San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tour
Overview
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.
Inclusions
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off at select downtown hotels
- Visit Mission San Jose, Mission Concepcion, Mission San Juan, and Mission Espada
- Live and recorded narrated history
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: La Villita Historic Arts Village, 418 Villita St, San Antonio, TX 78205-2908
The tour will start here at La Villita Historic Arts Village
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Mission Concepcion, 807 Mission Rd, San Antonio, TX 78210-4528
View the original fresecos; explore the grounds; listen to the history of Mission Concepcion
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Mission San Jose, 6701 San Jose Dr, San Antonio, TX 78214-2715
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, TX 78214-3625
Learn about irrigation and agriculture at Mission San Juan
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The Espada Aqueduct, Espada Rd East of US 281, Near Mission de la Espada, San Antonio, TX
See the irrigation system used to water the mission lands
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Mission Espada, 10040 Espada Rd, San Antonio, TX 78214-3815
Explore the church and grounds
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX
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.
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: La Villita Historic Arts Village, 418 Villita St, San Antonio, TX 78205-2908
The tour will start here at La Villita Historic Arts Village
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Mission Concepcion, 807 Mission Rd, San Antonio, TX 78210-4528
View the original fresecos; explore the grounds; listen to the history of Mission Concepcion
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Mission San Jose, 6701 San Jose Dr, San Antonio, TX 78214-2715
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, TX 78214-3625
Learn about irrigation and agriculture at Mission San Juan
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The Espada Aqueduct, Espada Rd East of US 281, Near Mission de la Espada, San Antonio, TX
See the irrigation system used to water the mission lands
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Mission Espada, 10040 Espada Rd, San Antonio, TX 78214-3815
Explore the church and grounds
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX
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.
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Tour can accommodate wheelchairs only if the local operator is notified at least 24 hours in advance
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
David_G
May 2022
Perry, the guide, was very informational. He was personable. I would recommend this trip and this tour guide.
Perry, the guide, was very informational. He was personable. I would recommend this trip and this tour guide.Emily_C
May 2022
Perry was an excellent, energetic guide. He has a unique way of bringing history to life with modern storytelling. Highly recommend.
Perry was an excellent, energetic guide. He has a unique way of bringing history to life with modern storytelling. Highly recommend.Linda_P
May 2022
Our tour guide was wonderful. So knowledgeable and very friendly. The Missions were absolutely beautiful and their stories fascinating.
Our tour guide was wonderful. So knowledgeable and very friendly. The Missions were absolutely beautiful and their stories fascinating.Michael_B
May 2022
Booked a tour while in San Antonio. Paid and confirmed for 9am pick up. At 9am the bus was not there. Messaged the driver no reply. Called the 800 number no answer, also tried the dispatch option, no answer. Asked for a refund, was sent a confirmation. We will see. Willing to try 1 more t...
Booked a tour while in San Antonio. Paid and confirmed for 9am pick up. At 9am the bus was not there. Messaged the driver no reply. Called the 800 number no answer, also tried the dispatch option, no answer. Asked for a refund, was sent a confirmation. We will see. Willing to try 1 more time if I am back SA, Texas.240cheriem
May 2022
Our guide Perry was terrific! Very knowledgeable and entertaining. And the tour was definitely worth taking. We learned a lot!
Our guide Perry was terrific! Very knowledgeable and entertaining. And the tour was definitely worth taking. We learned a lot!Leon_L
May 2022
Driver never showed up to pick us up, it was on a Sunday so no one would answer the phone either. We asked for a refund online haven’t seen that yet either
Driver never showed up to pick us up, it was on a Sunday so no one would answer the phone either. We asked for a refund online haven’t seen that yet either