Espada Aqueduct, San Antonio

Experience the beauty and history of the great city of San Antonio. Throughout this experience, you will visit several of the Spanish-influenced landmarks on the river, which was named in honor of San Antonio de Padua. Travel to sites such as Mission San José, Mission Concepción, Mission San Juan, and Mission San Francisco de Espada on this guided, half-day sightseeing tour. Watch birds and wildlife along the new Mission Riverwalk Hike and Bike Trail, and experience mission life at Mission San Jose and the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Visitor Center. Later, view original frescoes at Mission Concepción, before seeing the old Espada Acequia (irrigation system) with its dam and aqueduct which are still in use today. You will also enjoy mission silhouettes with Spanish and Moorish-influenced architecture against the South Texas Sky, which makes for a magical sight.

Visit some of San Antonio’s historical missions on a half-day tour. Discover heritage sites while learning about the missions’ history and their influence on the region, guided by a local. Enjoy the convenience of a pre-planned tour without the hassle of renting a car. Begin your tour with a visit to Mission Concepcion, where you can explore the grounds. Next, head to the largest of the current missions, Mission San Jose, and arrive in time to experience the 10 AM guided tour led by a Park Ranger. Continue to Mission San Juan Capistrano, where you can briefly explore the grounds. Then, see the Espada Aqueduct, which made water accessible to the southernmost mission, enabling agricultural development. Conclude your tour at Mission Espada, wandering through the historic site.

Discover the soul of Texas with our tour. Your adventure starts in the bustling city of San Antonio, a melting pot of culture and history. Here, you are the navigator, charting a course through time. Wander the artistic alleyways of La Villita Historic Arts Village, where every corner tells a story. Feel the weight of history at Mission Concepción’s ancient walls and uncover the secrets of Mission San Jose, the majestic “Queen of the Missions.” Soak in the tranquility at Mission San Juan and witness the marvels of early engineering at the Espada Aqueduct. Conclude your journey at Mission Espada, a serene sanctuary that echoes the past. This tour is not just a visit; it’s an odyssey that places you at the center, transforming you into a storyteller of Texas’s rich heritage. Embrace this opportunity to be the hero of your own historical saga in San Antonio. Join us, and let your journey through time begin!