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
972 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very robust tour of San...
Geren R,
Oct 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very robust tour of San Antonio area missions with personable guide. Comfortable bus. Right length of time.
Missions
Cathryn N,
Sep 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our tour guide was Domingo was great! He was prompt and very knowledgeable. We enjoyed visiting the missions and learning the history. Our guide also gave history of the city of San Antonio.
Worth the time and money...
Joy B,
Sep 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00Worth the time and money to see the missions. We had an excellent local driver/guide who shared his knowledge of the history of the missions with us..
1st Day I was scheduled...
Laura V,
Sep 8, 2025
- Viator
1.001st Day I was scheduled for the tour, the tour was canceled. I rescheduled the following day and they forgot to pick me up at my hotel. I had no other days I could attend the tour.
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.
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