Discover the historic highlights of San Antonio on a tour that takes you to Mission Concepcion as well as downtown markets, parks, squares, eateries, and more. A great introduction to the city for first-time visitors, this tour gives you a chance to learn your way around San Antonio with a guide to navigate and narrate the journey. That way, you don’t have to worry about getting lost or missing any of the historic details.
- Spend the day exploring historic San Antonio on a guided tour
- Hotel pickup and drop-off make this excursion hassle-free
- Visit top sights such as the UNESCO-listed Mission Concepcion and Market Square
- Shop or have lunch at El Mercado- the largest Mexican market in the nation
What To Expect
La Villita Historic Arts Village
Explore the art galleries and stores selling gifts, custom jewelry, pottery, and imported Mexican folk art.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hemisfair
Listen to the history of HemisFair ’68 – the official 1968 World’s Fair themed “The Confluence of Civilizations in the Americas”
• Admission Ticket Free
St. Paul Square
See St. Paul Square, Historic Sunset Station- the historic Southern Pacific Railroad depot terminal
• Admission Ticket Free
Museum Reach: San Antonio River Walk
Points of interests include: ButterKrust Bakery; Doseum; Botanical Gardens; McNay Art Museum; Incarnate Word University; Witte Museum
• Admission Ticket Free
San Antonio River
Listen to exciting narratives and sounds of the San Antonio River
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Pearl Brewery
Learn the history of the Pearl Brewery complex.
• Admission Ticket Free
Historic Market Square
Shop or have lunch at El Mercado – the largest Mexican market in the nation.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Brackenridge Park
Listen to exciting narratives and sounds
• Admission Ticket Free
Japanese Tea Gardens
Explore the gardens, koi ponds, water fall, and tea house
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
Listen to exciting narratives and sounds
• Admission Ticket Free
Mission Concepcion
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.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Southtown
Listen to exciting narratives and sounds
• Admission Ticket Free
King William Historic District
Listen to exciting narratives and sounds
• Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Include
Hotel pick-up and drop-off (downtown hotels only) starting at 8:30 AM
Air-conditioned vehicle
Full-day city tour by bus covering 60 points of interest
Exclude
Gratuities
Lunch
Max group – 8
