San Antonio Full-Day Historic City Tour
Overview
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8 hours
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This small-group full-day San Antonio tour details the history, architecture, and confluence of cultures that make San Antonio unique. With exciting narratives and sound effects about historical sites and significant events, this experience covers over 60 points of interest. You'll get a grand overview of the Downtown Reach, Museum Reach, and Mission Reach of San Antonio
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
La Villita Historic Arts Village
Explore the art galleries and stores selling gifts, custom jewelry, pottery, and imported Mexican folk art.
Hemisfair
Listen to the history of HemisFair '68 - the official 1968 World's Fair themed "The Confluence of Civilizations in the Americas"
What‘s Included
Full-day city tour by bus covering 60 points of interest
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pick-up and drop-off (downtown hotels only) starting at 8:30 AM
Gratuities
Guests will have time on their own in El Mercado to have lunch
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
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San Antonio Full-Day Historic City Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
366 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Knowledgeable guide and...
Kathleen A,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Knowledgeable guide and interesting tour that covered history of the city in general and several neighborhoods. Guide encouraged questions and discussion.
Nice way to spend a day
alexandranN2631HY,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alex was a very nice guide. It gives a good perspective about the town. The first part was about history and downtown, the second - more about what staff you can do here.
Awesome-Fun-Informative
Ro y,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Alex was very experienced and knowledgeable. I never got bored during those many hours in the tour. He showed us so many places with through explanation and history behind them. I recommend it to my friends and family.
Great City Tour
Tracie B,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Alex did a fantastic job of helping us discover the history of San Antonio. We ventured all over the city and were able to get behind the scenes mini tour and explanations. Highly recommend the tour.
Great tour with a great tour guide
ElizaRose1,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My son and I went on this tour and Alex was our tour guide. The tour was outstanding and Alex was outstanding. Alex was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Alex was extremely considerate and never made anyone feel rushed. A great tour and highly recommend it.
You definitely get the skinny 😊
Pamela D,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was an amazing tour given by Alex you really get the sense of San Antonio. Then you get to figure out your itinerary for the week it was awesome highly recommend
Worth the time
shinallmd,,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour is filled with history. We saw places we wouldn't have gotten to see on our own. Our guide, Domingo, was from San Antonio and was very knowledgeable . Wonderful city.
Great City Tour
Steve M,,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was very informative and covered the entire city. We learned a lot about the founding and growth of the city. Highly recommend it.
San Antonio Day Tour
Susan J,,Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I thought it was very good and the stops were the right amount to time to see what you needed to see. Of the things I heard about on the tour, but we did not stop at, I got ideas for things to do my next day.
Domingo was knowledgeable...
victoria b,,Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Domingo was knowledgeable and prompt, we had plenty of time to explore and learn from his years of living in the area! I would recommend this tour!
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