Scandinavia · DRINKING TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 13 drinking tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Visit Reykjavik’s only ice bar and gallery below the Álafoss store. You’ll receive a poncho, gloves, and a signature drink in an ice glass while exploring more than 60 tons of Viking-themed ice art. Hosts such as Roman, Roma, Juliana, and Asteris are known for friendly service and creative photo help.
“Fantastic experience! Would definitely recommend if you want to do something different.”
Join Pub Crawl Copenhagen for about four hours and five central bars, starting at Bar Celona on Gothersgade. Guides such as UV, Dani, Daniela, Meg, and Alexa lead an English-speaking group with four shots, one beer, photos, and plenty of social games. Expect a young, casual night rather than polished cocktail bars.
“Alexa, our guide was great, looking after everybody and making sure we’re having a good time. It’s a great option for solo travelers to have the opportunity to go out and have fun in an organized group, meeting new people and discovering underground Danish bars. Would definitely book again.”
Meet your English-speaking guide inside Barcelona Bar, then walk to four more Copenhagen venues over four hours. You receive four shots, one at each of the first four bars, plus a beer or drink at the final stop. Guides such as UV, Remy, Daniella, and Eduardo are known for keeping solo visitors and mixed groups involved.
“I had a great time! Thanks to H. who made all the diference!”
Walk through Vesterbro with a guide such as Thor, Roger, Martin, or Derek, tasting eight Danish beers as you learn about Tivoli, Central Station, Carlsberg, the Meatpacking District, and the red-light district. Expect a funny, sometimes crude outdoor tour, not a pub crawl or brewery visit.
“Good little tour around Copenhagen. Short but just what we needed. Good knowledge of area. Heavily catered for American tourist”
Spend five hours meeting people from around the world while an English-speaking guide leads you through 3 to 4 Stockholm bars and clubs. Guides such as Ali and Daniel keep the group talking with games and challenges, arrange discounted drinks, and help you enter through separate lines. Drinks cost extra, and the night ends back at Generator Stockholm.
“great pub tour of Stockholm, host Daniel is a character !”
Walk through Vesterbro with a local English-speaking guide, stopping at a traditional brown bar, Mikkeller, and Fermentoren or another nearby beer stop. You’ll taste one Danish pilsner and two craft beers while learning about Istedgade, the Meatpacking District, graffiti, royal shooting grounds, and the neighborhood’s remarkable change.
“Wonderful and thoughtful tour host with genuine curiosity and knowledge about the districts visited.”
Explore Vesterbro with guides such as Martin, Roger, Thor, or Sebastian, tasting nine beers outdoors while hearing funny, sometimes dark stories about brothels, drinking dens, and the meatpacking district. The two-hour walk ends near WarPigs, where you can arrange your own dinner. Dress warmly and expect an irreverent English-language tour.
“Sebastian was the best tour guide. Very entertaining and informative. The beers tasted good and there was plenty of beer to go round! I would highly recommend this tour. I've never done anything like it before.”
Join guides such as Alex or Meg for a 4.5-hour night through five Nørrebro bars. You’ll try craft beer, classic pub drinks, arcade games, four included shots, and finish at RUST with a DJ, free entry, wardrobe, and night photos.
“Meg was an amazing guide, full of enthusiasm, and very friendly. I had a great experience.”
Walk from Copenhagen Central Station through Vesterbro with a local English-speaking guide. Visit three very different bars, taste one traditional Danish beer and two craft beers, and hear how the old red-light district changed. Guides have included Oskar, Kenneth, Alberte, Lauretz, Theresa, and Matthias. Expect about one liter of beer over three hours.
“Very good tour and experience and would recommend to everyone”
Meet your English-speaking guide at Ingólfur Square for a relaxed walk through central Reykjavik and tastings at Skúli Craft Bar, Session Craft Bar, and Ölstofa. Try 10 Icelandic craft beers, or choose five schnapps and spirits. Guides such as Kristjan, Arnar, and Ástþór add local stories, bar tips, and plenty of conversation.
“We met some awesome people and the beer was great.”
Visit Bjorbodin ehf outside Akureyri for a 50-minute beer spa session. You will spend 25 minutes in a private Kambala wood tub filled with beer, hops, water, and yeast, followed by 25 minutes in a relaxation room. Each tub has a beer tap for visitors over 20.
“The beer bath was such a unique and wonderful experience—I really enjoyed it and would definitely recommend it. The atmosphere was relaxing, and the outdoor sauna and hot tub were also fantastic.”
Join a small group of up to eight at 11:00 for a two-hour Helsinki food walk led by a local guide. Taste salmon, herring, caviar, smoked reindeer, Lapish cheese, pastries, and chocolate at cafés and the Old Market Hall, then enjoy a drink at Monkey Rooftop Bar. Guides such as Lara and Larisa add food and cultural context.
“Larisa, our tour guide, was amazing! Super friendly and knowledgeable about the history of Finnish food culture. She shared a lot about Finnish culture and language in addition to the delicious food we were eating. She is very knowledgeable, personable and fun. Would highly recommend starting your trip to Helsinki with this tour.”
Spend 2 to 2.5 hours tasting Finnish specialties with a local English or Russian-speaking guide. Visit Jugend Hall, Old Market Hall, and Market Square, then finish with a rooftop drink and city views. Tastings may include salmon caviar, Baltic herring, reindeer, bread, pastry, chocolate, coffee, and tea.
“ate a lot of fun interesting things that I wouldn't have thought about. the guide Anastasiya was knowledgeable and engaging with my questions. had a lovely morning exploring the city and food.”
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