San Antonio Driving Tour From Austin with Boat Cruise & The Alamo
Description
Discover the best of San Antonio on a 7-hour guided tour from Austin with hotel pick-up and drop-off included. Upon arrival in San Antonio, your first stop is the legendary Alamo, where your expert guide brings history to life. Walk through the courtyard, learn about the pivotal 1836 Battle of the Alamo, and see original fortifications and weapons such as the 16-pounder cannon and barracks. Next, head to the Tower of the Americas. Ride the high-speed elevator 750 feet to the observation deck—the tallest in Texas—for sweeping panoramic views of the San Antonio skyline and beyond. Then enjoy a San Antonio River Walk Cruise, gliding along the city’s 15-mile urban waterway. See landmarks like La Villita, Old Mill Crossing, and the romantic Selena’s Bridge, while learning about San Antonio’s culture, history, and architecture. Finally, your guide will drive you back to your hotel in downtown Austin, leaving you with unforgettable memories of this immersive Texan experience.
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Itinerary
Enjoy a narrated drive from Austin Texas to San Antonio passing some iconic Texan points of interest such as San Marcos, home to the Texas State Bobcats, and Bucees, a Texas roadtrip necessity.
Walk among legends as you enjoy a guided tour that leads you through the courtyard revealing the infamous story of the 1836 Battle of the Alamo. Get up close and personal with some of the Alamo’s largest weapons and fortifications including the 16 pounder cannon, palisades, and barracks.
Your guide will lead you through Missions San Jose—known as the largest of the city’s 4 southernmost Spanish Colonial Missions as well as being the most visited.
Visit San Antonio’s sky’s by taking an elevator ride 190 m (623 ft) to the top of Tower of the Americas to witness the most magnificent panoramic view of the city at the Tower’s Observation Deck.
Enjoy the charm of the winding urban river on a silent, electric, and colourful barge while experiencing stunning architecture, lively culture & music, the savoury smells of local cuisine and witness the hustle bustle of the Riverwalk as it comes to life with riverside restaurant seating, cobblestone walkways, arches and stunning sub-tropical landscaping throughout.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Hotel pickup and drop-off is for downtown Austin hotels only. Central pickup location is Premier Seaholm Parking Garage 211 Walter Seaholm Dr, Austin, TX 78703.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- 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
Reviews(109)
The trip to San Antonio is absolutely worth it! Alex was an incredible tour guide and made the trip so much fun. Highly recommend! My favorite stop was the San Jose mission. The site is beautifully restored and has a rich history to be explored. I also enjoyed the San Antonio River Walk boat tour. That part of downtown is beautiful!
The bus/van was very comfortable and clean. Our guide Mike was knowledgeable and experienced in all the history & culture of the places we visited. I would highly recommend this driving tour to San Antonio to anyone.
A clean, comfortable van and an experienced guide make all the difference for exploring the city
Mike was very knowledgeable , fun and a great driver ! He even dodged a golf ball coming towards his windshield !!! Hope we meet again
His knowledge, energy, and quick reflexes definitely make for a one of a kind experience. Hope you get to tour with See Sight Tours again!
Had a detour thanks to the city having a marathon and no easy way to meet at the central meeting place, so after messaging with our tour operators I was able to get in contact with our tour guide who proceeded to tell us where to go and he would meet us. So, even though it was a significant delay to the start, we were able to stay on track and made it to all the planned stops, and still got access to the places with information galore! We even got some pointers on other places we should check out during our stay here and made it back in the 7 hour duration window!
That sounds like quite the adventure to start the day! 🏃♂️ Love that you still made all the stops and got those extra local tips along the way
We’re very glad we did this tour! Our guide did an excellent job helping the tour move smoothly, provided interesting information and explained Texas history very well to us!
Sounds like a smooth and insightful experience from start to finish! 🤠
Nice overview for San Antonio. Perfect if you are staying in Austin without a car and have never been to San Antonio
Perfect way to experience San Antonio from Austin! 🌆
Comfortable and accommodating trip. Would not do it again. I would have rather spent more time at the riverwalk and had a sit down lunch.
We’re glad the trip felt comfortable and accommodating overall 🙂 We appreciate you joining us and sharing your thoughts!
Fantastic tour with a great tour guide Mike! Full of knowledge and stories - and thoughtful too. Had the best day - highly recommend!
Fantastic tour with a great tour guide Mike! Full of knowledge and stories - and thoughtful too. Had the best day - highly recommend! 🎉
I thouroughly enjoyed this trip back into history. I enjoyed the history of San Antonio and the Alamo. My dad grew up there and I had never been so It was well worth it. The tower of the Americas was nice as was the riverboat cruise. Our guide was fantastic, Her name was Jess.It was nice there was only one other person on my trip so it was very personable experience. We all chatted as if we'd known each other forever. I am from Hawaii and the other lady was from UK. Another highlight was the opportunity to stop for authentic tex Mex food at Mesquite. Very good street tacos and quesadillas. A stop at one of the restaurants that line the riverwalk would have been great as well. I was sad when the journey was over and could easily have continues on into the evening with these 2 ladies. I would highly recommend the adventure!
What a meaningful way to connect with your dad’s hometown. 🤠🌆Tower of the Americas, and the River Walk all in one day makes for such a full experience. The stop for authentic Tex-Mex at Mesquite with street tacos and quesadillas is always a favorite. Thank you for the heartfelt recommendation
Mike was amazing he was very knowledgeable and very nice. The places we visited was brought to life by his narration.
It’s great to hear how much Mike added to the experience. His knowledge really does bring each stop to life. Glad you enjoyed every part of the tour.
