s spacious Key West catamaran, passing Mallory Square, Fort Zachary Taylor, and Sunset Key as daylight fades. Enjoy champagne, wine, sangria, premium beer, cocktails, soft drinks, shrimp, small bites, and live music from local performers. Arrive 30 minutes early at 205 Elizabeth Street.

“Sunset was beautiful. Music and food were good. Dancing was fun. Would recommend to a friend. The time of the excursion was perfect.”

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3.Adults Only Haunted Pub Crawl in New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,158 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $29

Join a licensed guide for a 2-hour, adults-only walk through the French Quarter, stopping at haunted bars, Pirates Alley, Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop, and the Lalaurie Mansion. Guides such as DJ, Caroline, Jenna, John, Pinky, and Gomez bring different styles. Drinks cost extra, with a possible celebratory drink at the final stop.

“Carolyn was the very best. She was fun, informative and so unbelievably knowledgeable. She is just the best.”

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4.Narrated Bus Tour of Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,926 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $67

Ride from downtown Bar Harbor into Acadia National Park with an English-speaking guide such as Rick, Ronny, or Ken. You will stop at Cadillac Mountain, Thunder Hole, and Sieur de Monts Spring, with about 45 to 60 minutes off the bus. The small group, capped at 25, makes this a handy first look at Acadia.

“The bus arrived on time. Our driver was very friendly and informative. We do wish there were longer stops along the way, but we enjoyed the stops we got to make.”

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5.Hidden Brewery Caverns Tour in Cincinnati with Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,758 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $49

Walk Cincinnati’s Over-the-Rhine district, enter the Linch and Jackson Brewery tunnels, see a Johnny Cash filming site, and finish with a drink at Northern Row. Guides such as Miranda, Harrison, Breslin, Renee, and Laura bring the city’s brewing past to life. The tour includes a beer for those 21 and over, or a soft drink for younger visitors.

“Very interesting info of OTR and the history of brewing. A little bit of walking, not bad. Lots of great stories given Miranda. She was a great guide !!”

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6.Original Sunset Cruise with Open Bar from Ka’anapali Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,422 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $127

Sail from Ka’anapali Beach on Sea Maui’s two-hour sunset catamaran with unlimited drinks, hearty pupus, and views of Lanai, Molokai, and Kahoolawe. The crew, including names such as Jim, Travis, Jenni, Mario, Nick, James, and Em, keeps things lively and well organized. Expect a barefoot, beach-loading boarding and possible whale sightings from December 15 through April 15.

“The crew is professional and friendly! The ride is beautiful and the food was good. We’ll definitely book again.”

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7.High Roller Entry Ticket with In-Cabin Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,278 reviews · 30 min · from $68

Take a 30-minute rotation on the High Roller at the LINQ, 550 feet above Las Vegas. Your 21-plus ticket includes an in-cabin bartender and open bar, with bartenders such as Jose, Cheryl, and Mike praised for friendly service and fun photos. Choose daytime desert views, sunset, or glittering Strip lights. Bring valid photo ID.

“Great experience. Lovely to see the strip lit up, bar tender was great, great views across the strip, would recommend.”

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8.Boston Freedom Trail History Pub Crawl Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 996 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Meet your Bostonian guide at the Samuel Adams statue by Faneuil Hall for a 2-hour-15-minute crawl through four nearby pubs on the Freedom Trail. You will buy your own drinks while guides such as Julie, Maddie, Sam, and Anna share Boston history, local tips, and plenty of character. ID is required, and groups cap at 12.

“The overall experience was fun. Our guide Maddie had a good sense of humor and history. Beer was good and made new friends. The only downside was that we only covered 2 blocks of the Freedom Trail.”

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9.Key West Schooner Sunset Sail with Bar & Hors d’oeuvres

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 804 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $122

Spend two hours aboard the replica schooner America 2.0, sailing past Fort Zachary, Sunset Pier, and Sand Key Lighthouse. Captain Janet, Rae, or Dan may lead the trip, while the crew serves plated hors d'oeuvres, beer, wine, Champagne, and soda. Bring a light jacket and arrive 30 to 45 minutes early.

“Highly recommends to those who appreciate a quiet sail vs a powerboat. Crew was kind and accommodating , drinks were robust and plentiful! We thought appetizers were also fresh and delicious!”

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10.Denver Craft Beer Tour in Lower Downtown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 673 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $58

Spend about 2.5 hours walking Denver’s Lower Downtown with a beer-focused guide such as Paul, DJ, Matt, or AJ. Visit four breweries, taste 10 or more Colorado beers, hear stories about brewing and Denver, and take home a tasting glass. The group is limited to 14, and food is not included.

“We had a great time on this brewery tour! Paul was fantastic! He was very informative and shared interesting history along the way. He also made an effort to talk to everyone. The beers we tasted were great! Definitely recommend this tour!”

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11.Premium Narrated Bus Tour of Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park (3.5 Hours)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 658 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $99

From 53 Main Street in Bar Harbor, you’ll ride a comfortable Berkshire minibus through Acadia National Park with a local guide such as Ron, Heather, or Rob. The roughly 3.5-hour tour stops at Cadillac Mountain, Thunder Hole, Sieur de Monts Spring, and Jordan Pond, with plenty of narration and photo time.

“Fabulous, spotless coach & local tour guide. Great sound system Very interesting Highly recommend to friends”

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12.Key West Haunted Pub Crawl and Ghost Tour with Free T-Shirt

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 549 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $32

This two-hour, 21-and-over walking tour visits haunted bars and historic sites in Old Town Key West. Hear tales from guides such as Gene Beach or Sarah, stop at Captain Tony’s Saloon, the Hard Rock Cafe, Robert the Doll’s home, and Tattoos & Scars Saloon, then take home a souvenir T-shirt. Drinks cost extra.

“Gene Beach was an awesome guide! He is passionate about the history of Key West (both haunted and not), and told such interesting stories. My mother and I had a great time, and would absolutely do this tour again!”

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13.Bar, Lounge and Rooftop Nightlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 442 reviews · from $36

Spend three hours exploring Midtown Manhattan nightlife with an English-speaking host such as Jonathan, Ryan, Annie, or Kate. Visit at least three venues, usually including a rooftop lounge, cocktail bar, and historic pub or speakeasy. Admission is included, but drinks, food, ID checks, and upscale dress are your responsibility.

“The tour was great, we had a nice group together and our tour guide: Camala was so fun! She was so enthousiastic, she knew everything about the city and was so involved in the group it was like she was one of us. Very good experience, especially for the money you pay. I will recommend it to everyone to get to know the city better and also to meet nice new people.”

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14.Key West Afternoon Reef Snorkeling with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 419 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $59

Spend about three hours aboard the Sandie Cat with Sunset Watersports, traveling from Key West to a coral reef snorkeling site. Equipment, instruction, and an open bar after snorkeling are included. Expect roughly an hour aboard each way, about an hour in the water, and a crew led by staff such as Captain Anna, Stephanie, and Milan on select trips.

“Great weather and awesome crew. My family had a blast and will be back. Bathrooms were clean and boat was clean. Captain was very helpful and polite.”

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15.Key West Signature Sunset Cruise with Open Bar, Food & Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 418 reviews · 2 hours · from $79

Sail from Key West’s historic seaport aboard the three-deck Sandie Cat for a two-hour sunset cruise. You’ll have unlimited basic drinks, appetizers, live music, and room to dance on the upper deck. The crew may let you help raise the sails or pose at the helm. Bring your driver’s license and arrange your own transport.

“great... would have been better with more people though”

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