San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Sites 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.
Duration
3 hours and 30 minutes
Languages Available
- Audio guide - English
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Mission Concepcion
807 Mission Rd, San Antonio, Texas
View the original fresecos; explore the grounds; listen to the history of Mission Concepcion
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Mission San Jose
San Antonio, Texas
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: 1 hour
Stop At: Mission San Juan
9101 Graf Rd, San Antonio, Texas
Learn about irrigation and agriculture at Mission San Juan
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Mission Espada
10040 Espada Rd, San Antonio, Texas
See the irrigation system used to water the mission lands
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Alamo Plaza
, , San Antonio, Texas
Explore the church and grounds
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The Espada Aqueduct
Espada Rd, East of US 281, Near Mission de la Espada, San Antonio, Texas
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.
Duration: Not Available
Additional Information
- 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
- 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
Exclusions
- Tour of the Alamo. The Alamo utilizes their own tour guides or you can take a self-guided tour.
Redemption Instructions
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.
Traveler Pickup Information
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.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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Need To Know Info
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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