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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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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Visit Mission San Jose, Mission Concepcion, Mission San Juan, and Mission Espada
Live and recorded narrated history
Hotel pick-up and drop-off at select downtown hotels
Gratuities
Tour of the Alamo. The Alamo utilizes their own tour guides or you can take a self-guided tour.
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
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.
La Villita Historic Arts Village, San Antonio, Texas, United States The tour will start here at La Villita Historic Arts Village 15 minutes
Mission Concepcion, San Antonio, Texas, United States View the original fresecos; explore the grounds; listen to the history of Mission Concepcion 25 minutes
Mission San Jose, San Antonio, Texas, United States 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 60 minutes
Mission San Juan, San Antonio, Texas, United States Learn about irrigation and agriculture at Mission San Juan 10 minutes
The Espada Aqueduct, San Antonio, Texas, United States See the irrigation system used to water the mission lands 5 minutes
Mission Espada, San Antonio, Texas, United States Explore the church and grounds 10 minutes
Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, Texas, United States 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.
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
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Anne_D
24 Apr 2023
Our guide was so knowledgeable. We learned so much! Gave us so much detail we would not have known without him
Tmsllm
24 Apr 2023
It was interesting to learn how things developed in history and hear the stories of the missions. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly!
Janice_A
22 Apr 2023
Seeing the actual places where people lived, worked and found their faith was very inspiring. Their craftsmanship was amazing… I had to return home and paint my inspirations!
This tour in
San Antonio
is organized by
Gray Line San Antonio
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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