San Antonio: The Grand Historic City Tour - Part 1 Half-day (A.M.)

San Antonio: The Grand Historic City Tour - Part 1 Half-day (A.M.)

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San Antonio: The Grand Historic City Tour - Part 1 Half-day (A.M.)

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This experience is Part 1 of a 2 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 grand overview of old San Antonio, with its rich history & culture. Your experience of the Downtown Reach starts at La Villita- one of San Antonio's first neighborhoods; see Hemisfair Park; Briscoe Western Art Museum, Alamodome; Sunset Station; St. Paul Square; Rivercenter Mall; Alamo Plaza; Paris Hatters; Buckhorn Saloon & Hall of Horns; San Fernando Catherdral; Main Plaza; Plaza de Armas; City Hall; Tobin Performing Arts Center; and El Mercado. Tour ends at the Alamo, El Mercado, or downtown hotel (guest's choice)

Free Cancellation Fully refundable when canceled up to 24 hours prior to departure
Approx. 4 Hours; 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Duration of experience
Tour Guide / Driver Type of tour leader

Experience

  • Detailed history of the Downtown Reach of San Antonio.
  • Listen to exciting sound effects and narratives about historical sites & significant events
  • Play Texas Trivia with your Tour Guide
  • Points of interest include: Hemisfair Park; La Villita; Briscoe Western Art Museum; Sunset Station; St. Paul Square; Paris Hatters; Buckhorn Saloon; San Fernando Cathedral; Main Plaza & Plaza de Armas; Spanish Governor's Palace; and El Mercado - Largest Mexican market in U.S.

  • Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off at select downtown hotels
  • Gratuities for Tour Guide and/or Driver are not included
  • Lunch- - you will have time on your own at El Mercado, the Historic Market Square, for lunch and shopping at your own expense
  • San Antonio: The Grand Historic City Tour - Part 2 (P.M.) (can be bought as a discounted package with Part 1. See: San Antonio: The Grand Historic City Tour - Full Day)

This interesting & exciting tour gives our guests a broad overview of the history, culture and architecture of San Antonio's Downtown Reach. Part 2 is not included - but can be packaged with Part 1 at a discount; See: San Antonio: The Grand Historic Tour - Full Day

This city tour is Part 1 of an optional 2 part tour. It is the perfect way to get a grand overview of old San Antonio, its rich history & culture. ... See more

Extras / Upgrades
  • Purchase also San Antonio: The Grand Historic City Tour - Part 2 (P.M.) which includes the Museum Reach and Mission Reach
  • Parts 1 and Part 2 highlight approximately 70 significant and historic sites and events. Part 1 (A.M.) can be packaged with Part 2 (P.M.) at a discount; See: San Antonio: The Grand Historic Tour - Full Day
Highlights
  • Detailed history of the Downtown Reach of San Antonio.
  • Listen to exciting sound effects and narratives about historical sites & significant events
  • Play Texas Trivia with your Tour Guide
  • Points of interest include: Hemisfair Park; La Villita; Briscoe Western Art Museum; Sunset Station; St. Paul Square; Paris Hatters; Buckhorn Saloon; San Fernando Cathedral; Main Plaza & Plaza de Armas; Spanish Governor's Palace; and El Mercado - Largest Mexican market in U.S.
Includes
  • Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off at select downtown hotels
  • Gratuities for Tour Guide and/or Driver are not included
  • Lunch- - you will have time on your own at El Mercado, the Historic Market Square, for lunch and shopping at your own expense
  • San Antonio: The Grand Historic City Tour - Part 2 (P.M.) (can be bought as a discounted package with Part 1. See: San Antonio: The Grand Historic City Tour - Full Day)
Essential Information
This interesting & exciting tour gives our guests a broad overview of the history, culture and architecture of San Antonio's Downtown Reach. Part 2 is not included - but can be packaged with Part 1 at a discount; See: San Antonio: The Grand Historic Tour - Full Day
Extras / Upgrades
  • Purchase also San Antonio: The Grand Historic City Tour - Part 2 (P.M.) which includes the Museum Reach and Mission Reach
  • Parts 1 and Part 2 highlight approximately 70 significant and historic sites and events. Part 1 (A.M.) can be packaged with Part 2 (P.M.) at a discount; See: San Antonio: The Grand Historic Tour - Full Day
Itinerary
This city tour is Part 1 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: see Hemisfair Park, original La Villita; downtown architecture, Briscoe western art museum, Sunset Station; St. Paul Square; Paris Hatters; theatre district; Buckhorn Saloon and Hall of Horns, Briscoe Western Art Museum, Alamodome; Rivercenter Mall; Alamo Plaza & historic hotels; Paris Hatters; theatre district; ... See more
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Customer Reviews

4.9
based on 20 verified reviews
Oct 10 2022
Alex did an amazing job with the history. He went above and beyond with his kindness, professionalism, and knowledge. He even made our lunch reservations. What a great guy. Thank you and God’s Blessings Alex.
Robyn Wallace
Aug 22 2021
Excellent tour and Alex was a wonderful guide!
a Gray Line customer
Feb 15 2021
OUR GUIDE DOMINCO WAS EXCEPTIONAL.
Dwayane Townsend
Dec 30 2019
Pick up was on time. Alex texted me to clarify place and time. He gave an interesting background to each place we visited. Answered and solicited questions from the group, etc.
Ingrid Tarikas
Sep 3 2019
very good driver good tour we like gray line tours
mary ann rhawn
Apr 10 2019
Wonderful Tour of San Antonio. Showed us all the highlights, gave us an overview of the history and a perspective of how it is now.
a Gray Line customer

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