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Alamo Plaza

2nd Consecutive Day FREE!!! Enjoy a hop-on hop-off tour with live narration aboard San Antonio’s charming orange and green old town trolley. Visit more than 100 points of interest in the city over 1 or 2 days, and hop on and off wherever you like to discover sights like the Alamo, River Walk, and Tower of the Americas. Choose between 1-day and 2-day ticket options with free unlimited re-boarding. After boarding the trolley at any of the stops along the route, take in the elevated views of the city provided by the stadium seating while being protected from the elements in the comfortable enclosed trolleys. Explore all the major areas of San Antonio, including the historic Pearl District, San Antonio Zoo, Botanical Garden, Witte Museum, La Villita, Market Square, and much more. Learn about the sights you see with live commentary from your driver/guide. Experience the unique charm and history that define San Antonio as you enjoy a delightful blend of transportation and entertainment the activity provider calls “transportainment.” The friendly and knowledgeable conductors share a captivating mix of trivia, humorous tales, and rich history as they wind through the streets. Begin and end your tour at any of the 12 stops conveniently located close to over 100 points of interest in San Antonio. The stops are: • Stop 1. Alamo Plaza (intersection of Alamo Plaza & E Commerce St. - in front of Chipotle) • Stop 2. The Pearl (503 Avenue A - at intersection with Mueller Street) • Stop 3. Botanical Garden (555 Funston Place) • Stop 4. Witte Museum (3801 Broadway St.) • Stop 5. San Antonio Museum of Art (200 W. Jones Ave., - across street from Museum) • Stop 6. Veterans Memorial Park and the Tobin Center (451 Jefferson St.) • Stop 7. Buckhorn Saloon and E. Houston Street (3113 E Houston St. - in front of Texas de Brazil) • Stop 8. Spanish Governor’s Palace and San Fernando Cathedral (Intersection of W Commerce St & N. Main Plaza) • Stop 9. Historic Market Square (900 Dolorosa) • Stop 10. (Due to construction -Stop CLOSED until 2025) Tower of the Americas and Hemisfair Park (420 S Alamo St. - outside Magik Children Theatre) • Stop 11. The Alamo (Intersection of Avenue E and E Houston St.- outside Hipolito Garcia Federal Courthouse) • Stop 12. Crockett Hotel (Intersection of Bonham & E Crocket St.)

Explore flavors from award-winning chefs in a place where history meets creativity. This laid-back walking through the beautiful and historic Pearl District has all the flavor, stories, and fun you could want. Just a couple miles from the heart of downtown San Antonio, the Pearl features dozens of unique shops and restaurants, built in and surrounded by the original brewery structures of the 1800s. Learn about the area’s past, present, and future as you sample some of the diverse foods San Antonio has to offer. Begin at the old Boiler House for a taste of Texas Hill Country cuisine in a vintage setting. At the Larder, see where locals stock up on gourmet products for their homes. Then admire the industrial-chic vibes of Hotel Emma, remodeled but still hearkening back to its brewhouse history. Take a break on the San Antonio River Walk to admire the scenery and learn about the river and its role in the food and beer scene of the city. It’s a pleasant stroll before we indulge in some of San Antonio’s best Mexican street food at La Gloria. Your last history stop is a century-old yellow rail car with its own story to tell about how it served the local brewery industry. Like any good food tour, we finish with something sweet. Lick Honest Ice Creams offers dairy-free and vegan options plus creative flavors like goat cheese, thyme, and honey or caramel salt lick. With a unique pay-as-you-go model, you can enjoy more food for less money, a better value than comparable food tours. Simply hand the guide $30 in cash on your arrival, and the guide will take care of the rest. They’ll pay for the entire group at each of your three food stops, minimizing wait time. Paying cash also makes it easy for each restaurant to offer more food so you’re guaranteed Texas-sized servings.

Join us for a fun and informative 3 mile walking tour through the heart of old San Antonio, while you learn about San Antonio's rich, varied and multi-cultural history as well as enjoy public works of art. Starting and ending at 313 Alamo Plaza, your Tour Guide will guide you through the streets of San Antonio while exploring fascinating sites related to the city's founding as a Spanish Presidio, Villa and Franciscan Mission, through the tumultuous and sometimes wild 1800s. Along the route, you will learn of historic events spanning the 17th through the 19th centuries that shaped and defined not only San Antonio, but Texas. Your guide will engage you with stories of the Native Americans, Spanish, Canary Islander and Tejano inhabitants, as well as the Anglo and European settlers that began arriving in the early 19th Century. The route also passes several public art installations which help bring the rich history of San Antonio to life. Points of interest along the route - Alamo Plaza, San Antonio River, Main Plaza (Plaza de las Islas Canarias), San Fernando Cathedral, Casa Reales, Council House, Bexar County Courthouse, Bexar Heritage Center, Plaza de Armas, Spanish Governor's Palace, San Pedro Creek Culture Park, La Villita, the Riverwalk Public Art Garden and St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Participants will also gain a solid understanding of the layout of the downtown area and will learn of additional places to explore while visiting the city. This tour is a great starting point for exploring San Antonio and is a great compliment to a more in-depth tour of the Alamo (on your own) or to one of our bicycle tours of the San Antonio Mission. This walking tour is geared toward small groups interested in local history, Our guides are knowledgeable and passionate about San Antonio and Texas. We are dedicated to providing each participant a high-quality experience. If you are interested in exploring historic downtown sites with a professional guide and immersing yourself in our rich history, this is the walking tour for you!

Discover the rich history and heritage of San Antonio on a walking tour that's perfect for families with small children. Visit iconic sights such as  Alamo Plaza, Spanish Governor's Mansion, and Briscoe Western Art Museum. Meet your guide at Alamo Plaza and set out to discover the key businessmen and historical figures who helped to build the city. Learn about the impressions that these icons left behind on landmarks such as the Spanish Governor's Mansion, the only remaining example in Texas of an aristocratic 18th-century Spanish Colonial in−town residence. Along the way, admire the futuristic architecture of San Pedro Creek Culture Park and the historic buildings of the Alamo Plaza Historic District. You will also have the opportunity to admire the exterior of the Briscoe Western Art Museum.