Best Nightlife Walks — Our Top 9

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

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

Meet your bilingual guide in Plaza de Santa Ana for three hours of tapas, wine, and local stories. Visit up to four traditional bars in Madrid’s Literary Quarter, tasting Iberian ham, cod, chickpea stew, eggplant with honey, and more. Guides such as Noemí, Carlos, and Juan Felipe are often praised for food and history tips.

“Excellent fun tour of a vibrant part of the city. Great wines and tapas with interesting information from our lovely tour guide, Noemí”

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2.Southern Flavors Food, Pub Crawl, and History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,623 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $60

Start at noon in Johnson Square for a three-hour walk through Savannah’s Historic District and River Street. Sample Southern favorites and international dishes at about six rotating stops, with food and beverages included. Guides such as Christina and Cricket add local history, humor, and restaurant tips.

“Christina was very witty, funny and informative. Her knowledge of savannah was exceptional. I was born here waaaay back in 1954. Went to the north. Haven't been back for 50yrs. She took the time with her knowledge to give everlasting information. Also was my birthday coming in a few days *I Looove Pickles * surprise our last food stop served pickle shots n martinis. Thank You Christina for a very Memorable vacation. God will will be back next year. Hope your my tour guide. BLESSINGS you were the BEST IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE!!!!”

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

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

Join a guide such as Naoki, Mayu, or Daichi for a three-and-a-half-hour Shibuya bar crawl capped at eight people. Visit tucked-away izakayas, eat enough for dinner, enjoy four drinks and three dishes at one stop, and finish with local nightlife tips or karaoke.

“Daichi (sp?) was an awesome host, very informative, nice, and friendly. I was the only one on this tour but Daichi immediately made me feel welcome.”

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

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

Spend about three hours in Namba with a local guide, visiting three drinking spots around Dotonbori and Hozenji Yokocho. Expect Japanese food, several drinks, alleyway history, and possibly karaoke. Guides such as Mina, Taku, Mari, and Yuko have helped make this a lively introduction to Osaka after dark.

“Our tour was brilliant! Even though there weren't many of us, we had such a great night going from bar to bar and exchanging stories. Met some really amazing people. Our guide Mari was awesome. So kind, funny and knowledgeable.”

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5.Izakaya Bars Guided Walking Tour

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

Join an English-speaking guide such as Moto, Taiga, Mia, or Lyou for three hours through Kawaramachi and Kiyamachi. You’ll visit local izakayas, taste food and sake, learn Kyoto customs, and finish at a small bar. Bring cash, since food and drinks cost extra.

“Amazing experience with a very friendly and enthusiastic tour guide Moto-san.”

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6.Guided Pub Crawl Walking Tour of Downtown Nashville

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 713 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $25

Spend about 2 hours and 15 minutes walking Nashville’s downtown bar district with guides such as Kinzey, Alex, Danielle, and Kneeland. Visit about five bars along Second Avenue and Printers Alley, join trivia and games, hear local stories, and use exclusive drink specials. Drinks and food cost extra.

“This was a spur of the moment addition for us - but we are SOO glad we signed up. So much fun. Alex was a GREAT guide and truly made the tour so much fun for everyone !”

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7.Savannah Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 695 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $34

Walk Savannah after dark with guides such as Jalen, Sam, Amanda, and Milo, stopping at historic pubs and haunted landmarks. The 2-hour, adults-only tour costs $34.99, with drinks extra. Expect storytelling, city history, and a route that may change.

“We had a great time. Our guide was funny, informative and interesting! A good history lesson about Savannah.”

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8.Forbidden History Walking Tour & Pub Crawl with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 688 reviews · 3 hours · from $61

Join guides such as Michelle, Autumn, Ana, Michal, or Irene for a three-hour English tour through Monti’s scandalous past. You’ll hear stories of gamblers, gangsters, and sex workers, taste spritz, wine, sambuca, and limoncello, then finish near Piazza Venezia.

“The tour was great! Enjoyed the places and the drinks and Autumn was great! Really like the neighborhood”

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9.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 Ian, Hugo, Simon, or Laura, stopping at four contrasting bars. Expect a classic pub, cocktail or speakeasy-style venue, local wine, and a final stop matched to your tastes. The route changes daily, and extra drinks cost more.

“This tour was one of the highlights of our AO weekend!! John was amazing. Gave us some great insights into old Melbourne and the new Melbourne bar scenes. The 4 bars were each unique in their own amazing way. We never would have found these bars on our own. Driver Lane bar was our favourite. Amazing little bar. But all 4 bars were great. Can't recommend this tour enough. Andrew and Julie”

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