San Antonio: UNESCO World Heritage Missions Tour

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Explore San Antonio’s Spanish roots and its role in U.S. history. Visit the UNESCO-listed Spanish Missions on a fully guided tour that brings the city’s colonial past to life.

About this activity

  • Free cancellation

    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

  • Duration

    3.5 hour

Experience

  • Highlights
    • Visit San Antonio’s oldest sites, including Missions San José and Concepción.
    • Enjoy mission silhouettes with Spanish and Moorish-influenced architecture
    • Marvel at the Rose Window, a stunning example of baroque architecture.
    • 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"
  • Exclude
    • Optional gratuities
      Food and drinks