Cartagena pub crawl: 5 bars, group shirt and drinks included

Five bars, one night, a shirt that marks you as part of it

A seven-hour pub crawl through Cartagena's historic center visits five bars — Zahri House, Wolf's Den, The Carpenter, Palenque House and Ethical Bar — with a live guide in English or Spanish, group shirt, snacks, mojito, local beer and welcome shots included. Minimum age is 18. The fixed stops and included drinks mean you show up and the evening unfolds without negotiating entry or ordering rounds.

Step-by-step itinerary

Night pub crawl in Cartagena

• Receive exclusive pub crawl shirt
• Visit Zahri house
• Visit Wolf's den
• Visit The carpenter
• Visit Palenque house with welcome shot
• Visit Ethical bar
• Enjoy snack, mojito, local beer, and free shots

The Experience

Seven hours of bar hopping starts with the group shirt that marks you as part of the crawl, then moves through five stops in the old city. You get a snack and a welcome shot at Palenque House and The Carpenter, a mojito at one stop, local beer at another, and a free shot along the way. Entry to all five venues is included, so you walk in without a cover charge or a line negotiation at each door.

The guide leads in English or Spanish and keeps the group moving on a set route through the historic center. You're not wandering or deciding which bar comes next — the crawl has a rhythm and a plan. The shirt makes the group visible, which changes how bartenders and other crawlers treat you: you're part of something, not just five random people at the bar.

The pace is built for a night out, not a sprint. Five bars across seven hours leaves time to actually talk to people in the group and to the locals working the bars, rather than just passing through. By the end you've seen the nightlife the city is known for and you've done it with people who showed up for the same reason.

What’s included

• Entry to all five bars.
• activity shirt.
• snack.
• mojito at one stop.
• local beer.
• welcome shots at Palenque House and The Carpenter.
• live guide in English or Spanish.

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Backpackers Travels S. A. S

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a guided group experience with set venues and included drinks, rather than choosing bars on your own.

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Top questions

What exactly is included in the pub crawl price?

The pub crawl includes entry to all five bars, an activity shirt, a snack, one mojito at a designated stop, local beer, and welcome shots at Palenque House and The Carpenter. No cover charges or drink purchases beyond these are required at the venues.

How many people typically go on this crawl?

The crawl is a group activity, and the group shirt is what identifies participants as part of the same tour. The exact group size varies by departure, but the guide keeps everyone together through all five stops.

What are the five bars on the route?

The five stops are Zahri House, Wolf's Den, The Carpenter, Palenque House and Ethical Bar, all located in Cartagena's historic center. The guide leads the group through each one in sequence over the seven hours.

Is this crawl only for people who drink a lot?

No. The included drinks are a mojito, local beer and shots, but you control how much you consume. The crawl is about experiencing the nightlife scene and meeting other travelers; the drinks are part of the experience, not the whole point.

What time does the pub crawl start and end?

The crawl runs for seven hours in the evening through Cartagena's historic center. The exact start time is confirmed at booking; the guide will have the schedule and will meet the group at the first venue.