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This one-of-a-kind 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, sounds, & events. Lunch at El Mercado - the old Mexican Market is included. You will then travel 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 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.

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Tour includes the confluence of cultures that make San Antonio unique. Includes exciting narrative w/sound effects about historical sites & and significant events. Play Texas Trivia. See: Hemisfair Park;La Villita; Briscoe Western Art Museum; Sunset Station; St. Paul Square; Paris Hatters; Theatre district; Buckhorn Saloon and Hall of Horns; San Fernando Cathedral, Main Plaza & Plaza de Armas; Spanish Governor's Palace; Lunch at El Mercado - Largest Mexican market in U.S.; Pearl Brewery; UNESCO World Heritage Site: Mission Concepcion; Southtown; Alamo Plaza & legend of San Antonio Rose

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

  • Gratuities for Lunch Server, Tour Guide and/or Driver are not included
  • Dessert and alcohol is not included with lunch- - can be purchased at your own expense

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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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Jan 28 2020
Very reasonable cost for the value including lunch at an iconic Mexican restaurant.
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Dec 26 2019
Overall a good tour and we’d use gray line again
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Nov 28 2019
Easy, nice follow up on the phone prior to the tour.
Mr Jonathon Lloyd
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Nov 06 2019
Well worth the dollars, no hesitation
Mr Rocky Tucker
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Nov 01 2019
The full day tour included a comprehensive tour of the downtown area in the morning, branching out in the afternoon to outer San Antonio and a couple of missions. Our guide, Alex, made the whole adventure very worthwhile and fun.
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Oct 15 2019
Very easy process. The website is user friendly.
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Jan 28 2020
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Very reasonable cost for the value including lunch at an iconic Mexican restaurant.
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Dec 26 2019
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Overall a good tour and we’d use gray line again
reviewed by a Gray Line customer
Nov 28 2019
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Easy, nice follow up on the phone prior to the tour.
reviewed by a Gray Line customer
Nov 06 2019
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Well worth the dollars, no hesitation
reviewed by Mr Jonathon Lloyd
Nov 01 2019
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The full day tour included a comprehensive tour of the downtown area in the morning, branching out in the afternoon to outer San Antonio and a couple of missions. Our guide, Alex, made the whole adventure very worthwhile and fun.
reviewed by Mr Rocky Tucker
Oct 15 2019
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Very easy process. The website is user friendly.
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Itinerary

The grand city experience includes both parts of a two Part tour. It is the perfect way to get a grand overview of old San Antonio, with its rich history & culture. Play Texas Trivia along the way with your Tour Guide. Your experience includes over 70 sites and points of interest: see Hemisfair Park, original La Villita; downtown architecture, Briscoe Western Art Museum; Sunset Station; St. Paul Square; Alamodome; Rivercenter Mall; Alamo Plaza & historic hotels; Paris Hatters; 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; Lunch at El Mercado - old Mexican market; stop at San Antonio River locks; 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; stop at Japanese Tea Garden; major universities; Union Stock Yards; UNESCO World Heritage Site: Mission Concepcion; Southtown, Blue Star Arts Complex; Alamo Plaza and the story of Emily Morgan and General Santa Ana. 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 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

Lunch at El Mercado - old Mexican Market is included.

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

Mission Reach points of interest include: UNESCO World Heritage Site: Mission Concepcion; Mission Reach Redevelopment; Southtown; Blue Star Arts Complex; King William District

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

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Phone: (800) 341-6000 or (210) 341-6000 -- Please contact Gray Line San Antonio 48 hours prior to your tour departure to confirm your reservation. We pick up at any downtown San Antonio hotel starting 30 minutes prior to the departure time!

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