San Antonio Cultural and Heritage Tour

What's included

What you'll see and do

1. San Antonio

   First hour Walking Tour Founded in 1718 as a Spanish mission and presidio, San Antonio grew from indigenous Coahuiltecan settlements and Canary Islander settlers into the largest Spanish, then Mexican, settlement in Texas. Famous for the 1836 Battle of the Alamo, the city blends Spanish colonial heritage, Texan independence history, and rich military, cattle, and cultural traditions.

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2. The Alamo

   The Alamo Plaza Historic District is a historic district of downtown San Antonio in the U.S. state of Texas. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. It includes the Alamo, which is a separately listed Registered Historic Place and a U.S. National Historic Landmark.

   20 minutes here

3. San Antonio River Walk

   The San Antonio River Walk is a city park and special-case pedestrian street in San Antonio, Texas, one level down from the automobile street. The River Walk winds and loops under bridges as two parallel sidewalks lined with restaurants and shops, connecting the major tourist draws such as the Shops at Rivercenter, the Arneson River Theatre, Marriage Island, La Villita, HemisFair Park, Petty House, the Tower Life Building, the San Antonio Museum of Art, the Pearl, and the city's five Spanish colonial missions, each have been named a World Heritage Site, which includes the Alamo. During the annual springtime Fiesta San Antonio, the River Parade features flowery floats that float down the river. The area within the circumference of the River Walk is the heart of the original 1700s Villa de Bejar outpost, which would eventually become the City of San Antonio.

   20 minutes here

4. San Fernando De Bexar Cathedral

   San Fernando Cathedral (Spanish: Catedral de San Fernando) also called the Cathedral of Our Lady of Candelaria and Guadalupe (Spanish: Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria y Guadalupe) is a cathedral of the Catholic Church located in San Antonio, Texas, in the United States. It is the mother church of the Archdiocese of San Antonio and the seat of its archbishop. Its dome serves as the city of San Antonio's cultural and geographical center. The cathedral is also known as the Church of Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria y Guadalupe and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is notable as one of the oldest cathedrals in the United States.

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5. San Antonio

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6. La Villita Historic Arts Village

   The second hour tour continues. La Villita Historic Arts Village is an art community in downtown San Antonio, Texas, United States. There are art galleries, stores selling souvenirs, gifts, custom jewelry, pottery, and imported Mexican folk art, as well as several restaurants in the district. La Villita connects to the San Antonio River Walk and its outdoor venue, the Arneson River Theatre. It is close to the Alamo, the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, Rivercenter Mall, and HemisFair Park. It is within walking distance of most downtown hotels.

   10 minutes here

7. Arneson River Theater

   Bathroom stop. Arneson River Theater is an outdoor performance theater located on the San Antonio River Walk in the U.S. state of Texas. The open-air venue was erected 1939-1941 by the Works Progress Administration. The design was supervised by architect Robert H.H. Hugman. It is named after Edwin P. Arneson, the regional engineer for the W.P.A. who was instrumental in securing funding for the Paseo del Rio.[1] Arneson died before construction began.[2] Many years later bells were added to arches behind the stage that Hugman had designed, and they were named for him. In a belated ceremony, the "Father of the River Walk" struck the bells for the first time, two years before his death

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8. Tower Of The Americas

   The Tower of the Americas is a 750-foot (229-meter) observation tower-restaurant located in the Hemisfair district in the southeastern portion of Downtown San Antonio, Texas, United States. The tower was designed by San Antonio architect O'Neil Ford[1] and was built as the theme structure of the 1968 World's Fair, HemisFair '68.[2] Originally known as 'HemisFair Tower',[3] it was ultimately named 'the Tower of the Americas' as a result of a name-the-tower contest created by the executive committee. Sixty-eight people submitted the name by which the tower is now known

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9. Alamodome

   The Alamodome is a 64,000-seat domed indoor multi-purpose stadium in San Antonio, Texas. It is located on the southeastern fringe of downtown San Antonio. The facility opened on May 15, 1993, having been constructed at a cost of $186 million. The multi-purpose facility was intended to increase the city's convention traffic and attract a professional football franchise. It also placated the San Antonio Spurs' demands for a larger arena. The Spurs played in the Alamodome for a decade, then became disenchanted with the facility and convinced Bexar County to construct a new arena for them, now called the Frost Bank Center. The Alamodome's regular tenant is currently the UTSA Roadrunners. Recent tenants include the San Antonio Commanders of the Alliance of American Football, the San Antonio Brahmas of the United Football League, and the San Antonio Talons of the Arena Football League.

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10. San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

    Hemisfair Park in San Antonio, Texas, is the site of the 1968 World’s Fair (HemisFair '68), which celebrated the city's 250th anniversary and the "confluence of civilizations in the Americas". Developed on a former residential neighborhood (Germantown) via eminent domain, the park now functions as a redeveloped downtown district featuring the iconic 622-foot Tower of the Americas and the modern Civic Park.

    10 minutes here

11. King William Historic District

    The National Register of Historic Places-listed King William Historic District is generally located between the San Antonio River, Cesar Chavez Boulevard, South St. Mary’s Street, and South Alamo Street. The King William Local Historic District and neighborhood also includes the National Register of Historic Places-listed South Alamo Street-South St. Mary’s Street Historic District located west of South Alamo Street. Most of the houses within the district were built between 1850 and 1899, and in comparison to most of those located south of South Alamo Street, the houses are larger, more ornate, and are situated on larger lots (Bell and Williamson 1971).

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12. San Antonio

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13. Pearl Markets - San Antonio, TX

    Three-Hour Tour Continues. Pearl District The Pearl in San Antonio is a historic 19th-century brewery transformed into a premier 22-acre culinary and cultural district. Founded in 1881 as the Pearl Brewing Company, it operated until 2001, surviving Prohibition by producing ice cream and soda. The site now features the 1894 brewhouse, reopened as Hotel Emma.

    20 minutes here

14. The Grotto

    The Grotto is a concrete sculpture by Carlos Cortés, along the San Antonio River in San Antonio, Texas, United States.[1] In 2020, some pieces intended to be added to The Grotto were stolen.

    10 minutes here

Where it starts and ends

Options you can book

• 3 Hours Walking & Driving Tour

• 60 minutes Flexible Booking

  Flexible Booking: If your plans change, Flexible Booking allows you to reschedule your tour with no rebooking fee

• 3 Hours Flexible Booking

  Flexible Booking: If your plans change, Flexible Booking allows you to reschedule your tour with no rebooking fee

• 2 Hours Walking & Driving Tour

• 2 Hours Flexible Booking

  Flexible Booking: If your plans change, Flexible Booking allows you to reschedule your tour with no rebooking fee

• 60 minutes Walking Tour

Before you book

Cancellation

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

Languages

en

Ticket

Mobile Only

Runs on

Every day

Group size

Up to 13 travelers per booking

Operated by

Great R Tours

Know before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Texas law mandates that children under 8 years old, unless they are taller than 4 ft 9 in, must be secured in an appropriate Child Passenger Safety seat or booster seat.
• Accessibility Notice Please note that Fun Texas Tours vans are not wheelchair accessible. Guests who use wheelchairs or require special accommodations must contact Fun Texas Tours in advance to discuss possible arrangements.

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