Bar Crawls with Free Shots in Budapest: 9 to Book

1.Guided Pub Tour to Ruin Bars with Games & 6 Shots

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,641 reviews · 5 hours · from $16Our pick

Meet English- or Spanish-speaking guides such as Zinnia, Ayush, Antoine, or Kidda, then visit three or four ruin bars and finish at Instant-Fogas. Expect six shots, drinking games, photos, line-skipping entry, and plenty of help meeting people. The optional one-hour open bar costs an extra €20.

“Would recommend to absolutely everyone in Budapest on a weekend, one of the best things I’ve ever done, it’s the perfect thing for anyone solo travelling👌🏼all the guides were great to good vibes all round.”

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2.Pub Crawl & Ruin Bar Tour – Free Shots & VIP Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 382 reviews · 5 hours · from $11

You’ll move through Budapest’s famous ruin bars with English-speaking guides such as Usman, Ayza, Aqeel, Rohit, and Philipp. Expect welcome shots, drinking games, group photos, VIP entry, and a late finish at Instant-Fogas. The social format suits solo visitors and groups, but food and most drinks cost extra.

“Very fun experience. The guides are great and the people you meet aswell. Highly recommended”

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3.Bar Crawl Tour with Drinks and Shots Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 194 reviews · from $51Top rated

Meet guides such as Laura, Kitti, Kitty, Sara, or Ray at Budapest’s Ferris Wheel for a 3-hour-15-minute crawl through four bars. Try Hungarian fröccs, beer, creative shots, and a cocktail stop, then finish at Füge Udvar, a popular ruin pub.

“Memorial Night! Nikaa was the most exceptional guide we could have asked for. Her cheerful attitude and wealth of information about the area made the experience unforgettable. Some of the best memories of my time in Budapest!”

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4.Budapest Party District Bar-Hop with 2hrs Unlimited Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 90 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $21

Start at ManyTime Bar & Restaurant at 8 pm, visit three Budapest bars with a welcome shot at each, then finish at the Instant-Fogas club complex. The experience lasts about three to four hours and costs $21.72. Guides such as Jamie and Martin have earned strong praise, but drink inclusions and meeting-point details need careful checking.

“Brilliant night Jamie and Martin where fantastic hosts will definitely recommend. 10/10 great locations.”

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5.Unmissable Bar Crawls with Shots & VIP Club Entry

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 84 reviews · 4 hours · from $21

Choose a four-hour Budapest night out: the Ultimate Pub Crawl visits bars with welcome shots before VIP entry to Instant-Fogas, while the Bingo Crawl adds silly challenges, points, and prizes. English-speaking hosts lead international groups. You can upgrade to a limited open-bar package, but extra drinks, food, and transport are separate.

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6.All You Can Drink Pub Crawl Through The Ruin Bars in Budapest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $76

Start near Oktogon and spend about five hours walking between four Budapest ruin bars with an English-speaking local guide. Expect a welcome shot at each stop, unlimited drinks as advertised, urban legends, Budapest history, and VIP access to a popular nightclub. The group may be large, so confirm drink details before booking.

“Met people from all over the world. Enjoyed a variety of unique bars and drinks. Also danced and just had lots of fun.”

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7.Guided Ruin Bar Pub Crawl VIP Entry & Free Shots

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 26 reviews · 5 hours · from $8Best value

Meet your English-speaking guide at Salvatore Bar for a five-hour night through Budapest’s famous ruin bars. You’ll visit Humbak Borkapolna, Fuge Udvar, La Siesta, Doboz, and Instant Club, with six free shots, drinking games, digital photos, and VIP entry to Instant-Fogas. Recent guide teams have included Usman, Heliya, Philipp, Aqeel, Rohit, and Filipe.

“The tour was guided by Aqeel and Rohit, we visited 3 bars and ended up in Instant Fogas. Fully recommended, lots of fun!”

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8.Budapest Pub Crawl & Ruin Bar Tour – Free Shots & VIP Entry

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $28

Start at 9 pm on Erzsébet körút for a five to six-hour Budapest pub crawl through five central bars and clubs. You’ll get a welcome shot at each stop, skip-the-line VIP entry, and an English-speaking guide. The night ends at Instant Fogas, where you can continue partying until 6 am.

“Booked on a whim but this was great fun. The guide introduced us to some hidden gems and the company was entertaining.”

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9.Just for you Guided Bar Crawl with games and Shots

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 3 reviews · 5 hours

Spend five hours exploring Budapest nightlife with a private guide and your own group of up to 10. Meet at your hotel or apartment, begin with welcome shots, then visit ruin bars, cocktail lounges, and clubs selected around your tastes. Ayush is one named guide. Extra drinks, transport, and respectful behavior are your responsibility.

“Budapest pub crawl by party deck sure knows how to treat you to an unforgettable night. I was riding solo in Budapest and spontaneously decided to join this pub crawl, which ended up to be the highlight of the trip. Met fellow travellers with a mix of all ages, sex and nations, plenty of interesting people. Our guide, Ayush, was a great mate. He’s detailed and does care for everyone, ensuring that everyone is having fun. The open bar was the best deal as you load up for an hour just before the club. I am giving this a go for a night out for anyone looking for a great…”

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