Thursday Night Bar Crawl in Cartagena Centro Historico

Bars and clubs in one evening, drinks included at the first stop

A Thursday night bar crawl in Cartagena's Centro Historico takes you through four local venues in the city's most active nightlife district, led by Colombian hosts who built these crawls to give visitors a locals' experience. You'll spend an hour at the first bar, then move to the next three venues on an hourly schedule, finishing at a club by 12:15 am. The crawl includes drink promos at Barra 7, a discount at XO Rooftop, and free entry to two clubs. A live guide speaks English and Spanish. Minimum age is 18, and a dress code applies: no swimwear, sandals, shorts, hats, sportswear, sunglasses or sleeveless shirts.

Step-by-step itinerary

Evening bar crawl in Cartagena

• Meet at Barra 7 bar at 8:30 pm
• Enjoy drinks with promos at Barra 7
• Proceed to XO Rooftop bar
• Receive 10% off at XO Rooftop
• Go to Casa Palenque club
• Enter Casa Palenque for free
• Finish at Seven 7 Times club
• Enter Seven 7 Times for free

The experience

You meet at Barra 7, a local bar in the historical center, at 8:30 pm. This is where the group congregates for the first hour, and you'll get a promo that covers a beer, shot, and cocktail: the only drinks included in the crawl itself, so budget for the rest of the night. Barra 7 has well-priced drinks and the kind of atmosphere that sets the tone for what's ahead.

From there, the crawl moves to XO Rooftop, a bar-club known for some of Cartagena's best local cocktails, where you'll get 10% off your tab. Next is Casa Palenque, a popular local club that fills up on Thursdays, and your entry is free. The final stop is Seven 7 Times, the most famous club in the city, with seven different rooms inside and free entrance for crawl participants. You'll finish around 12:15 am. Because locals sometimes join these crawls, you may end up talking to Colombians and get a chance to practice Spanish alongside other travelers.

The walk between venues is part of the tour duration, and you'll be moving through Centro Historico, the neighborhood where university students and tourists concentrate their nightlife. A live guide leads the group in English or Spanish, keeping everyone together and handling the logistics of entry and timing. The dress code is strict: pants and closed-toed shoes are required. No swimwear, sandals, shorts, hats, sportswear, sunglasses or sleeveless shirts.

What’s included

• Drink promo at Barra 7 (beer, shot, and cocktail).
• 10% discount at XO Rooftop.
• free entrance to Casa Palenque.
• free entrance to Seven 7 Times.
• live guide in English or Spanish.

Before you book

Days and timesThursdayDeparts at 20:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 to 91 years) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 50

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by 5am Club Tours

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want a guide who knows which local bars matter and can get you past the door. You'll move with a group on a set schedule, but you'll need to dress formally (pants and closed shoes required).

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's included in the drink promos at Barra 7?

Barra 7 includes a beer, shot, and cocktail as part of the promo you receive at the first stop. All other drinks you order during the night are at your own cost.

Which clubs do I get free entry to on this crawl?

You get free entrance to both Casa Palenque and Seven 7 Times. XO Rooftop is not free entry, but you receive 10% off your bill there.

What time does the bar crawl start and end?

The crawl starts at 8:30 pm at Barra 7 and finishes around 12:15 am at Seven 7 Times, for a total of about four hours including walking time between venues.

Is there a dress code for this bar crawl?

Yes, there is a strict dress code. Guys must wear pants and closed-toed shoes. Swimwear, sandals, shorts, hats, sportswear, sunglasses, and sleeveless shirts are not allowed for anyone.

Will I meet locals on this crawl?

Yes, sometimes Colombians join the crawls, which gives you the chance to connect with locals and practice Spanish if you want to.