Historic San Antonio Audio APP and GPS Private Self Guided Tour
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Explore San Antonio at your own pace, anytime! On our Texas sized adventure, we will be exploring San Antonio and discovering it’s historic story. At you pace. This tour is powered by our walking tour app. It offers: - Professional narration and story telling - Edited with music to set the mood. - Best price in town! - Go at you own pace - The tour never expires - Listen again after taking it on location Along the way you’ll see the Alamo, River Walk, La Villita, St Joes, San Fernando Cathedral, Camino de Galvez, Spanish Governors Palace, O Henry’s, river theater, bridges, the largest Mexican market and many more sites. And you’ll hear the stories of San Antonio’s history starting way back in the beginning, to the Alamo, the riverwalk, the markets, writers, Spanish history, Texas history, Mexican history and so much more. I’ll meet you at the Alamo.
Departure Point
- the tour starts outside the Alamo in Alamo Plaza. Here you'll hear the history of the Alamo, the battle, and before. Then you'll be guided through San Antonio on a 1.4 mile walk exploring it's sites and learning it's history.
Return Details
- The tour ends at El Mercado the largest Mexican market in the state of Texas. You'll hear abot the market and some of the best spots to eat and shop! This is a must see.
Duration
1 hour and 10 minutes - 1 hour and 30 minutes
Languages Available
- Audio guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: The Alamo
300 Alamo Plaza, , San Antonio, Texas
The tour starts at the Alamo where you'll hear the history of the Alamo, before and after the battle, and more. Then you'll be guided by the app through San Antonio.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Menger Hotel
204 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205
The tour stops at the old Menger Hotel and you'll hear it's history in the wild west, Teddy Rosevelt, the Rough Riders, and much more.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: La Villita Historic Arts Village
418 Villita St, Bldg 13, San Antonio, Texas
St. Joseph’s is known as a nail house: a property that refuses to make way for development. In the years that followed, the church became jokingly, if not lovingly, referred to as St. Joske’s.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Kallison Love Lock Walk Bridge
126 Main Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205
Discover the La Villita area and you'll see the buildings, church, and historic spots and learn the areas historic story all the way back to the Spanish.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: San Fernando Cathedral
115 Main Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205
The tour will walk through the Riverwalk and you'll see the river theater, hear the history of the riverwalk, see many of it's famous spots and statues and more!
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Spanish Governor's Palace
105 Plaza de Armas, , San Antonio, Texas
The tour stops on the Kallison Love Lock Walk Bridge where you'll hear the story of the locks, and love. Who knows, you might lock one yourself?
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: O. Henry House Museum
601 Dolorosa, San Antonio, Texas
The tour stops at the famous San Fernando Cathedral in Main Plaza, you'll hear the churches history and the plazas story. It's one of the best spots in the city!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: St Joseph Catholic Church
623 E Commerce St, , San Antonio, Texas
The Arneson River Theatre! Walk through the theater on the Riverwalk and hear it's story, and see the grassy seats!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Historic Market Square
514 West Commerce Street, San Antonio, TX 78207
The tour stops outside of the Spanish Governor's Palace where you'll hear the story of it's history and how it was saved. I
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Arneson River Theatre
418 Villita Street, San Antonio, TX 78205
The tour takes you to the O. Henry house, you'll see the outside of the historic tiny house, where you once lived, and learn about the author O. Henry!
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: River Walk
River Walk, San Antonio, TX
The tour ends at the historic el Mercado, Market Square, the largest Mexican market in the USA! You'll learn it's story and get a chance to explore!
Duration: 15 minutes
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tour on our walking tour app :)
- Go at your own pace anytime! The tour never expires
- See the historic sites in San Antonio
Exclusions
- No food, drinks or admission. This is all outside
- No human in person guide, it's all smart phone guided
Redemption Instructions
Thank you for booking the Historic San Antonio Walking Tour on the WalknTours app!
This is a tiny company, just me (Hi I’m Greg!), and I’m here to help :). If you have questions text 617-991-3269. Your ticket is below.
Quick overview:
1. Get the WalknTours app
2. Register
3. Unlock the tour by choosing the tour and use code 'riverwalk2780' to unlock it
Full ticket:
HOW TO TAKE YOUR TOUR
*Do not purchase the tour in the WalknTours app. Use Code 'riverwalk2780'.
*If you purchased more than one ticket make sure each user registers a unique account and email address. You will use the same experience code 'riverwalk2780'
Step 1: Download the WalknTours app on iPhone or Android.
App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/walkntours/id1457662600
Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.walkntours
Step 2: Register an Account or Login
Step 3: Open the Tour
Select San Antonio as your city
Select the Historic San Antonio walking tour and click it.
Click "Enter Experience Code"
Enter the Experience Code 'riverwalk2780'
Click apply
The tour is now unlocked and you can take it anytime.
To take the tour go outside The Alamo at Alamo Plaza and press play.
Have questions? Email us info@walkntours.com or text 617-991-3269.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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