Best of San Antonio from Austin

The journey, in full

The Best of San Antonio tour from Austin begins with your guide greeting you directly in the lobby of your downtown Austin hotel before heading to the first attraction on this exciting adventure of San Antonio, Texas - the River City. The first stop of the day is an exciting visit to a local cultural icon, the Alamo, where you will stand in the footsteps of heroes. Walk among legends as you explore the courtyard and take in the story of the 1836 Battle of the Alamo. Get up close to some of the Alamo’s largest weapons and fortifications, including the 16-pounder cannon, palisades, and barracks. Finally, enjoy a quiet place to rest with a stroll through the lush gardens sheltered by the shade of oak trees on the historic grounds. Experience an enriched combination of San Antonio’s history and region within national parks as you experience the stories of people who came into the Spanish missions in the 1700s. Here you will get some free time to explore the beautiful Spanish colonial missions that transformed local ways of life at that time. Explore the living quarters, compound walls, and the church, and ultimately learn how these missions left a lasting impact on San Antonio’s culture. Then journey further into the city to visit San Antonio’s skies by taking an elevator ride 190 m (623 ft) to the top of Tower of the Americas to witness the most magnificent panoramic view of the city at the Tower’s Observation Deck. Stroll around the deck and enjoy a truly unique viewing experience of the sprawling cityscape below. While en route to your next stop, enjoy the city’s skyline accompanied by a narrated city history and insightful knowledge about San Antonio from your guide. You will pass several major points of interest including; one of San Antonio’s first neighborhoods - La Villita Historic Arts Village, King William Historic District; the city’s first suburb, and the beautiful Gothic-style San Fernando Cathedral, among many others. Afterward, your guide will lead you to the city’s most enchanting experience at the world-renowned 15-mile urban waterway on a relaxing, 35-minute River Walk Boat Cruise. Enjoy the charm of the winding urban river on a silent, electric, and colorful barge while experiencing stunning architecture, lively culture & music, the savory smells of local cuisine, and witness the hustle-bustle of the Riverwalk as it comes to life with riverside restaurant seating, cobblestone walkways, arches, and stunning sub-tropical landscaping throughout. At the end of your tour, your guide will safely take you back to your downtown Austin hotel.