San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site Tour
San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site Tour
La Ventana de Rosa, The Rose Window at Mission San Jose
Mission Nuestra Señora de la Purísima Concepción de Acuña
Walkway at Mission Concepcion
Mission San José y San Miguel de Aguayo
Intricate carvings on the façade of Mission San Jose Church
Local Mariachi Band at Mission San Jose
Mission San Juan Capistrano
Espada Aqueduct
Mission San Francisco de la Espada
Mission San Antonio de Valero - the Alamo
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San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site Tour
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Discover the Spanish influence in San Antonio and learn its important role in American history
Find out what makes San Antonio an important part of American history while taking in San Antonio’s Spanish influences! Explore the grounds at Mission Concepción, San José, San Juan, and Espada. View original frescos at Mission Concepcion- the oldest unrestored stone church in the nation. Learn about life at the missions at Mission San Jose, the Queen of the Missions. Watch the birds and wildlife along the new Mission Reach Hike & Bike Trail. Enjoy mission silhouettes, with Spanish and Moorish influenced architecture, against the South Texas Sky
Experience
- Explore some of San Antonio’s oldest and most beautiful locations, including Missions San José, Concepción, San Francisco de Espada, and San Juan Capistrano
- Unwind by watching the award-winning film Gente de Razon
- Marvel at La Ventana de Rosa, the Rose Window, one of the finest examples of baroque architecture in North America
- Visit one of the nation’s oldest and longest running irrigation systems, Espada Aqueduct & Acequia
- Tour ends at Mission San Antonio de Valero, famously known as the Alamo, or guest's hotel
- Hotel pick up and drop off at downtown area hotels
- Visit Mission San Jose, Mission Concepcion, Mission San Juan, and Mission Espada
- Live and recorded narrated history of San Antonio and the Spanish Missions from your Driver Guide and/or Tour Guide
- Watch the award-winning film Gente de Razon
- Optional gratuities - Driver Guide and/or Tour Guide
- Tour of the Alamo / Mission San Antonio de Valero - - guests must make reservations to visit the Alamo on their own
- Bring water
- Eat breakfast or lunch before the tour
- Tour duration may vary based on traffic, weather, day of week, length of stops at each of the missions
- Some Sites may be closed from time to time due to COVID19, if you want to know which sites are closed on a particular date, please email: [email protected] or [email protected]
- This sightseeing tour visits the Spanish Missions outside the downtown area; it does not include a tour of Mission San Antonio de Valero / the Alamo
- A note about the Alamo: The last stop on our Missions Tour is either your downtown hotel or the Alamo (your choice). The Alamo exclusively utilizes their own tour guides or you can take a self-guided tour of the Alamo. A tour of the Alamo is not included in our Missions Tour
Experience the beauty and history of the beginnings of the great city of San Antonio. Visit the Spanish influences near the river named in honor of San Antonio de Padua. Travel to Mission Concepción, Mission San José, Mission San Juan Capistrano, and Mission San Francisco de la Espada on this guided, half day sightseeing tour. Experience Mission life at Mission San Jose and the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Visitor Center. Watch birds and wildlife along the new Mission Reach Hike
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Hotel Pickup
Phone: (800) 341-6000 or (210) 341-6000 -- Please contact Gray Line San Antonio 48 hours prior to your tour departure to confirm your pick up location if you did not select one upon booking. We pick up at any downtown San Antonio hotel starting 30 minutes prior to the departure time!
Highlights
- Explore some of San Antonio’s oldest and most beautiful locations, including Missions San José, Concepción, San Francisco de Espada, and San Juan Capistrano
- Unwind by watching the award-winning film Gente de Razon
- Marvel at La Ventana de Rosa, the Rose Window, one of the finest examples of baroque architecture in North America
- Visit one of the nation’s oldest and longest running irrigation systems, Espada Aqueduct & Acequia
- Tour ends at Mission San Antonio de Valero, famously known as the Alamo, or guest's hotel
Includes
- Hotel pick up and drop off at downtown area hotels
- Visit Mission San Jose, Mission Concepcion, Mission San Juan, and Mission Espada
- Live and recorded narrated history of San Antonio and the Spanish Missions from your Driver Guide and/or Tour Guide
- Watch the award-winning film Gente de Razon
Excludes
- Optional gratuities - Driver Guide and/or Tour Guide
- Tour of the Alamo / Mission San Antonio de Valero - - guests must make reservations to visit the Alamo on their own
Essential Information
- Bring water
- Eat breakfast or lunch before the tour
- Tour duration may vary based on traffic, weather, day of week, length of stops at each of the missions
- Some Sites may be closed from time to time due to COVID19, if you want to know which sites are closed on a particular date, please email: [email protected] or [email protected]
- This sightseeing tour visits the Spanish Missions outside the downtown area; it does not include a tour of Mission San Antonio de Valero / the Alamo
- A note about the Alamo: The last stop on our Missions Tour is either your downtown hotel or the Alamo (your choice). The Alamo exclusively utilizes their own tour guides or you can take a self-guided tour of the Alamo. A tour of the Alamo is not included in our Missions Tour
Pickup points
Not booked your hotel yet? Hotel not listed? Staying with a friend/family?
Don't worry, you can give us that information when you add this item to your cart.
Hotel Pickup
Phone: (800) 341-6000 or (210) 341-6000 -- Please contact Gray Line San Antonio 48 hours prior to your tour departure to confirm your pick up location if you did not select one upon booking. We pick up at any downtown San Antonio hotel starting 30 minutes prior to the departure time!
Itinerary
Experience the beauty and history of the beginnings of the great city of San Antonio. Visit the Spanish influences near the river named in honor of San Antonio de Padua. Travel to Mission Concepción, Mission San José, Mission San Juan Capistrano, and Mission San Francisco de la Espada on this guided, half day sightseeing tour. Experience Mission life at Mission San Jose and the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Visitor Center. Watch birds and wildlife along the new Mission Reach Hike
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Customer Reviews
Sep 14 2025
One of the best tours we have taken. Our guide was informative and full of history and insite into the background of the missions. He took the time to answer any questions in a thoughtful manner. His knowlege was great and from the heart. We would definitely recommend this tour to anyone who is visiting San Antonio
a Gray Line customer
Sep 7 2025
Alex Gonzalez was terrific!
a Gray Line customer
Dec 8 2024
My family if 5, ages 13-44, went on this tour. Our guide was Alex. He was excellent! Communicated well for the pick up at our hotel, which I greatly appreciated. He was knowledgeable and friendly. I would highly recommend this tour…and ask for Alex!
a Gray Line customer
Nov 27 2024
Excellent
a Gray Line customer
Apr 25 2024
Loretta was excellent. She gave us key information about each mission. She was also very patient. She had to search for a couple that did not return on time.
Mr Wendell Lum
Mar 31 2024
My Gray Line purchase was fine. I booked by phone and the representative took good care of me.
Mr Perry Tharrington
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