San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

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 To Expect

Mission Concepcion

View the original fresecos; explore the grounds; listen to the history of Mission Concepcion

25 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

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.

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Options

Afternoon Small Group Tour

Afternoon Tour - 12:30 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

4.64

1,038 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

854

Educational and Inspiring
raptorrescuer,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We visited two of the Missions; Concepcion and San Jose. I recommend you take the free tour. To stand in the same place that others stood 250 years ago and envision their life touched me. The fact that the missions are still used for church services and have been serving the descendants and community for this long is remarkable.
Amazing way to learn about San Antonio's history
rebeccabedijn,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Alex was amazing! So friendly, chatty and personable. He interacted well with all members of the group, from the kids to the adults and was very knowledgeable. Would absolutely recommend!!
Our guide Alex was great!...
Briana P,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guide Alex was great! I learned so much about the history of the missions that I did not know. He pointed out many details along the way. El Mission San Jose was our favorite! We had my mom (80+), me, and my 2 teens- everyone liked the tour!
Be wary
Ursula F,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
Operator was a no show. Did not Respond to text about no show status until almost hour later. Beware they do not check tours times and dates nor messages.
Great
Philip C,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We were picked up from the hotel, which was nice. We didn't have to drive, we could just sit and listen to the guide. He gave a lot of interesting information. I felt that there was enough time at each mission. The nps rangers also were there at each site so you could ask questions. It was a great tour, we enjoyed.
Enjoyable and educational tour
maryc93 10,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Alex is very knowledgeable and explains the history of the missions very well and in great detail. He was a considerate guide, making sure we were comfortable and didn't have to walk far in the rainy weather. This is an interesting and informative trip. I highly recommend it.
Interesting and...
Paul G,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Interesting and informative. Great guide. We had plenty of time to enjoy and explore the different places we went to.
Catholic history in San Antonio
Susana T,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
A very interesting and informative tour. A highly recommended tour if you're visiting San Antonio, as it helps you better understand this beautiful city. The guide, Domingo, was always friendly and knowledgeable about everything he showed us
Mission Tour
David N,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great guide. Very knowledgable Would go again in a heartbeat😃 Was a fun time, thank you Alex Highly recommend
Enjoyable mission tour
GT G,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Knowledgeable guide. Everyone had a good time. We had ample time at each mission to take pictures. This was a very interesting tour, We learned about the missions and how and when it tied into the history of the land that is now Texas/USA.