Grand Tour of San Antonio


Mission San José Photo provided by San Antonio City Tours

This sightseeing tour of historic San Antonio includes a visit to The Alamo, a Riverwalk barge tour, a viewing of an original IMAX® docudrama, and tours of the Mission Concepción, Mission San José, Japanese Sunken Gardens, and the Mexican Market.

Explore San Antonio's rich history on a full-day tour of the city's best sights.

Inclusions :

  • The Alamo – Take an escorted tour of the site where David Crockett, William Barrett Travis, Jim Bowie, and others fought for independence in 1836 after attacks from Mexican General Santa Anna.
  • IMAX® Theater - Watch Alamo … the Price of Freedom on a giant IMAX® screen.
  • A Riverwalk barge tour - Cruise down the beautiful Paseo del Rio on this 3-mile tour. (This river tour is $4 extra and is not included in the overall cost of the Grand Tour.)
  • Market Square/El Mercado – Enjoy an escorted tour of the market—a great place to browse through shops, visit art galleries, or simply people-watch.
  • Mission Concepción - Visit the oldest unrestored church in America, where you'll view original frescoes and tour the mission's many impressive rooms.
  • Mission San José - Tour the largest and most renowned mission in Texas, where you'll view exquisite church carvings and the famous Rose Window.
During your tour, you will also drive by a number of other cultural sites, including San Fernando Cathedral, La Villita, Tower of the Americas, Hemisfair Park, and the Institute of Texan Cultures.

Duration:
8 hours

Available:
Daily

Departure time:
9 AM

Departure location:
All tours depart from The Alamo Visitor Center, located at The Menger Hotel, across from The Alamo in downtown San Antonio. Pick-up is available at area hotels with reservation.

Return time:
5:00 PM

Return location:
All guests will be dropped off at The Alamo Visitor Center, unless they were picked up at an area hotel, in which case will be dropped off at their hotel.

Pricing

Photos

The Alamo
The Alamo Photo provided by San Antonio City Tours
Riverwalk barge tour
Riverwalk barge tour Photo provided by San Antonio City Tours
Market Square
Market Square Photo provided by San Antonio City Tours
Photo provided by San Antonio City Tours

Redemption Details

After you book your activity, follow these 3 easy steps:
1. Print your voucher; locate the voucher in your travel confirmation e-mail or in the My Trips/My Itineraries link on the site.
2. Follow the redemption instructions on your voucher; it is critical to do this before you depart.
3. Take all vouchers with you; you must redeem one voucher per person.

Exchange your voucher for activity:
Reservations are required. Please call San Antonio City Tours to schedule your tour date and arrange pick-up location. The customer service number and operation hours will appear on the printed voucher(s). Please present printed voucher(s) upon arrival at The Alamo Visitor Center. Discount coupons are not accepted with tour vouchers.