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San Antonio Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour
2nd Consecutive Day FREE! See the best of San Antonio with Old Town Trolley! Climb onboard the Old Town Trolley of San Antonio and enjoy a fully narrated, fun-filled tour. With 12 stops around the Alamo City, you can disembark along the way and enjoy the Alamo, the historic Pearl District, San Antonio Zoo (9 min walk from Witte Stop), Botanical Garden, Witte Museum, River Walk, La Villita, Tower of the Americas, Market Square and much more!
Stay on board for a complete, live narrated, 90-100 minute tour or hop-on and off any of the 12 stops. Tour all day at your own pace. Enjoy all the wonderful sites of this historic magical city.
San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tour
This small-group tour is the perfect way to see the missions and learn about the founding of San Antonio with its rich history and culture. Experience Spanish History, the Coahuiltecans, and the early southwest. Learn about the significance of San Antonio, San Pedro Springs, and the groups that came together to set the stage for the founding of the Presidio – San Antonio. Your experience starts downtown, see: the original La Villita; Main Plaza, San Fernando Cathedral, and Plaza de Armas. Travel along the San Antonio River to visit all the missions with stops at Concepcion, San Jose, San Juan, Espada, and the Espada Aqueduct. Tour ends at Mission San Antonio de Valero, famously known as the Alamo, or guest's hotel. Guaranteed departures twice a day, with no minimum guest requirements.
Best of San Antonio Small Group Tour with Boat + Tower + Alamo
The first stop of the day is an exciting visit to a local cultural icon, the Alamo, where you will stand in the footsteps of heroes before. Get up close and personal with some of the Alamo’s largest weapons and fortifications- the 16 pounder cannon, palisades, and barracks.
Next, take in an enriched combination of San Antonio’s history and region within national parks as you experience the stories of people who came into the Spanish missions in the 1700s.
For the thrill-seekers, take an elevator ride up 190 m (623 ft) to the top of Tower of the Americas to witness the most magnificent view of the city.
Finally, take in the world-renowned 15-mile urban waterway on a relaxing, 35-minute River Walk Cruise to immersive with the city’s culture, history, and architecture.
Once your feet are back on the ground, your tour guide will return you safely to your downtown hotel, or arranged destination.
Scenic San Antonio Small Group Night Tour w/Riverwalk Boat Cruise
Experience an electric night out in the city with our Scenic San Antonio Night Tour including a River Walk Cruise! This 3 hour tour features a one of a kind view of the beautiful city skyline illuminated at night at the Tower of the Americas, opportunity to witness the city’s light illuminating the river with a relaxing night River Walk Cruise, and fully narrated night drive passing multiple points of interest before being dropped off at your San Antonio accommodations. The tour includes pick up and drop off at any Downtown San Antonio location.
Historic Downtown & Riverwalk Walking Tour
Join a local tour guide as we explore the history, architecture, and landmarks of downtown San Antonio, and it's beloved Riverwalk. Expect to walk approximately two miles throughout the tour.
San Antonio Full-Day Historic City Tour
This small-group full-day San Antonio tour details the history, architecture, and confluence of cultures that make San Antonio unique. With exciting narratives and sound effects about historical sites and significant events, this experience covers over 60 points of interest. You'll get a grand overview of the Downtown Reach, Museum Reach, and Mission Reach of San Antonio
Texas Hill Country and LBJ Tour From San Antonio
See the Texas you've always heard about. Explore the scenic backroads of the Texas Hill Country and learn about Texas cowboys and the Great Texas Cattle Drives. Visit the Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site. Pass by award-winning wineries & orchards, before visiting Fredericksburg, a historic & picturesque German town. You will have time on your own to shop (optional), have lunch at an authentic German restaurant & biergarten (optional), or visit one of the many wine tasting rooms (optional). The time in Fredericksburg is on your own, so you can spend this part of the tour as you please. Finally, take in the music & magic of Luckenbach, where "everybody is somebody!"
Half-Day Afternoon City Tour of Historic San Antonio
This small-group tour is Part 2 of a two part grand overview of San Antonio, it's 300 year history architecture, and confluence of cultures. This sightseeing tour makes 3 stops in addition to seeing over 30 points of interest in the Museum Reach and Mission Reach.
Small-Group World Heritage San Antonio Missions Guided Tour
Our Guided Mission Tours are offered 7 days a week by a local tour guide. You'll not only get to learn all about the history of the missions and the area, but also gain perspective from a local San Antonian.
Segway Tour of Historic San Antonio
Segway Nation's 2 hour Historic Downtown San Antonio Segway tour is offered once daily. This 2 hour San Antonio Segway tour is our most popular tour, and is designed to be fun, entertaining and informative. This tour explores many of San Antonio’s historic buildings, world famous landmarks, and gorgeous parks. Some of this tours highlights include gliding past the world famous Alamo • Tower of the Americas • HemisFair Park • Henry B Gonzales Convention Center • The Alamodome • Historic San Fernando Cathedral • The Bexar County Courthouse • El Mercado • Arts Village La Villita • This tour also includes plenty of time to ride and sightsee on your Segway, plus lots of fun facts and time for great photos
Historic San Antonio Audio APP and GPS Private Self Guided Tour
Explore San Antonio at your own pace, anytime!
On our Texas sized adventure, we will be exploring San Antonio and discovering it’s historic story. At you pace.
This tour is powered by our walking tour app. It offers:
– Professional narration and story telling
– Edited with music to set the mood.
– Best price in town!
– Go at you own pace
– The tour never expires
– Listen again after taking it on location
Along the way you’ll see the Alamo, River Walk, La Villita, St Joes, San Fernando Cathedral, Camino de Galvez, Spanish Governors Palace, O Henry’s, river theater, bridges, the largest Mexican market and many more sites.
And you’ll hear the stories of San Antonio’s history starting way back in the beginning, to the Alamo, the riverwalk, the markets, writers, Spanish history, Texas history, Mexican history and so much more.
I’ll meet you at the Alamo.
Half-Day San Antonio and Alamo Guided Walking Tour
A four-hour walking tour in San Antonio, Texas, presents a unique fusion of history, culture, and picturesque landscapes. Beginning at the Alamo, known as "The Spirit of Sacrifice," we explore the valiant stories of the 1836 battle. The tour continues to the San Fernando Cathedral, one of the oldest in the U.S., showcasing its breathtaking Gothic Revival architecture. As we meander along the iconic River Walk, we immerse in the city's lively core, with its charming waterways and a river barge ride that offers a tranquil yet vibrant atmosphere. The adventure continues through La Villita Historic Arts Village, offering a quaint look into the city's heritage with its well-preserved buildings, cobblestone streets, and flourishing arts community. We concluded our journey back at the Alamo.
San Antonio Scavenger Hunt Adventure
Turn San Antonio into a giant game board with this fun scavenger hunt adventure! This challenge combines the excitement of the Amazing Race with a 3-hour city walking tour. Guided from any smart phone, teams make their way among well known and overlooked gems of the city, solving clues and completing challenges while learning local history.
San Antonio Small Group Walking Tour with Riverwalk Boat Cruise
Your tour begins with your guide greeting you at the front entrance of the Alamo, your first stop. Walk among legends as you enjoy a guided tour that leads you through the courtyard revealing the story of the 1836 Battle of the Alamo.
You will then take in the world-renowned 15-mile urban waterway on a relaxing, 35-minute River Walk Cruise to immerse yourself with the city’s culture, history, and architecture.
You will then head to the Historic La Villita District to take in its vibrant culture. You will also get the chance to cross Love Lock Bridge, where the tradition is for visitors to attach padlocks to the railings as a symbol of their love and commitment.
Your next stop is the San Fernando Cathedral, which has been a cherished landmark for over 300 years. As the oldest continuously operating religious community in Texas.
Your tour will come to an end when you arrive at your thrilling last stop. Take an elevator ride up 190 m (623 ft) to the top of Tower of the Americas.
Taste of Fredericksburg Small-Group Wine Tour from San Antonio
Our small group wine tours allow for our guests to have a more one on one experience while exploring the Hill Country wine region (Texas' best kept secret!). Our knowledgeable tour guides are able to provide not only history and insight to the local area, but also thoroughly educate guests on the wine making and wine tasting process. Our tours have no minimum, and are guaranteed to be conducted no matter how small the reservation may be; rain or shine, and our tour group size will never exceed 8 guests.
This tour visits two (2) area Wineries and allows for guests to visit the town of Fredericksburg for 90min. Enjoy the scenic drive from downtown San Antonio as we venture further out into Texas Hill Country.
We're a small, family owned tour operator with strong San Antonio roots. Join us as we take you through the scenic Hill Country through the eyes of a local San Antonian.
San Antonio River Walk Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Stroll through the most historic city in Texas with this self-guided walking tour of San Antonio’s famous Riverwalk. As you walk this scenic path, uncover stories of Spanish explorers, Texan revolutionaries, and this amazing city. Hear the story behind The Alamo and visit this iconic symbol of Texas independence. Plus, visit La Villita Historic Village, the oldest neighborhood in San Antonio, filled with cute shops and historic architecture.
After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, entering your unique password, and accessing your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.
Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.
San Antonio Night Riverwalk Tour with Tower of Americas
Embark on an enchanting evening adventure through the heart of San Antonio with this immersive night walking tour. Your journey begins at the historic Emily Morgan Hotel, where you'll meet your guide and fellow travelers.
Your first stop is the Alamo Plaza. Here, you’ll take a brief but informative tour of one of the most famous landmarks in Texas—the Alamo.
Next, you'll embark on a leisurely walk along the scenic Riverwalk, San Antonio’s vibrant centerpiece. As you stroll past the historic Menger Hotel, the ornate Jonske Building, and the striking Torch of Friendship.
The tour then arrives at the iconic Tower of the Americas which offers breathtaking views of the city.
As the tour continues, you’ll enjoy another scenic walk passing the artistic and historic La Villita. Enjoy a quick snack from a local vendor. As you savor delicious local flavors, you’ll have the perfect view of the San Fernando Cathedral's light show.
Your evening concludes with a peaceful walk back to the Alamo.
San Antonio Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game
Embark on an engaging scavenger hunt through the vibrant streets of San Antonio, Texas. Explore both old and new, as you explore the River Walk, the historic La Villita Arts village, see the Alamo, and many of San Antonio's fascinating sights.
Delve into the happening and historic San Antonio streets and feel the uniquely Texas character of its culturally and historically rich downtown. Explore at your own pace feel San Antonio's distinct southern spirit and take in its charming beauty. Ready to discover San Antonio in a whole new way? Let the adventure begin!
Private UNESCO Missions Tour in San Antonio
This is the most engaging, historically accurate and entertaining missions tour you will find in San Antonio. Guaranteed.
You will learn what life was like at the missions, construction and architectural influences, and the relationship between the Franciscan Friars, soldiers and the Payaya, Coahuiltecan and other indigenous tribes. This is a nuanced and beautifully presented experience about colonialization, but also interdependence. At the end of this tour, you will be impressed with the largest concentration of Spanish missions in the US!
Please consider purchasing our "Missions and More" tour, as it includes all four missions PLUS two more centuries of San Antonio history and diverse cultures. See reviews for that tour please.
Locally owned/operated by professional guide and history teacher, stand-up comic (with Kevin Hart:), performer and world traveler Michael Robinson.
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