Full-Day Grand Historic Tour of San Antonio

Full-Day Grand Historic Tour of San Antonio

Day trips

Full-Day Grand Historic Tour of San Antonio

From 145.33

This experience includes both parts of a 2 part grand overview of San Antonio- it's 300 year history, architecture & confluence of cultures

This one-of-a-kind full-day city tour is the perfect way to get a grand overview of old San Antonio with its rich history & culture. Your experience of the Downtown Reach starts at La Villita Historic Arts Village, and includes narratives of historic sites & events. After time on your own at El Mercado, you will travel to the Museum Reach and visit the Japanese Tea Garden with its koi ponds and stone archways. Finally, you will explore 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

Free Cancellation Fully refundable when canceled up to 24 hours prior to departure
Approx. 8 Hours; 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Duration of experience
Tour Guide / Driver Type of tour leader

Experience

  • Learn of the confluence of cultures that make San Antonio unique!
  • Tour includes detailed history of the Downtown Reach, Museum Reach, and Mission Reach
  • Shop or have lunch at El Mercado- the largest Mexican market in the nation
  • 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

  • Pick up and Drop off at downtown area hotels - - Must contact Gray Line San Antonio at least 48 hours prior to your tour departure to confirm your pick up location
  • Stops at: La Villita Historic Arts Village, El Mercado (Market Square), Japanese Tea Garden, and the UNESCO World Heritage Site- Mission Concepcion

  • 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

This interesting and exciting experience gives our guests a broad overview of the Downtown Reach, Museum Reach, and Mission Reach. By purchasing the San Antonio: The Grand Historic City Tour Full Day you pay a discounted full day rate - which is less than the per guest price charged when purchasing Part 1 (A.M.) & Part 2 (P.M.) separately.

San Antonio: The Grand Historic Tour - Full Day includes both parts of a (2) Part Tour. It is the perfect way to get a grand overview of old San ... See more
Highlights
  • Learn of the confluence of cultures that make San Antonio unique!
  • Tour includes detailed history of the Downtown Reach, Museum Reach, and Mission Reach
  • Shop or have lunch at El Mercado- the largest Mexican market in the nation
  • 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
  • Pick up and Drop off at downtown area hotels - - Must contact Gray Line San Antonio at least 48 hours prior to your tour departure to confirm your pick up location
  • Stops at: La Villita Historic Arts Village, El Mercado (Market Square), Japanese Tea Garden, and the UNESCO World Heritage Site- Mission Concepcion
Excludes
  • 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
Essential Information
This interesting and exciting experience gives our guests a broad overview of the Downtown Reach, Museum Reach, and Mission Reach. By purchasing the San Antonio: The Grand Historic City Tour Full Day you pay a discounted full day rate - which is less than the per guest price charged when purchasing Part 1 (A.M.) & Part 2 (P.M.) separately.
Itinerary
San Antonio: The Grand Historic Tour - Full Day includes both parts of a (2) Part Tour. It is the perfect way to get a grand overview of old San Antonio, with its rich history & culture. Play Texas Trivia way with your Gray Line Tour Guide. Your experience includes over 70 sites and points of interest, including: Hemisfair Park, La Villita; Briscoe Western Art Museum; Sunset Station; St. Paul Square; Alamodome; Rivercenter Mall; Alamo Plaza & historic hotels; Paris Hatters; the theatre ... See more
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Customer Reviews

4.7
based on 72 verified reviews
Feb 11 2024
Great tour that highlighted so many parts of the city. The tour guide was very knowledgeable.
a Gray Line customer
Jul 7 2023
For the experience and service, price was relative
a Gray Line customer
Apr 9 2023
Alex was an Excellent guide. Very knowledgeable, livery accommodating, concerned about our experience.
John Tate
Feb 17 2023
I was only one on this tour and it was awesome. Alex was great. A wealth of knowledge.
Dana Guffin
Jan 27 2023
Great overview of San Antonio history
Mr Dan Anderson
Nov 20 2022
Excellent value. . .you can't go wrong with Gray Line.
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