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San Antonio: The Grand Historic Tour – Full Day

This one-of-a-kind full-day city tour is the perfect way to get a grand overview of old San Antonio with its rich history & culture. Your experience of the Downtown Reach starts at La Villita Historic Arts Village, and includes narratives of historic sites & events. After time on your own at El Mercado, you will travel to the Museum Reach and visit the Japanese Tea Garden with its koi ponds and stone archways. Finally, you will explore the Mission Reach, with time to see the original frescos at the UNESCO World Heritage Site Mission Concepcion- the oldest unrestored stone church in the nation

Approx. 8 Hours; 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mobile & printed vouchers accepted
Free Cancellation
Fully refundable when canceled up to 24 hours prior to departure.

Highlights

  • Learn of the confluence of cultures that make San Antonio unique!
  • Tour includes detailed history of the Downtown Reach, Museum Reach, and Mission Reach
  • Shop or have lunch at El Mercado- the largest Mexican market in the nation
  • Explore the Japanese Tea Garden with its koi ponds, stone archways, and tea house
  • Marvel at the original frescos at the UNESCO World Heritage Site- Mission Concepcion
  • Listen to exciting sound effects and narratives about historical sites & significant events

Includes

  • Pick up and Drop off at downtown area hotels - - Must contact Gray Line San Antonio at least 48 hours prior to your tour departure to confirm your pick up location
  • Stops at: La Villita Historic Arts Village, El Mercado (Market Square), Japanese Tea Garden, and the UNESCO World Heritage Site- Mission Concepcion

Excludes

  • Gratuities for Tour Guide and/or Driver are not included
  • Lunch- - you will have time on your own at El Mercado, the Historic Market Square, for lunch and shopping at your own expense

Please Note

This interesting and exciting experience gives our guests a broad overview of the Downtown Reach, Museum Reach, and Mission Reach. By purchasing the San Antonio: The Grand Historic City Tour Full Day you pay a discounted full day rate - which is less than the per guest price charged when purchasing Part 1 (A.M.) & Part 2 (P.M.) separately.

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Terri
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October 29, 2024
Alex was a great guide. Very knowledgeable and personable.Liked the small group Got a good look at the various parts of San Antonio.
Ms Mimi Ackerman
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September 24, 2024
Excellent
a Gray Line customer
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July 12, 2024
My tour guide, Alex, was great, very knowledgeable on San Antonio history along with adding his own personal experiences. However, I was a bit disappointed in the tour. I thought the tour was 9-5 and was back to my hotel by 3:45 PM. I kept waiting to go somewhere that was not free or that we got special entrance to like for example the Alamo church. We went to the Market but it was for lunch, no time was given to shop, definitely not what your advertising implied. , Then why go? This is not my first Gray Line Tour. Just a little disappointed, I spent a lot and could have done a free step important step off bus and gotten to drive around and look at things.
a Gray Line customer
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July 7, 2023
For the experience and service, price was relative
Mr Dan Anderson
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January 27, 2023
Great overview of San Antonio history
Mr David Raymond
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November 20, 2022
Excellent value. . .you can't go wrong with Gray Line.
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October 29, 2024
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Alex was a great guide. Very knowledgeable and personable.Liked the small group Got a good look at the various parts of San Antonio.
reviewed by Terri
September 24, 2024
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Excellent
reviewed by Ms Mimi Ackerman
July 12, 2024
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My tour guide, Alex, was great, very knowledgeable on San Antonio history along with adding his own personal experiences. However, I was a bit disappointed in the tour. I thought the tour was 9-5 and was back to my hotel by 3:45 PM. I kept waiting to go somewhere that was not free or that we got special entrance to like for example the Alamo church. We went to the Market but it was for lunch, no time was given to shop, definitely not what your advertising implied. , Then why go? This is not my first Gray Line Tour. Just a little disappointed, I spent a lot and could have done a free step important step off bus and gotten to drive around and look at things.
reviewed by a Gray Line customer
July 7, 2023
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For the experience and service, price was relative
reviewed by a Gray Line customer
January 27, 2023
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Great overview of San Antonio history
reviewed by Mr Dan Anderson
November 20, 2022
Image with Rate from Mr David Raymond
Excellent value. . .you can't go wrong with Gray Line.
reviewed by Mr David Raymond
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Itinerary

San Antonio: The Grand Historic Tour - Full Day includes both parts of a (2) Part Tour. It is the perfect way to get a grand overview of old San Antonio, with its rich history & culture. Play Texas Trivia way with your Gray Line Tour Guide. Your experience includes over 70 sites and points of interest, including: Hemisfair Park, La Villita; Briscoe Western Art Museum; Sunset Station; St. Paul Square; Alamodome; Rivercenter Mall; Alamo Plaza & historic hotels; Paris Hatters; the theatre district; Buckhorn Saloon & Hall of Horns; Geekdom; JFK Parade Route on the day before his assassination; Gunter Hotel - and the history of bluesman Robert Johnson's rare recordings in San Antonio; San Fernando Catherdral; Main Plaza; Plaza de Armas; City Hall; Tobin Performing Arts Center; Southwest School of Art; Red Enchilada - Central Library; El Mercado - old Mexican market; San Antonio River Locks and Dam; Pearl Brewery Redevelopment; the Museum District and 3 Museums; Brackenridge Park; San Antonio Museum of Art; San Antonio Botanical Garden; McNay Art Museum; San Antonio Zoo; Japanese Tea Garden; UNESCO World Heritage Site: Mission Concepcion; Southtown, Blue Star Arts Complex; Alamo Plaza and the story of Emily Morgan. This tour ends at the Alamo or Selected Downtown Hotels (guest's choice).

Gray Line San Antonio will pick you up at your downtown area hotel. Make arrangements for pickup at least 48 hours in advance to ensure your hotel is on the list.

Tour details the history of San Antonio's confluence of cultures.

Downtown Reach points of interest include: Hemisfair Park; La Villita; Sunset Station; St. Paul Square; Paris Hatters; Theatre District; Briscoe Western Art Museum; Alamodome; Rivercenter Mall; Alamo Plaza & Historic Hotels; Buckhorn Saloon & Hall of Horns San Fernando Cathedral; Main Plaza; Plaza de Armas; City Hall; Tobin Performing Arts Center; Southwest School of Art; Red Enchilada - Central Library; San Francesco di Paola - Italian Neighborhood; and major universities

Guests will have time on their own for lunch and shopping at El Mercado - the Historic Market Square.

Museum Reach points of interest include: San Antonio River locks; Pearl Brewery Redevelopment; San Antonio Museum of Art; San Antonio Botanical Garden; McNay Art Museum; Witte Museum; Brackenridge Park; San Antonio Zoo; with a stop at Japanese Tea Garden.

Mission Reach points of interest include: Mission Reach Redevelopment; Southtown; Blue Star Arts Complex; King William District; with a stop at the UNESCO World Heritage Site: Mission Concepcion.

Tour ends at the Alamo or Selected Downtown Hotel (guest's choice).

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Pickup Info

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!

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