San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tour
Overview
Available languages
3 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
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.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Mission Concepcion
View the original fresecos; explore the grounds; listen to the history of Mission Concepcion
Mission San Jose
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
Options
Afternoon Small Group Tour
Afternoon Tour - 1:30 PM: Average group size is less than 10 guests.
Pickup included
Morning Small Group Tour
Morning Tour - 9:00 AM: Average group size is less than 10 guests.
Pickup included
Reviews
966 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A great overview of local...
Cheryl C,
Sep 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00A great overview of local San Antonio missions. Learned about what happened to the native people during Spanish colonization.
Driver and guide was awasome!
AIA G,
Sep 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Excellent! Was well explained, provided support and information. Will return and recommend it to my friends and family
Mission Completed!
Chris L,
Sep 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great experience. Plan on walking some. We had a great time learning about the history of the missions in San Antonio. Exceeded expectations. A great balance between guiding and independent learning. The small group made it great.
Alex was great
Kim L,
Sep 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was a great experience. Very informative. Alex was great. Know that you might be picked up early. Due to the hot weather, they decided to start the tour early
Great Day
Debra C,
Aug 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00The guide was super friendly and very informative. Clean and comfortable van with nice cool AC in the heat. Great way to see the city and learn about the history.
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