Top San Antonio Half-day Tours

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.

There's a lot of strange history that's happened here in the streets of San Antonio, and over the course of this San Antonio ghost tour, hear the haunted, paranormal tales of notorious Texas events. The tour begins and ends at The Alamo, where you meet your guides who are carrying lanterns and dressed in historic costumes. Walk the streets of the city's Old Town and learn its fascinating past, which is vividly and masterfully brought to life by the informative and passionate guides.

Explore the lights of San Antonio with this guided tour that includes a driving tour, as well as a River Walk Cruise. You’ll also get to visit the Tower of the Americas and go to the top. The River Cruise is narrated so you can learn about all you pass by, including Old Mill Crossing, and the vehicle tour is also narrated, so you can hear all about the history of the area.

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.

Get ready for a spooky night full of ghosts and things that go bump in the night. Professional paranormal investigators will lead you on a walking tour of San Antonio’s most haunted spots, while you learn the tragic stories of spirits unable to find their eternal rest.  Learn why San Antonio is considered one of the most haunted cities in all of America…if you’re brave enough, that is.

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 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.

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 !

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.

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.

Your tour begins with your guide greeting you at the front entrance of the Alamo, your first stop. Walk among legends as you enjoy a guided tour that leads you through the courtyard revealing the story of the 1836 Battle of the Alamo. You will then take in the world-renowned 15-mile urban waterway on a relaxing, 35-minute River Walk Cruise to immerse yourself with the city’s culture, history, and architecture. You will then head to the Historic La Villita District to take in its vibrant culture. You will also get the chance to cross Love Lock Bridge, where the tradition is for visitors to attach padlocks to the railings as a symbol of their love and commitment. Your next stop is the San Fernando Cathedral, which has been a cherished landmark for over 300 years. As the oldest continuously operating religious community in Texas. Your tour will come to an end when you arrive at your thrilling last stop. Take an elevator ride up 190 m (623 ft) to the top of Tower of the Americas.

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.

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.

Step back in time and drink like the soldiers of the Alamo during this fun bar crawl. Join a small group to visit historic bars and saloons, including the oldest in Texas, for heavy pours paired with a side of history. Learn everything about the Alamo, from the unsolved murders to the pop culture and the sordid side of things, while you explore.

Eat your way through San Antonio while learning about local architecture with this tour, which combines a traditional cultural tour with a food tour. You'll visit historic buildings, some of which double as modern eateries, take a walk through the King William Historic District, and make plenty of stops along the way to sample everything from ceviche to champagne, all with an expert local guide to lead the way.

Explore San Antonio at night with a guided walking tour, riverboat cruise, and three course dinner at the Tower of the Americas. This is for your small group of 7 max, and you’ll get collected from your hotel and dropped off after. You’ll visit several stops along the way, where you’ll bypass any lines, including the Alamo and the Tower of the Americas.

Discover the soul of Texas with our tour. Your adventure starts in the bustling city of San Antonio, a melting pot of culture and history. Here, you are the navigator, charting a course through time. Wander the artistic alleyways of La Villita Historic Arts Village, where every corner tells a story. Feel the weight of history at Mission Concepción’s ancient walls and uncover the secrets of Mission San Jose, the majestic “Queen of the Missions.” Soak in the tranquility at Mission San Juan and witness the marvels of early engineering at the Espada Aqueduct. Conclude your journey at Mission Espada, a serene sanctuary that echoes the past. This tour is not just a visit; it’s an odyssey that places you at the center, transforming you into a storyteller of Texas’s rich heritage. Embrace this opportunity to be the hero of your own historical saga in San Antonio. Join us, and let your journey through time begin!

Comfortable Roundtrip Tour from your hotel in San Antonio to San Marcos Premium Outlets - plays host to luxury boutiques and stores selling everything from clothes and accessories to cosmetics and home essentials. Its world-class boutiques showcasing collections from prestigious local and international designers make for a truly memorable shopping experience. Add to all these a unbeatable prices, and a handful of trendy cafés and restaurants, and what you’ll get is one of the best shopping destinations in and around the San Antonio. After you finish your shopping you will be picked up and will be delivered directly to your hotel in San Antonio. All our vehicles are fully licensed and insured. We are happy to provide child seats in our cars for all ages upon request. Vehicles are clean inside and outside; our drivers are well-dressed and unfailingly attentive to our guests. They speak English. They will greet you with a name sign and will help with luggage.