Where to Drink: the 9 Best Istanbul Bar Tours

1.Istanbul Party Pub Crawl with Party Bus in Sultanahmet and Taksim

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,882 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $31Our pick

Start near the Blue Mosque with drinks and icebreakers, then ride toward Taksim for three clubs and about five hours of dancing. Hosts such as Maral, Sara, Eli, Hilal, and Mariya keep the group together. Expect a social, high-energy night, not a quiet bar tour.

“We had a lot of fun. The hosts (guides) were friendly and ensured we all interacted with each other. We definitely left with new friends and connections. The games we played were creative and engaging. Thank you Maria and team. You all did a wonderful job creating a memorable experience in Istanbul for us.”

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2.Party Pub Crawl with Party Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,155 reviews · 6 hours · from $33

Meet hosts such as Mariya, Maria, Hilal, or Lea, play icebreaker games over Raki shots, then ride a party bus to two bars and two rooftop clubs. You get fast entry, a welcome shot at each venue, party photos, and help getting a taxi from Taksim around 3 am.

“thank you Mary, Thank you Hilal, it was an amazing experience as a solo travel in turkey what great vibes and energy exactly what i needed”

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3.Pub Crawl Istanbul / Rooftop Clubs & Party Bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 872 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $30

Start at 9 PM in Asmalı Mescit, meet English-speaking guides such as Lea, Simina, Beyza, or Maral, then visit at least three bars and clubs around Taksim. Expect icebreaker games, welcome shots, a party bus, rooftop views, music, and a finish near Nevizade around 3 AM.

“we had a amazing time on the pub crawl, and i wanted to highlight how fantastic our host, Dylon was. Her energy, charm, and ability to bring everyone together genuinely made all the difference. The whoel experience felt smooth, fun and well-organised - Largely thanks to Dylon. The Experience has a good mix of lively pubs, good music and a friendly vibe. Dylon kept the group engaged, made everyone feel included, and balanced structure with spontaneity perfectly. It was clear we had a memorable night.”

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4.Famous Istanbul Pub Crawl #1 Nightlife Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 365 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $27

Meet hosts such as Youssef, Hassan, Oytun, or Eli at Beer Station at 9:30 pm for welcome shots, games, dancing, and a guided route through Istanbul nightlife. The crawl usually runs until about 4 am and ends at a club in Beyoğlu.

“My husband was celebrating his 60th and we wanted to find a fun way to celebrate so we signed up for this experience. We love checking out new bars and nightclubs and felt this was a great way to find some good ones! Our hosts, Youssef and Hassan, were absolutely great! We met at the Rock n Rolla bar, spent time getting to know our group and playing some drinking games and then moved on to several other bars and nightclubs. We did karaoke, and danced the night away! At each bar they had a bday celebration for my husband including a birthday cake! The group was young and soooo…”

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5.Rooftop Pub Crawl with Party Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 248 reviews · from $28

Start at Fred Bar in Taksim with drinking games, then ride a party bus with raki shots to three rooftop clubs. Guides such as Beyza, Soraya, and Tuçe keep the group together, while welcome shots, express entry, and party photos are included.

“I've been to many pub crawls but this was the best! 100% recommended, the guide Beyza was AMAZING. We discovered the real nighlife of Istanbul...it was a crazy night!”

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6.Istanbul’s Longest-Running Trivia Night / Pub Quiz

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 235 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $11Best value

Meet at Sanat Teras in Beyoğlu for Istanbul’s long-running pub quiz, with questions in English and Turkish. Join a team, compete for prizes, then stay for drinks, karaoke, and conversation. The 3.5-hour evening costs $11.72 and welcomes solo visitors, couples, locals, and expats.

“Ein sehr lustiger Abend. Lernen Sie neue Leute kennen und feiern Sie im Anschluss noch bei Karaoke weiter!”

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7.Istanbul Pub Crawl: Shots & Stories

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $29

Join Istanbul Pub Crawl: Shots & Stories at 9 p.m. on Nevizade Street for five to seven hours of games, dancing, live music, and new company. You will visit three or four Beyoğlu venues, receive a welcome shot at each, and finish near Taksim Square.

“Great bar crawl. The staff were so welcoming and made us feel really included and safe. Would definitely recommend to anyone in the area looking for a fun night!”

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8.Istanbul Nightlife Pub Crawl: 4 Venues, 4 Shots

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.)

Start at Dublin Irish Pub at 9:30 pm and follow an English-speaking host through Istiklal Avenue, Beyoğlu, Asmalı Mescit, Nevizade, and Taksim. You will visit four nightlife venues, receive four shots, and finish at a dance club near Hüseyinağa. The mobile ticket is useful, and the evening requires moderate fitness.

“Super nice, fun and very well organized staff. Not to mention the patience in explaining and guiding where the meeting place would be. I just didn't like the taxi experience, they left us in two different places, unfortunately.Auto-translated”

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9.Explore Istanbul Night Life: Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 6 hours · from $23

Start at Beer Station in Taksim and follow an English-speaking host to four bars and clubs over six hours. You get a welcome shot at each stop, meet people from around the world, and may be guided by Eli, praised for keeping the group together and in good spirits.

“Eli ist eine Guide mit eingebautem Gute-Laune-Modus. Der Pub Crawl fühlte sich an wie eine Klassenfahrt für Erwachsene – nur mit besseren Drinks. Dank Eli habe ich viele coole neue Leute aus verschiedenen Ländern kennengelernt und wir hatten zusammen richtig viel Spaß. Sie hat uns souverän von Bar zu Bar geführt, als hätte sie einen GPS-Sensor für gute Stimmung. Absolut empfehlenswert – würde sofort wieder mitgehen!”

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