This experience includes both parts of a 2 part grand overview of San Antonio- it's 300 year history, architecture & confluence of cultures
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
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* 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
excluded by
* 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
Essential
Information
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.
**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: anthony.perez@starshuttle.com or sanantonio@grayline.com
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).
