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Sandra

Written on July 13, 2023

I really enjoyed the tour and it was very interesting. Many thanks to Tripshepherd for conducting the tour even though I was the only guest. And my thanks also go to the tour guide Mike. He was very friendly, a good driver, and a good guide. He provided a lot of interesting information. So I was able to get to know Texas better. The time available at each stop was reasonable. I was very satisfied and can highly recommend the tour.

San Antonio > Best of San Antonio Tour from Austin Texas

Best of San Antonio Tour from Austin Texas

4.6(6)
clock-icon 7 Hours
persons Up to 7 people
clock-icon Free Hotel Pick-up

Experience the Best of San Antonio from Austin on this 7-hour small-group tour of the River City. Explore the Alamo - a local cultural icon, witness the beautiful city skyline on a narrated drive, explore the beautiful Spanish colonial missions, and take in stunning views of the city from both a relaxing River Cruise and 190 m (623 ft) above from the top of the Tower of the Americas.

Itinerary

Tower of the Americas

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Spectacular sights and award-winning dining in the tallest observation deck in Texas

River Walk Cruises

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Discover the magic of the San Antonio River Cruise

San Antonio Missions

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Where the city’s rich history meets national parks.

The Alamo

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The heroic past of Alamo Texas

What's Included

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  • Return luxury transportation to and from San Antonio
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  • Local tour guide - fully narrated driving tour experience of San Antonio
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  • Small group tour (max. 7 guests)
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  • Complimentary hotel pick up and drop off in downtown Austin
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  • Luxury Transportation in air-conditioned Mercedes Metris van
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  • All attraction admission fees included
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  • River Walk Boat Cruise - 35-40 minutes (Admission included)
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  • Tour of the Alamo (Admission included)
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  • Tower of the Americas (Admission included)
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  • San Antonio Missions
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  • Return luxury transportation to and from San Antonio
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  • Local tour guide - fully narrated driving tour experience of San Antonio
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  • Small group tour (max. 7 guests)
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  • Complimentary hotel pick up and drop off in downtown Austin
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  • Luxury Transportation in air-conditioned Mercedes Metris van
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  • All attraction admission fees included
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  • Skip the ticket line entry - avoid large crowds and wait times
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  • River Walk Boat Cruise - 35-40 minutes (Admission included)
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  • Tour of the Alamo (Admission included)
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  • Tower of the Americas (Admission included)
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  • San Antonio Missions

Customer Reviews

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Best of San Antonio Tour from Austin Tex...

San Antonio

It was an amazing tour. The guide was very informative, highly recommended

Alia

Written on September 6, 2023
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Best of San Antonio Tour from Austin Tex...

The tour was really worth it

I really enjoyed the tour and it was very interesting. Many thanks to Tripshepherd for con....see more

Sandra

Written on July 13, 2023
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Best of San Antonio Tour from Austin Tex...

Great Day

Our tour guide made the day! Friendly, knowledgeable and flexable. I would recommend the ....see more

Wallace Johnson

Written on June 10, 2022
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Best of San Antonio Tour from Austin Tex...

Great tour of San Antonio

The tour guide did an amazing job narrating the history and was very courteous and friendl....see more

Zane

Written on April 1, 2022
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Best way to enjoy San Antonio from Austin and Back

We had a wonderful day in San Antonio. Our guide was perfect, very attentive to our needs,....see more

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Written on April 1, 2022

What you’ll do

Journey to The River City with Tripshepherd—San Antonio’s best small group tours (max. 7 guests).

Enjoy the efficiency of having your own local expert & personal guide to share unique & fascinating stories about the surrounding area including exclusive local insights, historic highlights & personalized recommendations tailored to your group's interests while in San Antonio.

You can rest, relax and completely enjoy your visit with a fully guided & narrated small group tour including luxury transportation in the comfort and style of an air-conditioned Mercedes Metris van.

The tour also includes complimentary downtown Austin pick up and drop off from your hotel, all attraction admission fees, and skip the ticket line-entry— helping you avoid long lines and wait times & freeing up more valuable time to enjoy your vacation.

Experience the city's top attractions and visitor experiences along with several famous points of interest including La Villita Historic Arts Village & King William Historic District.

Your tour begins with complimentary downtown Austin hotel pick up. Your Tripshepherd Guide will greet you in the lobby of your hotel and escort you to a fresh & clean Mercedes Metris van, ready to start your journey to San Antonio, Texas.

The commute between the two cities is relatively short at approximately 1 hour 13 minutes in normal traffic, and what’s even better —there are some iconic Texan points of interest along the way! Your guide will narrate and provide ongoing highlights about the surrounding area along the drive.

Upon arriving in San Antonio, you will visit the local cultural icon, The Alamo, where you can stand in the footsteps of heroes from long before. Walk among legends as you enjoy a guided tour that leads you through the courtyard revealing the infamous story of the 1836 Battle of the Alamo. Get up close and personal with some of the Alamo’s largest weapons and fortifications including the 16 pounder cannon, palisades, and barracks. Afterward, enjoy a serene and leisurely stroll through the lush gardens sheltered by the elegant shade of time-worn oak trees on the historic grounds.

Your Tripshepherd Guide will transport you to your next locations on the tour all the while providing fun historic highlights, local insights as well as taking the opportunity to cover any Q & A from guests along the drive while you relax and view the city from the comfort of your seat.

Your next stop is at San Antonio’s Spanish Missions where your guide will lead you through Missions San Jose—known as the largest of the city’s 4 southernmost Spanish Colonial Missions as well as being the most visited. Missions San Jose is often referred to as the “Queen of the Missions,” where its stone walls and granary make it a magnificent sight to see for all ages. It is brimming with rich cultural & historic significance, and you will delight at the many captivating stories of people who came into the Spanish missions in the 1700s.

Then journey further into the city to visit San Antonio’s sky’s by taking an elevator ride 190 m (623 ft) to the top of Tower of the Americas to witness the most magnificent panoramic view of the city at the Tower’s Observation Deck. Stroll around the deck and enjoy a truly unique viewing experience of the sprawling cityscape below.

**Tripshepherd Guide Expert Tip:** This is an amazing opportunity for an iconic photoshoot and we are happy to help you capture it!

Afterward, your Tripshepherd Guide will lead you to the city’s most enchanting experience at the world-renowned 15-mile urban waterway on a relaxing, 35-minute River Walk Boat Cruise. Enjoy the charm of the winding urban river on a silent, electric, and colorful barge while experiencing stunning architecture, lively culture & music, the savory smells of local cuisine, and witness the hustle-bustle of the Riverwalk as it comes to life with riverside restaurant seating, cobblestone walkways, arches and stunning sub-tropical landscaping throughout.

A noteworthy mention, the River Walk Boat Cruise will lead you past multiple points of interest such as the city’s very first neighborhood - La Villita, the Old Mill Crossing, and Selena’s Bridge where Tejano superstar Selena Quintanilla Perez was proposed to in the biopic Selena (played by world-famous actor/singer Jennifer Lopez). Finally, your Tripshepherd Guide will transport you back to your downtown Austin, Texas Hotel.

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