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Washington, D.C. History Pub Crawl 2 hr

TourTruth score 8.9 out of 10

Very goodTop 5% in Washington DC

252 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Washington DC
  • 2 hrs 15 min
  • Updated November 4, 2026

Explore four iconic bars near the White House while a local guide shares the capital’s funny, surprising history on this 135-minute crawl.

About this tour

Trade textbook history for lively stories and a round of stops at iconic bars near the White House. On this Washington, D.C. history pub crawl, an expert local guide shares the surprising, funny side of the capital, from George Washington’s distilling adventures to Prohibition bootleggers, scandalous spies, and White House parties.

The 135-minute walk visits four D.C. bars, with only a few blocks of walking between stops. Drinks are not included, and you can purchase them directly from each bar if you wish; there is no requirement to buy one. The tour begins at 1601 H St. NW, near Lafayette Square, where your guide will be waiting on the park side with a D.C. Crawling sign. The experience is wheelchair accessible, and service animals are allowed.

Bring your curiosity, consider eating beforehand, and enjoy a fresh take on the stories behind the nation’s capital. Book your Washington, D.C. history pub crawl in advance and raise a glass to the tales your school lessons skipped.

Highlights

  • Uncover the funny, lesser-known history of the nation’s capital
  • Visit four iconic bars near the White House
  • Hear stories of George Washington, Prohibition, spies, and White House parties
  • Explore with an expert local guide and fellow travelers

What's included

Included

  • Expert local tour guide
  • Stops at four iconic D.C. bars
  • History pub crawl near the White House

Not included

  • Drinks, available for purchase at the bars; buying a drink is optional
  • Food; eating before the tour is recommended
  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Meet at 1601 H St. NW, Washington, DC 20062, at the intersection of H St. NW and 16th NW; look for your guide on the park side holding a D.C. Crawling sign
  • Advance ticket purchase is required
  • Walking is limited to a few blocks
  • Wheelchair accessible, including transportation options, areas, and surfaces
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  • Service animals are allowed
  • Public transportation is available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 135 minutes, or 2 hours and 15 minutes.

Are drinks included?

No. Drinks are available to purchase directly from the bars, but buying one is not required.

Where does the tour meet?

Meet at 1601 H St. NW, Washington, DC 20062, near the intersection of H St. NW and 16th NW. Your guide will be on the park side with a D.C. Crawling sign.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The tour and its areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and wheelchair-accessible transportation options are available.

What should I know before the tour?

Advance ticket purchase is required. Eating before the tour is recommended, and walking is limited to a few blocks.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.96 on Viator and 4.75 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

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  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
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  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.9. Top 5% in Washington DC means it ranks in the top 5% of tours in Washington DC by this score.

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