San Antonio Full Day Historic City Tour

4.8(389)8 hoursEnglishBook 4 hours aheadSan Antonio, United States

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$119

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

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

What you'll do

Explore the art galleries and stores selling gifts, custom jewelry, pottery, and imported Mexican folk art
20 min
Listen to the history of HemisFair '68 - the official 1968 World's Fair themed "
The Confluence of Civilizations in the Americas"
See St. Paul Square, Historic Sunset Station- the historic Southern Pacific Rail
road depot terminal
Points of interests include: ButterKrust Bakery; Doseum; Botanical Gardens; McNa
y Art Museum; Incarnate Word University; Witte Museum
Listen to exciting narratives and sounds of the San Antonio River
20 min
Learn the history of the Pearl Brewery complex
Shop or have lunch at El Mercado - the largest Mexican market in the nation
1 hour
Listen to exciting narratives and sounds
Explore the gardens, koi ponds, water fall, and tea house
30 min
Listen to exciting narratives and sounds
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 min
Listen to exciting narratives and sounds
Listen to exciting narratives and sounds

Meeting and pickup

50 locations

Pickup details

Pick-ups available at downtown hotels. If you do not see your hotel listed or if you are staying at an Airbnb, contact local operator at least 48 hours before your scheduled tour or immediately after booking if within 48 hours of tour time. The closest pickup location will be provided.

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Canopy By Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk
123 N. Saint Marys St., San Antonio, United States
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Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Antonio Downtown Riverwalk
409 East Houston Street, San Antonio, United States
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Motel 6 San Antonio TX - Downtown - Market Square
211 N Pecos Street, San Antonio, United States
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Courtyard by Marriott San Antonio Downtown/Market Square
600 Santa Rosa South, San Antonio, United States
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Hyatt Place San Antonio/Riverwalk
601 S Saint Mary's St, San Antonio, United States
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Courtyard by Marriott San Antonio Riverwalk
207 North Saint Mary's Street, San Antonio, United States
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Drury Inn & Suites San Antonio Riverwalk
201 North Saint Marys St, San Antonio, United States
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La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Antonio Market Square
900 Dolorosa, San Antonio, United States
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Homewood Suites By Hilton San Antonio-riverwalk/downtown
432 West Market St., San Antonio, United States
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Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa, Autograph Collection
555 S Alamo St, San Antonio, United States
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Antonio Rivercenter Area By IHG
1309 East Commerce, San Antonio, United States
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Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk Downtown
125 E. Houston Street, (entrance Located On Soledad St.), San Antonio, United States
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Red Roof PLUS+ San Antonio Downtown – Riverwalk
1011 E Houston St, San Antonio, United States
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Antonio Downtown
100 W Cesar Chavez Blvd, San Antonio, United States
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Home2 Suites By Hilton San Antonio Downtown - Riverwalk, Tx
603 Navarro Street, San Antonio, United States
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Sonesta ES Suites San Antonio Downtown Alamo Plaza
425 Bonham Street, San Antonio, United States
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Comfort Suites Alamo/River Walk
505 Live Oak St, San Antonio, United States
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San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk
889 East Market Street, San Antonio, United States
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Super 8 by Wyndham San Antonio Downtown/Museum Reach
1614 N Saint Marys St, San Antonio, United States
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San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter on the River Walk
101 Bowie Street, San Antonio, United States
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Holiday Inn San Antonio-Dwtn (Market Square) by IHG
318 West Cesar E. Chavez Boulevard, San Antonio, United States
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Hilton Garden Inn San Antonio Downtown Riverwalk
408 East Houston Street, San Antonio, United States
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Riverwalk Plaza Hotel
100 Villita St, San Antonio, United States
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Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk
600 E Market St, San Antonio, United States
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Hotel Contessa - Suites on the Riverwalk
306 W Market Street, San Antonio, United States
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Home2 Suites by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk
118 Soledad Street, San Antonio, United States
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Hotel Indigo San Antonio-riverwalk By IHG
830 North Saint Mary's, San Antonio, United States
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Club Wyndham Riverside Suites
218 College St, San Antonio, United States
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Hampton Inn & Suites San Antonio-Downtown/Market Square
411 South Flores Street, San Antonio, United States
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Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk
105 South Saint Mary's Street, San Antonio, United States
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Best Western Alamo Suites
1002 S Laredo St, San Antonio, United States
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The Gunter Hotel, San Antonio Riverwalk, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
205 East Houston, (Driveway on 311 N. St. Marys Street), San Antonio, United States
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The Emily Morgan San Antonio - A Doubletree By Hilton Hotel
705 East Houston Street, Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, United States
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Holiday Inn San Antonio-Riverwalk by IHG
217 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, United States
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The Westin Riverwalk, San Antonio
420 W Market Street, San Antonio, United States
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The Fairmount Hotel
401 S Alamo St, San Antonio, United States
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Hotel 1914 - Historic Alamo Riverwalk, An Ascend Collection Hotel
220 Broadway St, San Antonio, United States
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Hilton Palacio del Rio
200 South Alamo Street, San Antonio, United States
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Antonio-dtwn Market Area By IHG
102 El Paso Street, San Antonio, United States
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River Inn Motel
909 S Frio St, San Antonio, United States
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Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites San Antonio Downtown/Market Square
620 South Santa Rosa, San Antonio, United States
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Sol Cypress, San Antonio, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
103 9th Street, San Antonio, United States
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La Hacienda Inn Alamodome/Riverwalk
1524 E Commerce St, San Antonio, United States
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Hotel San Antonio River Walk
1122 S Laredo St, San Antonio, United States
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The O'Brien Riverwalk Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
116 Navarro St, San Antonio, United States
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Hampton Inn & Suites San Antonio Riverwalk
118 Soledad Street, San Antonio, United States
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Residence Inn by Marriott San Antonio Downtown/Market Square
628 South Santa Rosa Ave, San Antonio, United States
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Thompson San Antonio - Riverwalk, by Hyatt
115 Lexington Ave, San Antonio, United States
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Hampton Inn San Antonio-downtown (river Walk)
414 Bowie Street, San Antonio, United States
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Hotel Valencia Riverwalk, Valencia Collection
150 E Houston St, San Antonio, United States
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End point

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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

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

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