The 5 VIP Nightlife in France That Earn the Upgrade

1.Ultimate Party Bar Crawl Free Shots & VIP Club Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 628 reviews · 5 hours · from $20Our pick

Meet guides in red shirts at Villa Saint Exupery Beach for a five-hour English-language night out. Walk through Place Massena, Quai des États-Unis, Promenade des Anglais, and Cours Saleya before visiting four bars and a nightclub. Expect five complimentary shots, games, drink discounts, and fast-track club entry.

“Marta was such an amazing guide, I would do it again just because of how great she was! It was so much fun meeting new people. Definitely worth the money!”

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2.Pub Crawl Yellow – Social Bars, Games & VIP Club Entry

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 326 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $30Top rated

Join Beer&Dash for a six-hour night out in Nice, starting at Akathor around 9pm and moving through Paddy’s, Les St Riquier, and a late club stop. Expect five free shots, drink deals from €6, icebreaker games, fast-track entry, and an international crowd. Hosts may include Isabella or Kev, depending on the night.

“All the bars were unique and fun. Energetic with more people than I expected. Our guide for the night was nice and accommodating to everyone that was arriving”

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3.Riviera Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and VIP Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 323 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $18Best value

Start at 9pm near Place Massena, then follow a guide through Nice’s Old Town for about five bars, drinking games, four included shots, and nightclub entry. Guides such as Arthur, Emilia, and Aron have helped solo visitors feel welcome, but group sizes can reach 100, so expect a young, lively, sometimes crowded night.

“It was nice because we were around 30 people but be carefull it can be overbooked and then its not fun at all...”

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4.Catamaran Lucile | Famous VIP cata party

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9 reviews · 2 hours · from $47

Join Catamaran Lucile every Saturday from April to October for a two-hour afternoon party at sea. You get a DJ, three drinks, macarons, and a festive general-music playlist. Meet at the front of L’Ombrine restaurant by the Mercure Hotel, then settle in for a social catamaran cruise for ages 18 and up.

“Idéal pour fêter un EVJF ☺️ Équipage fort sympathique, super ambiance avec le Dj, cocktails et macarons au top 👌 On a même eu la chance de voir des dauphins 🐬🐬 Je recommande vivement 👍”

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5.Lyon: Riviera Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and Vip Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7 reviews · 4 hours · from $23

Join Riviera Bar Crawl Tours for four hours of Lyon nightlife, starting at a bar with English or French guides, drink deals, games, and easy introductions. You’ll visit three bars or clubs, receive a free shot with a purchased drink, and finish at one of Lyon’s late-night venues. Guides such as Julianne and Slim have helped keep groups together when plans changed.

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