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.

Customer Ratings
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Bethmo40
Mar 20, 2025
The Best Tour in Town - Me and my husband took this tour and we are so glad we did. Victor was right there to meet us with opened arms. He gave us drinks and snacks and off we went. Victor knows everything about San Antonio and he loves to share. Ask him anything he has the answers. He brings his IPad to show you facts as well. He takes lots of pictures of you and your family and e-mails them to you as well. Make sure you take this tour there are a lot of tours out there but take the best Victor does not disappoint.
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D9145bakathleena
Mar 17, 2025
A Fun Way to See San Antonio - This walking tour was a delightful break from my business meetings. Victor was very informative, blending his knowledge with humor and a warm personality that made the tour even more enjoyable. He reached out beforehand to provide weather updates and wardrobe recommendations and ensured our comfort throughout the tour. It’s a fantastic way to explore and learn about San Antonio—definitely a fun and worthwhile experience!
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Navigator61966598105
Mar 11, 2025
A Wonderful Tour and Experience in San Antonio - This tour was exactly what we were hoping when we booked a half day tour. We were looking for a tour that would cover all of the downtown highlights of San Antonio including the Riverwalk, the Alamo, and a basic overview of the history of the city. This tour did exactly that plus much more. When we first met Victor, our guide, he told us that it was his goal to give us a 6 star experience.... which he really did, Unfortunately, the highest rating allowed is 5 stars because Victor really did earn 6 stars. Besides getting to see all of the sights and learning about the history of the city, Victor is a wonderful host and a very interesting and knowledgeable guide full of facts and interesting folklore of the city. We would highly recommend this tour. It was a wonderful way to learn and see about downtown San Antonio and still leave a half day to go off and explore on our own.
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Lisah1058
Mar 10, 2025
What a great day! - We really enjoyed this tour! Victor was very knowledgeable and you could tell that he really enjoyed what he did. He offered us snacks and water throughout the tour and tried to find places to stop that would keep me warm. (It was an unusually cold day in San Antonio). Victor even took some nice pictures of us at the different stops and sent them to us the next day. We would highly recommend this tour. Thanks Victor for the great day!
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Joellyng251
Mar 5, 2025
Do this tour first! - This was an amazing tour! Very educational and entertaining! Victor was a great guide! His passion for history of San Antonio was contagious! He had us wishing we had another day to spend in San Antonio. Alamo, tower of Americas and River walk cruise are included. Great value for sure!
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Becky_l
Mar 5, 2025
Exceptional tour - Victor was very informed and knowledgeable about history of the Alamo and Riverwalk. Enjoyed the walking tour very much.
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Christian_h
Feb 27, 2025
Great walking tour of top downtown spots - Victor was very communicative several days before the tour letting me know what to expect and exactly where to meet. Covered a lot of ground both in history and literal walking. He has an iPad to help show pictures of things when he is describing. We went in a Monday and it was just my wife and I which was great. We had a good time and learned a lot.
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Ellen
Feb 27, 2025
Above our expectations!!! - Within minutes of meeting Victor it was obvious how well prepared he was to lead this tour. The four hours went by quickly with his knowledge of the history of San Antonio. Victor went above and beyond with snacks, water, suggestions on what we might want to see in the evening, as well as some ideas for visiting the hill country. I highly recommend this tour!
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Travelerlh925
Feb 22, 2025
Only tour you need - Great tour. It was personalized for my hubby & I. Victor had lots of stories. I appreciated him separating fact from fiction. Also, the tour includes entrance to The Alamo, Tower of the Americas and River cruise tour. The river cruise was a nice surprise 😀. Definitely a thorough tour and nice orientation to San Antonio. Other tours included many of the same places, so we walked around and explored. We enjoyed a couple of Victor’s restaurant recommendations too!
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Timothyc2120
Feb 15, 2025
Tour of the Alamo and surrounding sites. - The tour was great - got to learn a lot about the area. Victor was an excellent tour guide - was very knowledgeable and friendly.
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