Nice Bar Crawl: Old Town Party Night with Free Shots & VIP Entry

Party through Nice Old Town bars with free shots and new friends

You’ll jump straight into Nice’s nightlife with a local guide leading you through buzzing Old Town bars: free shots included at each stop. Expect drinking games, new friends from all over, and moments where you catch yourself grinning at nothing in particular. You’ll end up dancing near the sea or swapping stories over cheap drinks. Just don’t wear flip-flops.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Massena Square1h · entry included
2. Nice Old Town4h · entry included
3. Quai des États-Unis30m · entry included
4. Cours Saleya Flower Market50m · entry included
5. Promenade des Anglais50m · entry included

Night bar crawl in Nice old town

• Meet at Loft Bar near Massena Square
• Stay one hour at Loft Bar
• Walk to bar near Rossetti Square
• Enjoy 50 minutes at Rossetti Square bar
• Visit bar next to Quai des États-Unis
• Spend 30 minutes at Quai des États-Unis bar
• Go to Akathor Bar
• Stay 50 minutes at Akathor Bar
• Visit bar in Cours Saleya
• Spend 50 minutes at Cours Saleya bar
• Experience bar on Promenade des Anglais
• Enjoy 50 minutes with sea view
• Explore Nice Old Town nightlife with guides
• Visit total of 5 bars/clubs with free shots

The experience

We landed in Place Masséna just as the city lights flickered on, and you could already hear music leaking from somewhere down the street. Our guide (Alex, who seemed to know every bartender by name) rounded us up outside Loft Bar, handing out our first shot like it was a secret handshake. I’m not usually a “shots” person but there’s something about starting a bar crawl in Nice that makes you go along with things. The air smelled like salt and spilled beer, honestly. I didn’t expect to laugh so much before even reaching the second stop.

We wound through Vieux Nice, dodging scooters and couples out late. Alex kept pointing out little details: like how Cours Saleya used to be all flower stalls during the day, but at night it’s just neon and laughter echoing off old stone. At one bar near Rossetti Square, someone tried teaching me how to order pastis in French (I failed), but nobody cared. There were drinking games I never quite understood, but losing meant another free shot anyway. The whole group felt like old friends by bar three, which is wild since we’d met an hour ago.

I still think about that moment by the sea at Promenade des Anglais. Just leaning on a railing with a cheap drink in hand, watching waves catch bits of colored light from the clubs behind us. It was loud everywhere except right there for a second. Then someone yelled that we had VIP entry at the next place, so we hurried off again. My feet hurt by then but honestly? Didn’t matter.

What’s included

Your night includes meeting up with a local guide who leads you between five bars and clubs across Nice Old Town and along Promenade des Anglais, with a free shot at each venue (four total), drinking games along the way, discounted drinks deals if you want more than what’s included, plus VIP entry at one club before things wrap up late.

Options for this experience

2 options

Standard ticketGuide in English or French · 21:00

New Year's Eve bar crawl, special editionGuide in English or French · Available from 31 DecTour on a special route

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesFriday and SaturdayDeparts at 21:00Last departure this season: 30 Jan 2027

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 to 77 years) · Under 18: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 100

Live guideEnglish and French

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 if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Riviera Bar Crawl & Tours

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and French.

How many bars do you visit on this Nice bar crawl?

You’ll visit five different bars or clubs during the tour.

Is there an age limit for joining the Riviera Bar Crawl?

The minimum age is 18. Most guests are 18-35 but anyone open-minded is welcome.

Are free shots included at every bar?

You get one free shot per bar: four total included in your ticket.

Does this party tour include VIP club entry?

Yes, VIP entry is included at one of the final venues.

Where does the bar crawl start in Nice?

The first bar is next to Place Masséna (Loft Bar).

What should I wear for this bar crawl?

No flip-flops, hiking shoes, football jerseys, swimwear or tank tops allowed.

Is public transport nearby for getting home after?

Yes, public transportation options are available close to all stops.

Are there drinking games during the crawl?

Yes, drinking games are part of the experience at several stops.