Experience the best of 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.
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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.
La Villita is a small historic arts village, Market Square is a Mexican-style market, and San Fernando Cathedral dates from 1738. The Tower of the Americas rises over downtown, the Japanese Tea Garden fills an old quarry, and the Pearl is a converted brewery of restaurants and shops. The Texas Hill Country starts just north, with German-founded Fredericksburg, wineries and swimming holes, and Austin is about 130 kilometres away.
Tex-Mex was shaped here: puffy tacos, breakfast tacos, enchiladas and chili con carne, which the chili queens once sold in the plazas. Texas barbecue and cold beer follow. Fiesta, a festival with parades and music, fills April, when bluebonnets bloom in the Hill Country.
- 1 hop-on hop-off route
- Free cancellation on 91% of experiences
- 4.8 across the top 11
Top 10 attractions in San Antonio
Number 1The Alamo
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Number 2San Antonio River Walk (Paseo Del Rio)
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Number 3Mission San José
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Number 4Tower of the Americas
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Number 5Mission Concepción
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Number 6Spanish Governor's Palace
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Number 7San Antonio Historic Market Square
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Number 8La Villita Historic Arts Village
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Number 9King William Historic District
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Number 10San Fernando Cathedral
Hop-on hop-off in San Antonio
Museums and galleries in San Antonio
8
Likely to sell outFree cancellation
Guided tours in San Antonio
95- Likely to sell outFree cancellation
Walking and bike tours in San Antonio
55- Likely to sell outFree cancellation
Outdoor and adventure activities in San Antonio
8
Free cancellation
Go beyond San Antonio
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Questions about San Antonio
- What is there to do in San Antonio?
- We list 181 experiences in San Antonio. The largest groups are city tours (18), attraction tickets (12).
- What are the top attractions in San Antonio?
- Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in San Antonio are The Alamo, San Antonio River Walk (Paseo Del Rio), Mission San José, Tower of the Americas.
- What is the most popular experience in San Antonio?
- By number of traveller reviews it is "San Antonio Premium City Tour with Alamo & River Walk Cruise", rated 4.8 out of 5 from 1,205 reviews.
- Is there a hop-on hop-off bus in San Antonio?
- Yes. We list 1 hop-on hop-off bus tour in San Antonio; the most reviewed is "San Antonio Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour" with 332 reviews.
- How long do tours and tickets in San Antonio take?
- The typical experience in San Antonio lasts about 2 hours; the middle half run between 1.5 hours and 3 hours.
- Can I cancel a booking in San Antonio?
- The operator lists free cancellation on 91% of the 181 experiences we hold for San Antonio. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.
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