Guided Nights Out Around the World: 15 to Book

1.Madrid Tapas & Wine Tasting Walking Tour – Small Group Local Bars

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,644 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $93Our pick

Meet your English-speaking guide in Plaza de Santa Ana for a three-hour walk through Madrid’s Literary Quarter. Visit up to four local bars, tasting more than 10 tapas with wine, beer, vermouth, or soft drinks. Guides such as Noemí, Carlos, and Juan Felipe add food and neighborhood history, while groups stay capped at 12.

“The tapas experience was absolutely top-notch! Our guide, Muna, was incredibly knowledgeable and provided us with fantastic tips throughout the day. We visited authentic Madrid locations beloved by locals, enjoying tapas that were far from the usual fare. The day was exceptional, with outstanding service making it a memorable experience.”

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2.Tokyo Bar Hopping Tour in Shinjuku (All-You-Can-Drink + Dinner)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,587 reviews · from $106

Spend three hours with a local guide such as Yusuke, Yohei, or Mao, visiting three Shinjuku drinking spots in Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and possibly Golden Gai. Food, several drinks, local stories, and guide-taken photos are included. The group is capped at seven, though bar choices can change with availability.

“Great way to see Shinjuku at night! Icchan was knowledgeable, funny, and gave a lot of context about the neighborhood.”

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3.Food & Mixology Tour:Tequila,Tacos, Mezcal and Agave Cocktails

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,884 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $98

Walk Puerto Vallarta’s Romantic Zone with a local guide such as Edgar, Gio, or Miel, stopping for tacos, dessert, six Mexican cocktails, and spirit tastings. You’ll learn how tequila, mezcal, pulque, and raicilla differ while visiting family-run eateries, taco stands, and small bars. The group is limited to 10, making questions and conversation easy.

“Miel is a fantastic guide with a passion for food, history and how it all ties back to community and culture. She took us to many different taco, tequila, and Mezcal places; and did a fabulous job explaining the cultural roots and differences between the spirits; as well as how to layer different salsas and sauces for the best taco experience ever! The small-group format of ten of allowed us to get to know each other and ask questions. Thank you for a wonderful evening Miel, this was a highlight of our trip and I highly recommend this excursion.”

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4.Shinjuku Local Bar and Izakaya Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,794 reviews · 3 hours · from $34

Spend three hours walking Shinjuku with an English-speaking local guide, visiting Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai. You will stop at selected izakayas and bars, taste Japanese drinks at your own cost, learn local nightlife customs, and finish with karaoke. Guides such as Nao, Naoya, Toshi, Kei, and Shota are praised for welcoming solo visitors and managing mixed groups.

“Shota was an amazing tour guide friendly, knowledgeable and an even better karaoke singer! We had a truly memorable night can’t thank Shota enough for his hospitality.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,641 reviews · 5 hours · from $16Best value

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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6.Shibuya Meltdown Nightlife Tour: All-You-Can-Drink Bar Hopping

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,058 reviews · from $106

Start near Hachiko with guides such as Naoki, Mayu, Daichi, or Megumi, then visit small Shibuya izakayas and a local bar. Your evening includes Japanese beer, sake, several dishes, and all-you-can-drink service at one stop. Groups are capped at eight, though quiet dates can become private tours.

“Our food and drink tour in Shibuya was absolutely fantastic! Daichi, our tour guide, was friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure everyone felt included and comfortable the entire night. We visited two cozy izakayas where we enjoyed incredible food and plenty of drinks, followed by a fun visit to a karaoke bar. I’m not usually one for karaoke, but the atmosphere was so lively and encouraging that I ended up singing a duet with my husband (“Don’t Look Back in Anger” by Oasis)—an experience I’ll never forget! Our tour group was small and intimate, which made the night even more special. We were joined by a lovely British couple and an…”

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7.Osaka Bar Hopping Night Walking Tour in Namba (3 bars, 6 tastes)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 958 reviews · from $98

Spend three hours walking through Namba with a local guide, visiting three Japanese drinking spots and trying about six food and drink tastes. Guides such as Mina, Taku, Mari, and Yuko have led memorable evenings, with some tours ending in karaoke. Expect a small group, local ordering help, and enough food for a full meal.

“Fabulous guide..we meet great people from other countries. Mimi was very friendly and took us to 3 great places.”

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8.Pub Crawl and Bar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 951 reviews · 5 hours · from $27

Meet your guide at Bar Propaganda in Roppongi for a five-hour night of local bars, games, free shots, and dancing at SEL OCTAGON TOKYO. Hosts such as KT, Leah, Crystal, and Andrew have earned praise for keeping large groups involved. Expect 40 to 100 or more people, so this suits social solo visitors more than quiet drinkers.

“That was amazing guys. Thanks to you, I’ve met wonderful people from all around the world.”

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9.Shinjuku Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 890 reviews · from $39

Spend about three hours walking through Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai with an English-speaking guide. Expect small bars, Japanese food, sake, photos, and often karaoke. Guides such as Rika, Nao, Yoshi, Ken, and Akari help with ordering and introductions. Food and drinks cost extra, so budget beyond the $39.79 tour price.

“Yoshi crafted an excellent evening sampling a local experience in an Izakaya pub, sake samples and karaoke bar . This is a perfect tour whether solo or in a group as you become fast friends with your group exploring the night scene in Shinjuku”

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10.New Orleans Lewd Spirits Haunted Tour with Bar Stops

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 823 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $37

Spend two hours walking New Orleans with guides such as Dalvin, Dane, Anderson, or Adelle, hearing bawdy tales of murder, adultery, brothels, and ghosts. You will visit historic French Quarter sites and stop at three bars, including former brothel May Baily’s Place. The tour is for ages 21 and up, with drinks purchased separately.

“Very entertaining and packed with tons of knowledge about lewd local ho-story. We had some delicious drinks as well to heighten the experience and got tips about other local spots to check out. Well worth it, especially on our first night in NOLA.”

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11.New Orleans Cocktail and Food History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 819 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $160

Start at Red Fish Grill with gumbo and a Hurricane, then walk through the French Quarter for hot sauces, muffuletta, jambalaya, pralines, plantains, and up to four full-size cocktails. Guides such as Meg, Ben, Gary, and Dylan bring local stories to a small group of up to 16. Vegetarian meals are available, but not vegan, dairy-free, or gluten-free.

“Ben was fantastic. Food and cocktails were great. He told history of Louisiana and explained all the items in the food and origins”

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12.Izakaya Bars Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 815 reviews · 3 hours · from $25

Meet your English-speaking guide at Kyoto’s Disney Store in Shijo-Kawaramachi for a three-hour walk through temples, alleys, izakayas, and local bars. Guides such as Moto, Taiga, Mia, Leo, and Lyou lead small groups to places you may not find alone. Food and drinks cost extra, so bring cash. Guests must be 20 or older.

“The tour guide is so kind and cute. We've enjoyed the last night in Kyoto.”

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13.Rome Bar Crawl: Interactive Night Tour with Games and Karaoke

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 769 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $78

Start at 8 pm in Piazza della Madonna dei Monti and walk through Monti with a guide such as Autumn, Michelle, Michal, Anna, or Irene. Expect local drinks, drinking games, pre-booked tables, karaoke, scandalous Roman stories, and a route ending at Piazza Venezia after about three hours.

“Very fun, interactive tour. Anna was amazing and fun. Thank you for a great time! You won't be disappointed.”

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14.St. Pauli Nightlife Tour with Drag Queen in German

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 733 reviews · 1h 40m · from $41

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.

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15.Bombay Sapphire Gin Distillery Tour and Cocktail

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 725 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30

At Laverstoke Mill near Winchester, you’ll make a G&T at the Turbine Bar, watch a short film, and tour Bombay Sapphire’s glasshouses and Botanical Room with a host. Learn about ten botanicals, vapour infusion, and the site’s Victorian architecture. The 90-minute visit suits gin fans and curious first-timers.

“Easy to find and park. Luxurious G&T in comfort before walk round of historic building and architectural installation. Learnt loads about 'botanics'. Gift shop, all good.”

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