The 8 Nightlife Experiences Around the World That Earn Their Ticket Price

1.Frenchmen Street VIP Live Music Pub Crawl in New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 613 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $52Our pick

Spend three hours with a local host such as Pandi, Andre, Angelique, or Quay, moving between Frenchmen Street music clubs with VIP wristbands. Hear jazz, funk, R&B, blues, or hip-hop, enjoy one Louisiana cocktail, browse the art market, and learn why this street beats Bourbon Street for live music.

“That is a very good and fun way to get a deeper understanding and knowledge of the history of music in the city of New Orleans. We visited parts of the French Quarter were we did not visit before. Entered clabs and bars, hosting verius bands that there capabilities and quality was beyond what we heard until this tour. Andre is a great host and tour guide. He is an important part of this group of talented people.”

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2.New Orleans: Frenchmen Street VIP Live Music Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 249 reviews · 3 hours · from $49

Spend three hours with guides such as Pandi or Andre, moving among Frenchmen Street clubs for live jazz, brass, funk, blues, and more. You’ll enjoy a Louisiana cocktail, Booty Shaker Shot, VIP entry, the Frenchmen Art Market, music history, and ghost stories.

“Great selection of music and venues. Free drinks at two places was nice bc you have to tip at every location and buy drinks at the others. It was really fun.”

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3.Downtown Austin Live Music Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 146 reviews · from $26Best value

Meet at the historic Driskill Hotel for a small-group walk through Austin’s Sixth Street nightlife. Guides such as Edward, Lisa, and Rosa lead you to four music venues featuring country, blues, rock, covers, and piano sing-alongs. The $26 price includes cover charges, while drinks are purchased separately.

“Edward was great, I was solo in Austin for my birthday. Meet a great group of people, we went to four different bars with different vibes. One even sung happy birthday.”

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4.Austin: Downtown Live Music Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 77 reviews · from $36

Spend 2.5 hours walking Austin’s Sixth Street with a local guide such as Lisa, Edward, Oliver, or Rosa. Visit four live music venues, hear different styles, learn local stories, and use exclusive drink specials. It is a 21+ evening tour, with drinks purchased separately.

“My friends and I had the best time! Our tour guide was the best!”

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5.Classic Irish Pubs Private Tour of Dublin: Live Music, Beer and Nightlife

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $177

Walk from Cow’s Lane through Dublin’s old center with a private local host, hear music in traditional pubs, visit Darkey Kelly’s, and finish near Smithfield. The tour includes three beers and one local snack per person, with routes shaped around your interests.

“Music was great! Music varied at each of the three stops. Away from tourists. Our guide gave some local history while walking. Enjoyable evening!”

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6.Private VIP Frenchmen Street Live Music Pub Crawl New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $235

Spend three hours with your own guide on Frenchmen Street, starting at Dragon’s Den across from the Old U.S. Mint. Visit several well-known music clubs, watch a Sazerac or Pimm’s Cup demonstration, and enjoy one included New Orleans cocktail. The tour is private and conducted in English.

“Guide was very sociable and knowledgeable. Excellent and wide selection of music styles. Could not have achieved this experience on our own!”

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7.Brussels: Private Beers, Bars, and Live Music Tour by Night

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 hours · from $161Top rated

Meet a private local guide in central Brussels for a three-hour night out shaped around your tastes. Visit Quai aux Briques, try Belgian beer or wine, enjoy bar snacks and live music, and walk to Grand Place, with hotel pickup possible in the city center.

“This tour was so fun and really gave us some insight into the cities history which made us appreciate the architecture and art within the city of brussels. It was a bonus that it was over beers that are native to Brussels. Our guide was so knowledgeable,not only about the beers but also about the city, and he was very fun to be around and even gave us dinner recommendations and ensured that our travel back to our hotel was safe and easy. 10/10 recommend!”

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8.Acoustics Live Music And Saigon Night Life Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $56

Spend an evening with an English-speaking local student guide, walking Ho Chi Minh City’s small alleys, tasting street food, and seeing night views before settling in for acoustic music, drinks, and optional karaoke. Private groups, hotel pickup, vegan and allergy-friendly food, and free video editing are available.

“Had such a great time on this tour! Chill acoustic music, amazing street food, and just a really cool vibe all around.”

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