Windhoek Bar Crawl: Free Entry & Shots at Four Session Types

Three stops, free shots at each one, and a party coach steering the night

A three-hour bar crawl in Windhoek where you pick one of four session types (Katutura shebeens, city center bars, late-night clubs, or a hangover recovery session), and visit three venues with a party coach and driver. Free entry and shots are included at every stop. You'll meet tourists, expats and locals, learn toasting phrases in different languages, and pick up some local dance moves along the way.

The experience

You choose which session suits your night: Katutura Vibe Tours take you to local shebeens in the township where the music is local, the seating is casual and drinks come in bottles at a fraction of uptown prices; City Center Vibes are more international with a mix of African and global music in posh venues; Clubs Sessions run until late with smart-casual dress recommended; or Hangover Sessions pair a spicy kapana barbecue with laid-back music in Katutura. A party coach and driver stay with you all night, handling the route between three different venues.

Free shots arrive at every stop, and you'll get a special menu offering discounts on drinks throughout the crawl. The setup is built to connect people: card games help introverts and extroverts mix, you'll learn toasting phrases in different languages and teach locals how you say cheers at home, and you'll pick up local dance moves from people who live there. Observers can watch and enjoy a drink without dancing if that suits the night better.

Hotel pickup is included, and you'll be dropped back at your accommodation when the session ends. The crawl works for all fitness levels and all kinds of travelers. The point is meeting people, tasting local food and drink, and learning the culture from the people who know it.

What’s included

• Free entry to all three venues.
• free shots at every stop.
• special drink menu with discounts.
• party coach and driver for the night.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• card games to help you connect with other travelers and locals.

Options for this experience

4 options

Shebeen Katutura Vibes CrawlGuide in English · 19:00These are local shebeens in the Katutura township, each with its own distinctive seating arrangements, and the alcohol costs less than in the city center. Duration: 3 hours.

Bars/Pub-City CenterGuide in English · 19:00These are international-standard venues playing African and international music, and the dress code is semi-formal. Duration: 3 hours.

Clubs hopping/crawl SessionsGuide in English · 23:30Club session: these are midnight sessions with louder music and a dance floor, and entry is paid. Most open at 23:00. Duration: 3 hours. Clubs in the city center: you will visit three clubs in one night, each featuring a different type of live DJ playing music.

Hangover Sessions: Bar CrawlGuide in English · 09:00Hangover sessions/tours: following Namibian custom, you cure the hangover with spicy barbecue served with sweet chili sauce, known as a "Kapana session." Duration: 3 hours. Kapana is barbecued beef with a salsa of onions and tomatoes.

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Before you book

Days and timesWednesday to SundayDepartures at 09:00, 19:00 and 23:30

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (18 to 55 years) · Under 18: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 2

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

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.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Knight Vibes

Is this one for you?Pick Katutura Vibe Tours if you want the local shebeen experience at lower prices, or City Center Vibes for posh international venues with an African twist. The late-night Clubs Sessions suit dancers and party-goers. The Hangover Sessions pair food with a relaxed vibe for a different kind of night. All four run three hours with the same free entry and shots, so the choice is which atmosphere and time of night fits your trip.

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Top questions

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 the difference between the four session types?

Katutura Vibe Tours visit local shebeens in the township with local music and bottle service at lower prices; City Center Vibes are posh international venues with African and global music; Clubs Sessions are late-night dancing and drinking; Hangover Sessions pair a spicy kapana barbecue with relaxed music in Katutura. You pick one when you book.

Does the free entry and shots cover everything I drink?

Free entry and free shots are included at every stop. You'll get a special menu with drink discounts, but you buy your own drinks at each bar during the tour beyond the complimentary shots.

Will I meet other travelers or mostly locals?

The crawl is built around meeting people: you'll encounter tourists, expats and locals throughout the night. Card games help everyone connect, and you'll learn toasting phrases in different languages and dance with people from Windhoek.

What should I wear to the clubs session?

Smart-casual dress is recommended for the Clubs Sessions so you fit in with the venue. The other sessions are more relaxed in their dress code.

How does pickup work?

Hotel pickup is included in the crawl. The driver collects you from your accommodation and drops you back there when the session ends. A pickup fee applies only if you request collection from a home address outside the hotel area.