Top San Antonio Half-day Tours

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.

Combine two great tours, plus admission to an iconic landmark, for a comprehensive look at the city of San Antonio. First, enjoy a relaxing boat cruise along the San Antonio River. Then explore the most popular sites in San Antonio on a hop-on hop-off, double-decker bus tour. Select a pass, then board at any of the 19 stops to get to know the city in custom fashion with live, onboard commentary. Finally, enjoy a spectacular view of Alamo City from the top of the Tower of the Americas.

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.

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.

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.

Experience four of San Antonio's most popular attractions with the ease of the San Antonio Super Pass. Simply use your pass to take the Rio Boat Cruise along the San Antonio River Walk, ride through downtown on the hop-on hop-off bus tour, enter into the Buckhorn Saloon & Texas Ranger Museum, and go to the observation deck and 4D theater ride, located in the Tower of the Americas.

Combine two great tours for a comprehensive look at the city of San Antonio. First, enjoy a relaxing, 35-minute River Walk boat cruise along the San Antonio River. Then explore the most popular sites in San Antonio on a scenic hop-on hop-off, double-decker bus tour. Visit popular sites like the Alamo, Pearl Brewery, the San Antonio Museum of Art, Market Square and many more. Select a pass, then board at any of the 19 stops to get to know the city in custom fashion, with live, onboard narration.

Discover the historic highlights of San Antonio on a tour that takes you to 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.

See the Alamo and other UNESCO landmarks on a private 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.

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.

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.

Visit the San Antonio Zoo to see more than 3,000 animals from around the globe. Check out the largest collection of birds in the world; large animals including tigers, hippos, zebras, and elephants; a number of different monkeys; and daily talks by the experts. Ride a train around the beautifully landscaped grounds, or let the kids take a spin on the carousel, which features colorful native Texas animals.

Eat your way around downtown San Antonio on this small group food and walking tour—a great choice for first-time visitors and foodies. With this tour, skip the wait list and enjoy immediate seating at some of the Alamo City's best restaurants. Taste classic Tex-Mex, authentic Creole, and more. In between tastings, get the inside scoop on San Antonio’s food scene and learn about the city's rich cultural heritage.

We offer a fully serviced experience, often similar attractions do not include an experienced boat guide/driver. We offer fun activities like tub towing, Lake Swimming and Fishing. Your time with us is flexible - you decide where you go and what you want to do from a list of suggestions by the boat driver.

This is San Antonio's most engaging and fun half-day tour that takes you from its' founding to modern day. This exclusive, private tour experience gives you an all-encompassing appreciation for the city’s deep history, diverse cultures, and natural beauty. Visit four beautiful missions, the impressive King William District, El Mercado, and a tour of The Pearl, an impressively revitalized industrial space that was formerly the Pearl Brewery Co. Time is included for lunch during this tour, whether at the Pearl or another excellent location. (Food costs not included in fee). At the end of this memorable experience, you will feel a much deeper connection to our wonderful city, as well as, just met your new best friend in San Antonio;) (Tour is for a minimum of two guests and maximum of four.) Visit our website for more information.

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.

Let a guide arrange transport from San Antonio to Fredericksburg, a quaint town with historical German roots. You’ll take a scenic drive into the Texas Hill Country in the air-conditioned comfort of a minivan. On arrival, enjoy free time to explore the shops, museums, wine tasting rooms, and local restaurants as you stroll around town.

Perhaps one of my reviews says it best: "Taking The Barwalk with Emzy is like visiting an old friend in his hometown and having him show you around." The Classic route is the ultimate way to explore and discover the very best of San Antonio. No scripts, no PA's and no costumes, just warm welcomes, prompt service and heavy pours await us as you leave the large groups of kitschy tours behind and enjoy the ultimate insider way to discover the absolute best of San Antonio. From the Alamo, the oldest saloon in Texas and the oldest continually operated hotel in the west you'll skip the ubiquitous franchises and follow in the footsteps of legends. Less of a regimented, memorized tour and more of a conversation you'll learn about everything from the Alamo, grisly unsolved murders, pop culture connections and the "seedier" side of and enjoy unrivaled historical research in a truly magical night all washed down with the best cocktails anywhere. Food & beverages not included in price.

San Antonio is known for the famous last battle of Davy Crocket, James Bowie, and William Travis at the Alamo but we also have a thriving gastronomic community centered around tacos of all varieties. Come join Pedego San Antonio on our 3 hour guided Taco Tour. Guests will be treated with a variety of authentic Mexican tacos including tacos al carbon, al pastor and unique street tacos. With so many options, there is sure to be a taco for you. Transportation for our guests is provided by the easy to ride Pedego e-bikes. Even on hot summer days, our Pedegos can help transport you with ease and comfort around the city as we visit local taco shops and ride by historical and culture spots around the city.

The cultural significance of San Antonio Missions National Historical Park reaches around the world. It is an extraordinary national and international treasure. San Antonio Missions National Historical Park is an example of the interweaving of Spanish and indigenous cultures that are a vital part of America’s heritage. The Mission Reach trail system is approximately 15 miles of bike-friendly path, completely separated from traffic. Immerse yourself in culture and history while cruising along the San Antonio River. With our mapped route, you will get turn by turn directions on this self-guided tour.

Experience the Best of San Antonio on this 5 hour intimate-small group tour of the River City. Explore the Alamo - a local cultural icon, witness the beautiful city skyline on a narrated drive, explore the beautiful Spanish colonial missions and take in stunning views of the city from both a relaxing River Cruise, and 190 m (623 ft) above from the top of the Tower of the Americas. The tour includes both pick up and drop off from anywhere in the Downtown San Antonio Area.

Explore downtown San Antonio and its craft breweries in a fun way on an electric bike tour. Join a small group and guide to bike around town, stopping at local landmarks like the Alamo along the way. At each brewery, enjoy snacks and beer samples before heading back out on the town. This tour is a great way to explore San Antonio and discover local gems.

Talk about a Texas Two Step! Starting with some Alamo history we will wash it down a few blocks away at the oldest saloon in Texas. There we will learn about this bar’s unique history, take an in depth look at some Texas Ranger archives and have exclusive access to one of the largest taxidermy collections in the world (a $20 value). After a self paced and in depth look at the wild west days of the Texas frontier we backtrack a block or two and follow it up with not only the oldest hotel in Texas but the West starting with bellying up to the same bar Teddy Roosevelt recruited many of his famous Rough Riders before exploring the famed hotel and unlock her many secrets, drink in hand. Food & beverages not included.

Experience an electric night out in the city with our Scenic San Antonio Night Tour including a River Walk Cruise! This 3 hour tour features a one of a kind view of the beautiful city skyline illuminated at night at the Tower of the Americas, opportunity to witness the city’s light illuminating the river with a relaxing night River Walk Cruise, and fully narrated night drive passing multiple points of interest before being dropped off at your San Antonio accommodations. The tour includes pick up and drop off at any Downtown San Antonio location.