Historic Happy Hour
Overview
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3 hours
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Enjoy the most fun and unique things to do in Wilmington!
Take a history and architecture tour of historic downtown Wilmington which starts, breaks and ends at local craft cocktail and wine bars. This is a 1 1/2 mile stroll starts and ends at wine bars with a pit stop about 2/3 of the way. All while enjoying out National Historic Register District homes, churches and other significant buildings.
A great night out for couples and groups. Your guide is a local and has a degree from UNCW on American Southern History and a sommelier certification. Learn about the city and its history to current times while having some beverages.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
an oasis outdoor bar with awesome drinks
Downtown Wilmington
stroll the National Historic Register residential district, seeing the towns beautiful colonial and antebellum architecture, including the oldest building in town, Colonial, Greek Revival, Queen Ann and Italianate homes plus Gothic churches.
What‘s Included
Guided tour
Alcoholic Beverages
Options
Wine Bar & History Stroll
Wine Bar & History Stroll
Reviews
24 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Educational and fun
emilywD2023QS,,Aug 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amanda is one of the best tour guides we’ve ever had in any city! Wilmington is lucky to have her. She focused the evening on unusual places and facts to share that you won’t otherwise know about.
amberaH3060LN,,Jul 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amanda’s tour of the historic parts of Wilmington was loaded with interesting information and super fun to stop at some local places for cocktails. Thanks so much!!
Happy happy hour
624vickif,,Mar 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A Great very informative tour. The happy hour stops were unique and fantastic. Amanda was a amazing tour guide. She truly loves her job.
Amanda was great:...
Alexander P,,Mar 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amanda was great: knowledgeable, energetic and fun. The history is fascinating, and the drinks and "hidden gems" visited were great.
Sip & Stroll
Doran R,,Dec 2, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our 2nd tour with Amanda this Fall. This one was perfect for our guests. And even though we knew some of the information from the previous history tour, we still enjoyed Amanda’s storytelling- just the right amount of detail to be fun and interesting and with cozy wine spots to escape the cold!
Engaging and Insightful
Christina M,,Nov 10, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a fantastic experience on the history walking tour! Our guide was knowledgeable, engaging, and brought the past to life with fascinating stories and historical insights. The tour was well-paced, covering key sites with just the right amount of detail. I walked away with a new appreciation for the area’s history and enjoyed exploring places I wouldn’t have noticed on my own. Highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to learn and explore in an enjoyable, interactive way!
Fun discovering Wilmington
Mark K,,Nov 9, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Amanda is a wealth of historical knowledge about Wilmington. Combine that with drinks at multiple, we did three, locations and it’s a great way to spend 2 1/2 hours. We even made some new friends.
A+ Drunk History Experience
Erin F,,Sep 1, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Really interesting history we wouldn’t have learned otherwise! We also enjoyed the different stops, especially the private speakeasy. Amanda was a great guide.
fun for all (21+)
R4206QHemilym,,Aug 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00this tour with Amanda was amazing! She is so knowledgeable and witty, which made the experience super fun! we went to several bars/wine rooms along the way, and Amanda also gave drink recommendations at each (wine and cocktails). If you have any questions about the town, she is your go to gal to ask! if you want to learn the history behind this town, or even just get to know wilmington more in general, i highly recommend this tour! my boyfriend and i are in our 20s and loved it, but there were all ages groups in our tour and everyone seemed to enjoy it!
Fun evening
Anita H,,Aug 25, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00The history was interesting. Tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. All of the stops were fun.
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