Top San Antonio Cultural Tours

Discover the history and highlights of San Antonio on a small-group walking tour. Stroll through the city’s historic downtown and riverwalk stopping at several landmarks including the Alamo fort, the San Fernando Cathedral, and the Yanaguana Garden. While you walk, your guide regales you with stories about San Antonio’s history and architecture.

Discover the historic highlights of San Antonio on a tour that takes you to Mission Concepcion as well as downtown markets, parks, squares, eateries, and more. A great introduction to the city for first-time visitors, this tour gives you a chance to learn your way around San Antonio with a guide to navigate and narrate the journey. That way, you don’t have to worry about getting lost or missing any of the historic details.

Explore San Antonio by Segway on a 1.5-hour tour that takes in the highlights of historic downtown San Antonio. Have fun and get great photo ops while riding your Segway past landmarks such as The Alamo, Tower of the Americas, HemisFair Park, the Alamodome, and San Fernando Cathedral. Your guide shares some fun facts and a little Texas history along the way. Book your Segway tour early to ensure that you get a spot on this popular tour.

Discover the rolling orchards and historic towns of Texas Hill Country with a full-day tour from San Antonio that includes the essential Lyndon B. Johnson sites. See the former President’s boyhood home at the bucolic LBJ Ranch, and enjoy a tour of his 'Texas White House.' Learn how cowboys and German migrants shaped the Texas landscape, and explore Fredericksburg at your own pace with time to shop and eat. Explore the heritage of country music in Luckenbach, then sample wine (additional fee) at a local vineyard as you return to San Antonio.

The San Antonio Missions are a UNSECO World Heritage Site you won’t want to miss, filled with history and religious importance. Get the full story on the area that consists of five missions close together from a guide who knows the area and its past well. You’ll see four out of the five missions of the site, as well as La Villita Historic Arts Village, Alamo Plaza, and the Espada Aqueduct.

Discover all the famous places in San Antonio in this guided sightseeing tour of the Alamo City. This is a driving tour and a river cruise, but you will be getting out to do some walking. You'll see The Alamo and San Jose Mission and have a tour, then visit the Tower of the Americas and ride up the elevator, and end the tour with a San Antonio River Walk cruise- all arranged for you.

See the haunted side of San Antonio on this ghost-themed bus tour. Your guide, a sinister fellow who proclaims to be in tune with the afterlife, leads you on a chilling exploration of the city’s famed haunted sites including the Menger Hotel, the old Red Light District, the former Bexar County Jail, an historic cemetery, and more.

Discover the confluence of cultures and historic events that shaped modern-day San Antonio on a 4-hour evening coach tour. Designed to complement the optional half-day morning tour for a complete overview of the city’s history, the tour makes three stops to points of interest including the Japanese Tea Garden, the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Mission Concepcion, San Jose and the Alamo(optional). Along the way, learn Texas trivia and enjoy live narration from a local guide.

Visit some of the historical missions of San Antonio on this half-day tour. With a guide, you'll explore these heritage sites to learn about the history of the missions and their influences on the region, plus gain insight into their significance from a San Antonio local. This tour allows you to avoid the hassle of renting a car to reach these destinations so you can relax and enjoy a pre-planned tour.

See the Alamo and other UNESCO landmarks on a tour of San Antonio attractions. This itinerary also offers a look at Mission San José and Mission Concepción, both belonging to the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. Visit, too, the King William Historic District and Market Square. With a personal guide on hand to interpret, you’ll gain a better understanding of San Antonio’s heritage.

Explore San Antonio’s unique place in Western history on a half-day morning coach tour. Pass by dozens of historic sites and modern attractions while learning about the city’s rich confluence of cultures and the events that shaped it. See Alamo Plaza and historic hotels, learn about bluesman Robert Johnson’s local recording sessions, and see where residents get their cultural fix at the Tobin Performing Arts Center and Briscoe Western Art Museum. Discover even more and complete your grand city overview on an optional afternoon tour.

Discover the street art of San Antonio, with a focus on murals, during this fun bike tour. Join a small group and ride through town, stopping to admire over 20 murals. Learn the history behind mural art, why it became so popular in San Antonio, and the artists who have set out to make the city as colorful as possible.

Discover the missions of San Antonio and their histories on a half-day sightseeing tour. Join your dedicated guide and visit the Espada, San Juan, San Jose, and Concepcion missions that were established by the Catholic religious orders back in the 1700s. You also visit the King William Historic District, Market Square, and a local brewery where you can purchase lunch.

From the first step of our adventure, I will share fascinating stories about the history, culture, architecture, and personalities of San Antonio, including the backstory of the Riverwalk, a hotel that was towed through the city streets, another that had the rooms lifted up and stacked on top of each other, and I'll share what happened during the siege and battle of the Alamo in 1836. There's the Tower of the Americas, San Fernando Cathedral, the most haunted hotel in San Antonio built in 1859, the quaint Arneson River Theater, and Marriage Island, where over 300 couples tie the knot annually. Take your photo on the famous Selina Bridge. Hear how Johnny Cash, Rudolph Valentino, Carol Burnett, Phil Collins, Babe Ruth, Davy Crockett, Maya Angelou, and Queen Elizabeth II are all connected to the city. I'll gladly answer your questions, leaving you with many memorable stories to share...PLUS...it's a great way to get in your "steps" Put on your "walking shoes".....and let's go !

Explore San Antonio's history with E-GO, an electric micro-transportation private tour ride in downtown! Glide effortlessly through historic sites on our eco-friendly electric micro shuttles. Our tours blend modern convenience with the charm of the past, offering an efficient and enjoyable way to discover the rich cultural tapestry that defines downtown San Antonio.

Enjoy a night of family-friendly fun at The Magicians Agency. Doors open an hour before the show, with free popcorn, pre-show magic, and a "Crack the Code" scavenger hunt around the historic building. A rotating roster of top-notch magicians grace the main stage at this popular venue. After the headlining act, head back to the lobby where magicians sign autographs and pose for photos. VIP upgrades with front-row seats and a free magic DVD are available on-site.

Experience something new in San Antonio on a private, self-guided audio tour. An exclusive tour for you and your party of friends or family, enjoy the fun narration, music, and GPS navigation. Go on a walk that reveals the chilling stories of downtown's famous ghosts. No need to rush—start whenever you like and take breaks for drinks or to soak in the atmosphere.

Discover the historic missions of San Antonio, Texas on this private tour. Join a historian guide to walk around the structures stopping at the Espada, San Juan, San Jose, and Concepcion missions. While you explore, your guide regales you with the history of the structure and how the Catholic outposts were built to spread Christianity to the local natives.

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.

Discover the best of San Antonio with this private half-day tour. Choose from morning or afternoon departure, and enjoy transfers by luxury Mercedes van, with space for seven passengers. Save time with skip-the-line entry. Includes River Walk boat cruise, Alamo tour, and entry to the observation deck at the Tower of Americas and Mission San Jose.

Skip the usual bar crawl with this small-group boutique historical bar tour in San Antonio. Meet your guide beneath the cenotaph at Alamo Plaza and continue with an afternoon of cocktails (own expense) at two of Texas’ most historic bars. Visit the Buckhorn Saloon and Texas Ranger Museum—home to a massive taxidermy collection—and Menger Bar, once the haunt of former US president Teddy Roosevelt.

Step into the heart of San Antonio on a private walking tour that goes beyond sightseeing. Discover the historic symbol of Texas' independence, The Alamo. Stroll along the famed River Walk, discover artistic treasures in La Villita Arts Village, and enjoy the whimsical Yanaguana Garden. More than a walk, this tour is a journey through the city’s culture, art, and history.

Discover the magic of love in this tour. This tour invites you to be the main character in a romantic adventure across the city’s most enchanting locales. Start with the awe-inspiring Tower of the Americas, where panoramic vistas set a breathtaking stage for your love story. As you descend, let the famous River Walk guide your steps through scenic paths, enchanting eateries, and melodious waterside ambiances. Step into the storied grounds of the Alamo, where the whispers of history blend with the language of love, offering a uniquely profound experience. Conclude your journey in the tranquil embrace of Hemisfair Park, a green sanctuary ideal for quiet reflection and deep connection. Each step of this tour is a step closer to the heart of your beloved, turning simple moments into cherished memories. Join us on this journey where every sight, sound, and sensation is a celebration of love. In this tour, you’re not just exploring a city; you’re exploring the depths of your heart.