San Antonio: The Grand Historic City Tour - Part 2 Half Day (P.M.)

San Antonio: The Grand Historic City Tour - Part 2 Half Day (P.M.)

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San Antonio: The Grand Historic City Tour - Part 2 Half Day (P.M.)

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This experience is Part 2 of a two part grand overview of San Antonio- it's 300 year history, architecture, & confluence of cultures

This one-of-a-kind city tour is the perfect way to get a grand overview of old San Antonio, with its rich history & culture. Your experience starts downtown with a visit to the San Antonio River Locks, followed by a tour of the Museum Reach. You will have time to explore the Japanese Tea Garden with its koi ponds, stone archways, and tea house. You will then journey through the Mission Reach, with time to see the original frescos at the UNESCO World Heritage Site- Mission Concepcion; the oldest unrestored stone church in the nation

24 hours Fully refundable when canceled up to 24 hours in advance
Approx. 4 Hours; 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Duration of experience
Tour Guide / Driver Type of tour leader

Experience

  • Tour includes detailed history of the Museum Reach and Mission Reach
  • Explore the Japanese Tea Garden with its koi ponds, stone archways, and tea house
  • Marvel at the original frescos at the UNESCO World Heritage Site- Mission Concepcion
  • Listen to exciting sound effects and narratives about historical sites & significant events

  • Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off at select downtown area hotels- must contact Gray Line San Antonio 48 hours prior to your tour departure to confirm your reservation
  • Free access to San Antonio River locks
  • Free entry into the Japanese Tea Garden
  • Free entry into the UNESCO World Heritage Site - Mission Concepcion

  • Gratuities - Tour Guide and/or Driver gratuities are not included
  • San Antonio: The Grand Historic City Tour - Part 1 (A.M.) (can be bought as a discounted package with Part 2. See: San Antonio: The Grand Historic City Tour - Full Day)

  • This fascinating & exciting experience gives our guests a broad overview of the history, culture and architecture of San Antonio's Museum Reach and Mission Reach
  • The tour makes three (3) stops: San Antonio River locks, the Japanese Tea Garden, and the UNESCO World Heritage Site - Mission Concepcion.
  • Part 1 is not included, but can be packaged with Part 2 at a discount.

This city tour is Part 2 of an optional 2 part tour. It is the perfect way to get a grand overview of old San Antonio, its rich history & culture. Your experience starts downtown with a stop at the San Antonio River locks followed by: Pearl Brewery Redevelopment; Butterkrust Bakery; Doseum; Witte Museum; San Antonio Botanical Center; McNay Art Museum; Major Universities; Brackenridge Park, San Antonio Zoo & stop at Japanese Tea Garden; History of the Great Texas Cattle Trail Drives; Union Stocky

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Extras / Upgrades
San Antonio: The Grand Historic City Tour - Part 1 (A.M.). The most comprehensive overview and best value is to buy the Parts 1 & 2 - Full Day City Tour package together. Parts 1 & 2 together highlight approximately 70 significant and historic sites and events
Highlights
  • Tour includes detailed history of the Museum Reach and Mission Reach
  • Explore the Japanese Tea Garden with its koi ponds, stone archways, and tea house
  • Marvel at the original frescos at the UNESCO World Heritage Site- Mission Concepcion
  • Listen to exciting sound effects and narratives about historical sites & significant events
Includes
  • Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off at select downtown area hotels- must contact Gray Line San Antonio 48 hours prior to your tour departure to confirm your reservation
  • Free access to San Antonio River locks
  • Free entry into the Japanese Tea Garden
  • Free entry into the UNESCO World Heritage Site - Mission Concepcion
Excludes
  • Gratuities - Tour Guide and/or Driver gratuities are not included
  • San Antonio: The Grand Historic City Tour - Part 1 (A.M.) (can be bought as a discounted package with Part 2. See: San Antonio: The Grand Historic City Tour - Full Day)
Essential Information
  • This fascinating & exciting experience gives our guests a broad overview of the history, culture and architecture of San Antonio's Museum Reach and Mission Reach
  • The tour makes three (3) stops: San Antonio River locks, the Japanese Tea Garden, and the UNESCO World Heritage Site - Mission Concepcion.
  • Part 1 is not included, but can be packaged with Part 2 at a discount.
Extras / Upgrades
San Antonio: The Grand Historic City Tour - Part 1 (A.M.). The most comprehensive overview and best value is to buy the Parts 1 & 2 - Full Day City Tour package together. Parts 1 & 2 together highlight approximately 70 significant and historic sites and events
Itinerary

This city tour is Part 2 of an optional 2 part tour. It is the perfect way to get a grand overview of old San Antonio, its rich history & culture. Your experience starts downtown with a stop at the San Antonio River locks followed by: Pearl Brewery Redevelopment; Butterkrust Bakery; Doseum; Witte Museum; San Antonio Botanical Center; McNay Art Museum; Major Universities; Brackenridge Park, San Antonio Zoo & stop at Japanese Tea Garden; History of the Great Texas Cattle Trail Drives; Union Stocky

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Customer Reviews

4.0
based on 13 verified reviews
Nov 30 2025
Alex was a wonderful tour guide and answered all of our questions! He was informative and kind. I would highly recommend taking a tour with Alex.
a Gray Line customer
Jan 30 2023
Purchasing our tour tickets was easy, your tour descriptions online are very detailed and we knew exactly what we we getting.
Mrs Patricia Cramer
Jan 19 2023
Used cide to get 15% off !
a Gray Line customer
May 6 2022
Very historically accurate
Mr Jeffrey Reed
Sep 28 2021
Domingo was a great guide and really provided a lot of knowledge about San Antonio. We appreciated how he was able to answer all of our questions! We had a small group and that really made for a more personal experience. Thank you, Domingo!
a Gray Line customer
Nov 19 2019
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