We had a fantastic time on this pub crawl and would highly recommend it. Our guide, Kyle, was excellent—very engaging, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about sharing the history of Washington, D.C. What made the tour especially interesting was the variety of stories Kyle shared. Beyond the general history of DC, we learned a lot about the city's alcohol-related history, along with some fascinating stories involving spies and the CIA that I had never heard before. It was a great mix of history and entertainment that kept the tour interesting throughout. The bar selection was also great, with each stop providing a nice atmosphere to enjoy a drink while learning more about the city. Overall, this was a really fun and informative experience that combined sightseeing, history, and nightlife. I would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Washington, D.C.!
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- History Tour Pub Crawl near The White House
- Expert local tour guide
- Stops at 4 iconic D.C. bars
Excludes
- TIcket does not include pre-paid drinks. Guests can buy drinks directly from bars.
- Gratuities (recommended)
- Food (eating before the tour is recommended)
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Please meet your guide at 1601 H St. NW, Washington, DC 20062. This address is at the intersection of H St. NW and 16th NW. Your guide will be on the park side of the street holding the D.C. Crawling sign featuring our crawling baby logo.
Return
- Please meet your guide at 1601 H St. NW, Washington, DC 20062. This address is at the intersection of H St. NW and 16th NW. Your guide will be on the park side of the street holding the D.C. Crawling sign featuring our crawling baby logo.
Itinerary
Guests will view the White House from outside as their guide shares little-known stories about the presidents, first families, workers, and unexpected events connected to America’s most famous address. This is an exterior sightseeing stop; the tour does not enter the White House.
Guests will visit Lafayette Square, the historic park directly across from the White House. Their guide will kick off the tour here with stories of the the park, the White House, and the people of The District before moving on to visit 4 iconic D.C. bars.
Guests will explore the heart of Washington, D.C., while visiting four historic and unique bars near the White House. At each stop, they can purchase a drink and relax with fellow travelers as an expert local guide shares the unknown and hilarious stories of the nation’s capital, from presidential drinking habits and Prohibition to parties at the White House. The bars are located close together, so the experience includes limited walking.
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Reviews
We had a great time. Kyle was personable and interesting. Great pick of bars and helpful recommendations. Thanks Kyle!
Had a great experience, Kyle was very knowledgeable and very accommodating. all the bars that we stopped in were enjoyable.
This was a very fun tour and our guide, Jack, was a wonderful story teller. He kept everyone engaged and was very funny. I love history tours and this was a great one.
Sadie is amazing! Thank you for such a great night!
The tour guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the history interesting. My only complaint is that for something advertised as a “pub crawl,” I was surprised that no drinks were included in the price. Having to purchase every drink separately just seems a little odd for a pub crawl. Otherwise, we enjoyed the tour and our guide did a great job.
We loved this tour. There's so much history in DC. Jack was very knowledgeable and a pleasure to meet. I recommend this tour to others.
Amazing Bar Crawl. We started out our trip in DC with Jack. He brought us to really cool bars and learned fun history that we would not have found on our own! Highly recommend as a start to your DC trip to get a lay of the land for the rest of the vacay! Jack was a fantastic tour guide! So much fun! We had a blast!
Michael was great wee learned a ton and the bars were amazing! Super fun tour! Definitely recommend!
We had an absolute blast on the Washington D.C. History Tour Pub Crawl! It was such a fun and unique way to learn about the city—mixing fascinating history with the energy of the local bar scene. Along the way we met some great people and picked up awesome recommendations for must-see spots and restaurants to try while in D.C. A few drinks paired with fun historical facts made it the perfect way to spend an afternoon. A big shoutout to our guide, Jack, who was incredibly friendly and did a fantastic job leading the tour and bringing the stories to life. If you're looking for a relaxed, social, and entertaining way to explore Washington D.C., this tour is definitely worth it. Highly recommended!
best host ever! jack did so well at balancing the learning and enjoying side of things. jack had a way of connecting everyone and making everyone feel at home. best experience ever
This was one of the best tours I've been on! Jack and Amelia took such good care of us even on a freezing cold day.
We had a blast! Jack made the tour so fun with anecdotes and bar recommendations for after the tour. You can really tell he loves history and sharing his knowledge with others!
Well done, Jack and Emmelia... A very enjoyable and educating crawl that is very well prepared and executed... Highly recommended!
Informative and professional. Dalton was high energy and his enthusiasm energized us. Excellent tour.
Jeremy was awesome! Did an amazing job leading us through the city, suggesting great beverages and allowed us to have a great day. Great tour and lots of great info on the bars we visited. Top notch bar crawl!
Jack was amazing we had so much fun with so many great drinks, amazing views, and cool history stories. Would absolutely recommend if you’re new to DC drinking
We had a fantastic time on the historic pub tour in Washington, DC! Our guide, Dalton, was excellent—very knowledgeable about the city’s fascinating history and local legends, and he shared it all with a great sense of humor that kept the tour fun and engaging. The mix of history, good drinks, and lively conversation made for a perfect evening. Highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to experience DC in a unique and entertaining way!
Great tour - so fun and informative! Joe is great! Lots of good places and lots of trivia outside of books. Would do it again for sure.
Jack was great! Very informative, fun and has a great energy! We did this trip on a whim and it was a nice addition for a night time experience that wasn't a typical bus/trolley tour.
Our tour was absolutely amazing! Our guide was wonderful and we loved that it was a small group. I would absolutely recommend it!
Our tour guide Jack was great. He had encyclopaedic knowledge of DC and its bars and pubs, while also being great company throughout given it was just me, my dad and sister. Thank you!
Tour was amazing. Would suggest to anyone looking for a fun history and drinking activity. Diana was great !! Had so much fun.
Awesome tour, Dianna was a great tour guide. Learned a lot more than I was expecting. 🤙🤙🤙🤙👏👏👏👏👏👏✅✅✅✅👏👏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Great way to learn about DC history, meet new people and have a few drinks. Cassie was charming and put us at ease initially.
Our guide was fun and made us feel at home. We made friends with the other guests and had a really fun long evening!
My sister and I had Diana as our tour guide and she was truly amazing! She recommended great beers and gave us so much history and facts about the bars. I would 100% recommend. We truly had a great time!
Jo was a great tour guide! We were lucky to be the only couple on the tour, so we enjoyed getting to know her while we learned some of the lesser-known history of DC.
Dalton was the best! We had the best time he was so personable! All the stops were great! Drinks great service great ! Experience 10/10 would do again
Dalton was THE BEST! We had such a great time! Super informative all the bars were very welcoming! Would highly recommend!
Amazing and informative! Our hostess, Jo was simply the best ever. You talk about entertaining and educational, we had it all! Accommodating, hospitable, and lessons learned. Jo was simply the best. An absolutely pleasure on this tour. Highly recommended!
Great time crawling with fun couples. Tour guide nailed it! Drinks for me + History for her. Learned so much and met nice folks from across the US. #DateNightWin
Jo, our guide, was the best guide! Very engaging and informative! Highly recommend! She was excellent, fun, and very knowledgeable
So fun! It was great hearing about DC’s history related to prohibition, seeing a local watering hole and getting a rooftop view of the District. Would definitely recommend!
Dalton was a terrific tour guide! He was very knowledgeable and also a lot of fun! The small group made it a fantastic experience. Highly recommend!!!
We visited 4 bars which are all a fairly short walk between them. At each one we got a short interesting history lesson. Our guide was knowledgeable and pleasant. We opted to buy our own drinks as the timing might be difficult for 4 drinks for most people.
We had a great time! We didn’t let the rain, wind and tornado watch deter us! Being from Arkansas, we were like meh, just another normal day for us…Dalton was just the best, he was funny, informative and really stayed connected with everyone! We enjoyed getting to know our fellow crawlers! 5 stars, would recommend and definitely would do it again!
Our tour guide Joe was great, and we enjoyed meeting the other people who joined our tour. We learned a lot and appreciated learning about the various venues.
Jo is a very impressive human, yet totally relatable! She made the day so fun and interesting! Good selection of bars all very close to each other.
We had an amazing time on the pub crawl with Michael as our tour guide. He was super personable and full of fun info! I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to learn a little while having a great time! Cheers!
We had already walked past these buildings without knowing how nice they were inside, so it was great to be guided into the nicest places. Cath’s history made it extra fun. She was very accommodating of my hearing difficulty as well as interesting to talk to.
So fun. Cassie was very informative , personal and fun! Loved the venues, the stories. And the other tour guests! Will definitely another tour!
Our tour guide was friendly and shared interesting stories. Myself and partner were the only ones who booked for that reservation, I think it would have been a better time with a group rather than just us and the tour guide. Also, only one of the bars on the planned route we hadn't been to yet and it was closed that day. Would suggest sharing the names of the bars on the itinerary so people know before booking.
Dalton was a great leader. He took us to places we would never think to go for just a drink. He shared a lot of the history with us.
Interesting DC history and great brews. Dalton was a great guide and interesting storyteller. Highly recommend.
Fun walk through the city with 4 unique pub stops. Dalton did a great job sharing interesting facts on the city and American history. Highly recommended.
Cassie our guide was fabulous. I went for a dry run and bought the drinks separately from the group as I am not big fun of beer however Cassie was very knowledgeable and recommended drinks to the rest of the group. She also gave us a history of places we went to and of DC in general. I highly recommend this especially if Cassie is your guide.
Our guide, Jo, was wonderful. Very knowledgeable and kind. I really enjoyed the history! DC weather did not disappoint, either.
Very good, informative, and funny. Jo did an excellent job with keeping everything together and answering all questions.
My aunt and I joined Diana and Jo on the history pub crawl and it was wonderful. It was such a fun way to see some different spots in the city and learn some lesser known history of the city. I'd recommend this to any and everyone and would love to do it in another city.
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