Madrid Nightlife Pub Crawl with VIP Entry & Shots

4.57

(61 reviews)

What’s the experience like?

“You guys ready for the wild side of Madrid?” our guide grinned, waving us over by the neon-lit statue in Sol. The city was buzzing—honestly, you could hear laughter echoing down the narrow streets even before we hit the first bar. Inside, the music thumped low and steady, and the bartender slid us our welcome shots without missing a beat. I caught a whiff of citrus from someone’s gin tonic as we squeezed through to find a spot near the dance floor.

We didn’t just stick to one place—our guide hustled us along to three different bars, each with its own vibe. One had walls covered in old concert posters; another was packed with locals shouting over reggaeton tracks. By midnight, my shoes were sticky from spilled drinks and I’d already swapped stories with travelers from Brazil, Germany, and even a couple who’d just moved here from Seville. No waiting outside either—our wristbands got us straight past the lines.

The last stop was a nightclub that looked almost hidden from the street, but inside it was packed wall-to-wall. At some point, lights dimmed and suddenly there was this surprise show—dancers weaving through the crowd while everyone cheered them on. It felt like we’d stumbled into something only locals knew about. By 3am, my voice was hoarse from singing along and my phone full of new contacts.