Rome: Bar Crawl Night Tour with Games & Karaoke

Summary

Rome nightlife tour with drinks, games, karaoke and Monti stories

You’ll join fellow travelers for a lively night out in Rome’s Monti district—think local bars, drinking games, and spontaneous karaoke with a fun guide leading the way. Expect real Roman stories (some pretty wild), plenty of laughs over spritz or sambuca (with alcohol-free choices), and moments where you forget you’re not a local. It’s one of those nights you’ll talk about later.

What’s the experience like?

“You ever tried sambuca?” our guide Marco grinned at me, holding out a tiny glass that smelled like licorice and fire. We’d only just met in Piazza della Madonna dei Monti—me, my friend Ellie, a couple from Berlin, and this whole mix of people who felt like strangers but not for long. The square was buzzing (even on a weeknight), scooters zipping past while locals leaned against the fountain talking with their hands. I didn’t expect to start laughing so soon but there we were, trying to pronounce ‘spritz’ properly as Marco led us into the first bar tucked behind graffiti-tagged shutters.

The Rome bar crawl really does wind through Monti’s tangled streets—old stones underfoot, laundry lines above. Marco kept throwing in stories about how this used to be Rome’s red-light district (honestly some of the tales made me blush). At one point we passed the Victor Emmanuel II Monument—he called it “the wedding cake” and rolled his eyes in that Roman way. Drinks kept coming: local wine that tasted almost salty, then something called carpano classico (I probably mispronounced that too). There were drinking games—Ellie lost badly—and karaoke that got weirdly competitive after midnight. I sang ‘Volare’ terribly; nobody cared.

I remember the smell of citrus when someone spilled limoncello on the table. The bars themselves weren’t fancy but felt alive—music thumping, glasses clinking, people shouting over each other in Italian and English. Even if you don’t drink much (one guy in our group stuck to non-alcoholic stuff), it’s more about being part of this moving party than what’s in your glass. At some point I just stopped checking my phone—the city felt different at night, softer somehow. So yeah… I still think about that walk home through Monti with new friends trailing behind me, voices echoing off old stone walls.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Monti and Rome's ancient sites

• Meet guide at Piazza della Madonna dei Monti
• Walk through Monti neighborhood
• Hear stories about Monti's history
• Walk along road dividing Ancient City
• Admire emperor's forums
• Pass Victor Emmanuel II Monument

Top questions

Where does the Rome bar crawl start?

The tour starts at Piazza della Madonna dei Monti in central Rome.

How many bars are included on this Rome nightlife tour?

The crawl includes four different bars around Monti neighborhood.

Are non-alcoholic drinks available during the bar crawl?

Yes, there are alcohol-free options for anyone who prefers them.

Is there a guide on the Rome bar crawl?

Yes, a local guide leads the group through Monti and shares stories along the way.

What kind of activities are included besides drinking?

The tour features drinking games and karaoke sessions at various stops.

Does this tour include any sightseeing?

You’ll pass landmarks like the Victor Emmanuel II Monument while exploring Monti.

Is this suitable for solo travelers or groups?

It works well for both solo travelers looking to meet people and groups celebrating together.

Are tables reserved at each bar?

Yes, priority service and pre-booked tables are included so you don’t have to wait.

What’s included

Your evening includes guided walks through Monti with scandalous stories from your fun-loving local guide, entry to four lively bars with priority seating and pre-booked tables, classic Italian drinks like wine, spritz, sambuca or limoncello (plus non-alcoholic choices), as well as all drinking games and karaoke along the way before you wander home under Roman streetlights.