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15 Local-Guided Bar Hops Worth Flying For

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Small groups, a resident doing the choosing, and bars that never appear on a list. These 15 evenings are compared on group size, how many stops you get and whether the first round is included.

Madrid Tapas & Wine Tasting Walking Tour – Small Group Local Bars - Bar one: a Castilian sherry stop
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Madrid Tapas & Wine Tasting Walking Tour – Small Group Local Bars

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

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

Walk Madrid’s Literary Quarter with a bilingual guide such as Noemí, Carlos, or Juan Felipe, stopping at up to four old-school bars for more than 12 tapas and a drink at each. Expect Spanish wines, local stories, and enough food for many people to skip dinner.

“A good way to try a lot of famous tapas in one go. Very convenient as we didn't have to queue. Guide was knowledgeable and insightful on the dishes and their cultural background. A good way to get to know Madrid!”

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Tokyo: Shinjuku Local Bar and Izakaya Guided Walking Tour - Crossing Kabukicho, Tokyo’s neon entertainment district
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Tokyo: Shinjuku Local Bar and Izakaya Guided Walking Tour

2.Shinjuku Local Bar and Izakaya Guided Walking Tour

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

Spend three hours walking Shinjuku with a local English-speaking guide such as Nao, Naoya, Toshi, or Kei. Visit Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai, pay no venue entry fees, buy your own drinks and food, and finish with karaoke.

“Kei is a great guide! She’s meticulous and makes sure everyone is included and gives great recommendations. Even with a large group (about 15 people) she is able to make sure no one is left out! In general this tour is great for anyone looking to get acquainted with Tokyo drinking culture”

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Budapest: Bar Crawl with a Local Guide - Starting with fröccs at the Budapest Eye
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Budapest: Bar Crawl with a Local Guide

3.Bar Crawl with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,112 reviews · from $44

Spend three hours exploring Budapest’s nightlife with an English-speaking Carpe Diem Tours guide. Visit four bars, try fröccs, beer, Hungarian cocktails, and four shots, and use games to meet people. Guides such as Eszti, Nono, Kitti, Laura, Nika, and Peter may lead the evening.

“Nikka was amazing! 3rd bar (color bar) was my favorite. Nikka recommended a bunch for us during the our trip too! Perfect for solo travelers and groups too- met so many fun people!”

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Tokyo: Shinjuku Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl Tour - Walking through Kabukicho after the first drink
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Tokyo: Shinjuku Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl Tour

4.Shinjuku Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl Tour

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

Meet near Shinjuku Station and follow an English-speaking guide through Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai. You choose your food and drinks, while the guide handles ordering and local customs. Depending on the evening, the route may include sake tasting and karaoke.

“Fun and relaxed tour. Riki, our guide was very pleasant to talk to. He made the event seem like we were out hanging with friends. I met some really cool people.”

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Melbourne's Living Laneway Scene: Local Bars and Their Stories - Four stops chosen from a much longer menu
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Melbourne’s Living Laneway Scene: Local Bars and Their Stories

5.Melbourne’s Living Laneway Scene: Local Bars and Their Stories

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 542 reviews · from $63

Walk Melbourne’s central laneways with a local guide such as Hugo, Ian, Simon, or Laura, stopping at four changing bars. Expect a classic pub, cocktail bar, wine-focused venue, and a fourth stop matched to your group. One drink at each venue is generally included, but check the current booking terms.

“The tour with Laura was awesome. Knowledgeable of each location and the city in general. Open and friendly”

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Amsterdam: Red Light District and Local Pub Tour - Starting near Saint Nicholas Basilica and Chinatown
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Amsterdam: Red Light District and Local Pub Tour

6.Red Light District and Local Pub Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 487 reviews · 2 hours · from $43

Walk from Amsterdam’s Old Town and Chinatown into the Red Light District with a local guide such as Pilar, David, Pedro, or Michael. Learn about prostitution, coffee shops, smartshops, and historic pubs, then finish near Dam Square with time to rest in a traditional pub.

“The red light district tour was excellent with our tour guide Foxy! He was very informative, thorough and kept the perfect pace. I would highly recommend it. We took the 800pm tour!”

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Osaka: Namba Pub Bar Crawl with a Local Guide - Meeting at Apple Shinsaibashi
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Osaka: Namba Pub Bar Crawl with a Local Guide

7.Namba Pub Bar Crawl with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 424 reviews · 3h 30m · from $30

Spend 210 minutes walking from Namba to Shinsaibashi and American Village with an English-speaking guide such as Miki, Takeshi, or Hiyori. Visit three contrasting bars, share Japanese food, try sake, beer, plum wine, shochu, and whisky, and meet an international group.

“Yaya is an amazing guide. We spend a wonderful new year eve in Osaka !”

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Kyoto Local Bar Crawl in Kawaramachi Area - Walking Kiyamachi Street for ten minutes
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Kyoto Local Bar Crawl in Kawaramachi Area

8.Kyoto Local Bar Crawl in Kawaramachi Area

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 378 reviews · from $28

Spend three hours with a local guide around Shijo Kawaramachi and Kiyamachi, stopping at an izakaya, sake spot, and small bar. Expect yakitori, karaage, Japanese drinks, local stories, and a social group of up to 15 people. Food and alcohol cost extra.

“Very much enjoyed the tour, we had a large group but Tiga did great job taking us around and sharing information on the local food and drinks.”

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Shibuya: Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl - Meeting at Mizuho Bank and setting off on foot
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Shibuya: Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl

9.Shibuya: Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 354 reviews · 3 hours · from $29

Meet your English-speaking guide at Mizuho Bank in Shibuya, then walk to three local bars and izakayas. Expect Japanese food, sake, conversation, and often karaoke. Guides such as Tomomi, Kento, Asato, Yushi, and Shogo tailor the evening to dietary needs and drink preferences.

“booked this tour super last minute due to a change in plans. So glad I did! Shogo was an amazing guide and spoke perfect English. We started off with food and drink in one izakaya and then moved onto a sake bar before ending at karaoke. Our group gelled so well and we had so much fun together that a few of us even went to a club together after! Hghly highly recommend this tour - ask for Shogo you won't regret it”

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Buenos Aires Nightlife: Party Like a Local - Thursday in Palermo: three bars and a late finish
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Buenos Aires Nightlife: Party Like a Local

10.Buenos Aires Nightlife: Party Like a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 274 reviews · 3 hours · from $18Best value

Choose a Thursday bar crawl, Friday reggaeton night, or Saturday rooftop pre-party in Palermo. Hosts such as Tomás, Alejandro, Ale, and Sofia guide you between bars, clubs, and social games, with drinks and entry included depending on the night.

“The Bar Tour was an awesome opportunity to get to know people and experience the night life of Buenos Aires. I was traveling alone to Argentina and tend to be a bit on the shy side, but really wanted the opportunity to meet more people and see some of the local bars/clubs. I was initially quite hesitant to sign up for the bar tour, but after reading so many positive reviews I decided I’d give it a shot — and I do not regret my decision. I was quite nervous walking up to the meeting point as it seemed quite low-key on the outside and I wasn’t sure I was…”

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Tokyo: Shibuya Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl Tour - Starting near Shibuya Scramble Crossing
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Tokyo: Shibuya Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl Tour

11.Shibuya Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 218 reviews · from $39

Start at 8 p.m. near Shibuya Crossing and walk with an English-speaking guide through Miyashita Park and Center-gai. Expect local izakaya, possible sake tasting, karaoke, and plenty of chances to meet people. Guides such as Kota, Ken, Riku, and Sora have earned especially warm praise.

“What a great time! Highly recommend. Our guide Sora did well guiding us to different bars. Would definitely recommend”

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Osaka Local Bar Crawl in Dotombori & Uranamba Area - A quiet pause at Hozenji Temple
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Osaka Local Bar Crawl in Dotombori & Uranamba Area

12.Osaka Local Bar Crawl in Dotombori & Uranamba Area

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 199 reviews · from $26

Walk from the Glico sign and Hozenji Temple into Uranamba and Namba izakayas with a local guide. Expect about three hours of yakitori, karaage, gyoza, sashimi, sake, and other drinks. Guides such as Yui, Hitomi, Taiga, Naoko, and Soma add local tips, while food and alcohol costs are paid separately.

“Social and fun activity, you get the chance to learn about the osaka nightlife and try some cool food and drinks! Very good guide as well!”

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Tokyo: Shinjuku Local Bar Hopping Walking Tour - Stop two: Kabukicho for a livelier night out
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Tokyo: Shinjuku Local Bar Hopping Walking Tour

13.Shinjuku Local Bar Hopping Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 186 reviews · from $118

Join a local guide for a three-hour evening through Shinjuku’s Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Nishishinjuku. You’ll eat five local dishes, enjoy four drinks, and taste four kinds of sake. Guides such as Haru and Yo also add neighborhood stories and practical food tips.

“It was just Yo and I . He showed me some really cool spots in Tokyo. We ate, sang karaoke. It was rainy, but didn't bother me. We also went to a Saki bar!!!”

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Singapore Pub Crawl - Party like a Local - Starting at Mogambo Bar on Canton Street
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Singapore Pub Crawl – Party like a Local

14.Singapore Pub Crawl – Party like a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 185 reviews · 4 hours · from $39

Meet hosts at Mogambo Bar on Canton Street for a four-hour social night through three bars and one club. You get a shot at each bar, drink deals, group games, and VIP entry. Hosts such as Trish, Josh, Shriya, and Anna have earned praise for keeping solo visitors included and the group together.

“Cliff was great as a host. Very fun night was had by all. It wasn't just loads of drinking which was also great - there was talking, laughing, dancing too”

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Eat, drink, and discover Rio like a local — with a local. - Murillo’s role makes the difference
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Eat, drink, and discover Rio like a local — with a local.

15.Eat, drink, and discover Rio like a local — with a local.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 179 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $94

Join Murillo Pijnappel for a three-hour evening walk through four family-owned Copacabana bars. You’ll try local snacks and a different drink at each stop, hear stories about Rio, and meet a maximum of eight people. The tour runs Tuesday to Sunday at 19h and returns to the starting point.

“Great tour to start your trip to Rio. Short walk to different bars, all with different vibes and great food. Variety of food and drinks, not everything is fried and I really appreciated that. I Recommend to do it when you arrive to Rio because the tour guide will give you a lot of good information and recommendations for the rest of your trip. It was a small group so you’ll have opportunity to talk with everyone, make friends and experience other cultures. The tour guide Murillo is great! He gives you the locals experience and talks about the history of the city and Brazilian culture in a fun way…”

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