Best of San Antonio Tour

Experience the best of San Antonio on this tour from Austin. We'll explore the Alamo, admire the city's skyline, visit Spanish colonial missions, and enjoy views from a river cruise and the Tower of the Americas.

Description

On the day of the activity, hotel pickup in Austin will occur at the indicated time. The drive to San Antonio takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, during which highlights will be shared.

Upon arrival, we will visit The Alamo. A guided tour of this historic site will include details about the 1836 Battle of the Alamo, as well as visits to major fortifications like the 16-pounder cannon and barracks. Following this, we will stroll through the gardens on the historic grounds.

Next, the tour will take us to San Antonio's Spanish Missions, focusing on Mission San Jose, the largest and most visited of the four southernmost Spanish Colonial Missions, often referred to as the “Queen of the Missions.”

Afterward, we will ascend 190 m (623 ft) to the Tower of the Americas’ Observation Deck to take in panoramic views of San Antonio.

Continuing the tour, we will visit the River Walk, a renowned 15-mile (24 km) urban waterway, for a relaxing 35-minute cruise. Enjoy the atmosphere, architecture, and culture along the winding river.

Finally, after approximately 7 hours, we will return to your hotel.