San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tour

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UNESCO World Heritage Site- Mission San Francisco de la Espada — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tour, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–10
Audio guide: English
Guide: English
Operated by: Gray Line San Antonio

Ages: Adults (6–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Visit Mission San Jose, Mission Concepcion, Mission San Juan, and Mission Espada
Included: Hotel pick-up and drop-off at select downtown hotels
Included: Live and recorded narrated history

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Tour of the Alamo. The Alamo utilizes their own tour guides or you can take a self-guided tour.

Itinerary

Mission Conception Catholic Church

25 min

View the original fresecos; explore the grounds; listen to the history of Mission Concepcion
Mission San Jose Catholic Church

one hour

Learn about mission life and the nomadic hunters and gathers; explore the church and grounds; see one of the finest examples of baroque architecture; view an award-winning film
Mission San Juan Capistrano

10 min

Learn about irrigation and agriculture at Mission San Juan
The Espada Aqueduct

5 min

See the irrigation system used to water the mission lands
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

10 min

Explore the church and grounds
Alamo Plaza

Passing by

Listen to the founding of Mission San Antonio de Valero and learn about the Battle of the Alamo.

A note about the Alamo: The last stop on our Missions Tour is either your downtown hotel or the Alamo (your choice). The Alamo exclusively utilizes their own tour guides or you can take a self-guided tour of the Alamo. A tour of the Alamo is not included in our Missions Tour.

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 53 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 select a pick up location upon booking, 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.

Eat breakfast or lunch prior to the tour.

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.

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
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Tour can accommodate wheelchairs only if the local operator is notified at least 24 hours in advance

Options

Afternoon Small Group Tour

Pickup included
Morning Small Group Tour

Morning Tour - 9:00 AM: Average group size is less than 10 guests.

Pickup included