Private History Pub Tour through the Menger & Buckhorn Saloon

San Antonio, USA

3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Skip the usual bar crawl with this private historical bar tour in San Antonio. Meet your guide at Alamo Plaza and continue with an afternoon of cocktails (own expense) at two of Texas’ most historic bars. Visit the Buckhorn Saloon and Texas Ranger Museum—home to a massive taxidermy collection—and Menger Bar, once the haunt of former US president Teddy Roosevelt.

A private tour of San Antonio’s historical bars
Visit two historical bars with a local guide
Includes admission to the Texas Ranger Museum
Enjoy personalized attention from your guide

What's Included

Admission to the Buckhorn Saloon and Texas Ranger Museum

Alcoholic Beverages

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

204 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA
We will meet in the lobby of the historic Menger Hotel. Your guide will be in a black t-shirt that reads "Drink up the History" and will be carrying a blue messenger bag.

End point

The Rose of San Antonio
420 E Houston St, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA
We will end just a few short blocks from the Alamo.

Operating hours
.3:00 pm

Itinerary

The Buckhorn Saloon and Texas Ranger Museum

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Alamo Plaza

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Menger Bar

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

5.0

based on 6 reviews

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Mz was very knowledgeable...

Julie_R, Feb 2026

MZ WAS VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE AND MADE IT FUN The Buckhorn was very interesting and Menger hotel was beautiful

Eye opening

Ryan_L, Nov 2024

I guarantee there is no bar in the State of Texas that has more history than the Big Horn. If so, I’d like to see it.

Don’t hesitate! Best experience!

Nicolai_S, May 2024

We loved the personal experience with Emzy! The tour was so much fun and we learned so much. Emzy really made all the stories come to life.

Great tour

Kim_H, Jun 2022

Great tour! Very knowledgeable and made it interesting for all. Lots of facts about San Antonio and how the area has played an important part in our USA history.

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