Buenos Aires: Speakeasy & Mixology Bar Tour with Cocktails

Buenos Aires has a cocktail scene worth exploring beyond a single bar, and this three-hour tour links three very different venues into one easy night out. You visit a hidden speakeasy, a polished bar tucked above a restaurant, and a bar ranked among Latin America’s top 50, with a guide to handle the route and the door.

I like two things in particular: one included drink at every stop lets you sample several bar styles without planning each visit yourself, and reserved entry means you can spend your evening inside the bars rather than waiting outside. The group is capped at six, so there is room for questions and a more personal pace.

The main consideration is the price: at $120 per person, this is a premium night out, and extra drinks are not included. It makes most sense if you value the guide, the access, and the variety as much as the cocktails themselves.

Key points at a glance

• Three distinct stops: The route takes in a speakeasy, a stylish upstairs bar, and a venue named among Latin America’s top 50.
• One drink at each bar: Choose a signature cocktail or mocktail at every stop, with still water also included.
• A short walking route: The two walks between bars take about six minutes and four minutes.
• A small group: No more than six participants join the tour, led in English or Spanish.
• Reserved entry: The tour includes access without waiting in the regular line.
• A full evening commitment: Each stop lasts about an hour, making the total tour three hours.

Three bars, three different moods

This tour is built around contrast. Rather than settling into one venue for the night, you move through three bars with different settings and identities. One is a hidden speakeasy, one is a stylish bar above a restaurant, and the third is among Latin America’s top 50 bars.

That mix is useful if you are new to Buenos Aires nightlife. A speakeasy offers the appeal of finding a place that is not immediately obvious, while the upstairs bar adds a different kind of setting. The final stop brings the tour to a bar recognized beyond the city. The exact names of the venues are not provided in advance, so book for the overall experience rather than a particular bar or cocktail.

You get one signature drink of your choice at each stop. That is enough to compare different approaches to cocktails without needing to order a full round at every bar. If you prefer not to drink alcohol, mocktails are available in place of cocktails. Still water is included, a practical touch across an evening of three drinks.

The stops are not simply a series of tasting rooms. Each gives you an hour to settle in and enjoy the setting. That is a generous amount of time at each bar, though it also means this is a leisurely evening rather than a quick sampler. You will spend three hours with the group, plus the short walks between venues.

The route starts at Guatemala 4717

The meeting point is at Guatemala 4717, at a building entrance next to a restaurant. Your guide waits there, and a phone number is provided so you can contact them if needed. As the entrance is beside a restaurant, take a moment to check the address and look for the guide rather than assuming the tour starts inside the restaurant.

From there, the route visits three local bars. The stated walking links are short: six minutes between the first and second venues, then four minutes between the second and third. That keeps the focus on the bars instead of turning the evening into a long city walk. Transportation to the meeting point and from the final bar is not included, so plan your own way to arrive and get home.

The tour is wheelchair accessible, according to the activity details. Since the route includes separate venues and short walks, you may want to confirm any specific access needs with the operator before booking. The information provided does not name the bars or detail their individual layouts.

An hour at each stop

The first hour is spent at a local bar, followed by a six-minute walk. The route’s headline feature is a hidden speakeasy, but the precise stop order is not specified. The appeal of a speakeasy is partly the change in mood: it gives you a different kind of bar experience from a conventional, easy-to-find venue. Your guide can help make that setting feel less like a puzzle and more like a night out with context.

At the next bar, you have another hour and another included drink. One of the venues is a sleek, stylish bar tucked above a restaurant. That detail suggests a change of scene without requiring a long transfer. You can focus on the drink and the room, rather than arranging another ride or trying to find the entrance on your own.

A second short walk, listed as four minutes, brings you to the third stop. This is described as one of Latin America’s top 50 bars. That distinction gives the evening a clear finale: you finish at a venue with a reputation that reaches beyond Buenos Aires. The tour does not specify how the ranking is assessed or which drink to order, so use your included choice to ask the guide or bar staff what suits your taste.

At each venue, the one-hour stop creates space to enjoy the drink at a normal pace. It also means the tour does not promise a rapid succession of tastings. If you want to try more than one cocktail at a particular bar, extra drinks are available for purchase, but they are not part of the ticket price.

What the guide adds to the evening

A local guide is included, with tours offered in English and Spanish. That matters on a bar tour because the value is not only in getting through the door. A guide can help you understand what makes each venue different, explain details about the bars’ history and culture, and keep the evening moving between stops.

Gimena is one guide associated with the experience. She has shared the history and culture behind the bars and helped make the outing feel like an introduction to the city’s nightlife rather than a list of addresses. Guides can vary, of course, so do not treat one person’s style as a guarantee for every departure. Still, the small group size gives the guide a good chance to speak with each participant.

With a maximum of six people, this should feel more personal than a large pub crawl. You can ask questions without raising your voice to a crowd, and the group is small enough to move between bars without much fuss. The trade-off is that a small tour can have limited availability, so check dates and start times before building the evening around it.

Is $120 worth it?

At $120 per person, the price is not low. You receive three cocktails or mocktails, still water, personalized assistance from a local guide, and reserved entry at three venues. The tour lasts three hours, with an hour at each bar, so you are paying for access and a guided route as well as the drinks.

A simple way to judge the price is to ask what you would otherwise spend to create the same evening. You would need to find three different bars, work out where to go, manage the route, and handle any lines or access arrangements yourself. The tour bundles those tasks with three included drinks. If you are comfortable planning your own bar night and do not need a guide, the ticket may feel costly. If you want a compact introduction to several parts of the cocktail scene, the added structure may justify the premium.

Remember that additional cocktails are not included. If you plan to order more at the bars, budget for those separately. The included mocktail option makes the tour accessible to people who do not drink alcohol, though the ticket price stays the same.

The experience is designed for adults, and children under 18 are not suitable for the tour. It is especially well suited to cocktail fans, food-minded visitors curious about bar culture, and anyone who would rather explore with a local than make a night of trial and error. It is less useful if you want a late-night dance outing, a meal-focused tour, or a long walk through the city. None of those are part of the stated experience.

Small details that help you decide

This is a walking tour between bars, not a transport service. You are responsible for getting to Guatemala 4717 and arranging your return from the final bar. Since the total scheduled time is three hours, consider what time you want to be back at your accommodation and leave room for the journey.

You can reserve now and pay later, and cancellation is free up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. Starting times depend on availability. Those terms are useful if your plans are still taking shape, but they do not change the practical point: check the time that suits your evening before you book.

The tour is wheelchair accessible and runs in English or Spanish. The group limit of six and reserved access are strong practical advantages for a night that depends on moving smoothly between venues. The tour does not list bar names, menus, or specific cocktail options ahead of time, so contact the provider if you need details about a particular drink or venue.

Should you book this Buenos Aires bar tour?

Book it if you want a guided introduction to three different sides of Buenos Aires’ cocktail culture, appreciate having entry arranged, and are happy to spend three hours moving at a relaxed pace. The small group, short walks, and included drink at every stop make the evening easy to follow.

Skip it if the $120 price is hard to justify, you prefer choosing every bar yourself, or you want a meal or a full night of dancing rather than a focused cocktail outing. For the right person, this is a tidy way to sample several distinct bars in one evening, with the guide providing the local context and the logistics handled for you.

FAQ

How long does the tour last?

The tour lasts three hours, with about one hour at each of the three bars.

How many bars are included?

You visit three bars: a hidden speakeasy, a stylish bar above a restaurant, and one of Latin America’s top 50 bars.

What drinks are included?

The ticket includes three signature cocktails or mocktails, one at each bar, plus still water. Additional cocktails are not included.

Where does the tour begin?

The meeting point is Guatemala 4717, at a building entrance next to a restaurant. The guide waits there, and a phone number is provided.

How much walking is involved?

The listed walks between bars take six minutes and four minutes. Transportation to the meeting point and from the final bar is not included.

What languages are available?

The tour guide speaks English or Spanish.

Can I cancel for a refund?

Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.