Private Drunk History Tour: Lunch, Libations & History

Recommended by 100% of travelers

San Antonio, USA

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

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Overview

Eat and drink your way through San Antonio’s history with this unique private tour that combines the city’s legends and lore with some of its best bites and sips. Meet your guide at the Alamo before heading to a riverwalk bistro for lunch (own expense). Afterwards, enjoy cocktails (own expense) at the landmark Menger Bar (favorite watering hole of Teddy Roosevelt and his Rough Riders) and visit the oldest—and most haunted—hotel in Texas.

A unique way to explore the history and cuisine of San Antonio
Learn about the Alamo and the city’s landmark bar and hotel
Stop for lunch and drinks (both own expense) during the tour
Enjoy relaxed pace and personal attention of a private tour

Sample Menu

Starter

Boudro's Tableside Guacamole

Freshly prepared with diced avocado, roasted tomato and serrano pepper, cilantro and fresh lime and orange juices. $11

Starter

Duck Wings Confit

Flash fried with chile glaze, cojita cheese, cilantro and spiced nuts. $14

Starter

Escargot

Baked in lots of garlic butter and a splash of pernod. $12

Main

Texas Chopped Salad

Tequila cured salmon with arugula, pepitas, cojita cheese, pearl couscous, sweet dried corn & basil pesto dressing. $14

Main

Portobello Patty Melt

With sautéed lemon spinach, asparagus, Texas sweet onions and swiss cheese, served with sweet potato fries. $10

Main

Chicken Fried Lockhart Quail Knots

Asiago polenta, applewood smoked bacon, frisse, shaved radish, sweet onion, pickled mustard seed-beurre blanc. $24

Main

Ancho Crusted Short Rib Sandwich

Ciabatta bread with arugula, roma tomato, red onion and sriracha sauce. Served with warm potato salad. $12

Main

Devils River Lamb Burger

Serrano fig jam, triple brie, arugula, sweet grilled onions & aioli. Served with sweet potato fries. $14

Dessert

Salted Caramel Cheesecake

Brown butter-pecan crust & pralines. $7

Dessert

Brioche Apple Bread Pudding Soufflé

With nut brittle topping and vanilla bean ice cream. $7

What's Included

Certified Guide

Lunch
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 Lobby hotel. Your guide will be dressed in a black t-shirt that reads, "Drink up the History!" and will be wearing a blue messenger bag.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.12:00 pm

Itinerary

Alamo Plaza

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

San Antonio River Walk

1 hour • 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

Infant seats available
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
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

4.9

based on 13 reviews

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Drank up the history

Chris_L, Sep 2025

Had a great time. If you are into history and local color this will quench your palate. History overload but we loved every minute of it.

Truly Unique Experience!

Jacqueline_D, Sep 2024

This is something different and inspiring. Emzy is incredibly knowledgeable and personable. He showed us so much that we would have not learned with anyone else. Such a great time!!!

A must do

Lisa_W, Sep 2023

Emzy was very personable and extremely knowledgeable. We loved how he Incorporated pictures on his iPad. We highly recommend this tour!

The perfect tour for us..

Carey_R, Apr 2023

We had a great time. The tour only consisted of my husband and I plus our great guide Emyz. It was great getting the one to one time. Food and drink were good as well

Fantastic in depth review of area history

Scott_K, Jan 2023

Guide, Emzy, was incredibly knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the history of the area, had more photos then the National Archives to show and discuss.

Had a great time!!!

Jim_S, Aug 2022

Emzy was so knowledgeable and knew so much history about San Antonio, whether it be music, architecture or just stories that “no one knows”. My husband, daughter (early 20s) and I all enjoyed spending time with Emzy on this “private” tour. He made it so comfortable and customized the tour to our interests. His ability to pull pictures up on his tablet to enhance his stories was amazing. Highly recommended!!!

Very knowledgeable and we...

Darlene_C, Aug 2022

Very knowledgeable and we loved the history. Great info with research into fact finding. Told us to visit SoHo Bar and Winery to get a taste of San Antonio. Took a LYFT there and there was a sign that said they were closed for business.

Best tour of the Alamo around!

Desiree_W, Jul 2022

Emzy is one of the best tour guides we’ve met. His depth of knowledge and passion for his topic is captivating. Combined with his personality and great sense of humor made for a wonderful and memorable day.

Private Drunk History Tour

Dianne_S, May 2022

Emzy was fantastic! He incorporated his knowledge of The Alamo, the Riverwalk and the history of the area into a fun and entertaining tour. We highly recommend this tour.

Fun afternoon

Misti_C, Apr 2022

Emzy was amazing! His knowledge of San Antonio is extensive. He’s very easy to talk with and we all enjoyed lots of laughs. Great food, drinks and history!

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