San Antonio Full Day Historic City Tour

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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

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–8
Audio guide: English
Guide: English
Operated by: Gray Line San Antonio

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

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

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Guests will have time on their own in El Mercado to have lunch

Itinerary

La Villita Historic Arts Village

20 min

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

Passing by

Listen to the history of HemisFair '68 - the official 1968 World's Fair themed "The Confluence of Civilizations in the Americas"
Stop 3

Passing by

See St. Paul Square, Historic Sunset Station- the historic Southern Pacific Railroad depot terminal
Stop 4

Passing by

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

20 min

Listen to exciting narratives and sounds of the San Antonio River
Pearl Brewery

Passing by

Learn the history of the Pearl Brewery complex.
Historic Market Square

one hour

Shop or have lunch at El Mercado - the largest Mexican market in the nation.
Stop 8

Passing by

Listen to exciting narratives and sounds
Japanese Tea Gardens

30 min

Explore the gardens, koi ponds, water fall, and tea house
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Passing by

Listen to exciting narratives and sounds
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.
Southtown

Passing by

Listen to exciting narratives and sounds
King William Historic District

Passing by

Listen to exciting narratives and sounds

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Canopy By Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk
Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Antonio Downtown Riverwalk
Motel 6 San Antonio TX - Downtown - Market Square
Courtyard by Marriott San Antonio Downtown/Market Square
Hyatt Place San Antonio/Riverwalk
Courtyard by Marriott San Antonio Riverwalk
Drury Inn & Suites San Antonio Riverwalk
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Antonio Market Square
Homewood Suites By Hilton San Antonio-riverwalk/downtown
Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa, Autograph Collection
Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Antonio Rivercenter Area By IHG
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk Downtown

and 55 more pickup points

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.

Using your ticket

If you did not see your hotel listed or if you're staying at an Airbnb, you must contact the local operator prior to your departure to find your nearest hotel pickup location. Failure to confirm your pickup location at least twelve hours prior to the departure time may result in cancellation of your tour without a refund.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.