San Antonio Full Day Historic City Tour

4.8 (396 Viator reviews) 8 hrs San Antonio area

San Antonio Riverwalk
La Villita Historic Arts Village
El Mercado- Historic Market Square
Mi Tierra Cafe y Panaderia
San Antonio River Lock and Dam System

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About this activity

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

Itinerary

  1. La Villita Historic Arts Village · 20 min

    Explore the art galleries and stores selling gifts, custom jewelry, pottery, and imported Mexican folk art.

  2. Hemisfair · pass by

    Listen to the history of HemisFair '68 - the official 1968 World's Fair themed "The Confluence of Civilizations in the Americas"

  3. Stop 3 · pass by

    See St. Paul Square, Historic Sunset Station- the historic Southern Pacific Railroad depot terminal

  4. Stop 4 · pass by

    Points of interests include: ButterKrust Bakery; Doseum; Botanical Gardens; McNay Art Museum; Incarnate Word University; Witte Museum

  5. San Antonio River · 20 min

    Listen to exciting narratives and sounds of the San Antonio River

  6. Pearl Brewery · pass by

    Learn the history of the Pearl Brewery complex.

  7. Historic Market Square · 60 min

    Shop or have lunch at El Mercado - the largest Mexican market in the nation.

  8. Stop 8 · pass by

    Listen to exciting narratives and sounds

  9. Japanese Tea Gardens · 30 min

    Explore the gardens, koi ponds, water fall, and tea house

  10. San Antonio Missions National Historical Park · pass by

    Listen to exciting narratives and sounds

  11. Mission Conception Catholic Church · 30 min

    Experience the history of the church, grounds, and exhibitions at the oldest unrestored stone church in the nation. See the original frescos at this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  12. Southtown · pass by

    Listen to exciting narratives and sounds

  13. King William Historic District · pass by

    Listen to exciting narratives and sounds

What's included

  • Full-day city tour by bus covering 60 points of interest
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off (downtown hotels only) starting at 8:30 AM

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Guests will have time on their own in El Mercado to have lunch

Meeting point and pickup

Pickup offered for all travelers.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.8/5

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