Secret Bars Philadelphia: 4-5 Hidden Spots Walking Tour
Many locals don't know about half the bars on this route.
A 3-hour bar-hopping tour in Philadelphia that visits 4-5 hidden speakeasies and secret bars scattered across the city, with a live English-speaking guide leading the group through venues most residents have never found. You'll spend about 35 minutes at each stop, get one tequila shot included, skip lines at the door, and get seated without waiting. Drinks run $5–$20 per cocktail, beer or wine. Groups of 1–6 guests visit the city's top-ranked mixologist bar as part of the rotation.
Step-by-step itinerary
Explore secret bars and favorite spots
- Visit 4-5 unique bars
- Enjoy drinks at each location
- Stop for about 35 minutes at each bar
- Visit top mixologist bar if group is 1-6 guests
What’s included
- One tequila shot.
- line skipping at all venues.
- reserved seating at each stop.
- no cover charges.
- live English-speaking guide for the full 3 hours.
- Friday and Saturday 16:00 19:00
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Bar-hopping tour in Philadelphia visiting 4-5 hidden speakeasies and local favorite bars with a live guide, one tequila shot, and line skipping at each stop.
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The experience
The bars on this tour aren't the ones you'd stumble into by accident. Your guide knows the hidden speakeasies and local favorites that even people who live in Philadelphia don't know exist: places tucked away in unmarked doors, basement corners, and side streets. You'll visit 4–5 of them over three hours, spending roughly 35 minutes at each location to actually sit down, order a drink, and feel the room instead of rushing through a checklist.
This is a bar scene tour, not a history lesson. While the neighborhoods you walk through have plenty of backstory, the focus stays on what's happening now: the bartenders, the crowd, the vibe of each place. You get one tequila shot built into the price, and the rest of the night you're ordering what you want (cocktails, beer, wine run $5–$20 each). Line skipping and a seat are arranged at every stop, so you're not standing at the door or hunting for a stool. Groups of six or fewer get routed through Philadelphia's number-one ranked mixologist bar as one of the stops.
A live guide in English leads the whole group through the route. You'll need to be 21 or older to join, and the tour assumes you can handle three hours of walking and standing between bars. Public transit is nearby if you want to get there without a car, and the pace is built around enjoying the present rather than rushing.
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.
How many bars do we actually visit on this tour?
You'll stop at 4–5 bars depending on the group's pace and the venues' availability that night. Each stop lasts about 35 minutes, so you have time to order, sit, and soak in the atmosphere instead of moving through quickly.
What's included in the price, and what do I pay extra for?
One tequila shot is included. Cocktails, beer, and wine at each bar run $5–$20 per drink depending on what you order. There are no cover charges at any of the venues, and line skipping and seating are arranged for you.
Are these bars actually hidden, or just less famous?
These are genuinely hard-to-find spots: speakeasies and secret bars that don't advertise and aren't on most tourist maps. Many are known mainly to locals, and some have unmarked entrances or are tucked into unexpected locations around the city.
Do I need to know anything about Philadelphia's bar scene before I go?
No prior knowledge is needed. The guide handles the route and the introductions at each bar. This tour is built for people who want to discover new places and meet other people doing the same, not for history buffs or bar experts.
What if I'm in a group of just one or two people? Do we still get the same experience?
Yes. Groups of 1–6 guests all follow the same route and get access to the same bars, including the top-ranked mixologist bar in Philadelphia if your group is six or smaller. You'll be part of a larger group tour, so you'll meet other people along the way.
Operated by Booze Brothers Philly. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
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Secret Bars Philadelphia: 4-5 Hidden Spots Walking Tour
3h · EN
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