San Antonio

15 Best San Antonio City Tours

The city circuits: the Alamo with its hour of history, the UNESCO mission trail south and small-group days that stack boat, tower and shrine. The missions are Texas’ only World Heritage site; the Alamo is just the famous one.

1.Best of San Antonio Small Group Tour with Boat + Tower + Alamo

Experience San Antonio’s highlights with this small-group tour featuring the Alamo, Tower of the Americas, and a scenic river cruise—all in 4 hours.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“Our tour guide Alfred was the best! So knowledgeable, friendly and made everything so easy! Having the tickets pre purchased, transportation covered and getting a more detailed education at each stop so was nice. We did not have to think about anything and just enjoy!…”

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3.San Antonio Full-Day Historic City Tour

Explore San Antonio's historic sites, markets, and cultural landmarks on this full-day guided tour featuring Mission Concepcion, El Mercado, and more.

★ 5.0

“Our tour guide very knowledgeable of the area and history. I would go again. This is where you really learn the history.”

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4.PRIVATE Missions and More – Half-day City Tour

Discover San Antonio's missions, historic districts, and lively neighborhoods on this private, half-day tour with expert guides and personalized experiences.

★ 5.0

“This was a great personalized tour of the missions. Michael had us informed and entertained the entire tour. We would recommend you book this your to learn about the mission histories. The side visit to the Japanese garden have us a good overview on case…”

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6.San Antonio: UNESCO World Heritage Missions Tour

Discover San Antonio's Spanish missions on this 3.5-hour guided tour featuring UNESCO sites, stunning architecture, and insightful local stories for $65.

★ 4.5

“We had a fantastic time on the UNESCO Mission tour — highly recommend it if you're in San Antonio! Domingo was a great guide. He struck the perfect balance between providing insightful information and giving us time to explore on our own. His passion and…”

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7.Historic Downtown & Riverwalk Walking Tour

Discover San Antonio’s highlights on this small-group walking tour, including the Alamo, Riverwalk, and historic villages—perfect for history lovers.

★ 5.0

“Matt was very knowledgeable about San Antonio history. He made the tour interesting and answered all our questions. We enjoyed it very much.”

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9.San Antonio Missions Tour with Downtown Hotel Pick Up

Discover San Antonio’s iconic landmarks like the Alamo and missions on a personalized, small-group tour with expert guides, hotel pickup, and flexible options.

★ 5.0

“This tour was completely modifiable based on your needs and desires. We had already been to the Alamo so we deleted that from our tour. We got to visit all five missions. Louis was an amazing source of information and flexibility that few Tours can…”

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10.San Antonio: The Alamo Exhibit Entry Ticket

Discover the fascinating Alamo Exhibit in San Antonio, featuring over 500 artifacts, exclusive collections, and engaging displays for a memorable history lesson.

★ 4.6

“We had an exceptional time at the Alamo. It has been dramatically upgraded and still more improvements are coming! Can't wait to see the new product. If you have not been to the Alamo for over five years, you need to go now and see…”

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11.Private UNESCO Missions Tour in San Antonio

Explore San Antonio’s historic missions with a private guide, visiting UNESCO sites, with personalized commentary and hassle-free pickup for an enriching experience.

★ 5.0

“This tour company is the best. Our guide, Michael, was extremely knowledgeable and has a true passion for sharing accurate information. We learned so much and he was so much fun, we were sad when it ended. Thank you for such a fabulous day!”

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14.Half-Day Morning City Tour of Historic San Antonio

Discover San Antonio’s highlights on a 4-hour guided tour covering historic sites, the Alamo, Market Square, and more, with expert guides and great value.

★ 4.5

“Domingo was great tons of knowledge of everything that was on the tour kept us engaged the entire time gave us extra time to take pictures and look around at the stops. I would highly recommend this kind of tour if you are not a…”

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15.Half-Day San Antonio and Alamo Guided Walking Tour

Discover San Antonio’s highlights on this 3-4 hour guided walking tour featuring the Alamo, River Walk, historic La Villita, and panoramic Tower of the Americas views.

★ 5.0

“Victor is wonderful. Extremely personable and knowledgeable. He even brought water and snacks. Took photos at each stop for us. Highly recommend this tour”

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