9 Cave Bar & Drinking Trips Worldwide That Repay the Climb Down

1.Hidden Brewery Caverns Tour in Cincinnati with Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,758 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $49Our pick

Start at Northern Row Brewery with a look at its Carnegie Steel beams, then walk through Over-the-Rhine to the private Linck and Jackson Brewery tunnels. You’ll see a Johnny Cash filming site, Findlay Market, and former Moerlein structures before returning to Northern Row for one beer or a soft drink. Guides include Miranda, Harrison, Breslin, and Renee.

“Amazing history and learned so much new info even as a cincy local who was on a “staycation.” Great tour guide, perfect length, and the Northern Row distillery was charming and cozy!”

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2.Pilsen: Historic Underground Tour with a Glass of Beer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 604 reviews · 1 hour · from $11Best value

Walk through Pilsen’s 13th-century cellars, passageways, wells, and historic water tower with an English or German guide. The one-hour tour ends with a voucher for 0.3l of Pilsner Urquell at a nearby restaurant. Expect cool temperatures, uneven underground spaces, and no access for wheelchairs or children under three.

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3.Albufeira Beach BBQ with Caves and Coastline Cruise with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 454 reviews · from $81

Spend about six and a half hours cruising from Albufeira toward Nossa Senhora da Rocha and the Benagil Caves, then anchor at a secluded beach for a crew-prepared BBQ. Swim ashore or use the small boat, try paddleboards and beach games, and enjoy unlimited beer, wine, sangria, and soft drinks during the beach stop.

“Our Beach BBQ and Caves tour with Algarv Experience was a great adventure. Robin and all the crew members were knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed the day. Be prepared to spend the day with a lot of sun, I recommend sunglasses and a tight fitting hat. Lunch was delicious and the views of the coastline, beaches and caves are beautiful. I recommend this tour.”

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4.Beer and Wine Spa Bath with Salt Cave Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 396 reviews · 1 hour · from $93

At Beer Baths Letna, choose a warm beer or wine bath, with Bernard beer or Prosecco to drink, then spend the rest of your hour in Prague’s largest salt cave. Staff explain the ritual, provide towels, sheets, slippers, and lockers, and may include a welcome from hosts such as Max, Gabbie, or Polina.

“This experience was absolutely our favorite! The place was just amazing and the whole activity was executed perfectly throughout. We had one room all for ourselves, it was very peaceful and the atmosphere was relaxing. The guides were very friendly and helpful and made sure that everything was well and that we enjoyed our experience. We will surely come again next time visiting Prague. 6/5!”

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5.Portland: Underground Shanghai Tunnel Tour with Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 102 reviews · from $44

Walk Portland’s narrow Shanghai Tunnels with guides such as Natasha, Doug, or Kaitlyn, hearing stories of sailors, hidden passages, and the resident ghost Nina. You’ll climb stairs, duck beneath pipes, and cross uneven dirt floors before heading to Old Town Pizza for a special craft-beer tasting and one full pint.

“It was a wonderful experience, and I just want to thank everyone for making it great. It also doubles as a restaurant and would recommend others to try out the pizza! :)”

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6.Underground Brooklyn Walking Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99

Spend about three and a half hours visiting Wild East Brewing Co, Five Boroughs Brewing, and Big aLICe Brewing. Your guide leads tastings, brewery visits, snacks, and subway travel for a maximum of 15 people. Eddi Davila has earned special praise for making small groups feel like friends.

“We where a small Group with 6 Persons. Out Guide Eddi Davila did an awsome Job. We finished the Tour as Friends, so I highly recommended the Tour. The best Tour ever.”

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7.Ibiza by Sea: Coves, Caves, Water Sports & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 28 reviews · from $74

Spend time on Ibiza’s northwest coast with a live guide in Catalan, English, or Spanish. The boat visits Cala Bassa, Cala Comte, and a secret swimming stop, with beer, wine, cava sangria, snacks, paddleboards, water bikes, and snorkelling included. Bring a towel, sunscreen, and patience for a schedule that may vary with sea conditions.

“Waters were a bit choppy so the guide seemed to choose a different route in order for us to still see the different bays / beaches along the coast, the stop we made was incredible, clear and calm waters, I was the first out on a paddle board, super excited, as that’s the reason I booked! It was absolutely incredible. Only note to make is that the Snacks that were provided however came out as soon as they dropped anchor, so anyone that went out on the water didn’t get any or got what little bit was left over. After the paddling and snorkelling we could have done with something…”

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8.Private sake pairing@ancient underground

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $152

Meet your guide at 7:00 pm in Asakusa for a private 90-minute sake pairing. Taste at least five kinds of sake with a meal while learning about flavor, history, and food matching inside a 70-year-old underground street. A welcome drink is included, but confirm which meal and extra drinks are covered before booking.

“This tour is perfect for those who love experimenting with new flavors. Each sake and snack pairing was an adventure, providing a taste of Japan's rich culinary culture.”

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9.Cefalù: Mini Yacht Tour with Caves, Snorkeling, and Open Bar Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 3 hours · from $77

Meet at Café Bar Eolo in Cefalù’s port for a three-hour coastal cruise with stops at Kalura, Mazzaforno, Santa Lucia Cave, and Sant’Ambrogio Bay. Swim and snorkel from a comfortable 12-meter mini yacht, then enjoy Sicilian fruit, snacks, prosecco, wine, beer, and soft drinks. Guides including Mirko, Nico, and Michele speak Italian and English.

“Unforgettable boat trip in Cefalù! We joined this 3-hour boat tour without knowing exactly what to expect — and it turned out to be one of the highlights of our Sicilian holiday. The boat was spotless and very comfortable, perfect for relaxing and enjoying the sea. Mirko, our amazing captain, was not only a skilled navigator but also a warm and generous host. He kindly showed us around the boat, even explaining the engine to our curious kids — such a thoughtful gesture! We stopped for refreshing swims in beautiful spots and enjoyed a generous aperitivo on board: fresh fruit, tasty snacks, and unlimited drinks including soft drinks, beer, and…”

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