Top 10 Drinking Tours

1.Budapest BeerSpa with Unlimited Beer and Optional Széchenyi Bath

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 416 reviews · 1 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $75Our pick

You get a 45-minute private BeerSpa soak at Széchenyi Baths, with hops, malt, and salt in the warm water and a self-pour beer tap beside your tub. Choose the upgrade for full-day access to the thermal pools, saunas, and steam rooms, plus a private changing cabin.

“Small room with 4 tubs & 2 beer taps. Pretzels also provided. There is no door so other other spa guests kept coming in to look around. Pillow would have been nice. The larger spa experience was a bit overwhelming- no explanation or expectations provided. Very busy with warm indoor pools completely full. No exactly the cleanest either- lots of things floating in the water. The outdoor pool was wonderful! Full but still able to find a place to sit/stand. I also had a 45 minute massage which was really only 30 min and more of a body rub vs massage- I don't recommend. Take your own flip flops &…”

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2.Ōpuke Thermal Pools: Adults-Only Entry with Swim Up Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 163 reviews · 2 hours · from $40Best value

Spend two hours in Ōpuke’s adults-only Tranquility Pools near Methven. Your $40 entry includes a robe, towel, solar-heated pools, swim-up bar access, and Discovery Pools access outside the 7 and 8pm sessions. Expect mountain views, quiet surroundings, and a polished spa setting.

“It was a beautiful spa and facility. The fact that the water is chlorinated should be advertised and made readily available on all sites.”

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3.Budapest Exclusive Thermal Spa LUKACS LUXURIOUS PRIVATE BEER BATH

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 104 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $76

At Lukács Baths, you get a 45-minute private beer spa session in warm thermal water mixed with brewing ingredients, plus unlimited Czech beer from a tap beside your tub. Bring your own towel, slippers, and robe, since none are included. The regular Lukács Bath ticket is separate.

“Went to the Spa as two couples. It was a fun experience. Pouring the beer from the tub was an art form, just as we got the hang of it the time was up! Don’t forget your towels like we did tho or you will have to buy one. I would recommend this experience but feel an hour would be better value.”

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4.Private Nagano 1-Day Tour:Snow Monkeys,Zenko-ji,Obuse,Sake,Onsen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · from $337Top rated

Spend about eight hours with a private English-speaking guide visiting Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, Zenko-ji Temple, Obuse, and the Hokusai Museum. Guides such as Hori, Mutsumi, and Emi adjust the pace and stops, with private-car and public-transport options available.

“Our tour guide was Hori and he was absolutely fantastic! His knowledge of the area and history behind everything was great. Our experience was so much fun. The hike was icy when we went in March so I definitely recommend having gooRead more”

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5.1-Day Winter Tour From Nozawa Onsen: Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $150

Travel from Nozawa Onsen with a local English-speaking guide to see wild Japanese macaques at Jigokudani, eat lunch at Japanese Dining GOEN, visit Zenko-ji Temple, and taste Nagano sake. Guides such as Jens and Yama have earned praise for clear explanations and friendly care.

“A really enjoyable, fun family experience with a great guide. The walk is icy but beautiful, and the monkeys are special, particularly for the kids. The afternoon was relaxed and fascinating.”

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6.Beer Spa with optional Széchenyi Bath Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 16 reviews · 45 minutes - 3 hours · from $90

At Budapest’s Beer Spa, you spend 45 minutes in warm thermal water mixed with hops, malt, and beer salt while pouring unlimited draft beer from your tub. Add a full-day Széchenyi Bath ticket with fast-track entry and a private changing room for a longer spa day.

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7.From Nozawa Onsen: Snow Monkeys and Zenko-ji Day Trip & Sake

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 13 reviews · 10 hours · from $135

Travel from Nozawa Onsen with an English-speaking local guide such as Endo, Lin, Kieron, or Yama. Walk the snowy forest trail to Jigokudani’s wild monkeys, enjoy lunch, explore Zenko-ji, and finish with sake tasting. Non-alcoholic drinks are available.

“It was a great experience, made only possible by an awesome guide Endo!”

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8.Mt FUJI – Panoramic Tour w/ Hoto Lunch, JP Sake & Onsen tatto OK!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $172

Travel from Shinjuku in a group of up to eight for a full day around Mt. Fuji. You’ll visit Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine, Lake Kawaguchiko, a traditional village, sake distillery, and Hottarakashi Onsen. Guides such as Yayoi, Ramesh, and Keiko have led past departures.

“We took this tour with 5 friends and enjoyed it very much. The best part is that we were able to take many nice pictures of Mr.Fuji from famous photo spots. You can enjoy different panoramic views of Mr.Fuji. Also, I enjoyed the open-air hot sRead more”

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9.Onsen Spa in Tokyo and Asakusa Bar Hopping with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 6 hours · from $160

Join a private six-hour Tokyo outing with guide Takeshi or another English-speaking guide. Meet at Ryogoku Station, learn onsen manners, relax at Edoyu, then walk through Asakusa to Hoppy Street for local food, Japanese drinks, and an izakaya meal.

“This tour was absolutely amazing, offering the perfect combination of a local hot spring and a cozy izakaya experience. Starting with a complete relaxation in the hot spring that melted away all the travel fatigue, the beer afterward was simply unbeatable. Takeshi was also an outstanding guide, making this an unforgettable experience I couldn’t recommend more!”

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10.Onsen Spa in Tokyo and Asakusa Bar Hopping with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $161

Spend three hours at Tokyo’s Edoyu onsen with towels, robes, soap, baths, saunas, and lounges provided, then meet your English-speaking guide for food and drinks around Asakusa’s Hoppy Street. The group is limited to eight, and the guide does not enter the spa with you.

“Simple yet comprehensive explanations of the different steps that are needed in order to conform to the traditions of the japanese onsen.”

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