San Antonio: Alamo, Downtown & Mission San Jose driving Tour

San Antonio: Alamo, Downtown & Mission San Jose driving Tour

By Victor Martins

Free cancellation available

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Features

Free cancellation available
4h
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Selective hotel pickup
Multiple languages

Overview

See San Antonio’s mission story and historic downtown in one smooth, small group ride. Travel in a clean, air-conditioned Mercedes Metris with a maximum of 6 guests, with pickup from downtown hotels within 2.5 miles of Alamo Plaza.

You will stop at San Pedro Creek Culture Park, Alamo Plaza for live narration and outside photos, the Japanese Tea Garden, and Mission San José for a guided visit and time to explore. Between stops, enjoy drive-by storytelling of Mission Concepción, the River Walk, the Spanish Governor’s Palace, and San Fernando Cathedral.

This experience is built for travelers who want the major highlights without long walks. I keep the pace relaxed, share clear history plus local legends, and adapt to your interests and mobility needs. No tickets are required for the planned stops. Alamo visit is outside only. No inside entry is included.

Activity location

San Pedro Creek Culture Park
- 715 Camaron Street
- 78204, San Antonio, Texas, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

The Gunter Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk
- 311 North Saint Mary's Street
- 78205, San Antonio, Texas, United States

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San Antonio: Alamo, Downtown & Mission San Jose driving Tour

4h
English

Pickup included

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time

Price details

RM 684.87 x 1 AdultRM 684.87

Total

What's included, what's not

Bottled water
Snacks
Air-conditioned vehicle
Clean, air-conditioned Mercedes Metris van for your small group. Comfortable seating and climate control between stops.Downtown hotel pickup and drop-off within 2.5 miles of Alamo Plaza.
Gratuities are very appreciated, but not included in the pricing-
Pickup/drop-off only at downtown hotels. No parking fees or public transport included.

Know before you book

Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Collapsible wheelchairs accommodated in vehicle
Minimal walking required - short walks at each mission stop (under 300 yards total). Suitable for most mobility levels.

Activity itinerary

San Pedro Creek Culture Park

"Discover the Mission Reach, where contemporary public art along the revitalized San Antonio River tells the cultural stories you'll experience at the UNESCO missions. Learn how the stunning murals and tilework celebrate 300 years of indigenous, Spanish, and Mexican heritage - setting the stage for the authentic colonial stories and cultural legends awaiting at each World Heritage mission site."

Majestic & Empire Theatres (Pass by)

Drive along historic Houston Street past the Majestic Theatre and downtown landmarks. I share quick stories about early 1900s San Antonio and how this corridor shaped the city.

The Alamo

Stop at Alamo Plaza for live narration, orientation, and outside photos. Learn why the Alamo began as Mission San Antonio de Valero and how it connects to the mission story. Outside only. Learn why the Alamo began as Mission San Antonio de Valero.

Japanese Tea Gardens

We visit the Sunken Garden Theater and Japanese Tea Garden, a serene escape with a layered past. Built in an abandoned limestone quarry in the early 20th century, this site was transformed by local artists and craftsmen into a peaceful cultural space. The Japanese Tea Garden features stone arch bridges, koi ponds, and lush landscaping, originally designed in honor of the Japanese-American community. The nearby Sunken Garden Theater, added in the 1930s, became a beloved outdoor venue for music and cultural performances. Together, these spaces reflect San Antonio’s ability to blend nature, history, and multicultural heritage into something truly lasting.

Mission Concepcion (Pass by)

Drive past Mission Concepcion and hear why locals call it the most original mission church. Learn what makes its stonework and layout unique on the mission trail.

Mission San Jose

"Mission San José proves that the impossible is possible. When Spanish friars and Coahuiltecan peoples decided to build something together in 1720, they created a community so successful it fed other missions, so beautiful it inspired artists for centuries, so enduring it earned global recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The same spirit of cooperation that built these walls still lives in San Antonio today. the 'Queen of the Missions.' The largest mission in Texas -

La Villita Historic Arts Village

"Step into La Villita with, where San Antonio's founding story began in 1718. This historic village site is where Spanish settlers first established the community and named it for Saint Anthony of Padua. We share how Canary Island colonists and indigenous peoples created the original cultural fusion that defines San Antonio today. See where the city's founders lived and how this original settlement became the cultural foundation of modern San Antonio."

San Antonio River Walk (Pass by)

"Experience San Antonio's complete water story - from sacred beginning to tragedy to triumph. These blessed springs discovered in 1691 sustained the city for centuries, until the devastating 1921 flood killed 50 people and nearly destroyed downtown. This tragedy sparked Robert Hagman's visionary River Walk design that transformed the feared waterway into the cultural and economic heart of modern San Antonio. See how the 'father of the River Walk' turned disaster into opportunity, creating the destination that draws millions to experience the cultural heritage you're discovering today."

Spanish Governor's Palace (Pass by)

Drive past Mission Concepcion and hear why locals call it the most original mission church. Learn what makes its stonework and layout unique on the mission trail.

San Fernando De Bexar Cathedral (Pass by)

Drive by San Fernando Cathedral and hear why it remains a spiritual and civic landmark. Learn its role in the city’s founding and modern San Antonio traditions.

Location

Activity location

San Pedro Creek Culture Park
- 715 Camaron Street
- 78204, San Antonio, Texas, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

The Gunter Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk
- 311 North Saint Mary's Street
- 78205, San Antonio, Texas, United States

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