Pub Crawl Valencia: Free shots in El Carmen bars

One minute you're alone in your hostel room. The next you're in a crowded bar with people from six countries.

You get picked up from your hostel at 9:45pm, join travelers from across the city, and move through El Carmen's bars with a free shot at each stop and club entry included. No other drinks are covered, so budget for those separately. The night is built around meeting people, not rushing through landmarks. Expect to be out until late, and expect to actually talk to the people around you.

Step-by-step itinerary

Pub crawl in El Carmen district

• Meet at Home Youth Hostel
• Visit bars in El Carmen district
• Receive free shot in each bar

The experience

The pickup starts at 9:45pm from Home Youth Hostel on Calle Lonja, and that's when you realize this isn't a solo night out. It's a group of travelers who all showed up for the same reason: they don't know anyone in Valencia yet. Your guide rounds up people from hostels across the city center, and by the time you're walking into the first bar in El Carmen, you're already part of a crew. The old quarter feels different at night, all narrow streets and lit-up storefronts, and the bars here aren't the polished kind. They're where locals actually drink, and where a free shot in each place means you're not just passing through.

The Valencia pub crawl moves through a selection of bars in El Carmen, and the rhythm matters: you get time to actually talk to people, not just stand in a line waiting for the next stop. A shot arrives at each bar, which takes the edge off the awkwardness of meeting strangers, and by the third or fourth place you've already heard someone's story about why they came to Spain, or where they're heading next. The guide keeps things moving without rushing, and the group stays small enough that you're not herding through the streets like a tour bus. If you came to Valencia alone and want a real night out instead of scrolling your phone in a quiet room, this is what changes that.

The night ends at a club (entry is included, which saves you the 12 to 20 euros you'd normally pay at the door), and by then the group has already split into smaller conversations and dance-floor clusters. Some people stay until closing, others peel off earlier. The whole thing runs on the assumption that you want to meet people, not just drink, and that assumption is baked into how it's structured: small groups, a guide who knows the bars and the people running them, and the kind of pace that lets friendships actually start instead of just passing faces.

What’s included

• Your night includes pickup from your hostel at 9:45pm, a guide leading the group through El Carmen's bars, a free shot at each bar visited, and entry to the club at the end of the night.
• Transportation between bars is on foot through the district.
• Other drinks, food, and any additional club activities are at your own cost.

Before you book

Lasts 4h 5m, runs Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 21:45, from € 16.90 per person, with a live guide in English and Spanish and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesTuesday, Thursday, Friday and SaturdayDeparts at 21:45Last departure this season: 26 Dec

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AgesAdult (18 and older) · 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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Tour Me Out

Is this one for you?Right for solo travelers or anyone new to Valencia who wants a real night out instead of a quiet evening alone. The group format and free shots take the pressure off meeting people, though expect to be out late and on your feet walking between bars.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What time does the pub crawl start?

Pickup is at 9:45pm from Home Youth Hostel on Calle Lonja. The crawl runs through the evening from there.

Where do you pick people up?

The meeting point is Home Youth Hostel (Calle Lonja 4). The guide also picks up travelers from other city center hostels before the night starts.

Is the club entry really included?

Yes. Club entry is included and valued at 12–20 euros. Other drinks are not included: only the free shot at each bar.

How many bars do you visit?

The crawl visits a selection of bars in the El Carmen district. The exact number can vary, but each bar includes a free shot.

Is this good if I'm traveling alone?

Yes. The crawl is designed for solo travelers and people who don't know anyone in Valencia. You'll meet other travelers from multiple hostels.

What's not included?

Only the free shot at each bar and club entry are included. All other drinks and food are at your own cost.

Is it wheelchair accessible?

Yes. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and public transportation options are available nearby.

Is it safe to do this alone?

You're with a guide and a group of other travelers the whole time. The crawl moves through El Carmen, a central district with plenty of people around.