Best of San Antonio Small Group Tour

Experience the best of San Antonio on this small group tour from Austin. The itinerary includes visits to the Alamo, Spanish colonial missions, and views from the Tower of the Americas, complemented by a river cruise.

Tour Details

On the activity day, pickup begins from your hotel in Austin at the scheduled time. The drive to San Antonio takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, during which key highlights of the tour will be discussed.

Upon arrival, the first stop is The Alamo, a significant cultural site. The guided tour includes the courtyard and exploration of the 1836 Battle of the Alamo, with notable highlights such as the 16-pounder cannon and the barracks. Guests can also enjoy the gardens shaded by ancient oak trees.

Next, the tour proceeds to San Antonio’s Spanish Missions, primarily Mission San Jose, which is the largest and most visited of the missions. It is often called the “Queen of the Missions.”

The tour continues with an elevator ride to the observation deck of the Tower of the Americas, at a height of 190 m (623 ft), providing panoramic views of the city.

A 35-minute relaxing cruise along the River Walk, a 15-mile (24 km) urban waterway, concludes the tour. Guests will travel on a silent, electric boat, appreciating the area's architecture, culture, and music.

After a 7-hour experience, participants will return to their hotel.