Where to go out · NIGHTCLUB AND PARTY BUS CRAWLS IN FRANCE
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 12 nightclub and party bus crawls in France worth the ticket, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before the door.
Join Beer&Dash in Nice from 10:10 PM for a five-hour, high-energy crawl through five bars and clubs. Hosts such as Maxime, Rudy, and Max lead drinking games, group challenges, and icebreakers before free VIP entry to a nightclub. Expect an international crowd, fast-track access, and drinks beyond the included shots.
“Maxime was great! I had so much fun celebrating my birthday 💖”
Meet your red-shirted guides at Hostel Villa Saint Exupery Beach, play Beer Pong, then walk through Old Town Nice for four bars and a nightclub. Your $20 ticket includes five complimentary shots, drink discounts, guided entry, and fast-track club access. Guides such as Hugo, Hari, Emilia, and Farrah have led past outings, though the team varies.
“The tour was really great and engaging. Hari and Emmanuel made sure to show us the best spots in Nice”
Meet your guide at RoadHouse Bar for a four-hour night through Paris’s Latin Quarter. You’ll visit three bars, play ice-breaker games, claim a free shot with qualifying purchases, and finish at a nightclub with skip-the-line entry. Guides such as Emma, Archie, and Jack are known for keeping solo visitors and groups involved.
“Had a really good night. The group were good and met lots of people from all different places. Jack was our guide and he was a lot of fun!”
Join a local guide for a four-hour Paris night out through the Latin Quarter and Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Visit three or four bars and clubs, pass Notre Dame and the Seine, stop for a Pantheon photo, and get one free shot with a purchased drink at each venue. Guides may include Archi, Emma, Sharon, Melanie, or Omar.
“The tour was great. Went on a Thursday with a small group of 14 but I liked it better that way. My only complaint is that they didn’t advise us of the change in the meeting place. Luckily, there was a number to call.”
Spend about six hours moving through Old Nice with Beer&Dash guides in bright yellow shirts. The evening includes AKATHOR, Paddy’s Bar, Les St Riquier, Town Club, and a late stop at 305 Vice Club, with five included shots, drink discounts, games, fast-track entry, and an international crowd. Isabella and Kev are among the guides praised for their energy.
“All the bars were unique and fun. Energetic with more people than I expected. Our guide for the night was nice and accommodating to everyone that was arriving”
Start at 9 p.m. near Place Massena, then follow a local guide through Nice’s Old Town for drinks, games, four complimentary shots, and nightclub entry. Guides such as Arthur, Emilia, Laura, Louise, and Ahmah have helped make the evening social and welcoming, but group sizes can vary sharply.
“It was nice because we were around 30 people but be carefull it can be overbooked and then its not fun at all...”
Meet Omar, Amine, or another English-speaking guide at Mcbrides Pub in central Paris, then visit three to four bars before finishing at a nightclub. You get a free shot after buying your first drink at each bar, happy-hour offers, and skip-the-line club entry. It is a lively choice for solo visitors and social groups.
“It was a nice experience! If you are a solo travel in Paris, it would be such a nice opportunity to meet people and have a good time. All the bars were very cool and the club was also nice. I had a great time 🤗”
Join English-speaking guides such as Rory, Sean, Felix, and Viktor for a five-hour night through Nice’s Old Town. You’ll visit three bars and a nightclub with free-poured shots, €5 drink deals, skip-the-line entry, and a wristband for discounts. It suits adults who want an easy, social night out rather than a quiet drink.
“Cool bar crawl! Visited hidden gems of nice with a big group of people. Great discounts on drinks and bunch of free shots !”
Meet your English-speaking host near Marseille’s Old Port for a four-hour crawl through four bars: two Irish pubs, a tapas and beer bar with DJ sets, and a traditional English pub. Expect one free shot per stop, games, drink deals, and a social group of up to 50 people. You must be 18 or older.
“Amazing time in Marseiile! Our host was friendly, knowledgeable, professional and took us to a variety of fun spots. Meet-up was easy and stress-free. My spouse and I are middle-aged; the other participants were all younger people (20s) but we were equally embraced. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting!”
Start near Le Jip’s at 41 Rue St Denis, then follow a nightlife insider through Paris’s 11th, 12th, and 13th arrondissements. You’ll visit local bars, secret cocktail rooms, and possibly a club whose location is revealed that night. Mike and Deborah have led past outings, and English and French tours are available.
“This felt nothing like a tour but everything like discovering the city’s real nightlife. Amazing spots, great energy, and unforgettable people met along the way. If you want to experience Paris after dark the right way, book this experience”
Meet your red-jacketed host in central Paris, then join an international group for three bar stops, three free shots, drink deals, and party games before finishing at a nightclub. English and French guides lead the four-hour evening. Emma is one guide praised for her warm, attentive hosting.
“Super soirée merci beaucoup à Emma la meilleure guide !”
Meet a red-shirted guide for a four-hour night through three Lyon bars or clubs. Expect English or French hosts, drinking games, VIP entry, buy-one-drink-get-one-free-shot offers, and a final club stop around 2am. Guides Julianne and Slim helped one group handle a difficult protest night, but public events can affect the route.
Pick a kind of night, or a bar that floats.
