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'A Christmas Carol' Pub Crawl in Asheville (RETURNING DEC. 2027)

★ 4.9 (18)

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United States

'A Christmas Carol' Pub Crawl in Asheville (RETURNING DEC. 2027)

When Noah from our team caught this one in Asheville, it was Christmas theatre meets craft beer crawl—a proper twist on the pub tour formula. You're guided by Nigel Humbuggins, a Dickensian character in full Victorian kit, who shepherds you through four South Slope breweries while acting out passages from 'A Christmas Carol'. The whole thing runs 90 minutes to two hours, and it's the kind of experience that swings between high-energy banter and genuinely moving dramatic moments. The crowd's a mix of locals keen on holiday theatre and visitors after something that's part performance, part booze-soaked storytelling.

1h 30m – 2 hoursfrom AUD $58

★ 4.9 (16)

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Australia

Melbourne Pub Crawl (Batmania Tours)

Join a 3–4 hour guided tour through four of [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s liveliest venues, led by locals who know the city's nightlife inside out. You'll skip queues at each bar, grab a complimentary shot on arrival, and mix with travellers from across the globe while playing games for prizes. The crawl launches from Flinders Street and winds through the city centre, taking in some genuinely good drinking spots rather than obvious tourist traps.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $25

★ 4.9 (2,705)

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Spain

Pub Crawl Madrid by Mad Party Crew

A four-to-six-hour guided night out through Madrid's best drinking spots, hitting three bars and a major nightclub in the city centre. Your guide steers you toward venues buzzing with backpackers, locals and students—the places where things actually happen. You'll meet people from everywhere, collect free shots at each stop, and get member discounts on drinks at top clubs. Skip the dead bars and dodgy clubs; this crew knows which doors to knock on.

4 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $32

AllWeCanDrink "Can Come Alone" Shibuya Friending Party Experience

★ 4.9 (259)

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Japan

AllWeCanDrink "Can Come Alone" Shibuya Friending Party Experience

When Tom from our team hit up this Shibuya friending party on a Wednesday night, he found himself in a structured social mixer designed to break the ice between solo travellers and locals. The setup's straightforward: two and a half hours, all drinks included during the core window, and a shuffling system that forces you into conversation with new faces multiple times over. It's Tokyo's nightlife stripped of the awkward solo-drinker vibe — there's a plan, there's a purpose, and the host's running the show with photos and card games to keep things moving.

Shibuya Local "Solo Going" Int'l Party Unlimited Drink Ex. Sunday

When Mia from our Global Hobo crew rocked up to this Sunday night shindig in Shibuya, she found a straightforward international mixer: two and a half hours of open bar (19:00–21:30) with a rotating cast of solo travellers and locals keen for a chat. The vibe is casual — no rigid agenda, just people mingling in one space, drinks flowing, and the organiser snapping photos throughout. It's a no-frills way to crack into Tokyo's Sunday nightlife if you're flying solo and want company without commitment.

Speakeasy Bar Tour & VIP Nightclub

Hunt down [Barcelona](/places/barcelona)'s clandestine cocktail lounges and underground clubs across four hours, guided by seasoned nightlife insiders. You'll slip through unmarked doorways into three intimate speakeasy-style bars before finishing at a venue that shifts into full nightclub mode. The pace is social—you're moving through the city with a mixed international group, sipping handcrafted drinks made by bartenders who know their craft. Drink deals sweeten the night, and you'll skip queues at each stop.

Ticket to The Sound of Simon and Garfunkel

When Sarah from our team caught The Sound of Simon and Garfunkel in Missouri, she got two hours of the duo's greatest hits performed by a live band. It's a straightforward tribute show — no fancy staging gimmicks, just musicians working through "The Sound of Silence," "Bridge Over Troubled Water," "Mrs. Robinson" and the rest of the catalogue. The venue feels warm and intimate rather than stadium-sized, and the crowd skews towards people who grew up with these songs, though newcomers to folk-rock get plenty to enjoy. It's the kind of night where you know exactly what you're walking into.

Ibiza: 4 x Nightclub & Pool Party Pass

Grab entry to four of Ibiza's best venues spread across a week, choosing which nights suit your rhythm. The pass gets you into O Beach, Cova Santa, Chinois, Blue Marlin, Eden, Es Paradis, or Swag depending on the day—each has an early-entry window before crowds arrive. You'll also unlock food discounts at select restaurants and cheap drink deals at bars across the island, letting you stretch your budget between dances.

1 day – 7 daysfrom AUD $115

Tokyo Bar Hopping Tour in Shinjuku (All-You-Can-Drink + Dinner)

★ 4.9 (3,892)

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Japan

Tokyo Bar Hopping Tour in Shinjuku (All-You-Can-Drink + Dinner)

When Mia from our team ran this Shinjuku bar crawl, she found herself threading through Tokyo's most electric nightlife district with a guide who knew every cramped izakaya and its regulars. The three-hour tour hits three bars across Shinjuku and Kabukicho, starting with dinner and two drinks at a traditional spot in the food alley, then moving to an all-you-can-drink bar where salarymen and tourists squeeze shoulder-to-shoulder, finishing with a final drink at a third locale. It's less sightseeing, more soaking up the actual rhythm of Tokyo after dark — chaotic, friendly, and decidedly local.

The Dutton Show at the Dutton Family Theater

When Noah from our Global Hobo crew caught The Dutton Show at their Branson theatre, we walked into a proper family variety gig — high-energy, musically solid, and unapologetically carnivalesque. The Duttons, a sprawling crew with real stage chops, cycle through bluegrass, country, and rock numbers without pretence, weaving comedy between songs. They've done the America's Got Talent circuit and now anchor Branson's nightly entertainment lineup with sold-out crowds. The two-hour show feels less Vegas polish, more genuine family hustle — which works if you're after honest fun rather than a slick production.

Back to the Bee Gees

When Alex from our Global Hobo crew caught Back to the Bee Gees at Hamners' Variety Theater in Missouri, it was a straightforward two-hour nostalgia hit. Three performers tackle the Bee Gees' four-decade catalogue with energetic choreography and the hits you actually know — think 'Staying Alive', 'Night Fever', 'How Deep Is Your Love'. It's a newer production, unapologetically disco, and pitched at anyone who grew up with the Gibb brothers' sound or just fancies a night of recognisable tunes and sequins. The vibe is casual, the theatre is accessible, and kids get in free.

Melbourne Pub Crawl

A five-hour night out through [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s laneways and bars, hitting a rotating selection of tucked-away cocktail spots, neighbourhood pubs and late-night clubs. You'll skip queues at every stop, pocket free shots along the way, and finish with a complimentary drink at the final venue. Meet other solo travellers and small groups keen to sample the city's genuinely eclectic drinking culture without the corporate stag-night energy.

Explore Hidden bars and Speakeasies in Paris

Navigate Paris's underground cocktail scene on this 2-hour guided tour of hidden bars and speakeasies. Your guide leads you to 2–3 venues tucked behind unmarked doors and password-protected entrances, each with its own character and clientele. You'll discover how locals access these tucked-away drinking dens, sample the mixology on offer, and soak up live music in spaces designed for those in the know. Free entry to all stops included.

Cairns Pub & Club Tour

Hit Cairns' best nightspots with a crew of high-energy hosts guiding you through five venues over three to seven hours. You'll skip queues at every bar, pocket five free drinks (one per stop), enjoy discounted pours all night, and compete in beer pong for bar tabs. Running Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, this crawl is designed to cost less than going solo while delivering live music, games, and the kind of mayhem that comes with knowing exactly where to go next.

3 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $50

2-Hour Karaoke at Roppongi 7557 in Tokyo

★ 4.9 (12)

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Japan

2-Hour Karaoke at Roppongi 7557 in Tokyo

When Jake from our team tried the 2-hour unlimited karaoke session at Roppongi 7557, he found himself in a properly kitted-out venue smack in the heart of Tokyo's liveliest nightlife district. The room's got disco balls, fog machines, and a song catalogue that spans the globe — thousands of tracks you can belt out, plus the option to stream your own picks via phone mirroring. The real draw isn't just the gear; it's the mixed crowd of locals and visitors actually mingling and taking turns at the mic, which beats the typical solo-booth experience. Cocktails, Japanese whiskey, sake, and snacks keep the energy going for the full two hours.

Ticket for Scandal Dinner Show in Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Scandal is an adults-only evening combining theatrical performance with dining in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Over two and a half hours, you'll watch live singers, dancers and comedians deliver a cheeky, sensual show whilst eating a full meal. Wine, beer and soft drinks flow throughout. The venue welcomes vegetarian, coeliac and allergen-conscious diners on request.

FunnyBoyz Liverpool - Drag Shows, Tributes, Brunches & Bar Crawls

When Jake from our Global Hobo crew hit up FunnyBoyz in Liverpool, he found a venue that nails the interactive drag and entertainment experience for both day and night crowds. The 4-hour sessions run the full gamut — lip-sync battles, musical bingo, twerk-offs, and appearances from RuPaul Drag Race alumni, all hosted by drag queens who work hard to make punters feel like the star of the show rather than just audience filler. It's unapologetically camp, loud, and geared toward groups after a proper night out or a boozy daytime wind-up with mates.

Melbourne's Local Laneway Bars and Stories - Includes a Drink

Spend three and a half hours moving through four [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) laneways with a guide who knows every bartender by name. This isn't a pub crawl—it's a proper introduction to the venues that shaped the city's bar scene, from converted warehouses to hidden corners. You'll taste how Melbourne's hospitality evolved from a gold-rush town into something genuinely sophisticated. Your first drink is sorted, and you'll leave with a map and recommendations that actually matter.

Big Night Out Pub Crawl

Bar-hop through four Australian venues in one night, skipping the entry fees that'd normally cost $20–50 each. You'll get a drink at every stop, free pizza halfway through, and a photographer capturing the chaos. The crowd is mostly 18–35 year-olds here to dance and meet people, not study heritage. Four to seven hours of the kind of night that gets retold for years.

4 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $49

Osaka: Dotombori & Uranamba Area Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl Tour

★ 4.9 (349)

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Japan

Osaka: Dotombori & Uranamba Area Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl Tour

When Em from our Global Hobo crew did this Osaka bar crawl, we hit the laneways of Dotonbori and Uranamba with a local guide who actually knew where the good stuff hides. Three hours steering through neon-lit streets and tucked-away izakayas — the kind of spots that don't make the guidebooks. You're not just tasting drinks and bites; you're shoulder-to-shoulder with locals in tight counters and side-alley joints. Dotonbori's the obvious anchor (temples, crowds, theatre of it all), but Uranamba's where the real discovery happens. It's the crawl half-tourist, half-genuine.

Private Quiz Game Session in Marseille

Test your knowledge and reflexes on a proper television-style set in Marseille. This 75-minute quiz game puts you in the hot seat with genuine studio production values, where quick thinking and pop-culture trivia actually matter. You'll compete alongside friends in a format where multiple players can score points and bragging rights are very much on offer. Group size minimum is four adults.

Social Night Out — 3 Bars + VIP Club Entry

A three-hour guided social night through [Barcelona](/places/barcelona)'s local bar scene, designed to connect travellers rather than isolate them in tourist haunts. You'll move between three neighbourhood spots with character before finishing at a VIP club with guaranteed entry. The route shifts nightly to reflect where locals are actually gathering, and everything flows at a natural pace—no rushed transitions or forced itineraries.

Private Bars & Dinner by Train from Shinjuku with Ex-JR Conductor

When Ben from our Global Hobo crew booked this, we got Sho, a former JR conductor with 22 years on the Chuo Line, as our guide for a three-hour evening crawl through Tokyo's local drinking scene. This isn't the usual tourist bar hop — you travel between spots by premium train car with just three other guests, hitting a mix of retro alleys, neighbourhood izakayas, sushi counters, and craft beer bars depending on the night's flow. The whole thing unfolds like a local commuter's Friday night, just with someone who actually knows the line's hidden gems.

An Award-Winning Izakaya Night Out — Bar-Hop Shibuya Like a Local

When Em from our Global Hobo crew did this MagicalTrip bar-hop through Shibuya, it felt less like a tourist tick-box and more like being adopted by locals for the night. You hit three handpicked izakayas over 3.5 hours, kicking off with a turmeric shot (Japan's pre-drink ritual), then moving through a five-course sit-down, a shared-dishes second stop, and landing at a hidden sake bar tucked down a street most visitors never find. The real win: you're drinking alongside salarymen and students, not other tour groups. A certified guide handles the language and ordering while you just show up, eat, and let the night happen.

Barcelona Boat Party Cruise with Drinks & Live DJ

Two-hour catamaran party along [Barcelona](/places/barcelona)'s coast with a resident DJ, dance floor, and relaxation nets. Four drink vouchers per person (beer, sangria, cava or mimosas) plus unlimited soft drinks keep the energy flowing. The boat's international crowd and lively crew create a buzzing atmosphere perfect for meeting fellow travellers before a night out in the city.

Tokyo: Shibuya Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl Tour

When Mia from our Global Hobo crew ran this Shibuya bar crawl, she got the real insider's take on Tokyo's izakaya scene — three venues in three hours that most visitors never find on their own. The tour threads through the chaotic energy of Shibuya's busiest streets and quieter pockets, hitting a traditional izakaya tucked into Scramble Square, a slick bar in Miyashita Park, and a proper neighbourhood watering hole on Center-gai where locals actually hang. Your guide steers you through ordering, introductions, and the occasional karaoke moment. It's less about ticking boxes and more about landing somewhere real.

All You Can Drink Meet Locals Adventure Osaka International Party

When Ben from our team joined this Osaka social, it was exactly what the tin said: three hours of open bar mingling with Japanese locals and travellers keen to swap stories. The crowd's a genuine mix—English-speaking Japanese folks and backpackers hunting connection—so the awkward-silence risk is low. Games like Jenga and UNO keep things moving past the usual small talk rut. It runs 19:30 to 22:00, sits in a central spot with easy public transport access, and the all-you-can-drink angle means you're not nursing a single beer while mates lap you.

Edinburgh Party Pub Crawl – 7 Bars, Free Shots & VIP Club Entry

When Jake from our Global Hobo crew hit Edinburgh's party pub crawl, it was exactly what it promised: a no-nonsense night bouncing between seven bars with free shots and VIP club entry at the end. You're moving through central Edinburgh's drinking spots—think Frankenstein's and other lively venues—with a rotating crew of solo travellers and groups, ramping up from drinking games and icebreakers to full-on dancefloor chaos. Five to six hours of structured chaos, really. Groups swell on weekends; midweek is tighter and less sweaty.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $29

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

★ 4.9 (982)

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Japan

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

When Mia from our team did this Osaka bar hop, we wound through the atmospheric Hozenji Yokocho alley and two packed izakaya joints in Namba, hitting up local spots where salarymen and students actually drink. The 3-hour crawl included six-plus tastes of Osaka specialities — kushikatsu, regional snacks — plus a drink or three at each bar, all bundled in. The vibe is proper old-school Osaka: narrow lanes, dim lights, elbow-to-elbow counters, and the kind of places tourists don't usually find solo.

Kyoto: Kawaramachi Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl Tour

When Sarah from our Global Hobo crew hit Kyoto's Kawaramachi and Kiyamachi neighbourhoods on this 3-hour bar crawl, she got the real deal—the kind of cramped izakayas and tucked-away locals' spots you'd walk past without a clue. The guide steered her through Kawaramachi's pulsing heart and into its quieter alleys, then across to Kiyamachi's hideaway bars where the vibe stays firmly traditional. It's less about ticking boxes and more about striking up conversations with regulars nursing their drinks. You'll hit two spots, soak in Kyoto's after-dark character, and leave with actual recommendations you couldn't have found solo.

All We Can Drink and Make Friend Can Come Alone Party in Shinjuku

When Mia from our Global Hobo crew rocked up to this Shinjuku basement party, it was exactly what the tin promised: a 2.5-hour drink-and-mingle event for solo travellers and expats who want to actually meet people. The crowd's a proper mix of international backpackers and curious locals looking to practise English, all crammed into a standing-room bar with table games dotted about. You grab a wristband (colour-coded by your vibe — there for romance, mates, whatever), sip free drinks for two and a half hours, and work the room.

Shinjuku Locals &Traveller Meet&Drink Experience Solo going Party

When Sarah from our team hit this Shinjuku solo mixer, she found herself in a British pub on Thursday night surrounded by Japanese locals, expats, and other solo travellers all there to meet each other. The vibe is deliberately low-pressure — nearly everyone's flying solo, so there's none of that awkward loner feeling. Two-and-a-half hours in, you're free to roam the venue, chat whoever takes your fancy, and the organisers snap photos throughout so you've got proof you actually made mates. It's a straightforward concept: turn up, buy a drink, and work the room.

Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Experience in Cardiff

When Mia from our Global Hobo crew checked out Alcotraz in Cardiff, she stepped into a prison-themed cocktail bar that actually commits to the bit. You get kitted out in an orange jumpsuit, sneak through cell blocks, and become part of an immersive theatre show where the twist is you're smuggling your own spirit past corrupt guards and The Warden. Over 1 hour 45 minutes, bartender-inmates help you craft four bespoke cocktails from your contraband bottle while you navigate the story. It's cheeky, theatrical, and aimed at groups after something genuinely different from a standard night out.

Shinjuku: Private Bar Hopping

When Tom from our team hit Shinjuku for this private bar-hopping tour, he got a crash course in practical Japanese alongside visits to three local izakayas. Yohei, a Japanese teacher, leads the night—think less touristy bar crawl, more language lesson wrapped around real neighbourhood drinking spots where you actually use what you've learned ordering food and introducing yourself. The four to five hour stint kicks off in Shinjuku's bustling streets and winds through hidden venues, finishing with some photo-friendly locations. It's pitched at people keen to pick up conversational Japanese while sampling local drinks in an actual local context, not a packaged tourist experience.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $72

★ 4.9 (46)

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Japan

Exclusive Osaka VIP Nightlife Experience

When Ben from our team ran this Osaka VIP nightlife tour, he got the full red-carpet treatment through the city's premium bar and club scene. You're paired with a local nightlife guide who knows the ropes and the right people, whisking you through four hours of curated venues with priority entry and zero faff. It's tailored to what you're after — whether that's a birthday blowout, honeymoon celebration, or just a proper night out — and two bottles of champagne come with the package. The vibe skews towards travellers after gloss and insider access rather than backpacker dive bars.

Tokyo: Shinjuku Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl Tour

When Ben from our team ran this Shinjuku bar crawl, we hit three legendary Tokyo nightlife zones in three hours—Omoide Yokocho's red-lantern izakayas, the neon-drenched sprawl of Kabukicho, and the notoriously exclusive Golden Gai. The real draw here is access: the tour's got standing with bars that normally turn away walk-ins, which means you're stepping into spots most visitors never find. The vibe is pure old-school Tokyo—cramped counters, regulars nursing whiskeys, neon bleeding into narrow alleys. You'll walk a fair bit and move at a clip, but the guide steers you through the maze and does the heavy lifting of getting you past velvet ropes.

English Stand up Comedy Show

When Mia from our Global Hobo crew caught a show at Tokyo's sole English stand-up comedy club, she found exactly what you'd want from a night out in the city: sharp comedians riffing on everything from adjusting to Japan to the bizarre world of sea cucumbers, all in English. The venue sits just 60 seconds from Shibuya Station, pulls in a mix of Tokyo-based comedians plus the occasional touring act, and keeps the crowd loose with craft beers and snacks. Expect 1–2 hours of the kind of material that lands differently when you're laughing alongside people actually living the joke.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $18

★ 4.9 (122)

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Japan

3Hour Osaka Pub Crawl Bar Hopping Nightlife Guided Tour in Namba

When Em from our Global Hobo crew hit Osaka's Namba district for this 3-hour pub crawl, it was exactly what it promises: a guided night out with a built-in crew. You'll bounce between 2–4 bars—sake izakayas, underground DJ spots, all-you-can-drink joints—with free shots bridging each stop. It's an international mixer, so you're meeting other travellers and locals keen to show you how Osaka actually drinks. The pace is social rather than frantic, and the special venue pricing takes the sting out of the bill.

[Private]Shinjuku Golden Gai Bar Hopping w/ Japanese Local Guide

When Em from our team hit Golden Gai, Tokyo's famously cramped alley bar district, we realised why most visitors just wander lost. This 3.5-hour guided crawl cuts through the maze of 200-odd tiny bars, each with its own vibe — cosy sake joints, karaoke holes, craft cocktail spots, neighbourhood hangouts. Em's guide steered us toward places that actually matched what we wanted (good conversation, solid drinks, the odd snack), sidestepping the obvious tourist traps. It's a proper local's primer to one of Tokyo's most chaotic and oddly charming nights.

Paris Vintage Tour by Night on a Sidecar with Champagne

Experience Paris after dark from an open-air sidecar, cutting through the city's illuminated streets with the wind in your hair and no windscreen between you and the views. This two-hour nocturnal tour takes two passengers per sidecar—one in the carriage, one riding behind the driver—past iconic landmarks lit against the night sky. You'll toast with champagne at the [Eiffel Tower](/places/eiffel-tower), make several photo stops, and see neighbourhoods that reveal themselves differently once the sun sets. The drivers are seasoned operators who know which corners showcase the city best.

2 hoursfrom AUD $299

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