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Drinking Tours in South America: The 15 We Recommend

24 tours  ·  from $5

Prices, durations and what travellers said, for 15 drinking tours. The top entry is there for a reason, so start at it and work down.

Rio: Pub Crawl in Lapa with Cachaça Tasting and Live Samba - Starting at Av. Mem de Sá, 110
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Rio: Pub Crawl in Lapa with Cachaça Tasting and Live Samba

1.Pub Crawl in Lapa with Cachaça Tasting and Live Samba

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 881 reviews · 4 hours · from $33Our pick

Meet guides such as Andressa, Raffa, Marcos, or Nayara for a four-hour Lapa pub crawl. Taste at least four cachaças, enjoy a free caipirinha near the Arcos da Lapa, visit Selarón Steps, dance to live samba, then finish with Brazilian funk, pop, and reggaeton at a club.

“We were a large group and we’d so much fun! Andressa and Phillipe really knows their stuff and took care of us! Would definitely recommend!”

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Rio de Janeiro: Sunset Sailboat Tour with Open Bar - What the three-hour route gives you
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Rio de Janeiro: Sunset Sailboat Tour with Open Bar

2.Sunset Sailboat Tour with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 785 reviews · 3 hours · from $57

Spend three hours on a shared sailboat in Guanabara Bay, leaving from Urca for sunset views of Christ the Redeemer, Flamengo, and Rio’s waterfront. Your host, often Paola, Lohanny, Mariana, or Bia, serves caipirinhas, beer, fruit, snacks, and music. You can also swim from the boat before returning to Mureta da Urca.

“fun, even sailed a bit. we got plenty of music, snacks and drinks”

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Medellín: Pablo Escobar Tour with beer included - Starting outside Parque de El Poblado
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Medellín: Pablo Escobar Tour with beer included

3.Pablo Escobar Tour with beer included

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 612 reviews · from $31

Start at Parque de El Poblado for a four-hour, English or Spanish guided tour of Medellín’s Escobar-era sites. Visit his former neighborhood, Montesacro Cemetery, Inflexión Park, and the rooftop where he died. Beer or water, transport, and pickup and return at Poblado Park are included.

“Very informative tour. Guide was great and had loads of great personal facts to add. An eye opening experience and would certainly recommend.”

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Cartagena: Sunset Cruise with Open Bar - The first 45 minutes: Bocagrande and the lighthouse
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Cartagena: Sunset Cruise with Open Bar

4.Sunset Cruise with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 514 reviews · 1h 30m · from $29

Board the Sibarita Master at La Bodeguita Pier for a 90-minute sunset cruise around Cartagena Bay. You’ll see Bocagrande, Castillogrande, Manga, Getsemani, and the old city at night while enjoying rum and coke, rum punch, soft drinks, and music. Snacks and upgraded drinks cost extra.

“Very romantic. Captain and crew were warm, friendly and enhanced the experience.”

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Buenos Aires: Puerto Madero Sunset Cruise with Open Bar - Departure times change with the season
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Buenos Aires: Puerto Madero Sunset Cruise with Open Bar

5.Puerto Madero Sunset Cruise with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 439 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $39

Meet at Cecilia Grierson 400 for a relaxed Puerto Madero boat ride with beer, cocktails, aperitifs, music, and city views. Choose a two-hour option with an extra hour at the dock, or board later for one hour on the water. Expect an informal outing, not a guided history tour. Bring a jacket and arrive early for seating.

“It was a great experience. Enjoyed the ride and the free drinks. Waiter very attentive.”

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More than a Pub Crawl: An Authentic Night Experience in Rio - Meeting at Jurema Bar
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More than a Pub Crawl: An Authentic Night Experience in Rio

6.More than a Pub Crawl: An Authentic Night Experience in Rio

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 362 reviews · 4 hours · from $17

Meet at Jurema Bar for a four-hour, multilingual night in Lapa. Guides such as Marx, Victor, Bernardo, and Julia lead you through local bars, Selarón Steps, samba, forró, and clubs. Cachaça shots and club entry are included, while drinks beyond the included shots cost extra.

“Loved Victor and Bernardo! Knowledgeable and vibrant hosts. Great spots.”

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More than a Pub Crawl: An Authentic Night Experience in Rio - Meeting at Jurema Bar
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More than a Pub Crawl: An Authentic Night Experience in Rio

7.More than a Pub Crawl: An Authentic Night Experience in Rio

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 247 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $40

Start at 8:30 p.m. in Lapa, meet guides such as Marx, Victor, Julia, or Bernardo, and move through samba bars, a rooftop stop, and a Latin club. You’ll get cachaça shots, basic samba instruction, entry assistance, and a social group of up to 30 people. Drinks beyond the included shots cost extra.

“We did this for my wife’s birthday and it was a blast. Our guide Bernardo was really cool and helpful, we went to 4 places and one was good as the other, we meet people from other countries on the tour, we took shots, we danced Samba, LAPA was wild at night, great times. We should have take this tour at the beginning of our vacation but the day we took it, our group was full of wonderful people and ready to party.”

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Sunset Boat Tour with Beer, Water, Soda and Snacks included - Leaving Marina da Glória
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Sunset Boat Tour with Beer, Water, Soda and Snacks included

8.Sunset Boat Tour with Beer, Water, Soda and Snacks included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 227 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $74Top rated

Set out from Marina da Glória for a three-hour sunset cruise around Rio and Niterói. You’ll see the Museu do Amanhã, Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Niterói, Urca, and stop for an hour of swimming at Adão e Eva Beach. Beer, water, soda, snacks, and an English- or Spanish-speaking guide are included. Groups are limited to 11 people.

“Such a great boat trip! And the staff was very nice! They gave us history and we had great views of Rio”

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Cartagena: Pub Crawl with Dancing Lessons and Free Shots - Starting at Viajero or Masaya
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Cartagena: Pub Crawl with Dancing Lessons and Free Shots

9.Pub Crawl with Dancing Lessons and Free Shots

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 211 reviews · 6 hours · from $20

Join Beyond Colombia for a six-hour Cartagena night out with local hosts, salsa or Champeta lessons, drinking games, free shots, live music, and entry to three or more bars and clubs. Meet at Viajero Hostel Cartagena or Masaya Cartagena, then walk through Getsemaní and the Old City with English- or Spanish-speaking guides such as Camila, Marbeluz, Hugo, or Jorge.

“This pub crawl was an absolute blast! The guides were super fun and kept the vibe upbeat, enjoying ourselves at every stop. What stood out most was how much they prioritized our safety. They made sure the entire group stayed together, and ensured we all made it to each destination. If you’re looking for a memorable night out with a team that knows how to party while keeping things safe. Highly recommend!”

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Rio de Janeiro: Rio Scenarium Entrance, Dinner, and Open Bar - The building is the real opening act
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Rio de Janeiro: Rio Scenarium Entrance, Dinner, and Open Bar

10.Rio Scenarium Entrance, Dinner, and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 126 reviews · 3 hours · from $111

Spend three hours at Rio Scenarium, a three-level former antique shop in Lapa filled with unusual relics and film-worthy décor. You’ll enter through the fast-track gate, enjoy live samba, forró, or MPB, eat a three-course dinner, and order selected beer, caipirinhas, caipivodka, soda, and water. Hotel pickup is available from Rio’s South Zone.

“Best entertainment we've seen since arriving in Rio. The servers were friendly and looked after you always asking if we needed anything or if we were fine. I would definitely visit Rio Scenarium again.”

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Bogotá: Craft Beer Tour with Tasting - The old house and three eras of Colombian beer
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Bogotá: Craft Beer Tour with Tasting

11.Craft Beer Tour with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 120 reviews · 3 hours · from $58

Meet your English-speaking guide at Cranky Croc hostel for Tapazo, Colombian beer history, and visits to Huitaca, Manigua, Medellin, and local bars. You’ll taste five beers plus samples, see a mini-brewery, try regional drinks, and finish at a bar with one of Bogotá’s broadest beer selections.

“Great way to meet people! Our guide was fantastic not only gave great Knowledge of the local area but gave us all tips for Colombia in general. 10/10 would recommend!”

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São Paulo: Bar and Street Art Crawl with Local Guide - Meeting Leticia and getting the group together
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São Paulo: Bar and Street Art Crawl with Local Guide

12.Bar and Street Art Crawl with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 102 reviews · 3 hours · from $43

Spend three hours walking through Vila Madalena and Beco do Batman with Leticia, a local guide who speaks English, Portuguese, and Spanish. You will see major street art, hear stories about São Paulo artists, visit galleries and local bars, and sample drinks or snacks at your own cost. Expect about 2 km of walking and a friendly social atmosphere.

“Letitia is a really good person and she can share to you the good vibes to enjoy Sao Paolo.”

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Cartagena de Indias: Sunset Cruise Open Bar with Dance Show - Getting to La Bodeguita Dock at 4:45 PM
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Cartagena de Indias: Sunset Cruise Open Bar with Dance Show

13.Sunset Cruise Open Bar with Dance Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 76 reviews · 2 hours · from $49

Meet at La Bodeguita Dock Door 4 for a two-hour sunset cruise aboard the Bequia. You’ll get a welcome cocktail, an open bar with rum, brandy, mixers, water, and soda, plus a dance show, DJ, and lessons in Cartagena’s traditional dances. Bring 12,000 Colombian pesos for the dock tax.

“necesito mi reembolso estuve ahi a las 5 y no habia nadie que explicara que embarcación tomaría, a pesar que dijeron puerta 4 no habia nada alli, tuve que buscar otro bote para no perder la experiencia”

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Cusco Pub Crawl: Bar Tour, Drinks And Club with no waiting lines - Cerveceria Del Valle Sagrado: a brewery break in the middle
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Cusco Pub Crawl: Bar Tour, Drinks And Club with no waiting lines

14.Cusco Pub Crawl: Bar Tour, Drinks And Club with no waiting lines

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $19

Meet your guide at 9 p.m. in San Blas for a four-and-a-half-hour Cusco night out. You will visit Limbus Restobar, Cerveceria Del Valle Sagrado, and either Inka Team or Chango Club, with drinks, venue entry, discounts, and a multilingual guide. David is one host named for the tour.

“On time and as per the program. David was a great host. Felt like catching up with friends.”

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Open Bar Sunset Cruise in Catamaran or Speedboat (Best Deal) - What happens at the Centro Histórico meeting point
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Open Bar Sunset Cruise in Catamaran or Speedboat (Best Deal)

15.Open Bar Sunset Cruise in Catamaran or Speedboat (Best Deal)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 68 reviews · from $20

Choose a two-hour sunset ride from Cartagena’s Centro Histórico: a lively speedboat with rum, aguardiente, mixers, and Latin music, or a steadier catamaran with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks plus a light snack. The cruise returns to Sibarita del Mar around the meeting point. An optional after-party costs extra.

“What an experience! Such a memorable night! Met amazing people! Danced and drank the night away! Wear something comfy. Bring tip money! Get there 10 mins early so you can find the boat amidst all the chaos of that dock!”

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