SPEAKEASY AND HIDDEN BAR TOURS
Unmarked doors, phone booths that open, back rooms behind a laundrette. These 15 tours know which ones are worth the theatre and get you a seat, with prices and how many cocktails are included.
Spend four hours moving through Sofia’s smaller bars and larger weekend venues with English-speaking guides such as Martin, Jan, Kamen, and Ivelin. You get a beer or wine, rakia, extra shots, and club entry. Weekday groups visit tucked-away spots, while Friday and Saturday nights suit larger crowds.
“Absolutely great, the guide was lovely, the bars and drinks were perfect and we would highly recommend”
Spend about six hours exploring Bangkok nightlife with guides such as Dao and Singye. Start with a welcome beer at Hemingway’s, try Thai Yadong and Soju shots, visit Above Eleven rooftop, find a bar hidden behind a fridge, then finish at Levels Sky Club. Optional dinner and Sugar Club add-ons are available.
“Dao was so wonderful and professional. She made sure everyone is comfortable and happy. I loved her energy. As a traveller, this made me feel safe and included. She made my birthday so special.”
Meet your English-speaking guide at the rear East Bay Street entrance of the U.S. Custom House for a two-hour walk through Charleston’s Prohibition years. Guides such as Jamie, Josh, Dawn, Alex, and Michael combine local history, scandalous stories, architecture, and stops at cocktail bars. Drinks cost extra, and groups are limited to six.
“I enjoyed the locations Alex took us too and the cool history.”
Walk through Charleston’s Prohibition-era stories with guides such as Jamie, Josh, or Justin, stopping at landmarks, pubs, and at least some drinking spots along the way. The two-hour tour costs $35, welcomes only those 21 and older, and includes history, mocktails, and a small-group setting. Drinks are extra.
“first of all, it should not be called a speakeasy tour. there was only one.- the vault. the rest are just bars. then the details when we signed up said we visit 5 different locations which we were not the case. the guide said we would visit 3. when I questioned it he agreed to go to Griffins. Anyway, it was just ok”
Start at Milan’s cocktail bar at 8 pm, then follow a guide such as Jordan, Rosy, or Jardel through Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter nightlife. The plan is typically three bars and one club, with a possible €20 open-bar option at the first stop. Groups, venues, and energy can vary widely.
“We enjoyed our first night in Barcelona with Pubcrawl; a must try experience while in Barcelona. Rossi is so friendly and very accomodating, i was shy at first but they made us feel at home. I am Asian and i dont know how to dance salsa but Rossi and colleagues thought us how to, it was so much fun. Thanks Pubcrawl Barcelona. I surely recommend this with Friends.”
Walk through Nashville’s darker past with guides such as Ryan, Reece, Ryne, Savannah, and Mark. Visit three speakeasies and historic bars, hear stories of Prohibition, gangsters, and murder, and buy whiskey flights or cocktails at each stop. The $54 ticket covers the guide, not drinks, and business casual dress is required.
“Mark was a great guide! Very informative, personable, and passionate! I wish he was my high school history teacher! He made it super fun! Even got into the speakeasy I was trying to get into, but couldn’t! Amazing evening!!!”
Meet your guide, often Amr or Amrou, outside the Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir and visit four Cairo bars, from a 1940s pub to rooftop spots high above the Nile. You’ll get included drinks, local beer, expat-friendly company, and a lively look at Cairo after dark. Bring ID and wear long trousers with closed shoes.
“Everything was fantastic. Amr took me all the places I wanted to go, met other people, and overall was a great experience. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to check out the Cairo night scene. 11/10”
Enjoy a private evening with guide and driver, a local Shanghainese dinner, and a 50-minute Huangpu River cruise past the Bund and Shanghai’s lit skyline. You can cruise before dinner, add a rooftop bar stop with one included drink, and request vegetarian or other dietary options.
“Lily was an absolute delight. She was very knowledgeable, courteous, thoughtful and fun. She took us to a restaurant used by locals and the food was fantastic. The night river cruise was a wonderful way to take in the lights of the river and not too long (45 mins). We would love to have gone bar hopping but we were too tired (& old). Everything is done for you from hotel pick up to return, no stress.”
Join Venus, also called V, for a three-hour evening around Makati’s rooftop and hidden bars. You’ll visit three venues, enjoy a welcome drink, see Manila by night, take photos, and meet fellow drinkers. Drinks and food beyond the welcome drink cost extra, and the dress code requires proper shoes and covered shoulders.
“despite the rain we were able to visit some special bars with interesting cocktails and mocktails”
Meet near Monastiraki at 7 pm for a three-hour walk through three hand-picked rooftop bars. Guides such as Elena and Christina bring local stories, good conversation, and practical Athens tips. You receive Greek wine at the first stop and a Greek shot at the next two bars. Extra drinks and snacks cost more.
“This was a great way to socialize and see some great views of Athens. Christine was awesome, so positive, and attentive. I ended up staying out way later than I planned, just because I was enjoying myself. The cocktails and vibes were great!”
Meet your English-speaking guide at Namba Walk and spend two hours walking between local bars and izakayas in Namba. Try sake, beer, highballs, whiskey, cocktails, and otsumami at three stops, with guides such as Koda, Haru, and Minori leading the way. Drinks and food cost extra, so bring cash.
“It was a great experience meeting wonderful people and sharing drinks together! The karaoke was absolutely perfect—woohoo! A special thanks to Haru, who was an excellent tour guide”
Join Mari for a three-hour, small-group night out in Makati. Starting at Filling Station Bar and Cafe, you’ll visit four or five pubs, lounges, and clubs around P. Burgos Street and Poblacion, including Agimat at Ugat Foraging Bar and Kitchen. Drinks cost extra, and the tour ends where it begins.
“Mari is the perfect guide. Knowledgeable, funny, and very good energy. The places we went to had great drinks, as well as, some rooftop spectacular views.”
Join a local guide, including Mari when available, for a three-hour evening around 3 to 4 Makati rooftop lounges. You will spend about 30 minutes at each, receive one welcome beer or cocktail, learn about Manila’s city views, and get help with photos. Other drinks cost extra.
“Mari was an excellent guide!!!!! I highly recommend her. Learned a lot about Manila, and had a great time exploring the area!”
Meet your guide at Stephen the Great Monument for a private three-hour walk through central Chisinau. You will visit several local bars, sample one wine, one beer, one special cocktail, and traditional snacks while seeing landmarks such as the Triumphal Arch, Organ Hall, City Hall, and Soviet-era buildings. Guides may include Cristian or Maria.
“Had a really fun night and our guide Cristian was amazing! Such a delightful and knowledgeable person. We not only had some great drinks but also learned a lot about Chisinau and had some great conversations. All in all a wonderful evening.”
Join Mari and Mstartours for a three-hour Makati night out through P. Burgos Street. You’ll visit four or five bars, lounges, pubs, rooftop spots, and speakeasies, with about 30 minutes at each. Entrance, skip-the-line service, and VIP access are included, but drinks and food are extra. Groups are limited to 10, with English and Tagalog guidance.
“Outstanding tour! Very knowledgeable, energetic, and incredibly enthusiastic to impress at each stop of the tour. Communication and coordination was also perfect. Highly recommend for anyone coming to Manila for a fun and enjoyable experience.”
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