Half-Day Afternoon City Tour of Historic San Antonio
Description
This small-group tour is Part 2 of a two part grand overview of San Antonio, it's 300 year history architecture, and confluence of cultures. This sightseeing tour makes 3 stops in addition to seeing over 30 points of interest in the Museum Reach and Mission Reach.
Tour Options
Itinerary
The Museum Reach features a lock and dam which is used to raise and lower boats between varying elevations along the San Antonio River
Brackenridge Park is over 300 acres of public space and is located in the city's Broadway Corridor just north of downtown San Antonio.
This former lime stone quarry features a year-round garden with shaded walkways, stone bridges, a 60-foot waterfall, and Koi ponds.
Mission Nuestra Señora de la Purísima Concepción de Acuña features original frescos and is the oldest unrestored stone church in the nation.
Known for its 19th century Victorian-inspired mansions, this neighborhood features art studios, eateries, and relaxed coffeehouses.
Tour ends in Alamo Plaza- originally part of the courtyard of Mission San Antonio de Valero
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up from downtown area hotels starting 15-30 mins prior to the start of the tour. 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.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- 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
- Please note the contact info you provide to Viator is what we will use to contact you, if needed. Should you wish to provide an alternative phone number or email to reach you at while traveling, please give us a call at 800-341-6000
Reviews(94)
Alex was a great guide. We enjoyed all of the special things we learned about San Antonio!
45 minutes to see anything isn’t enough time unfortunately however our driver was raised here and was much more interesting than Wednesday trip!
It was excellent in every way. Alex, my guide, was extremely knowledgeable and very engaging. He loves his city!!!!
Loved Japanese gardens and they dropped off the Alamo. Mother and daughter traveled with us. Liked artist sculpture. Wish I had more than 30 minutes at Japanese gardens. The tour guide gave us a good history of art on the tour. Beautiful scenery of San Jose mission of the church.
Alex our guide was so knowledgeable about the area. Very considerate, funny and overall a pleasure to have as a guide. We had eight of us, all family, and all of us had a great time. Thank you Alex for our tour.
If I could give zero stars, I would. It advertised that they would pick you up at your hotel if it was downtown. We were staying at the Marriott at Riverwalk, but it wasn't an option . I picked one i thought would be close, but not knowing the area, it was a 25 min walk to get on the tour. I messaged my driver about a closer pick-up location and got no response. I walked 25 min to the pick-up location and arrived 15 min early as instructed. There was no one there to pick me up, and I did not get a call that anything had changed. I waited 20 min and messaged the driver twice. After no response, I called the contact number on my confirmation email. After explaining my situation and being told to contact my driver, they finally found out my tour had been canceled. No information was given as to why, and no one seemed to know what was going on. They did issue a full refund, but it ruined my entire afternoon. I won't be booking with them again. I had limited time and was looking forward to seeing San Antonio.
Alec was excellent tour guide. Highly recommend to experience San Antonio. SW many areas you would not know about alone
I spent 75 $, but no one showed up to pick me up. I called them 3 times, but no one picked up the phone. I waited for 90 min. My money is ripped and is asking for refund if possible.
Domingo was fantastic!! Showed us all of San Antonio and very knowledgeable. Would highly recommend!!
We did a half day tour in a small van with 5 other people. It was comfortable and fun. Our guide was Domingo and he was genuinely interested in sharing the history of San Antonio. This tour is a nice compliment to the Hop On/Off bus. If you are really interested in culture and history, spend a few extra bucks for this tour.
