San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tour

4.7
(1,004 reviews)

3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

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.

What's Included

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
Gratuities
Tour of the Alamo. The Alamo utilizes their own tour guides or you can take a self-guided tour.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

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.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Mission Concepcion

    View the original fresecos; explore the grounds; listen to the history of Mission Concepcion

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Mission San Jose

    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

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Mission San Juan

    Learn about irrigation and agriculture at Mission San Juan

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    The Espada Aqueduct

    See the irrigation system used to water the mission lands

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Mission Espada

    Explore the church and grounds

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Alamo Plaza (Pass by)

    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.

    Admission ticket free

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
Supplied by Gray Line San Antonio

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Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Audio Guides
Historical Tours
Small Group
Excellent Quality
Top Product
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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