Barcelona Speakeasy Pub Crawl: Hidden Bars & Local Guide

Find the bars locals actually go to, not the ones tourists line up for.

A guided speakeasy pub crawl in Barcelona takes you through hidden cocktail bars and secret lounges tucked behind unmarked doors, led by a local guide who shares stories about the city's cocktail culture and nightlife history. You'll visit several handpicked venues with their own style, from prohibition-themed lounges to neighborhood spots, meet other travelers, and have the option to order tapas and drinks as you go. The tour runs approximately four hours and operates on regular schedule or New Year's Eve.

Step-by-step itinerary

Evening speakeasy pub crawl

• Meet local guide and travelers
• Enjoy optional tapas and drinks
• Visit hidden cocktail bars
• Explore secret speakeasies
• Learn about Barcelona nightlife

The experience

The usual pub crawl hits the same crowded tourist bars everyone finds on their phone. This one skips those and takes you to places with actual atmosphere: hidden speakeasies, stylish cocktail lounges, and local bars you'd walk past without knowing what's inside. Your guide knows which doors to knock on and why each spot matters to Barcelona's nightlife scene. You'll hear the real history of the city's cocktail culture as you move between venues, and the group stays small enough that you're actually talking to people, not just following a flag through a crowd.

The evening starts at one of Barcelona's friendly cocktail bars where you meet your guide and the other travelers: roughly 45 to 60 minutes to settle in, order optional tapas or a drink, and get your bearings before heading into the hidden spots. From there, your guide leads you through the historic streets to venues that change depending on what's open that night, so no two tours are quite the same. Each place has its own character and story. Drinks and food beyond your first stop are pay-as-you-go, so you're not locked into a package. You order what you want as the evening unfolds.

On New Year's Eve, the tour includes extra Cava at midnight and the fireworks experience that comes with being in the city that night. The regular schedule runs any other evening. Both options give you access to the same hidden venues and local knowledge. You'll need to be at least 18 and reasonably comfortable walking through Barcelona's streets. Public transportation is nearby if you need it.

What’s included

• Professional local guide in English or Spanish.
• guided visit to several hidden speakeasies and cocktail bars.
• introduction to Barcelona's cocktail culture and nightlife history.
• relaxed social experience with fellow travelers.
• optional traditional Spanish tapas and drinks available for purchase throughout the evening (beer, wine, sangria, vermouth).
• extra Cava at midnight on New Year's Eve (New Year's Eve option only).

Options for this experience

2 options

Regular ScheduleGuide in English or Spanish · 20:00

New Year's EveGuide in English or Spanish · Only on 31 Dec · 20:00Special offer for New Year's Eve

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

Before you book

Lasts 4h–5h, runs every day at 20:00, from € 25 per person, with a live guide in English and Spanish and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 20:00

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AgesAdult (18 to 80 years) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 100

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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 7 days ago

Good to know

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

Operated by Original Europe Barcelona Tours

Is this one for you?Choose the regular schedule if you want the hidden bars and local insight on any evening. Pick New Year's Eve if you want that same experience with Cava at midnight and the city's fireworks. Both tours visit the same type of handpicked speakeasies. The difference is the timing and what Barcelona itself is doing that night. You must be at least 18 to join.

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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 makes these bars different from the ones I'd find on my own?

These are handpicked spots known for their atmosphere, creativity and local charm: places hidden behind unmarked doors or tucked into corners tourists don't usually discover. Your guide has the connections to get you inside and knows the story of each venue, from its role in Barcelona's cocktail history to why locals prefer it.

Do I have to buy drinks and food, or is it included?

Your first stop includes time to order optional tapas and drinks at your own cost. Everything after that is pay-as-you-go as you move between the hidden bars, so you decide what and where you spend money. You're not locked into a package.

How long does the whole thing take?

The tour runs approximately four hours from start to finish, with your first stop lasting roughly 45 to 60 minutes and the rest of the evening spent moving between hidden venues and hearing about Barcelona's nightlife scene.

Will the same bars be open every night?

Venues may change depending on availability, so each tour highlights a different mix of Barcelona's most interesting hidden speakeasies and cocktail bars. Your guide knows the current spots and picks the best ones for that particular evening.

What's included on New Year's Eve versus the regular schedule?

On New Year's Eve, the tour includes extra Cava at midnight and you'll be in the city for the fireworks. The regular schedule follows the same route through hidden bars and speakeasies without those additions. Both give you the same access to handpicked venues and local guide.