Buenos Aires: Speakeasy & Mixology Bar Tour with Cocktails

Buenos Aires hides some of its best drinking spots behind ordinary doors, upstairs entrances, and restaurant facades. This three-hour tour takes you to three of them, including a secret-style speakeasy and a bar ranked among Latin America’s top 50.

I like the small six-person limit and the short walks between stops. I also like that each cocktail is included, so you can focus on the drinks and the setting instead of watching the bill climb. The main drawback is the price: at $120 per person, it makes the most sense if you value reserved entry, local guidance, and three carefully chosen venues.

Key points to know

• Three different bar settings: Visit a hidden speakeasy, an upstairs bar above a restaurant, and a venue listed among Latin America’s top 50 bars.
• One drink at every stop: Your package includes three signature cocktails or mocktails, plus still water.
• Very small group: A maximum of six people keeps the evening personal and makes it easier to speak with your guide.
• Short walks between venues: The transfers take about six minutes, then four minutes, so no taxi is needed between bars.
• Guide support in two languages: Tours are offered in English and Spanish. Gimena received especially warm praise for her friendly approach and local knowledge.
• No waiting at the door: Reserved access and a separate entrance help you avoid lines, though additional drinks cost extra.

Three Bars, Three Different Sides of Buenos Aires

The appeal here is variety. You are not spending three hours in one room or visiting three look-alike cocktail bars. The route moves through three distinct settings, each chosen to show a different part of Buenos Aires nightlife.

The first stop is described as a hidden speakeasy. The exact bar name is not provided in advance, and that seems to be part of the fun. You meet your guide at Guatemala 4717, enter through a building entrance beside a restaurant, and let the evening unfold from there.

The second venue is a sleek bar tucked above a restaurant. This kind of setting gives the night a little theater without turning it into a stage show. You leave the street behind, climb into a more polished space, and get a different feel from the first stop.

The final bar is one of Latin America’s top 50 bars. That gives the last hour some real weight. It is not simply another place for a drink, but a chance to see the level of technique and presentation that has put Buenos Aires on the regional cocktail map.

At each venue, you choose one signature cocktail or mocktail. The drinks are not described in advance, so you should expect some surprise rather than a fixed tasting menu. If you want more than the included drink, you can order additional cocktails at your own cost.

Starting at Guatemala 4717

The meeting point is specific: Guatemala 4717. Your guide waits at the entrance of a building next to a restaurant, and a phone number is provided so you can make contact if you have trouble finding the door.

I would allow a little extra time to locate the entrance. A building beside a restaurant is not as instantly obvious as a large hotel lobby or a marked tour kiosk. Once you connect with the guide, the rest of the evening should be straightforward.

The tour does not include transport to the meeting point, and it does not include transport after the final bar. That is worth planning around. You will need to make your own way to Palermo-area Guatemala Street, then arrange your own return at the end of the night.

The three venues are close enough to reach on foot. The first walk takes about six minutes, and the second takes about four. Those short transfers keep the focus on the bars and give you just enough time to talk with your guide and fellow participants.

The First Hour: A Speakeasy With a Sense of Discovery

The first hour is spent at a local bar described as a hidden speakeasy. The draw is less about simply drinking and more about finding a place that does not advertise itself in a standard, obvious way.

Your guide handles the entry and gives context about the venue. This is where the reserved-access promise matters most. Instead of arriving at an unfamiliar door and wondering if you are in the right place, you have someone leading the way.

The included drink is a signature cocktail or mocktail of your choice. If you are a serious cocktail fan, ask the guide what the bar does best before ordering. You can also choose a nonalcoholic mocktail, which makes the tour workable for someone who wants the bar experience without three alcoholic drinks.

One hour is a useful amount of time here. It gives you room to enjoy the drink, look around, and hear the story of the place without turning the stop into a long meal. The tradeoff is that the visit remains a sampling experience. You are getting one drink and an introduction, not a full night at each bar.

The Second Hour: An Upstairs Bar Above a Restaurant

After the first stop, you walk for about six minutes to the second venue. This bar is tucked above a restaurant, giving the route another change of mood and setting.

The upstairs location is a small but important detail. It adds a feeling of finding something just out of view, while still offering a polished cocktail setting. You do not need to research the entrance or guess where to go. Your guide takes care of that part.

Again, you receive one signature cocktail or mocktail. The drink gives you a practical way to compare the bars. Look for differences in presentation, flavor balance, and the way the staff use local ideas in the menu. The tour description promises a few surprises, but it does not list the cocktails, so I would avoid building the evening around one particular drink.

This stop also shows why the small group matters. With no more than six participants, you can ask questions without trying to compete with a large crowd. A guide such as Gimena can talk about the background and culture of the bars while keeping the conversation informal. Her friendly, local approach was a major part of one especially positive account of the experience.

The Final Hour: A Latin America Top-50 Bar

The final walk lasts about four minutes. The last venue is described as one of Latin America’s top 50 bars, which gives the evening its strongest claim for cocktail enthusiasts.

A ranking alone does not guarantee that you will love every drink. Taste is personal, and the experience depends on which cocktail you choose and how busy the bar is. Still, this stop gives you a chance to see a highly regarded Buenos Aires venue without having to arrange the visit yourself.

Your third included cocktail or mocktail is served here. By this point, you have a useful basis for comparison. You have seen a concealed speakeasy, an upstairs cocktail room, and a nationally or regionally recognized bar. The final hour lets you decide which style suits you best.

The tour does not promise a meal, snacks, or food pairings. If you need dinner, plan to eat before the tour or arrange food separately. The first meeting point is beside a restaurant, but that does not mean a meal is part of the experience.

What the $120 Price Really Covers

At $120, this is not a cheap way to order three drinks. If you simply want cocktails, you can likely spend less by choosing bars on your own.

The value comes from the full package: three selected venues, three included signature drinks, a local guide, a maximum group size of six, still water, and reserved access without waiting in line. You are paying for access and planning as much as for alcohol.

I see the price making more sense for a first visit to Buenos Aires, especially if you have limited nights in the city. You avoid spending an evening researching cocktail menus, finding concealed entrances, and working out how to move from one venue to the next.

It is also useful for solo visitors and couples who prefer a structured night out. The small group gives you company without the feel of a large bus tour. If you are traveling with a larger party, the six-person limit may mean that your group is split or that this is not the right format.

The value drops if you do not care about cocktail technique, bar design, or local nightlife. In that case, you may prefer to choose one restaurant-bar and spend the evening there. This tour is for discovery, not volume.

Why the Guide Matters

The guide is the thread connecting the three stops. English and Spanish are available, and the experience is described as personalized rather than scripted.

Gimena is the guide specifically praised in the available feedback. Her strengths were her friendly manner, local feel, and ability to explain the history and culture behind the bars. You should not assume she will lead every departure, but her example gives you a good idea of the intended style.

A good guide makes a major difference on this type of evening. Speakeasies and less visible bars can be hard to find, and a bar’s character is easier to understand when someone explains what makes it part of Buenos Aires’ drinking culture.

The guide can also help you choose among the available cocktails. Since the drinks are not listed ahead of time, ask for a recommendation based on your taste. You may also want to say early on if you prefer mocktails, lighter drinks, or something spirit-forward.

Group Size, Timing, and Practical Comfort

The tour lasts three hours, with about one hour at each bar. That schedule is brisk but not rushed. You have time to finish one drink at each stop, talk, and move on.

The group limit is six participants. That is one of the strongest practical features. A small group can enter together, stay in one conversation, and ask questions without slowing down a large crowd.

The walking is modest. The route includes a six-minute walk and a four-minute walk between bars. Transportation between the venues is not needed, but you still need to consider how you will get to Guatemala 4717 and how you will leave the final stop.

The experience is wheelchair accessible according to the activity details. Since the route includes a building entrance and an upstairs bar, I would still confirm the exact access arrangements when booking if you use a wheelchair or have specific mobility needs.

This is an adults-only evening. Children under 18 cannot participate. The atmosphere, drinks, and late-night focus make that restriction easy to understand.

Cocktails, Mocktails, and Extra Spending

Three signature cocktails or mocktails are included, one at each bar. Still water is also included, which is a welcome practical touch during a three-hour tasting route.

Additional cocktails are not included. You should bring a little extra money if you think you will want a second drink at one of the stops. The tour price covers the planned tasting, not an open bar.

You can choose mocktails instead of cocktails. That makes the experience more flexible for anyone avoiding alcohol, though the supplied details do not specify how many mocktail choices each venue offers.

Because the drinks are selected at each bar rather than listed in advance, this is not a standard wine-style tasting with a published flight. You will have some choice, and the guide can help you make it. If you have allergies or dietary concerns, mention them before ordering.

What the Strongest Feedback Tells You

The most consistent praise centers on the locations and the guide. One verified booking described the bars and cocktails as excellent, while another called out the fun of visiting three different places and the local feel of the evening.

Gimena received especially warm attention for being friendly and for explaining the background of the venues. That matters because the tour promises more than a bar crawl. You are meant to learn why these places matter, not just collect drinks.

The feedback is small in number, with five ratings at the time of the supplied information. All are five-star ratings, but I would treat that as an encouraging early signal rather than proof that every departure will be perfect. Bar quality, cocktail choice, and guide assignment can shape the night.

The best reason to book is the combination of unusual venues and easy access. You get a planned route into places that might be difficult to find alone, while skipping the uncertainty of lines and door policies.

Who Should Book This Night Out?

I would choose this tour if you:

• Enjoy cocktails and want to compare different bar styles.
• Have only a few evenings in Buenos Aires.
• Prefer a small group over a large nightlife crawl.
• Like meeting a local guide and hearing the story behind a place.
• Want mocktail options as well as cocktails.
• Would rather walk between nearby venues than arrange several taxis.

I would think twice if you:

• Want a full dinner included.
• Prefer to order freely without a set route.
• Plan to drink many cocktails.
• Need a low-cost evening.
• Dislike surprises or want the exact bars and menus confirmed ahead of time.

The tour suits curious drinkers more than party seekers. It is a guided introduction to Buenos Aires cocktail culture, with enough structure to make the night easy and enough variety to keep it interesting.

Should You Book the Buenos Aires Speakeasy Tour?

Book it if $120 fits your budget and you want a polished, small-group night centered on three different bars. The hidden speakeasy, upstairs venue, and Latin America top-50 stop give the route a clear sense of purpose, while the included drinks and reserved entry remove much of the usual hassle.

Skip it if you mainly want inexpensive drinks or a meal. You can create your own bar night for less, but you will give up the guide, the planned access, and the chance to move through three carefully chosen settings in one evening.

For the best experience, arrive ready to walk short distances, ask your guide for drink advice, and budget for any extras. Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the tour, and you can reserve now and pay later, which helps if your Buenos Aires schedule is still shifting.

FAQ

Where does the tour begin?

It begins at Guatemala 4717, at a building entrance next to a restaurant. Your guide waits there, and a phone number is provided.

How long does the experience last?

The tour 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 bar above a restaurant, and a bar described as one of 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 included.

Are additional cocktails included?

No. Any cocktails beyond the three included drinks cost extra.

Is transportation included?

No. You arrange your own transport to the meeting point and from the final bar. The walks between the three venues take about six minutes and four minutes.

What languages are available?

The live guide service is available in English and Spanish.

Can children join the tour?

No. The experience is not suitable for children under 18.