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.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ 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 Locations
1. Canopy By Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk
2. Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Antonio Downtown Riverwalk
3. Motel 6 San Antonio TX - Downtown - Market Square
4. Courtyard by Marriott San Antonio Downtown/Market Square
5. Hyatt Place San Antonio/riverwalk
6. Courtyard by Marriott San Antonio Riverwalk
7. Drury Inn & Suites San Antonio Riverwalk
8. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Antonio Market Square
9. Homewood Suites by Hilton San Antonio-Riverwalk/Downtown
10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Antonio Rivercenter Area, an IHG Hotel
11. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk Downtown
12. Red Roof PLUS+ San Antonio Downtown - Riverwalk
13. Home2 Suites by Hilton San Antonio Downtown - Riverwalk, TX
14. Sonesta ES Suites San Antonio Downtown Alamo Plaza
15. Comfort Suites Alamo/River Walk
16. San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk
17. Super 8 by Wyndham San Antonio Downtown/Museum Reach
18. San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter on the River Walk
19. Holiday Inn San Antonio-Dwtn (Market Square), an IHG Hotel
20. Hilton Garden Inn San Antonio Downtown Riverwalk
Additional Info: Pick-ups available at downtown hotels. If you do not see your hotel listed or if you are staying at an Airbnb, contact local operator at least 48 hours before your scheduled tour or immediately after booking if within 48 hours of tour time. The closest pickup location will be provided.
Itinerary
1
La Villita Historic Arts Village
The tour will start here at La Villita Historic Arts Village
Duration: 15 minutes
2
Mission Concepcion
View the original fresecos; explore the grounds; listen to the history of Mission Concepcion
Duration: 25 minutes
3
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
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Mission San Juan
Learn about irrigation and agriculture at Mission San Juan
Duration: 10 minutes
5
The Espada Aqueduct
See the irrigation system used to water the mission lands
Duration: 5 minutes
6
Mission Espada
Explore the church and grounds
Duration: 10 minutes
7
Alamo Plaza
Listen to the founding of Mission San Antonio de Valero and learn about the Battle of the Alamo.
A note about the Alamo: The last stop on our Missions Tour is either your downtown hotel or the Alamo (your choice). The Alamo exclusively utilizes their own tour guides or you can take a self-guided tour of the Alamo. A tour of the Alamo is not included in our Missions Tour.
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
