Where to Drink: the 7 Best LGBTQ-Friendly Tours

1.Madrid Gay Nightlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $85Our pick

Meet your local LGBTQ+ guide at 9 pm in Plaza de Chueca for a two-hour walk through Madrid’s gay neighborhood. Stop on Calle de Gravina, Calle de Hortaleza, and Plaza de Pedro Zerolo for three included drinks, local tips, and possible skip-the-line entry at the final bar or club.

“We really had a fun night out exploring the gay bars and clubs that make Chueca such a fun vibe. Richard our tour guide was so lovely and was great to hear from a local what Madrid and the area is like and definitely has great drink recommendations too!”

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2.LGBTQ+ Pub Crawl and Drag Show with Local Drag Queen

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 8 reviews · 5 hours · from $41Best value

Spend five hours in Haebangchon with a local drag queen host, visiting Social Haven and Rabbithole Arcade Pub plus other nightlife stops. Expect three complimentary drinks, small-group access for up to 10 people, English and four other guide languages, and a live drag performance when the schedule allows.

“I definitely expected to go to some of the top drag bars in Seoul, which I'd heard so much about. This evening's show seemeed to get mostly queer expats though, as opposed to Koreans. That being said, our host was really sweet and the vibes were fun.”

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3.Private Secret Gay Bar Hopping Tour in Soho

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 4 reviews · 4 hours

Meet your private guide outside Boots at 44-46 Regent Street for a four-hour walk through Soho. Visit four gay bars, hear stories about LGBTQ+ London, and finish at a lively venue. Diana has earned special praise for her local knowledge, friendly style, and flexible approach.

“My guide Diana was punctual and was very knowledgable in regard to the history of the Soho area. We went to some great bars and had a lot of fun over the course of the evening. Hopefully you are lucky enough to get her as your guide.”

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4.Private Guided Bangkok’s Ultimate Gay Night Out Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $103

Spend about four hours in Silom with a private English-speaking guide, starting at a gay café before Tawan Bar’s go-go show and DJ Station’s dance floor. Guide Nick is named in guest feedback, and the tour includes club admission, but food, drinks, transport, and possible cover charges cost extra.

“Nick was awesome, I learned a lot about the night life and night food market. Also seen some hidden gems and Nick introduced me to some very nice and friendly locals.”

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5.Madrid Gay Nightlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 2 hours · from $88

Meet your English-speaking LGBTQ+ guide at Chueca Metro for a two-hour walk through Madrid’s gay district. Visit three venues, enjoy an aperitif, cocktail, and spirit, and get tips on bars, clubs, saunas, and fetish venues. Groups are limited to 10.

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6.Shinjuku Ni-chome LGBTQ+ Bar Hopping Tour with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews

Join a local English-speaking guide for 2.5 to 3 hours in Shinjuku Ni-chome, Tokyo’s LGBTQ+ district. Visit 2 to 3 small bars, learn about queer culture in Japan, and get help with introductions, menus, and local customs. Drinks and entrance fees cost extra.

“Tour was great. Our tour guide was fantastic, he knew all the history of the various neighborhoods and explained the historical and cultural changes for the local LGBT+ community, as we walked. His guiding us through the Nichome area, and giving us insider info was fantastic. He is a great guide for queer Tokyo, very personable and knowledgeable. As well as a fun and warm person.”

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7.Gay Private Explorer – an insight tour to gay nightlife in Bangkok

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · from $185

Join Oliver or another GoBKK host for a private, 3.5 to 4-hour evening through Bangkok’s gay nightlife. You’ll visit two show venues, receive one drink at each, see live entertainment, and get practical insight into the Patpong and Silom areas. Extra drinks may be required.

“Oliver the tour was knowledgeable & friendly. The show was really great & can’t be missed. Highly recommended.”

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