8 Drinking Tours in Rome Worth the Booking

1.Rome Bar Crawl: Interactive Night Tour with Games and Karaoke

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 769 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $78Our pick

Start at Piazza della Madonna dei Monti at 8 pm for a guided evening through Monti, with stories of its ancient past, included Italian drinks, games, and karaoke. Guides such as Autumn, Michal, and Michelle lead the social group toward Via dei Fori Imperiali and Piazza Venezia. Expect a lively night, not a quiet history walk.

“Michal, was an excellent tour guide. She kept the mood light and very fun. If you're looking for a fun night out in Rome, we definitely recommend this tour and her as a guide.”

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2.Forbidden History Walking Tour & Pub Crawl with Drinks

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

Walk through Monti with a local English-speaking guide, hearing tales of gamblers, gangsters, sex workers, and Roman power struggles. Stops at local bars include Italian wine, spritz, and other drinks, with non-alcoholic choices available. Guides have included Michelle, Autumn, Ana, Michal, and Irene. The tour starts in Piazza della Madonna dei Monti and ends at Piazza Venezia.

“Ana is a great guide, fun and friendly. At the end of the tour we all became best friends :)”

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

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

Start at Rome’s Ultimate for unlimited long drinks, beer or wine and Margherita pizza from 9:30 to 10:30 PM. Then follow a guide to a changing mix of bars and clubs, with drinking games, welcome shots and free entry. Guides including Danna, Alessandro and Elisa have been praised for helping solo visitors and groups mingle.

“The whole experience was great, unlimited drinks and pizza. I was a bit skeptical about the music being played in the club however it ended up being mainstream music so we enjoyed 💃🏿”

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4.Bar Crawl with Local Guide & Drinks

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

Start in Piazza della Madonna dei Monti for a guided walk through Monti, once Rome’s red-light district and now a popular evening neighborhood. Hear stories of the city’s scandalous past, stop at local bars for drinks such as spritz, wine, sambuca, and limoncello, and meet other visitors. Guides have included Michal, Marley, Ana, and Autumn. Alcohol-free drinks are available.

“This is the most amazing trip. Made good friends and good drinks. Had a very experienced tour guide named Marley !!”

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5.Bar Crawl with Guide and Drinks Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 52 reviews · from $60

Spend three hours walking Rome’s Monti district with an English-speaking guide, stopping at bars for local wine, spritz, Carpano Classico, sambuca, and limoncello. Guides including Autumn, Serra, Marley, Michel, and Pari have led nights with funny stories, neighborhood history, and group games. Alcohol-free drinks are available.

“It was a lot of fun. Marley our guide, was the best! She’s so amazing, knows how to entertain the guests. I love her energy! She’s born to do this!”

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6.Day drinking in Rome – Scandalous Roman History

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 31 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $65

This 2.5-hour walk pairs Roman history with Italian wine and spirits, starting at Giardino degli Aranci and ending in Trastevere. Expect scenic stops at the Aventine Keyhole, Temple of Hercules Victor, Mouth of Truth, and Pons Fabricius. The English-speaking group is capped at 10. Guides have included Ginevra, Nina, and Nihan.

“Amazing tour!! Facts I never would have learned on my own and wine I’ve never tasted or heard of (all great). Ended in the best possible spot to grab food and continue the night! I would absolutely book again with our tour guide or tour company. Side note: they communicated with us right up to the start of the tour.”

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7.Guided Bar Crawl in Trastevere

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 18 reviews · 2h 40m · from $23Best value

Meet your English- or Italian-speaking host at the Giordano Bruno statue in Campo de’ Fiori, then walk through Trastevere to 2-3 bars for drinks, music and group games. The 160-minute outing costs $23, with drinks and snacks extra. You can continue to a nightclub afterward for an additional €10, without the guide.

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8.Local Craft Beer Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $100

Meet your private guide near Palazzo Venezia for a 2.5-hour Rome beer walk. Taste Peroni at Birreria Peroni, sample craft beers at two more stops, and finish in bohemian Trastevere with Roman aperitivo snacks. Guides have included Vanessa, Sylvia, Gennaro and Julio. Seven tastings are included, so confirm how they will be served to your group.

“Highly recommend this all too brief walking tour. A friendly and intimate visit to local haunts in story book surroundings. Quirky highlight was Johnny’s Off-license.”

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