Where to go out · GERMANY BAR CRAWLS
Good germany bar crawls fill up on the nights you want them, and the best go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Spend 100 minutes touring St. Pauli and the Reeperbahn with a German-speaking drag queen guide. Expect sharp humor, candid stories about nightlife and drag culture, a visit to Olivia Jones’ Dollhouse, included shots, and a final stop at one of Olivia Jones’ bars on Große Freiheit. Fanny has led some tours.
Meet at Club Goldfinger in Cologne’s Friesenstrasse and follow an English or German-speaking guide to at least four bars and clubs. You get admission and one shot at each stop, with guides such as Markus, Kadir, Paul, and Yoyo leading different nights. Eat first, pace yourself, and expect a social night rather than a quiet beer tasting.
“Great Hosts and great locations . Had a good time with several new people . There were about 40 guests and I am sure we all had a good time.”
Meet your guide at the Davidwache police station and spend four hours moving through four or more St. Pauli bars. Stephan, Stefan, Paul, Olga, or another guide leads the group, provides a shot at each stop, and shares local tips. Expect music, dancing, quick entry, and an easy way to meet people.
“We booked the tour just a few days in advance and didn’t have high expectations, but we could never have imagined how great it would be. Stefan was an excellent guide who really knows how to run a tour the right way. The bar selection was very well chosen and the group size was perfect. It’s an exquisite way to get to know the Reeperbahn in Hamburg. As soon as I’m back in Hamburg, I will definitely book this tour with Stefan again. An amazing experience. Thank you!”
Meet guides such as Chris or Kris at Karlsplatz Stachus for a beer, hot shot, and three-hour tour through Munich nightlife. You will visit two or three bars and clubs with skip-the-line entry and a welcome shot at each. Expect a social, late-night group activity, with smart casual dress required and a valid ID essential.
“I can’t say enough about Chris, he’s the absolute BEST PARTY GUIDE EVER!!!! I am happy I signed up for the Pug Crawl, it gave me an opportunity to meet new friends and party companions. Definitely a great icebreaker, whether you traveling with people, alone or with your significant other. Chris made us feel welcome, safe and entertained. He is very knowledgeable about the Munich area know all the hot spots and he kept the drinks coming. I would definitely recommend for new travelers or experienced travelers. But if you can GET CHRIS!!!!!!!!!”
Meet guides such as Arda or Benjamin at Rathauspassagen for a six-hour Berlin pub crawl. Walk between three bars, enjoy welcome shots, meet an international group, then use included VIP club entry. Bring an AB public transport ticket, wear proper nightlife clothes, and expect a social, late-night outing.
“Great tour, was brought to the best bars and clubs in town and had so much fun!”
Meet your English or German-speaking guide at The Circus Hostel and walk to three nearby bars for signature cocktails, special shots, and local nightlife stories. Guides such as Max and Nora make this a friendly choice for solo visitors, with a small group capped at 10 people and a final stop featuring music and French food.
“Max, our guide was excellent.. had a great evening with the group.. made some good friends.. memorable time in Berlin”
Spend five hours exploring Berlin’s offbeat nightlife with an English-speaking guide such as Hana, Hannah, or Nikita. Visit changing venues across Kreuzberg, Neukölln, and Prenzlauer Berg, from ping pong bars and goth hangouts to techno basements and legal former squat spaces. Entry and welcome shots are included, but drinks and Zone AB transport are extra.
“Hannah is very chill and we had really fun times with her! thank you so much for everything”
At WoodCutter Köln, you get a one-hour private lane for up to four people, a safety briefing, coaching from an Axe Master, unlimited throws, games, and a trick-throw attempt. German and English instruction is available, drinks can be enjoyed at the bar, and the activity is wheelchair accessible. Children under 12 cannot participate.
Meet guides such as Philipp, Michelle, or Lena at Rock-a-Hula for a four-hour night through up to four bars and one club. You get a welcome drink at each stop, skip club lines, and can request a private group. Expect flexible planning, dancing, and a Partyfly remedy for the next day, but little formal city information.
“The people were amazing and the city was nice. Michelle was an engaging & kind host. Some of the locations were not that exciting but overall it was a fun experience.”
Join a German or English-speaking guide such as Jacqueline, Jonas, or Cem for four hours across up to four bars and one club in Bamberg. You receive a drink at each stop, skip the club queue with VIP entry, meet other partygoers, and get a Partyfly anti-hangover remedy. Private groups are available.
“Unser Tourguide Jacqueline war sensationell!!! Sie hat mit viel Witz und Empathie die Tour geführt und unsere beiden Gruppen in Kürze zu einer Einheit gebracht. Obwohl die Tour eigentlich um 01:00 h enden sollte, waren wir bis kurz vor 04:00 h mit Jacqueline unterwegs!!! Perfekter Guide, perfekter Abend!!! Immer wieder!!!”
Meet your English or German-speaking guide at Zeit & Raum in central Nuremberg, then visit up to four bars and one club. You receive a free drink at each stop, VIP club entry, and a Partyfly anti-hangover remedy. Guide Alp has earned warm praise for his humor and energy, though the quality of the evening can depend on group fit and bar choices.
“Alp is an amazing guy! Really prestative, talkative and funny. My wife and I had an awesome Saturday night!”
Follow a German- or English-speaking guide through four Leipzig bars and one club over four hours. You receive a welcome drink at each stop, skip the regular line at the club, and get Partyfly for the next day. Choose a group or private outing. Omar has led one praised tour, but confirm the entry terms before booking.
“Super organisierte Tour mit tollen Bars, guter Musik und netten Leuten! Unser Guide war klasse und hat sofort für Stimmung gesorgt. Perfekt, um Leipzigs Nachtleben kennenzulernen – absolut empfehlenswert!”
Spend 3 to 4 hours with a private English-speaking guide exploring Munich’s squares, bars, and unusual sights. Meet at Ludwig Beck in Marienplatz, begin with a welcome drink near Viktualienmarkt, pass Hofbräuhaus and Odeonsplatz, visit the Michael Jackson Memorial, and finish back at the starting point. Katrina and Victoria are among the guides who may lead the experience.
“If I could give 6 stars I would! Katrina is awesome and the cocktails delicious. We started out at a rooftop bar with a beautiful view of the city. Katrina shared so much about the city and took us to many different areas. It was a great way to be introduced to Munich. We were laughing the whole time and everything ran so smoothly. We were introduced to drinks and bars we never would have tried! This tour is so worth it and Katrina makes it fun for everyone!”
Meet your English or German-speaking guide at Susis Hexenhaus on Jakoberstraße for a four-hour Augsburg pub crawl. You visit several bars, enjoy welcome shots and reserved tables, then finish at Mo Club with free entry and line-skipping access. Guides such as Emre and Lukas tailor the evening to music and venue preferences when possible.
“Uns 4 Mädls hat die Tour super gefallen. Unser Guide Emre ist individuell auf unsere Wünsche eingegangen . Wir hatten wahnsinnig viel Spaß. Emre hatte für uns super Locations heraus gesucht, angefangen von einer Studentenkneipe, in der wir Dart gespielt haben, über urige Kultkneipe bis hin zur Schlagerbar und mit einem Abschluß in einem Club, war alles dabei. Insgesamt war es ein perfekter Abend mit vielen Shots, tanzen und ganz viel Spaß. Danke Emre!”
At WoodCutter in central Frankfurt, an Axe Master teaches you the basics of safe axe throwing before you practice games, trick shots, and friendly competition. Your group gets its own lane, with no limit on throws and no more than four people per lane. The one-hour session runs in English or German. Drinks, including local beers and ciders, cost extra.
“Excellent instruction and great experience. The staff were extremely friendly and spoke English (as well as other languages). Definitely recommend it as a fun activity for adults in a vibrant atmosphere 🤗”
Pick a kind of night, or a bar that floats.
