San Antonio: The Grand Historic City Tour - Part 1

Name: San Antonio: The Grand Historic City Tour - Part 1, Half-day, Morning
Brand: Fit Tour
SKU: San Antonio: The Grand Historic City Tour - Part 1
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This experience is Part 1 of a 2 part grand overview of San Antonio, it's 300 year history, architecture, & confluence of cultures

Highlights

* Detailed history of the Downtown Reach of San Antonio.
* Listen to exciting sound effects and narratives about historical sites & significant events
* Play Texas Trivia with your Tour Guide
* Points of interest include: Hemisfair Park; La Villita; Briscoe Western Art Museum; Sunset Station; St. Paul Square; Paris Hatters; Buckhorn Saloon; San Fernando Cathedral; Main Plaza & Plaza de Armas; Spanish Governor's Palace; and El Mercado - Largest Mexican market in U.S.

included with

* Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off at select downtown hotels

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
* San Antonio: The Grand Historic City Tour - Part 2 (P.M.) (can be bought as a discounted package with Part 1. See: San Antonio: The Grand Historic City Tour - Full Day)

Essential Information

This interesting & exciting tour gives our guests a broad overview of the history, culture and architecture of San Antonio's Downtown Reach. Part 2 is not included - but can be packaged with Part 1 at a discount; See: San Antonio: The Grand Historic Tour - Full Day

**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

Extras / Upgrades

* Purchase also San Antonio: The Grand Historic City Tour - Part 2 (P.M.) which includes the Museum Reach and Mission Reach
* Parts 1 and Part 2 highlight approximately 70 significant and historic sites and events. Part 1 (A.M.) can be packaged with Part 2 (P.M.) at a discount; See: San Antonio: The Grand Historic Tour - Full Day

Itinerary

This city tour is Part 1 of an optional 2 part tour. It is the perfect way to get a grand overview of old San Antonio, its rich history & culture. Your experience starts downtown: see Hemisfair Park, original La Villita; downtown architecture, Briscoe western art museum, Sunset Station; St. Paul Square; Paris Hatters; theatre district; Buckhorn Saloon and Hall of Horns, Briscoe Western Art Museum, 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. Play Texas Trivia along the way. Tour ends at the Alamo or El Mercado (guest's choice).

Gray Line will pick you up at select downtown area hotels. Please contact Gray Line San Antonio 48 hours prior to your tour departure to confirm your pick up location and ensure your hotel is on the list.

Tour details the history of the Downtown Reach, which includes: La Villita; Hemisfair; St. Paul Square; Alamo Plaza; Buckhorn Saloon & Hall of Horns; Geekdom; San Fernando Catherdral; 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;

Guests will have time on their own to shop or have lunch at El Mercado - the Historic Market Square

Tour ends at the Alamo, El Mercado, or selected downtown hotel (guest's choice).

Duration: 4 Hours

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