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San Antonio: UNESCO World Heritage Missions Tour

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San Antonio: UNESCO World Heritage Missions Tour
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4.718232 out of 5 stars
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Discover the Spanish influence in San Antonio, learning of its important role in American history. Experience the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the San Antonio Spanish Missions on this fully-guided sightseeing tour.

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Duration 3.5 hours
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Phone: (800) 341-6000 -- Please contact Gray Line Tours 24 - 48 hours prior to your tour departure to confirm your booking. We pick up at any downtown San Antonio hotel starting 30 minutes prior to the departure time.
Wheelchair accessible

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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JuliAnn – United States

Alex was very knowledgeable about the missions and their history. He made the tour interesting which is something we always look for when we book a tour.

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Tracy – United States

Thoroughly enjoyed our tour of the San Antonio Missions. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, professional, timely, courteous. I cannot say enough good things about him.

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Highlights

  • Explore some of San Antonio’s oldest and most beautiful locations, including Missions San José, Concepción, San Francisco de Espada, and San Juan
  • Enjoy mission silhouettes with Spanish and Moorish-influenced architecture
  • Marvel at the Rose Window, one of the finest examples of baroque architecture in North America
  • Unwind by watching the award-winning film Gente de Razon
  • Visit one of the nation’s oldest and longest-running irrigation systems, Espada Aqueduct and Acequia

Full description

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.

Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off at downtown area hotels
  • Guided tour of Mission San Jose, Mission Concepcion, Mission San Juan, and Mission Espada
  • Both live and recorded narrations of the history of San Antonio and the Spanish Missions
  • Viewing of the award-winning film "Gente de Razon"
  • Optional gratuities
  • Food and drinks

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  • Comfortable shoes
  • Comfortable clothes
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From $65 per person

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4.7 /5

based on 181 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.6/5

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JuliAnn – United StatesJune 8, 2025 – Verified booking
Alex was very knowledgeable about the missions and their history. He made the tour interesting which is something we always look for when we book a tour.
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Tracy – United StatesMay 12, 2025 – Verified booking
Thoroughly enjoyed our tour of the San Antonio Missions. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, professional, timely, courteous. I cannot say enough good things about him.
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Brad – United StatesMay 12, 2025 – Verified booking
Alex was knowledgeable and appeared to really enjoy guiding us.

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