Buenos Aires: Speakeasy & Mixology Bar Tour with Cocktails

Buenos Aires hides some of its best drinking behind plain doors, upstairs rooms, and restaurant entrances. This three-hour tour takes you to three very different bars, with one cocktail or mocktail at each and a guide to handle the introductions. You get the city’s nightlife without spending the evening guessing which door to open.

I like the small group of six and the short walks between stops. I also like the mix of settings: a speakeasy, a stylish bar above a restaurant, and a bar ranked among Latin America’s top 50. The main drawback is the price, $120 per person, which makes this a special-night outing rather than a casual bar crawl.

Key points to know

• Three stops, three cocktails: You receive one signature cocktail or mocktail at each bar.
• A proper small group: The tour is limited to six people, allowing for more personal help from the guide.
• Short walks only: The bars are connected by walks of about six minutes and four minutes.
• A strong guide element: Gimena has been praised for her friendly manner and clear explanations of bar history and culture.
• Reserved entry: You skip ordinary lines through reserved access and a separate entrance where applicable.
• Adults only: The experience is for people aged 18 and over.

Three Buenos Aires bars in one carefully paced evening

This is not a tour built around drinking as much as possible. It gives you three cocktails over three hours, with each hour devoted to one bar. That slower pace matters. You have time to look around, ask questions, and notice how each place creates its own mood.

The route begins at Guatemala 4717. This is the exact meeting address, at a building entrance next to a restaurant. Your guide waits there and provides a phone number, a useful detail when a bar entrance is easy to miss or when you are arriving in an unfamiliar part of the city.

From there, you visit three local bars. The first and second stops are separated by a walk of about six minutes. The second and third are only about four minutes apart. You do not need a taxi between locations, and the short transfers keep the evening focused on the bars rather than on traffic.

Each stop includes a signature cocktail of your choice. Mocktails are also included, so you do not have to drink alcohol to take part. Still water is provided, while any extra cocktails cost more.

Stop one: start with the speakeasy

The first bar is a hidden speakeasy, and that is likely to set the tone for the night. The appeal is not simply the drink. It is the act of finding a place that does not announce itself loudly from the street.

Because the address is a building entrance beside a restaurant, you should pay close attention to the meeting instructions. This is not the kind of tour where you casually wander around a large plaza looking for a guide. Arrive at Guatemala 4717 with the exact address ready on your phone.

At the first bar, your guide helps you settle in and choose a signature cocktail or mocktail. The supplied details do not name the drinks, so you should expect a choice offered on the night rather than a fixed tasting menu. That gives you some freedom, though anyone with strong preferences should explain them to the guide before ordering.

This opening stop is a good fit if you enjoy atmosphere and a sense of discovery. It may be less appealing if you want a straightforward pub setting or a large meal with your drinks. Food is not listed as part of the experience, so you should not book this as a dinner replacement.

The hour-long stay also gives the guide room to explain the bar’s background and the role of cocktail culture in Buenos Aires. Gimena was singled out for sharing the history and culture behind the bars, which is exactly the kind of extra context that can turn a drink into a more memorable city experience.

Stop two: an upstairs bar above a restaurant

After the first cocktail, you walk about six minutes to the second location. This bar is described as sleek and stylish, tucked away above a restaurant. Its position gives it a different character from the speakeasy, and the change of setting is one of the route’s best features.

You are not simply repeating the same drink in three similar rooms. The evening moves from secrecy to design and presentation. If you like comparing bar styles, this is where the tour begins to feel like a guided look at Buenos Aires drinking culture rather than a simple night out.

Again, you receive one signature cocktail or mocktail, and the visit lasts about an hour. The guide can help you make sense of the menu and explain what makes this place different. Since the group is capped at six, you should have a better chance to speak directly with the guide than you would on a large nightlife tour.

Reserved access is useful here. You do not have to spend part of your evening waiting outside or wondering if the bar has room. That said, reserved entry does not mean you have the entire place to yourself. You are still visiting working bars, so the atmosphere can vary with the night and the venue.

The short walk between the first two locations is also practical. Wear comfortable shoes, but you do not need to prepare for a long city walk. The route keeps the focus on the drinks and conversation.

Stop three: a Latin American top-50 bar

The final stop is one of Latin America’s top 50 bars. This gives the tour a strong finish and adds a clear point of reference for anyone interested in the region’s cocktail scene.

Rankings can be useful, but they are not a guarantee that every drink will match your personal taste. Their real value here is that they identify the final bar as a serious destination within the wider Latin American bar world. You get to compare its style with the more secretive first bar and the upstairs second stop.

The final walk is only about four minutes. By this point, you have enjoyed two cocktails, so the compact route is welcome. The last hour includes your third signature cocktail or mocktail and time to ask final questions before the tour ends at the destination bar.

Transportation back to your hotel is not included. You will need to arrange your own way home from the final location. The exact final address is not supplied in the tour details, so plan to confirm it with the guide if you need to coordinate a taxi or another onward journey.

What the cocktails add to the experience

The three-drink structure is more thoughtful than a long list of small samples. You get a full signature cocktail at each stop, which lets you experience the bar as its staff intend. You can also choose mocktails, making the route suitable for someone who wants the bar atmosphere without alcohol.

The experience is best for people who enjoy trying unfamiliar drinks and talking about what they are tasting. It is not ideal if you want a fixed list of famous Argentine cocktails, since the specific cocktail choices are not stated in advance.

You should also remember that additional cocktails are not included. The tour supplies three drinks total, plus still water. If you want to keep drinking after the included cocktail at a particular stop, budget extra and drink at your own pace.

I appreciate that the tour does not force a food component into the price. That keeps the focus clear, but it also means you should eat before or after if three cocktails will not be enough for your evening. No meal or snacks are listed as included.

Why the guide can make or break the night

The guide is more than a person who leads you from door to door. At a small group size, the guide is the person who explains the city’s bar culture, helps with choices, and keeps the route moving without making it feel rushed.

The guide speaks English or Spanish. Gimena received especially strong praise for being friendly and for making the evening feel like exploring with a local friend. She was also praised for explaining the history and culture connected with the bars, not just naming the next destination.

That personal touch matters in a speakeasy tour. A guide can help you understand why a venue is worth visiting, how its setting differs from the other stops, and what to notice in the drink or room. The experience description also promises a few surprises, though it does not explain what they are. You should enjoy the unknown without expecting a specific trick or performance.

The group limit of six is one of the tour’s strongest practical features. Large nightlife groups can become slow and noisy, especially when everyone needs to order. Six people is small enough for direct conversation and quick decisions.

The $120 price: who gets good value

At $120 per person, this is not a bargain bar crawl. The cost covers three signature cocktails or mocktails, still water, a local guide, and reserved entry at three venues. It also covers the time and planning needed to connect three different bars in one evening.

I think the price makes the most sense if you value access and guidance. You are paying to avoid queues, to find places that may be hard to locate, and to receive local help while choosing drinks. If you already know Buenos Aires well and are comfortable selecting bars on your own, you may find the premium harder to justify.

The cost also makes more sense for a special night than for a routine evening. Cocktail enthusiasts, couples, solo visitors, and small groups who want a polished introduction to the city’s night scene are the strongest candidates. If you mainly want cheap drinks, loud music, or a late-night party, this is probably the wrong fit.

The perfect 5 rating from five bookings is encouraging, and the praise centers on the parts that matter most here: the locations, the cocktails, and the guide. David specifically enjoyed the bar choices and drinks, while Valerie highlighted Gimena’s friendly approach and the way she explained the culture behind each stop. That gives you a useful picture of the experience: its strength is the complete evening, not one isolated venue.

Timing, meeting point, and comfort

The tour lasts three hours, with one hour at each bar. Starting times vary, so you need to check availability when choosing a date. The evening begins at Guatemala 4717, at the entrance of a building beside a restaurant.

Bring the exact address and the guide’s phone number. You are told that the guide will be waiting at the entrance, but the setting may not look like a standard bar front. Arriving a little early is sensible, especially if you are unfamiliar with the neighborhood.

The two transfers are on foot and take about six minutes, then four minutes. The route is compact, but comfortable footwear is still a good idea. Transportation to the meeting point and from the final bar is not included.

The experience is wheelchair accessible, according to the tour information. Since the second bar is above a restaurant, anyone needing detailed access information should confirm the exact route and lift arrangements before booking. The available information confirms accessibility but does not describe every entrance or interior detail.

This is an adults-only activity. Children under 18 cannot join.

Who should book this bar tour

You should consider booking if you:

• Want a guided introduction to Buenos Aires cocktail bars
• Prefer a small group capped at six people
• Like secret entrances, unusual settings, and creative cocktails
• Want English or Spanish guidance
• Prefer reserved access instead of waiting in lines
• Enjoy learning the story and culture behind a bar
• Want three substantial cocktail stops rather than many rushed samples

You may want to skip it if you:

• Need a full dinner included
• Prefer to choose every bar yourself
• Want transportation between venues
• Are looking for a low-cost night out
• Do not enjoy cocktails or mocktails
• Want a large party atmosphere
• Are traveling with anyone under 18

Should you book the Buenos Aires Speakeasy and Mixology Bar Tour?

Book it if you want your Buenos Aires night out to have a clear shape: one hour at a secretive speakeasy, one hour at a stylish upstairs bar, and a final cocktail at a Latin American top-50 address. The short walks, reserved access, and six-person limit remove much of the usual nightlife hassle.

The best reason to choose it is the combination of places and personal guidance. Gimena’s warm, culture-focused style was a particular strength, and the cocktail and bar choices received equally strong praise. The main question is value. At $120, you should want more than three drinks. You should want help finding the right doors, understanding what you are tasting, and spending a well-paced evening in carefully chosen rooms.

If that sounds like your kind of night, this tour is a strong pick. If you only need a drink and a place to sit, make your own bar plan and save the money.

FAQ

How long does the tour last?

The tour lasts three hours. You spend about one hour at each of the three bars.

How many bars are included?

Three bars are included: a hidden speakeasy, a stylish bar above a restaurant, and a bar listed among Latin America’s top 50.

How many cocktails are included?

You receive three signature cocktails or mocktails, with one included at each bar. Still water is also provided.

Are extra cocktails included?

No. Additional cocktails are not included in the price and must be paid for separately.

Where does the tour start?

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

Does the tour involve much walking?

Only short walks are listed between the bars. The first transfer takes about six minutes, and the second takes about four minutes.

What languages are available, and who can join?

The live guide speaks English or Spanish. The tour is limited to people aged 18 and over, and the experience is wheelchair accessible.