Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Imagine meeting an old friend who is a historian and a great story teller for drink or two and having him show you around. That's exactly what your Barwalk tour will be like.
My name is Emzy. I've been sharing my hometown with guests for over twenty years and I invite you to join me for an evening of cocktails and conversation all things history in two of the most storied bars in Texas.
After a few minutes in Alamo Plaza we will belly up to the same bar where Teddy Roosevelt recruited many of the famed Rough Riders in 1898, drinks in hand we then explore the oldest hotel in the Texas followed with a second round at another nearby historic bar chosen on your taste.
Warm welcomes, prompt service, heavy pours, exclusive access, unparalleled research and personalized service await you on the ultimate way to truly discover San Antonio: past and present.
Food & beverages not included.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Alamo Plaza
We will discuss the world famous battle of the Alamo and surrounding area.
Menger Bar
We will grab a drink in the historic Menger bar where Teddy Roosevelt recruited his Rough Riders before touring the attached hotel and learning it's many secrets including its reported haunted history.
Options
Private Drunk History Tour
What‘s Included
Guests will enjoy access to my ipads for select sections of the tour.
Alcoholic Beverages
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
50 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly recommend this tour!!!
Jamie N,Dec 26, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Super fun private “drunk” history tour! Host was super knowledgeable and kind. We enjoyed the tour so much!
Unexpected Excellence
Alan W,Nov 17, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00EMZY is truly a historian. He took us to spots where history happened and showed us the photos...soooo much more fun than I ever expected!
Whatever you do in San Antonio do this!
amanda w,Oct 8, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Emzy has an encyclopaedic knowledge of San Antonio’s history and imparts it with the enthusiasm of a Labrador puppy. He is so interesting and engaging with his audience. On top of that we went to some great bars and had some fantastic cocktails. Highly recommended tour
He is amazing!
Sara R,May 6, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Emzy’s knowledge is incredible! You can tell how much time he spends researching the history he shares.
Most Excellent!
mctarr,Apr 25, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00An Amazing tour of San Antonio history, culture and libation! In 3 hours we barely scratched the surface of Emzy’s knowledge and “archives”! Truely passionate about San Antonio history. Thank you for sharing!
Truly personal, informational, and lots of fun
L D,Apr 6, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Highly recommend this tour. Emzy’s vast knowledge of local history and extensive random knowledge of everything else made the evening highly informational and lots of fun. He tailored the experience to make it truly personal for history buffs like us. We loved it.
San Antonio history professor
Kevin K,Jan 29, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00The history was amazing- Enzy was so knowlegible- pleasant surprise was the history within the old hotels. Awesome!
Six Sets of Five Stars
500kerrilynnh,Jan 20, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The biggest problem with this tour is all six who went on it wanted to write a five star review! Even though the weather was cold, our guide Emzy took time to answer all our questions completely and with flair. We were impressed with his knowledge, research, documentation, and presentation. Due to his knowledge and courtesy, we would recommend this guide and this tour to anyone interested in learning about San Antonio! We hope to come again!
Just go!
Dawn M,Dec 23, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Emzy was very knowledgeable and an absolute delight. I learned so much about San Antonio. Highly recommend!
San Antonio history over cocktails.
jeffbA7115BW,Nov 19, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Emzy was a terrific host. Extremely knowledgeable and funny. He provided great information and context. The drinks were very good also. If you want to learn the history is San Antonio with a great tour guide and cocktails, take this tour.
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