San Antonio Tour: History, Culture & River Walk

Discover San Antonio’s rich history and vibrant culture on a half-day guided walking tour, featuring the Alamo, San Fernando Cathedral, River Walk, and La Villita.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Alamo - Stand where legends were forged. The Alamo, once a mission, now stands as a symbol of Texas independence. Feel the echoes of bravery as you explore its limestone walls and learn about the pivotal battle that shaped the Lone Star State.
  • Tower of the Americas - Reach for the sky! Elevate your experience at the Tower of the Americas….
What's Included
  • Guide In-person: English, Spanish, Portuguese
  • All participation fees included: Alamo, Tower of the Americas & River boat tour
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
  • Parking is not included
  • Tip are appreciated, but not included in the adventure fees.
Additional Information

A four-hour walking tour in San Antonio, Texas, presents a unique fusion of history, culture, and picturesque landscapes. Beginning at the Alamo, known as “The Spirit of Sacrifice,” we explore the valiant stories of the 1836 battle. The tour continues to the San Fernando Cathedral, one of the oldest in the U.S., showcasing its breathtaking Gothic…

Location
Hipolito F. Garcia Federal Building and United States Courthouse
East Houston Street
Meeting Instructions: Go to the corner of Avenue E and Houston Street in front of the United States Postal Service and the Emily Morgan Hotel. 615 Houston ST, 78205. Our guide will be wearing blue polo shirt and shorts.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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380darciec
Jun 2, 2025
Perfect introduction to downtown San Antonio - We would highly recommend this tour of San Antonio with Victor. He provides a great combination of storytelling and historical facts. Great recommendations for places to see and eat while in the area. Also takes and shares pictures of your experiences to help commemorate your visit. A great way to start your trip in San Antonio! We would give more stars if possible!
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762kathis
Jun 1, 2025
We learned the history of the Alamo and the River Walk - Victor was an Amazing Tour Guide!! He is Very friendly, knowledgeable, funny and engaging!! He went above and beyond by taking so many Great pictures of us for our memory book. We definitely recommend Five Star Adventures and Victor!! We will come back and do some other tours with him!! Thank you Victor!!
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Olivia_v
May 25, 2025
Half Day San Antonio Walking Tour - The only historical tour you'll need in San Antonio! Our tour leader Victor was the best! Very professional, very patient, very knowledgeable. Will do it again when the next opportunity comes.
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Dongt627nm
May 22, 2025
Outstanding tour! - The tour was outstanding. Victor has a thorough grasp of the history of the area and he did a wonderful job on tying the San Antonio history into a cohesive story..
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Tourist62730161679
May 14, 2025
Exceptional experience - Victor was an exceptional guide and made my time very enjoyable abd memorable. Weather was perfect, his accommodations thoughful and his knowledge about the history of the Alamo and Riverwalk was amazing.
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Lorena_h
May 11, 2025
Great day in San Antonio - Victor was a fantastic guide! Made us feel like a part of his family. Really enjoyed his tour! I would recommend Victors 5 Star Adventure Tours to anyone wanting a great experience!
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Damian_c
May 5, 2025
Can’t miss this tour - Victor is wonderful. Extremely personable and knowledgeable. He even brought water and snacks. Took photos at each stop for us. Highly recommend this tour
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Benjaminhe3191mb
May 5, 2025
Greatest Walking Tour - Victor was amazing very knowledgeable and fun! Learned alot about the history of San Antonio! Thank you Victor and I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting San Antonio!
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Bethquenzelshirman
Apr 28, 2025
Enhanced our trip! - Lots of history. Victor is a great guide, providing insight into San Antonio history. We really enjoyed this tour.
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Nickst7684sy
Apr 22, 2025
Excellent Tour - Victor was a delight to be with for the morning. He has a natural way about him that is entertaining and informative. I could not have done all we did by myself. Please give him a shot he’s a great tour guide and a beautiful human.
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From $129
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).