About this tour
When Ben from our team ran this Old Town Scottsdale bar crawl, it was exactly what you'd want on a scorching Arizona afternoon — a pedal-powered hop between bars with drink deals, followed by a proper cooldown at the Monarch Hotel pool party. The ride itself takes 2–8 hours depending on which session you pick (morning or afternoon slots available), and the vibe is groups of mates out to have a laugh rather than anything too polished. You're mixing with other tourists and locals keen to beat the heat, hitting two bar partners with no cover charges or drink queues, then decamping to a pool with a complimentary pitcher and reserved seating.
Highlights
- Party bike itself is the novelty — pedalling as a group feels daft in the best way
- No cover charges or waiting at partner bars, drink specials already factored in
- Poolside pitcher included; means one less round you're buying yourself
- Reserved seating at Monarch keeps your group together in the chaos
- Arizona heat makes a pool break genuinely essential, not gimmicky
- Afternoon timing lets you skip the early morning grind
- Staff at pool remembers you're part of the crawl group — no second-class treatment
What to expect
The party bike is the centrepiece — think a long bench on wheels, pedal-powered, with a sound system and a guide steering things. Your group pedals together to the first bar, which is a bit of cardio but mostly fun banter. You'll roll up to two partner venues in Old Town where the bartenders know you're coming and pour quick drinks without the usual queue friction. The bars themselves are standard Scottsdale — busy, casual, plenty of tourists and a few regulars.
After an hour or so of riding and drinking, you'll pull up to the Monarch Hotel pool. This is where it genuinely pays off. You've got a shaded spot reserved, a pitcher of cocktails already waiting, and permission to stay as long as you want. It's not exclusive or quiet — it's a proper pool party with music and other guests — but it's free entry and the pitcher takes the sting out of your tab. By mid-afternoon the Arizona sun is relentless enough that jumping in becomes genuinely appealing rather than just Instagram material.
What travellers say
- Pedalling group creates instant camaraderie without trying too hard
- Two bars pre-arranged, no cover charges — friction removed
- Complimentary pitcher at pool makes the cost feel reasonable
- Pool break isn't decorative — it's genuinely necessary in Arizona heat
- Works for mixed fitness levels and drinking paces
- Direct sun exposure on the bike; sunscreen essential, not optional
- Pool crowds can be thick; reserved seating helps but not peaceful
- Gratuities separate from ticket price — costs add up quietly
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
If you're in a group and want to drink without the usual hassle of finding bars, waiting in lines, or negotiating covers, this boxes a lot of boxes. The novelty of the bike itself carries social energy, and the pool finale actually matters in that heat. Suitable for most fitness levels — you're pedalling but it's not a workout, more a rolling pub crawl. Afternoon sessions are smarter if you want to ease into drinking.
You're on a bike in direct sun, so sunscreen and water are non-negotiable. Early morning sessions mean an early start (not for everyone). The bars are partner venues, so you don't get to explore Old Town's full range. Pool crowds can be thick; it's not boutique. Gratuities aren't included in the ticket price, so budget for tips at bars and the server. Kids aren't mentioned as off-limits, but the vibe is adult drinking.
Wear sun protection, bring a hat or sunglasses, drink water between cocktails. The pool entry and pitcher are included; extra drinks at the bars are pay-as-you-go. Groups usually run 8–12 people per bike. Peak times are weekends and holidays — book ahead if you're visiting then.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original Global Hobo summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.