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Tokyo Bar Hopping in Shinjuku: Free-flow, Full Dinner, Golden Gai

4.9 · 4,099 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 98% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Tokyo Operated by MagicalTrip Inc. Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
3h
Group
Shared tour · private option available
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
17:00, 17:30, 18:00, 18:30, 19:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Shinjuku food alleys and Golden Gai set the route for a bar crawl with a full dinner.

Drinks at the first and last bars and unlimited drinks at the second are included; dietary substitutions are not guaranteed. 4.92 from 4,099 reviews at €98 per person for 3h.

In our comparison: #20 of 45 in Food & Drink Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Group TourThe page priceMix of multiple groups€98
Private TourExclusively for your group€220 for 2+ people

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 7 November 2026.

Included and not included

  • All-you-can-drink at the second bar
  • 2 drinks at the first bar (You can choose from our selections in the tour.)
  • Photos during the tour (We'll send you after the tour)
  • One drink at the last bar(You can choose from our selections in the tour.)
  • Full Dinner (you can choose from our original menu)
  • A certified guide by MagicalTrip

    Reviews

    4.9
    4,099 ratings
    Tripadvisor 3,421 · Viator 678

    98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 4,026 of 4,099

    Star breakdown of all 4,099 ratings

    5 stars
    3,910 · 95%
    4 stars
    116 · 3%
    3 stars
    31 · 1%
    2 stars
    17 · 0%
    1 star
    25 · 1%

    What reviewers say

    Reviewers praise knowledgeable guides, sociable groups and the bar choices; complaints in this pack are isolated.

    Praised

    • Guides explain Shinjuku's history and food and drink traditions
    • Visits to small bars travellers would not have explored on their own
    • Friendly groups and hosts make it easy to meet other travellers
    • Japanese food and drinks earn praise across the bar stops
    • Guides offer useful local recommendations for the rest of the trip

    Complaints

    • The supplied reviews do not establish a recurring complaint

    Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (18 October 2026 to 7 November 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.

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    Meeting point and route

    Meeting point

    Where
    In front of Black pillar (In front of "Omoide Yokocho; Memory Lane" entrance) Your guide will be holding a red/orange sign saying "Magical Trip" Please refrain from sitting around the Black Pillar while waiting for proper etiquette.
    Departure
    17:00, 17:30, 18:00, 18:30, 19:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
    Return
    Tour ends at the last bar
    Pickup
    No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
    Operator
    MagicalTrip Inc.; booking and payment are completed on Viator

    Itinerary

    About this tour, from the operator

    Walking, children and accessibility

    The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

    Walking and health

    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Children

    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • Anyone over 20 years old can join this tour.

    Accessibility

    • Strollers OK
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.

    Good to know

    • Food included see what is included

    Cancellation policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    • 1+ days: Full refund
    • 0-1 days: No refund

    Compared with other Food & Drink Tours

    TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
    This tour · #20 of 45€983h4.92 (4099)shared
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    Unlimited Local Night《ALL-YOU-CAN-DRINK》Find SHINJUKU Hidden gem!€1043h4.99 (173)shared
    Eat and Drink Like a Local-Hidden Taverns & Ramen in Ueno, Tokyo€953h4.95 (1244)shared

    Ranked #20 of 45 in Food & Drink Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €90 to €299, median €145; typical length 3h. 11 of 45 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 45 Food & Drink Tours

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