Both are amazing.
Both guarantee huge nights.
Both are LIABP signature experiences.
But they’re designed for different types of travellers.
Here’s how to decide whether you should buy a single Bar Crawl ticket or upgrade to the Official Ios Wristband.
1. The LIABP Bar Crawl (One-Night Ticket)
Perfect if you’re:
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Only in Ios for 1–2 nights
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Unsure if nightlife is your thing
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Wanting to try the experience first
What you get:
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100–150 people nightly
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Free shots in partner bars
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Drink deals
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Games & competitions
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Entry to Sweet Irish Dream
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Led by the best bar crawl leaders in Greece
Link: LIABPBarCrawl.com
Link: Which Bars Does the Bar Crawl Go To?
Cost:
€20–€30 depending on the week.
Who it’s for:
Travellers with short trips.
2. The Official Ios Wristband (Full Access)
Perfect if you’re:
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Staying 3+ days
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Planning multiple nights out
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Group travelling
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Solo travelling
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Doing Ios on a budget
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Wanting the full 2026 nightlife experience
What you get:
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FREE bar crawls every night
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FREE entry to all clubs
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FREE entry to FarOut DJ events
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Discounts in bars
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Priority access
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The most social experience on the island
Link: Is the Official Ios Wristband Worth It?
Link: What’s Included with the Official Ios Wristband?
Who it’s for:
99% of Ios travellers.
3. Cost Comparison (Realistic 5-Night Example)
Bar Crawl Only:
€20–€30 per night × 5 nights = €100–€150
Club entries = €40–€100
FarOut DJ events = €20–€50
Total = €160–€300
Wristband:
One-time price
Everything above = FREE
You save money on Night 2.
4. Which Should You Choose?
Choose BAR CRAWL ONLY if:
✔ You’re staying 1–2 nights
✔ You want to try it out first
✔ You’re on a really tight schedule
Choose WRISTBAND if:
✔ You’re staying 3+ nights
✔ You want to go out more than once
✔ You like meeting people
✔ You want free DJ nights + clubs
✔ You don’t want to spend €80–€200 extra
Final Word
The bar crawl is iconic.
The wristband is essential.
Most travellers start with a crawl… and upgrade immediately once they understand how big Ios nightlife is.