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Overview
The San Antonio Missions are a UNESCO World Heritage Site you won’t want to miss, filled with history and religious importance. Get the full story on the area that consists of five missions close together from a guide who knows the area and its past well. You’ll see four out of the five missions of the site, as well as La Villita Historic Arts Village, Alamo Plaza, and the Espada Aqueduct.
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Gray Line San Antonio
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1st Day I was scheduled...
Laura_V, Sept 2025
1st Day I was scheduled for the tour, the tour was canceled. I rescheduled the following day and they forgot to pick me up at my hotel. I had no other days I could attend the tour.
A great overview of local...
Cheryl_C, Sept 2025
A great overview of local San Antonio missions. Learned about what happened to the native people during Spanish colonization.
Driver and guide was awasome!
AIA_G, Sept 2025
Excellent! Was well explained, provided support and information. Will return and recommend it to my friends and family
Mission Completed!
Chris_L, Sept 2025
Great experience. Plan on walking some. We had a great time learning about the history of the missions in San Antonio. Exceeded expectations. A great balance between guiding and independent learning. The small group made it great.
Itinerary
Mission Concepcion
View the original fresecos; explore the grounds; listen to the history of Mission Concepcion
25 minutesMission San Jose
Learn about mission life and the nomadic hunters and gathers; explore the church and grounds; see one of the finest examples of baroque architecture; view an award-winning film
1 hourMission San Juan
Learn about irrigation and agriculture at Mission San Juan
10 minutesThe Espada Aqueduct
See the irrigation system used to water the mission lands
5 minutesMission Espada
Explore the church and grounds
10 minutesAlamo Plaza
Listen to the founding of Mission San Antonio de Valero and learn about the Battle of the Alamo.
A note about the Alamo: The last stop on our Missions Tour is either your downtown hotel or the Alamo (your choice). The Alamo exclusively utilizes their own tour guides or you can take a self-guided tour of the Alamo. A tour of the Alamo is not included in our Missions Tour.
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Visit Mission San Jose, Mission Concepcion, Mission San Juan, and Mission Espada
- Live and recorded narrated history
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off at select downtown hotels
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Tour of the Alamo. The Alamo utilizes their own tour guides or you can take a self-guided tour.
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Tour can accommodate wheelchairs only if the local operator is notified at least 24 hours in advance
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.