Buenos Aires: Speakeasy & Mixology Bar Tour with Cocktails

Buenos Aires hides some of its best drinks upstairs. This three-hour tour links a secret speakeasy, a stylish bar above a restaurant, and a bar ranked among Latin America’s top 50. I like the small group of six and the fact that each stop includes a signature cocktail or mocktail. I also like the short walks between bars, which keep the evening moving without needing a taxi.

The main drawback is the price: $120 per person is a serious tab for three drinks. You are paying for access, planning, local guidance, and reserved entry, not just alcohol. The tour is also for adults only, so it will not suit families or anyone hoping for a casual, self-guided night out.

Key points at a glance

• Three distinct bar settings: Visit a hidden speakeasy, a sleek bar above a restaurant, and one of Latin America’s top 50 bars.
• One drink at every stop: Your ticket includes three signature cocktails or mocktails, plus still water.
• Tiny group, personal service: The group is limited to six people, with a local guide speaking English or Spanish.
• Easy walking route: The bars are connected by walks of about six minutes and four minutes.
• Reserved entry: You avoid ordinary queues and enter through a separate access point.
• A guide who adds personality: Gimena has been praised for her friendly manner, local insight, and ability to make the night feel personal.

Why this Buenos Aires cocktail tour is different

Buenos Aires has no shortage of bars, but finding the right ones can take time. Some are easy to miss from the street. Others are tucked above restaurants or operate behind an unmarked entrance. This tour solves that problem by giving you a planned route through three different corners of the city’s cocktail scene.

I like the shape of the evening. You are not parked in one bar for three hours, and you are not rushed through a long list of stops. Each location gets about an hour, enough time for a drink, conversation, and a proper look at the room.

The three venues are meant to feel different. The first is a hidden speakeasy. The second is a polished bar located above a restaurant. The final stop is one of Latin America’s top 50 bars. That mix gives you more than three glasses of alcohol. It shows how Buenos Aires bars can range from discreet and mysterious to sleek and internationally respected.

The experience is best understood as a guided introduction rather than a bar crawl built around getting drunk. You receive one drink at each stop, and the guide helps you make sense of the choices. You can select a signature cocktail, or choose a mocktail if you prefer not to drink alcohol.

Starting at Guatemala 4717

The meeting point is Guatemala 4717, at the entrance of a building next to a restaurant. This detail matters. You are not meeting at a large hotel lobby or a clearly marked tour office, so check the exact address before leaving your hotel and keep the guide’s phone number handy.

Your guide waits at the entrance. From there, the evening begins on foot. The setup feels more local than a standard sightseeing departure, though it also requires a little attention from you. Look for the building entrance beside the restaurant rather than expecting a large tour sign.

The tour operates in English or Spanish. If you want more conversation about Buenos Aires cocktail culture, say so early. With a maximum of six people, there is a good chance to ask questions without shouting over a large group.

Gimena is one guide associated with this experience. Her approach has been praised for being friendly and personal, with useful background about the bars and their place in the city’s nightlife. If she leads your group, you can expect the evening to feel more like going out with a local friend than following a guide holding a flag.

First stop: a hidden speakeasy

The first bar is a hidden speakeasy, which sets the tone right away. The appeal is not simply the cocktail. It is the sense that you are being shown a place you might easily miss if you were walking around Buenos Aires on your own.

The exact design and access details are not specified, so I would not promise a theatrical secret door or a particular theme. What you can count on is a discreet bar experience and one signature cocktail or mocktail included in your booking.

You receive roughly an hour here. That is enough time to settle in, look over the drink options, and hear why the venue was selected. The guide can also help you choose if the menu includes ingredients or styles you do not recognize.

This first stop may be the most appealing part for people who enjoy atmosphere. If you want a quiet, ordinary neighborhood bar, the speakeasy idea may feel more staged than necessary. If you like the fun of finding a place with a little mystery, it gives the night a clear beginning.

Remember that only one drink at each bar is included. Additional cocktails cost extra, so do not treat the included drink as an open tab. Still water is provided, a useful touch during a three-hour evening built around tasting.

A six-minute walk to the second bar

After the first drink, you walk about six minutes to the next stop. That is a short transfer, but comfortable shoes still make sense. Buenos Aires evenings are more enjoyable when you are not thinking about sore feet between venues.

The walk also gives you a break between cocktails. You can talk with the guide, compare the first drink with what you expect at the next bar, and get a small sense of the surrounding streets. The tour does not include transportation between these venues because the route is designed for walking.

Six minutes is short enough that the evening stays focused. You will not lose time waiting for a vehicle, and you do not need to arrange a ride after every drink. On the other hand, the tour does not provide transportation to the starting point or from the final bar, so you must handle those parts yourself.

Second stop: a stylish bar above a restaurant

The second venue is a sleek bar tucked above a restaurant. This changes the mood from secretive to polished. It also shows why a guide is useful here. A place located upstairs can be easy to overlook, even if it is close to a busy dining room.

You get another hour and another signature cocktail or mocktail. The drink may be a chance to try a different style from the first stop, though the precise menu changes are not stated. Ask the guide for help if you want variety rather than ordering something similar three times.

This stop should suit you if you like modern interiors and carefully made drinks. It may be less appealing if you want a rough-edged local bar with cheap pours. The tour leans toward destination cocktail venues, so the price reflects presentation, access, and the quality of the places selected.

The one-hour timing is sensible. It gives you room to enjoy the drink instead of swallowing it before the group moves on. It also prevents the tour from becoming an expensive dinner substitute. If you need a full meal, plan to eat separately because food is not included.

A four-minute walk to the final venue

The final transfer takes about four minutes on foot. By this point, the short distance is welcome. You have had time to enjoy two drinks, and the route keeps the group together without a long pause.

The compact walking schedule is one of the tour’s practical strengths. You spend most of the three hours at the bars rather than sitting in traffic. It also makes the experience easier for visitors who do not know Buenos Aires nightlife well and would rather not work out several late-night transfers.

You still need to arrange your own way home from the final venue. Since the end point is not the same as the meeting point, check your transport plan before the tour begins. The supplied details do not identify the final address, so ask the operator or guide for it if you need to arrange a pickup.

Third stop: a Latin American top 50 bar

The last stop is the evening’s biggest credential: one of Latin America’s top 50 bars. Rankings can be useful, but they are not the whole story. A famous bar may be more expensive or busier than a quiet local spot, and its appeal depends on your taste.

Here, the ranking signals that the venue has regional importance in the cocktail world. You receive a third signature cocktail or mocktail and have about an hour to enjoy the setting. This is a good place to ask the guide what makes the bar special and how it fits into Buenos Aires’ wider drinks scene.

The no-wait arrangement matters most at a high-profile venue. You do not have to spend part of your evening standing outside or wondering if the door staff will let you in. Reserved access through a separate entrance is included, although the available information does not promise that every venue will be completely empty or quiet.

For cocktail fans, this stop may justify much of the tour’s cost. For casual drinkers, it may feel like paying for a reputation you do not care about. Think about your priorities. If you enjoy famous bars, unusual drinks, and design-led venues, the final stop is a strong finish. If you mainly want inexpensive nightlife, choose a different evening plan.

What the $120 price really covers

At $120 per person, the tour is not cheap. The included items are three signature cocktails or mocktails, still water, a local guide, reserved access, and a three-hour route through three selected bars.

Buying three drinks separately would cost less in many cities, though the exact comparison depends on the bars and cocktails you choose. The value here comes from the planning and entry arrangements. You are paying to find three places without research, avoid ordinary queues, and move through the evening with a local guide.

The small group also changes the calculation. With only six participants, the guide can help with drink choices and answer questions. That level of attention is harder to get on a large nightlife tour.

I would book this for a special evening, a first night in Buenos Aires, or a trip where cocktail bars are a major interest. I would not book it if you are watching every peso, want a full dinner, or plan to order several extra drinks. Additional cocktails are not included, so the final bill can rise.

Who will enjoy it most

This experience suits adults who want a guided night out with a strong focus on cocktails and atmosphere. It is a particularly good match for:

• Cocktail fans who want to compare three different venues.
• Food and drink enthusiasts who enjoy unusual bar settings.
• First-time visitors who do not want to plan a nightlife route.
• Solo visitors or couples who prefer a small group.
• People who value reserved entry and local advice.
• Non-drinkers who would like mocktails in a bar setting.

It is not suitable for children under 18. You may also want to skip it if you prefer loud clubs, dancing, large crowds, or an unplanned night where you simply wander from bar to bar.

The tour is listed as wheelchair accessible, which is useful, but the information does not provide detailed access notes for each venue or the walking route. If you use a wheelchair, contact the operator before booking so you can confirm the entrances and the upstairs bar arrangement.

Timing, language, and practical planning

The tour lasts three hours, with starting times based on availability. Since the experience is built around nightlife, choose a start time that fits your dinner plans. Food is not included, and three cocktails are not a meal.

English and Spanish guides are available. Tell the operator your preferred language when booking so the group arrangement matches your needs.

Wear comfortable shoes and bring the meeting address with you. The walks are only about six minutes and four minutes, but you will be standing and moving between venues. Also keep the guide’s phone number accessible in case you have trouble finding the building entrance at Guatemala 4717.

The tour includes free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance, and you can reserve now and pay later. Those terms are useful if your Buenos Aires schedule is still changing. Just remember that the flexible booking option does not cover extra drinks or your transport to and from the route.

Should you book this Buenos Aires bar tour?

Book it if you want a carefully planned introduction to the city’s cocktail scene, especially if you like secret entrances, polished bars, and drinks with a story behind them. The small group, three contrasting venues, reserved access, and strong guide feedback make it more personal than a basic pub crawl.

Skip it if $120 feels too high for three included drinks, or if you want dinner, dancing, or a late-night club experience. For the right person, the cost buys a smooth evening with places that can be difficult to locate alone. For everyone else, Buenos Aires has plenty of bars you can explore independently.

FAQ

How long does the cocktail tour last?

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

How many bars will I visit?

You will visit three venues: a hidden speakeasy, a stylish bar above a restaurant, and one bar ranked among Latin America’s top 50.

Are drinks included?

Yes. Three signature cocktails or mocktails are included, with one drink at each bar. Still water is also provided. Additional cocktails cost extra.

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.

Is the tour available in English?

Yes. Live guides are available in English and Spanish.

Is the tour suitable for children?

No. Participants must be at least 18 years old.