San Antonio King William Historic District Walking Tour
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Walk with a Certified San Antonio Tour Guide. If you have seen the Riverwalk and the Alamo, this is something really different. The King William District began in the 1860's when the first lots were sold. Located next to the meandering river, you will be captivated by the grandeur of these residences. Hear the stories behind 40 historic homes where many of the city's most prominent citizens lived. See the beautiful residence built by the man who created the first ice cream soda, the refuge of the eccentric socialite who was buried in her Ferrari, and the house where the inventor of the corn chip resided. Also, there's the home that had the first electric lights in the city, the house of a famous tenor who sang at the White House and another where a writer began her career. What do Elvis Presley, Lily Munster, Napoleon, Davy Crockett, and Frank Sinatra have to do with King William ? Hear these stories and many more on your guided walking tour. Every step forward is a step back in time !
Inclusions
What's included
- English In person Guide
What's not
- Bottled water
Itinerary
We will take a casual stroll along the leafy streets of historic King William, and during this walking tour, you will hear the history and the stories of these grand residences. Find out about their unique architecture, those who designed and built them, and the families who lived in these stunning homes. Many of them have fascinating tales, and they have served not only as places to raise families, but there are many hidden and long-forgotten stories behind these imposing doors. We will see some treasures of life long ago in this historic neighborhood, and reminisce about the neighbors who lived here. Remember...every step forward is a step back in time.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We will meet at the gate of the Guenther Restaurant and Museum at 205 E Guenther St, San Antonio TX 78204, USA, and your Guide will be wearing a hat and holding a red folder. The Guenther complex is open Wed -Sun, from 8am to 2pm. Then the gate will be locked ! It is not open on Monday and Tuesday.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- ALAMO CITY WALKING TOURS
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This Tour is mobility scooter accessible
- Many sidewalks are uneven, so walkers need to be aware of tripping hazards.
How it compares in San Antonio
- Its from-price is 50% below the median of the 181 experiences we list in San Antonio.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 68 of 181.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About San Antonio
San Antonio is a Texas city of Spanish missions and the Alamo, with a winding River Walk, Mexican food and the Hill Country on its doorstep.
San Antonio grew around Spanish missions founded in the early eighteenth century, and the Alamo, a mission chapel where Texan defenders fell to Mexican forces in 1836, is its best-known landmark. San Antonio Missions National Historical Park protects four more missions along the river, and together with the Alamo they form a World Heritage site. The River Walk, a sunken path of cafés and bridges, winds through downtown.
Top-ranked sights in San Antonio: The Alamo, San Antonio River Walk (Paseo Del Rio), Mission San José.
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