Things to do in San Antonio, Texas (TX): The Best Tours

January 28, 2022 Myesha Cogley

Step to the beat of wafting flamenco music as you wander the downtown River Walk before sampling as much chili (San Antonio’s signature dish) as your taste buds will allow. A visit to the Alamo is an absolute must, as is taking in a show at the ornate Majestic Theatre. San Antonio Missions National Historical Park is dotted with 18th-century buildings and features, making for an enriching excursion.
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1. Small-Group World Heritage San Antonio Missions Guided Tour

418 Villita St, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA Texian Tours
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Our Guided Mission Tours are offered 7 days a week by a local tour guide. You'll not only get to learn all about the history of the missions and the area, but also gain perspective from a local San Antonian.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Snacks, souvenirs

Reviewed By Bob-Raisa

Our tour guide met us as scheduled. Walking for 2 hours with excellent narration. Guide had good historical background and answered questions with ease. Highly recommend

2. Trapped Below: Underground Escape Room Adventure at Extreme Escape San Antonio

Extreme Escape - Colonnade, 9995 I-H 10 W, San Antonio, TX 78230, USA Extreme Escape
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Extreme Escape strives to take the normal escape room experience to the next level! From the moment you walk in the door, our mission is to provide the best experience for each of our guests. Our designers have worked to ensure each minute of your experience is filled with adventure and fun!

Inclusions: 60min Escape Room

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Reviewed By LoveToEat27911

What did I want to do for Mother’s Day? “Escape” with my family to the magical world of ‘Masters of Illusion’ escape room at the Colonnade location! 2 of our group had done an escape room before and the others hadn’t. All had a blast and really enjoyed the challenge of this beautifully designed room! (We finished with 13.23 minutes to spare!) The quest was exciting and the activities and clues were great! Now I’ve done two rooms at this location and can’t wait to try more! Jordan and all the staff were extremely helpful, especially when our restaurant on Mother’s Day was being horribly slow and we were going to be a few minutes late for our assigned time. WE’LL BE BACK!!!

3. Award winning magic show at The Magicians Agency Theatre.

217 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA The Magicians Agency Theatre
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Please note: Children must be 4 years or older to attend The Magicians Agency. Treat your partner, or family, to a night of magic at The Magicians Agency Theatre. Enjoy a night of enchantment in our socially distanced theatre. After the show, browse our all new magic shop and take home some of the magic. Tickets will be very limited, so book now to avoid disappointment.

Inclusions: Popcorn and Soda

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation to/from attractions, Gratuities

Reviewed By timwD3590UU

Our experience was awesome everyone there was so welcoming the audience participation was super fun great show highly recommend it for adults and kids.

4. Taste of Fredericksburg Wine Tour from San Antonio

418 Villita St, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA Cottonwood Wine Tours
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Our small group wine tours allow for our guests to have a more one on one experience while exploring the Hill Country wine region (Texas' best kept secret!). Our knowledgeable tour guides are able to provide not only history and insight to the local area, but also thoroughly educate guests on the wine making and wine tasting process. Our tours have no minimum, and are guaranteed to be conducted no matter how small the reservation may be; rain or shine, and our tour group size will never exceed 8 guests. This tour visits two (2) area Wineries and allows for guests to visit the town of Fredericksburg for 90min. Enjoy the scenic drive from downtown San Antonio as we venture further out into Texas Hill Country. We're a small, family owned tour operator with strong San Antonio roots. Join us as we take you through the scenic Hill Country through the eyes of a local San Antonian.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Wine Tasting Fees, Bottle water, crackers, and dark chocolate

Exclusions: Lunch is available to purchase at one of the many restaurants in Fredericksburg., Souvenirs , Gratuity

Reviewed By 622AlisonK

We enjoyed our Private Label tour day. Picked up from hotel downtown San Antonio and arrived back by 5. 3 wineries included which were customized based on our wine preference. Matt was a gracious host, driver, and historian for us. Recommend booking through then. Brady was great to coordinate the with.

5. San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site Tour

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This tour is the perfect way to see the missions and learn about the founding of San Antonio with its rich history and culture. Experience Spanish History, the Coahuiltecans, and the early southwest. Learn about the significance of San Antonio, San Pedro Springs, and the groups that came together to set the stage for the founding of the Presidio - San Antonio. Your experience starts downtown, see: the original La Villita; Main Plaza, San Fernando Cathedral, and Plaza de Armas. Travel along the San Antonio River to visit all the missions with stops at Concepcion, San Jose, San Juan, Espada, and the Espada Aqueduct. Tour ends at Mission San Antonio de Valero, famously known as the Alamo, or guest's hotel. Guaranteed Departures, Twice a Day! No minimum guest requirements.

Inclusions: Hotel pick-up and drop-off at select downtown hotels, Air-conditioned vehicle

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Reviewed By BobO708

Domingo was our tour guide and he did an excellent job. Friendly, attentive and very knowledgeable. We've been on this tour several times before and Domingo pointed out things we hadn't seen before.

6. San Antonio Segway Ghost Tour

260 E Houston St, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA San Antonio Segway Tours
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Segway Nation offers its 2 hour Haunted Segway tour once daily. Our San Antonio Haunted Segway tour is offered daily at 7:00 PM. This approximately 2 hour Segway tour is designed to be a fun evening adventure through the downtown area. We will visit many of the most haunted and interesting buildings in downtown San Antonio. Your Segway tour-guide will highlight many areas of downtown San Antonio including locations of famous and hard fought battles, tales of famous gun fights, spooky stories about the Spanish Governor’s Palace, ghosts of the Alamo defenders, old Indian burial grounds and more.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees, and handling charges, Professional guide, Use of helmet and Segway

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Reviewed By Myneverland1

Fun way to tour the city! Joe the tour guide was informative and funny! Saw several historical sites and got great tips for enjoying San Antonio. Definitely a must do!

7. Segway Tour of San Antonio and the Alamo

260 E Houston St, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA San Antonio Segway Tours
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San Antonio Sightseeing Segway Tour – Segway Nation offers its 1.5 hour San Antonio Sightseeing Segway Tour three times daily. This 1.5 hour San Antonio Segway tour allows guest to explore the historic and Spanish influenced core of downtown San Antonio, while it focuses a bit more on experiencing riding on a Segway and a bit less historic facts. Some of this Segway tours highlights include the world famous Alamo • Tower of the Americas • HemisFair Park • Henry B Gonzales Convention Center • Alamodome • San Fernando Cathedral • Plenty of time to play on your Segway, lots of fun facts and time for great photos.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Professional guide, Use of helmet

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Reviewed By Barbara I

Joseph was awesome! He had us confidently and expertly navigating the Segways within minutes. As a native of San Antonio and scholar of the history, he really communicated interesting and relevant info, including great tips on things to do and where to eat. We had the best time, and it helped us plan the rest of our tune in this beautiful city. Thank you, Joseph!

8. Full-Day Historic City Tour of San Antonio

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Our Full Day San Antonio: Grand Historic City Tour details the history, architecture, and confluence of cultures that make San Antonio unique. With exciting narratives and sound effects about historical sites and significant events, this experience covers over 60 points of interest. By purchasing the Full Day San Antonio: Grand Historic City Tour, you get a grand overview of the Downtown Reach, Museum Reach, and Mission Reach of San Antonio

Inclusions: Hotel pick-up and drop-off (downtown hotels only) starting at 8:30 AM, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities, Guests will have time on their own in El Mercado to have lunch

Reviewed By patriciamJ7468ZF

Our first Greyline tour. I have to say Domingo could not have been better. He was friendly, entertaining and provided a well planned and informative experience. Having been a history teacher specializing in Texas history, he was able to answer many of our questions pertaining to Spain, Mexico and Texas. ????

9. Half-Day Afternoon City Tour of Historic San Antonio

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This is Part 2 of a two part grand overview of San Antonio, it's 300 year history architecture, and confluence of cultures. This sightseeing tour makes 3 stops in addition to seeing over 30 points of interest in the Museum Reach and Mission Reach.

Inclusions: Hotel pick-up and drop-off (downtown hotels only), Professional guide, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Guide Gratuities (optional), Lunch

Reviewed By patriciamJ7468ZF

Our first Greyline tour. I have to say Domingo could not have been better. He was friendly, entertaining and provided a well planned and informative experience. Having been a history teacher specializing in Texas history, he was able to answer many of our questions pertaining to Spain, Mexico and Texas. ????

10. Segway Tour of Historic San Antonio

260 E Houston St, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA San Antonio Segway Tours
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Segway Nation's 2 hour Historic Downtown San Antonio Segway tour is offered once daily. This 2 hour San Antonio Segway tour is our most popular tour, and is designed to be fun, entertaining and informative. This tour explores many of San Antonio’s historic buildings, world famous landmarks, and gorgeous parks. Some of this tours highlights include gliding past the world famous Alamo • Tower of the Americas • HemisFair Park • Henry B Gonzales Convention Center • The Alamodome • Historic San Fernando Cathedral • The Bexar County Courthouse • El Mercado • Arts Village La Villita • This tour also includes plenty of time to ride and sightsee on your Segway, plus lots of fun facts and time for great photos  

Inclusions: Professional guide, Use of helmet

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Reviewed By Myneverland1

Fun way to tour the city! Joe the tour guide was informative and funny! Saw several historical sites and got great tips for enjoying San Antonio. Definitely a must do!

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