The 13 Best Rum Bar Crawls Worldwide

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

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

Meet a local guide at Av. Mem de Sá 110 for a four-hour Lapa crawl. Taste at least four cachaças, sip a free caipirinha by the Arcos da Lapa, visit the Selarón Steps, dance to live samba, then finish with Brazilian funk, pop, and reggaeton. Guides including Andressa, Raffa, Marcos, and Nayara lead groups in English, Spanish, or Portuguese.

“Everything was so well organised and our guides, Andressa and Marcos were just the most friendliest and nicest people ever. They made this night very very enjoyable for us. The best part was that they interacted with each and every person in the group instead of leaving everyone to be on their own. Had a wonderful night overall. Highly recommend this to anyone coming to Rio.”

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2.YS Falls, Black River Safari, Appleton Rum Tour OR Pelican Bar (Choose Up to 3)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · from $195Top rated

Spend six to eight hours exploring Jamaica’s South Coast in a private vehicle with a local guide. Choose up to three stops from YS Falls, Black River Safari, Appleton Estate, and Floyd’s Pelican Bar. Guides such as Marc, Wayne, Adrian, and Cedrick are praised for local stories, food tips, and flexible stops, but entrance fees and lunch cost extra.

“It was an amazing day filled with lots of information on the Jamaican history, culture, etc thanks to our wonderful guide Wayne that was so nice to us, caring and so funny.. He explained the history behind each activity we did and also while bRead more”

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3.Appleton Estate Rum Tour and Pelican Bar Customize Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $120

Travel from Montego Bay with guide Errol through three Jamaican parishes, stopping at a bamboo-lined road and Appleton Estate before a boat ride to Floyd’s Pelican Bar. The private, air-conditioned tour lasts about eight hours. The Appleton admission, $30 boat fee, and lunch cost extra, so budget carefully.

“For those people that want to get out of their hotels and experience the authentic culture of Jamaica, with a blend of the countryside, learning the history of the Island, taking a tour of an iconic rum factory and exploring a hidden gem - a restaRead more”

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4.Appleton Rum Factory, Ys Falls, Black River Safari, Floyd’s Pelican Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · from $169

Spend 6 to 8 hours exploring Jamaica’s South Coast with a private driver, visiting the Appleton Estate rum experience, YS Falls, the Black River, and Floyd’s Pelican Bar. Liel is the named driver praised for making the long road day run smoothly. Pickup is offered in Negril, West End, and Montego Bay, with lunch and applicable admission fees included.

“The best part of our experience was Liel, our driver. He was knowledgeable and made sure we had a great experience. The only thing to keep in mind is that this is an all day excursion and there is a lot of in the car driving but it is well worth the experience.”

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5.Shared or Private FD Appleton Rum, YS Falls & Pelican Bar

★★★★★★★★★★3.1 · 8 reviews

Spend eight hours in Cornwall County touring Appleton Estate, tasting Jamaican rum, swimming at YS Falls, and taking a boat to Floyd’s Pelican Bar. Breakfast patties and lunch are included. Hotel pickup and guides in English, Dutch, French, or German are available, with shared and private group options.

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6.Private Appleton Estate Rum and Pelican Bar Tour from Montego Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $230

Spend about eight hours with a private guide from VIP TOURS JAMAICA, visiting Appleton Estate for rum-making stations, factory views, tastings, and an aging-house visit. Then take a 10-minute boat ride to Floyd’s Pelican Bar for swimming, sun, drinks, and downtime. Patrick is a highly praised guide on this route.

“Our driver from VIP Tours Jamaica was amazing. I have been to Jamaica several times, but Patrick was the best tour guide I have ever had! The tour of the estate is very thorough, they don’t miss a step. I would recommend this tour and this driver to anyone visiting the island.”

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7.Bar Hopping and Grenadian Rum Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $150

Spend about six hours touring Grenada’s drinking spots with guide Donny and Illustrious Taxi and Tours. Sample spice rum, bush rum, rum punch, island-brewed beer, and several rums at Clarke’s Court. You’ll also stop at Annandale Falls and finish at Esther’s Bar on Grand Anse Beach. Some drinks and the waterfall admission cost extra.

“Must do tour of Grenada. What a fun way to see the real Grenada with drinks along the way! Donny was accommodating and tailored the experience to what we were looking to do and see! Highly recommend!!”

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8.Pelican Bar, Appleton Rum Tour, YS Falls Jamaica south coast experience Montego

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $300

From Montego Bay, this private south-coast outing links Floyd’s Pelican Bar, Appleton Estate Rum, and YS Falls. You get private transportation, admission fees, flexible departure times, and time for sea views, rum tasting, waterfalls, and swimming. Guide Michael has led some departures, but guide assignment may vary.

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9.Appleton Estate Rum, YS Falls, Black River Safari / Floyd’s Pelican Bar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $275

Build a full South Coast day around three stops: swim at YS Falls, tour Appleton Estate, cruise the Black River, or boat out to Floyd’s Pelican Bar. You get private air-conditioned transport, hotel pickup, and a driver-guide. Renardo and Lorenzo are two drivers associated with this service. Entrance fees are generally extra, so confirm the final cost before booking.

“We toured Appleton estates, ys falls, and Floyd’s Pelican bar. We had a great experience at each location thanks to our driver, Renardo from Jamaica Mesmerizing Tours. He made sure we were accommodated at each location while giving uRead more”

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10.Pub Crawl on Cachaça and Samba with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 1 day · from $99

Start with pickup in Copacabana and head to Lapa for a guided evening around the Selarón Steps, Carioca Aqueduct, and Circo Voador. You’ll taste a caipirinha, sample local street food at your own cost, and finish with live samba. English, Spanish, and Portuguese guiding is available, with a driver returning you to your accommodation.

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11.Appleton Estate Rum and Floyd’s Pelican Bar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $225

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from your Montego Bay-area hotel to Appleton Estate, then continue to Floyd’s Pelican Bar by fishing boat. Expect rum-making details, sugar cane juice, 10 rum samples, fresh seafood for purchase, swimming, and a long South Coast day.

“This experience was a one of a kind! They have food and drinks available for purchase. I ordered the garlic shrimp and my friend had the fried chicken. Both were very good! We also ordered "The Pelican Bar Special" which was a mango anRead more”

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12.Appleton Rum Tour and Floyd’s Pelican Bar from Montego Bay Hotels and Villas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $240

Travel south from Montego Bay to Appleton Estate for a guided rum tour and tasting, then take a small motorized boat to Floyd’s Pelican Bar. Your private group has transport throughout. Drinks and food at the bar cost extra, and alcoholic drinks are for visitors age 18 and older.

“We had a great driver gave us tips and explained as he drove us . The rum tour was great experience! We also met owner of Floyd’s Pelican Bar !”

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13.Rum Runners Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $135

Spend about three and a half hours sampling island-made drinks at four Nassau stops, including Green Parrots, Rip Tyde, and Luna Rum Distillery. An air-conditioned minivan, water, alcohol, and a professional guide are included. Guides Vance and Vans are praised for keeping the mood lively while putting safety first.

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