Why choose this San Antonio tour ?
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.
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What makes San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tour a unique experience ?
The tour will start here at La Villita Historic Arts Village
View the original fresecos; explore the grounds; listen to the history of Mission Concepcion
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
Learn about irrigation and agriculture at Mission San Juan
See the irrigation system used to water the mission lands
Explore the church and grounds
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.
Tour Description & 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
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- 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
- Tour of the Alamo. The Alamo utilizes their own tour guides or you can take a self-guided tour.
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Gray Line San Antonio.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Chicago.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 827 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 10 Travelers is accepted for booking.
If you did not select a pick up location upon booking, you must contact the local operator prior to your departure to find your nearest hotel pickup location; failure to confirm your pickup location at least twelve hours prior to the departure time may result in cancellation of your tour without a refund.
Eat breakfast or lunch prior to the tour.
