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San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tour

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San Antonio, USA
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On average, this is booked 13 (3.57) days in advance.

3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

This small-group 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, with no minimum guest requirements.

What's Included

  • Visit Mission San Jose, Mission Concepcion, Mission San Juan, and Mission Espada
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off at select downtown hotels
  • Live and recorded narrated history
  • Gratuities
  • Tour of the Alamo. The Alamo utilizes their own tour guides or you can take a self-guided tour.
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pick-ups available at downtown hotels. If you do not see your hotel listed or if you are staying at an Airbnb, contact local operator at least 48 hours before your scheduled tour or immediately after booking if within 48 hours of tour time. The closest pickup location will be provided.

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Mission Concepcion

View the original fresecos; explore the grounds; listen to the history of Mission Concepcion
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25 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Mission San Jose

Learn about mission life and the nomadic hunters and gathers; explore the church and grounds; see one of the finest examples of baroque architecture; view an award-winning film
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Mission San Juan

Learn about irrigation and agriculture at Mission San Juan
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Espada Aqueduct

See the irrigation system used to water the mission lands
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Mission Espada

Explore the church and grounds
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Alamo Plaza (pass by)

Listen to the founding of Mission San Antonio de Valero and learn about the Battle of 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.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Tour can accommodate wheelchairs only if the local operator is notified at least 24 hours in advance

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-17570P8

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Visit Mission San Jose, Mission Concepcion, Mission San Juan, and Mission Espada
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off at select downtown hotels
  • Live and recorded narrated history
  • Gratuities
  • Tour of the Alamo. The Alamo utilizes their own tour guides or you can take a self-guided tour.

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Tour can accommodate wheelchairs only if the local operator is notified at least 24 hours in advance
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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